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That's unfortunately not true - you are conflating two separate issues.

😆. Yea, apologies for that - I'm new to public speaking.. they just grew a mind of their own. I've been intentionally containing in my new content

@aline.tech.reviews this made me decide im gonna buy an quest 3 😂

Truly appreciate that, thank you for taking the time to watch and let me know! I've upgraded my studio, cameras, fixed the audio issues, and am trying to control my hands in my incoming content. Hoping for an even more successful run here!

Yea, apologies for that - I had EQ'd through speakers, got used to it because I was listening to myself for 20 hours while editing, and forgot to go back and fix it. It will be resolved in my upcoming vids! I also agree that the Quest 2 is like 85% the experience for less than half the cost. You can't go wrong with that choice!

I would argue that all headsets experience this to some degree, especially in high contrast scenes where you can see the lenses themselves with the god rays and particles on them, but the Quest 3 feels much less and is a big improvement over the 2 in that regard. The upgrade to pancake lenses and the upgraded resolution of the displays will eliminate a some of the aliasing (you can still see individual pixels because the lenses are so clear and the PPD isn't high enough). There's not much blurring that I can perceive in normal use (unless I'm in a high contrast scene with black background and white text - at which point the rays and diffusion cause a blurriness).

Appreciate that! I've definitely heard that a lot... users feeling let down after finishing Half Life: Alyx because no other titles come close. I've even seen some people telling others to save Alyx until absolutely last when they're completely bored of the headset to avoid it lol It's also unfortunate that companies like Ubisoft (using Ubisoft as an example here because of their statements about Assassin's Creed: Nexus) have determined VR isn't worth investing in right now because sales didn't meet expectations and they can't justify making more games until the market grows.. and that was presumably *after* getting funding from Meta to build the game on their platform. If you don't have that game yet, it still pales in comparison to Alyx, but it is the closest standalone game I've found. We're going to need indie devs to save the day.. and they're going to need kickstarter campaigns for funding. I feel like we should be getting close to that as VR is becoming more popular and the next generations of developers are taking XR/AR classes. I imagine the VR gaming audience must be quite small.. as I know myself and a lot of people I know are into VR for the daily computing aspect or pure simming (car/plane/etc. via a PC). I don't find watching movies on it enjoyable even due to all the glare in dark screens mixed with the low resolution - a regular TV or PC monitor is a much better experience in 95% of use cases.

Appreciate that, thanks! Confirming I have figured out all my audio issues and normalization, so it shouldn't be an issue in the future.

Appreciate it! And I promise it's almost here. I started filming in December and had to go out of town for 5 months.. I just finished filming it last week so now it's down to editing.

If you're referring to the side bars (the 2 vertical strips) not changing when I pressed them, then this was an error on my part. We discovered much later, after reading the full manual, that those icons need to be *double-tapped* in order to execute; they don't work on a single press. Also, if it helps, I liked it so much that I upgraded to the CT version

Appreciate you taking the time to watch! And yes, I'm working on a "6-months later" review now to cover all the Quest 3 updates and my time using it. I was able to find VRchat communities online and joined a couple discords which granted me access to some instances. I agree the issue is that you need to know this and hunt them down (rather than them being available at the surface level like all the others). I think my end problem is that I don't necessarily want to make a social commitment to these groups, which they kind of push/encourage. It's a lot of time and commitment that I simply don't have; I need to be more transient. I get that it needs to exist to have a sense of community, though, and is likely why I am not social IRL.

I'm working on an updated "6-months later" review!

Try playing the video at 0.75x or 0.5x speed (click the gear icon on the TH-cam player). Hope that helps!

@@aline.tech.reviews Thanks - .75 is usable.

I'm almost done! I started it in December but had to leave home for 5 months and wasnt able to make videos. I have one test left to run for each battery set and then I'll start putting together the video.

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Thank you! And I definitely will!

Could you rephrase your 3 questions? If English is not your first language you can type in your mother language and I can use a translator.

