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Meta cuts prices for Quest 2 headset and accessories

Months after Meta launched its Quest 3 headset, the company is slashing prices for its older Quest 2 headset by $50 permanently. The 128GB version drops from $299 to $249 and the 256GB version drops from $349 to $299. Notably, the headset has been on sale at the new prices since Black Friday. However, Meta has decided to make these prices permanent. The company is also offering a bunch of Quest 2 accessories at a lower price: Quest 2 Elite Strap with battery: From $119.99 to $89.99 Quest 2…

The best VR apps for 2023

If you have one of the best VR headsets, such as the new Meta Quest 3, you might be wondering what you can do with it. Beyond the best VR games, there’s a whole world of apps to explore too. VR apps can immerse you in any scenario or augment your actual surroundings with mixed-reality graphics. You can hang out and work with friends located anywhere in the world, watch movies on a giant cinema screen, learn about atomic bonds with molecules scaled up to fill the room, create 3D models with a swipe of your hand, and…

VR gaming lost me in 2023, and then totally won me back

If you’d asked me where I stood on VR gaming back in early May of this year, it would have been a dire conversation. A little over a month into the PlayStation VR2’s life span, I was feeling entirely disillusioned with the tech. Headsets liked the Meta Quest 2 had stopped delivering fresh experiences that felt like they could transcend the technical gimmick and PSVR2 felt dead in the water on day one. Despite being a firm supporter of VR for a decade, I felt like the train was about to leave the station for me.…

You Can Now Play Xbox Cloud Gaming Through Meta Quest

Have you ever wanted to wear the screen you play your Xbox games on? If you were desperately looking for yet another device to use your Game Pass Ultimate subscription, Meta and Microsoft told users Wednesday that they can start running through their cloud gaming library on Meta Quest headsets, including the Quest 2, Quest Pro, and Quest 3.Google’s AI Isn’t a Gimmick, It’s the Future | AI UnlockedTo get it going, you’ll need to have the latest Quest patch, a $17-a-month Game Pass Ultimate subscription, and a physical…

Xbox Cloud Gaming lands on Meta Quest headsets

as much for a while, and now Meta Quest 2, 3 and Pro owners can now stream hundreds of games through . You'll need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, compatible controller, solid internet connection and the most recent Quest software update. Then, you'll be able to snag the and hop into games such as , and on a large virtual screen. you'll be able to choose from four virtual display sizes. You can opt to play games in an Xbox-themed virtual space or make it appear as though the display is floating in mid-air…

It’s Now Far Easier to Play Your Steam VR Games on Meta Quest

Finally, playing your full Steam VR library on Meta Quest headsets just got a whole lot easier. Valve shared details about the new Steam Link app for Meta Quest that lets users stream their VR games to their devices.“Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police” | AI UnlockedValve made it clear in its announcement post that the new free app will need your PC to have a wired connection to your router. Like any game streaming, you’ll need a quality internet connection or a 5Ghz WiFi signal for your headset to ensure everything…

Steam’s streaming software now lets you wirelessly play PC VR games on Quest headsets

One of the key selling points of Meta Quest VR headsets is that they can play PC VR titles, but you have to be physically connected via a link cable to the PC. There are some third-party workarounds that allow for wireless game streaming, like Virtual Desktop, but now Steam has unveiled an official solution.Steam Link is a tool available for Meta Quest 2, 3 and Pro that wirelessly streams PC VR games from your Steam library directly to the headset, so you can continue to avoid cables like the plague. The free app already…

Meta Pauses Sales of Faulty Quest 3 Elite Strap with Battery

Screenshot: MetaMeta has paused sales of the Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap with Battery at retail, reportedly over a charging defect affecting some customers, according to Road to VR. Meta told the outlet that it’s not recalling the faulty device but is working to send out updated replacements to affected customers and retailers.“Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police” | AI UnlockedFor around a month, users had been sharing their problems with their Elite Strap with Battery, which provides an additional few hours of battery

Meta pauses Quest 3 Elite Battery Strap sales, reportedly due to a charging flaw

Meta has temporarily stopped selling the Elite Strap with Battery for the Quest 3, reportedly because of a firmware-related charging defect. The $130 accessory, which extends the standalone VR headset’s runtime by up to two hours while providing a counterweight for comfort, is currently unavailable from Meta and third-party retailers. Short of conducting a recall, the company told Road to VR, which first reported the story, that it’s currently manufacturing a new batch that fixes the firmware issues allegedly behind the…