I appreciate that, thank you! I'm definitely trying to keep this style (but have also gotten some nice camera + audio upgrades for quality). I'm finally back home and starting to make videos again. I hope to start dropping again soon!

I think the Quest 2 is a great bang-for-buck right now.. but you also need to consider future-proofing (if that matters for you). Developers are already choosing to drop support for the Quest 2 + Quest Pro - so games may become exclusive for the Quest 3. There's still a massive library of Quest 2 compatible games that probably won't go away any time soon, but I would imagine in ~2 years the lack of new games might start affecting you. I would argue the Quest 1 isn't worth bothering unless you want to say you own the first one. Maybe it's worth it if you have a PC to power games.

Yea, no doubt.

Appreciate that! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a thoughtful comment. =) And haha, hope I was able to save you some time looking said settings and missed plastic. I think I spent like 2-3 weeks trying to "fix" it - which was the primary driver for making this video.

@@aline.tech.reviews Thanks for your reply, and thanks again for your videos. I have to say, that Virtual Desktop makes it possible for me to actually read something on the screen, but I also know that this is not really pass-through/mixed reality. However it does look good. :) Unfortunately, it also means I have to upgrade my Wifi network at home, as 5G provides me only with 40Mps, so 6E or even 7 it is....eventually. ;) I would REALLY appreciate your thoughts, experiences and hints for setting up a usable VD environment. Any chance? ;) Keep up the good work!! Ps. the link to view your gear does not work for me

I'm not sure I agree with that - I feel like the Mixed Reality experience was a massive part of all their external comms and one of the largest draws for consumers. It was a big focus of their product launch. My guess is that development just wasn't moving quickly enough after they had the final hardware locked it. What we got on launch day was the working passthrough and a handful of tech demos, suggesting it was effectively a beta test to get this in front of developers so they, too, could start building on it. A good example of this is that we STILL don't have augments that were back in those launch keynotes and it's been 7 months. I'm not complaining about that, by any means, I understand these things take time.. and it's not like its "oh why didn't they just add this UI element", Meta is literally pioneering a new realm of XR experiences for the entire world. I'm super excited for the future updates and am glad I got to experience the "before" so that I can make solid comparisons in the future. Developers have built some pretty fun experiences already and I've seen some independent Reddit programmers also building crazy teleports and stuff in their free time with MR.. so feels like we're right on the cusp of some awesome experiences incoming.

😂😄. I have to be mindful of how I things come across here because this channel hopes to be a brand.. but, it is a legitimate use case of the device. For reference, the entertainment industry for adults has literally pioneered improvements in VR technology and video recording.. and the industry has grown 120% PER YEAR SINCE 2016 to being worth $1.5 billion. The quality of videos and level of immersiveness is insane, and some of the best seen outside of the Apple Vision Pro's demo videos like the soccer highlights. The video quality goes all the way up to 8k resolution - way higher than the Quest 3's displays - which makes them look super crisp when downsampled.

​@@aline.tech.reviewsWas not expecting such a detailed response, thanks 😂 And a fantastic video, best review I've seen, subscribed! Definitely picking one up, it's always been my dream to play Dirt Rally 2 In VR with a steering wheel. What exactly would I need to be able to tether to my PC while constantly having it charged? I have heard some people say it still loses charge while plugged in during use.

Haha, I appreciate that! Thanks for taking the time to watch. =) I'm sure you're going to love it - also, for when you get it set up, check out Assetto Corsa with the VR mods.. it takes a while to get everything set up, but it's awesome too. RE: charging, it depends on your computer. If your computer has a high-wattage USB-C output that also supports data transfer, then you just need a basic USB-C link cable. However, if you don't have that (or if you don't know if you have that), then you will want to get a powered link cable (I can't put links here, search "quest 3 link cable with power" on Amazon - it's a USB-C cable with 2 ends, 1 goes into your PC and 1 goes into a charger brick.. and it juices your headset with extra power from the charging brick while also giving the data from the PC). It might not keep you you at 100% all the time, but you should be getting like 12-18 hours of play time which is basically the same thing because no one plays that long.

@aline.tech.reviews Awesome! I would only need 4 to 5 hours max so that sounds perfect. Seriously can't believe you haven't got more subscribers, your video quality and editing is up there with the best. Your effort and dedication deserves more praise and I'm sure you'll make it big with banging videos like this 😉

Yea, that sounds like it will do you well! And haha, I really appreciate that.. and let's hope so. I'll see you at the top!! 💪💪

Haha, that works! The downside is you have to cable manage yourself or rig it up. The nice thing about the halo headstraps a battery on them is 1) the headstrap is extremely comfortable, 2) the battery pack on the back of the headset balances the weight of the HMD on your face, and 3) you don't have to cable manage yourself with wires through your shirt to your pocket or backpack (or whatever). Plus, the new BoboVR S3 Pro is 10,000 mAH (hot swappable battery pack) and is only like $70 if you had their old model.

Appreciate that, thanks for taking the time to watch! And 😆😆 - if it's not broken, don't try to fix it.

I misspoke, currently I'm still using the rift S and am finally hesitating to take the plunge. But I have so many questions that I'm looking for answers with the videos!

Thank you! Yea, if you already have a Quest 2 and don't see the need for the upgrade then sit tight. You probably have another 1- 2 years before more Quest 3-specific games come out. A Quest 3 Lite is still rumored to be on the way and have the major upgrades without some of the fluff, so that may be the best choice once it comes out since it will be cheaper.

Truly appreciate that, man! Thank you =)

Yea, I definitely agree with both your positives! The execution here by Meta is a great step forward. This video was more to help set expectations for those who may have been tricked by advertising.

Yea, I'm not sure how well the tracked keyboard functionality works as I haven't tested it directly yet. I did just get a Apple Magic Keyboard to use with the Apple Vision Pro and that is on the Quest 3 tracked keyboard support list.. so I'll definitely try it for my 6-month review coming up. I'm also a bigger fan of how ImmersedVR does the passthrough windows. If you haven't tried that then it's worth a download - it's the same concept, but you can set the size and location of your keyboard area + can create other windows (for instance, I like to a window where I sit my drinks so I can see myself reaching out for them). The passthrough quality isn't improved any, though. Even if they had little markers or stickers we could place on our keyboards to help it track - that seems like it could work based on general layouts (even if it wasn't 100% aligned it seems like it could be close enough to trick your brain).

I really appreciate that; thank you!!

Yea, I think passthrough is going to take a while to catch up - doesn't seem like we have the processing power to make that happen just yet.

@@aline.tech.reviews I doubt it's the processing power. Based on multiple forum post I've since read on the subject they expect to be able to resolve this in time with software updates. Which suggest that the hardware is fine, they just have not yet perfected the software side of it. At the end of the day the q3 has easily 2 - 3 times better hardware than the q2. It's already rendering the full screen, and can do so in high def quality. Its just a matter of creating software which can intelligently switch each pixel between rendering the real world camera vs the virtual environment. So there is hope for the q3, but I wouldn't expect anything mind blowing until q4. Whenever that may be.

Agreed - I don't think we'll see anything mindblowing until Quest 4+ (or AVP 2). I believe they can only do so much via software/algorithm updates, and what those updates would hope to accomplish is "optimizing" the algorithm so they can let more data through at a quicker pace because there isn't enough processing power available. They're capturing 2 camera feeds, stitching them together / getting rid of overlap, mapping them to the displays, and then also rendering your game/hands/UI/etc. on top of all that. I'm assuming more pixels/higher resolution and less compression = more latency and more processing power required (both of which are bad). This seems to become more evident when you realize how compressed the 4MP image is when you see it. To start, the cameras on the Quest 3 are 16MP cameras, but they're binned down to 4MP (which could be due to lack of processing power or light).. but then the image is seemingly compressed further on top of that. 4MP is almost the resolution of a single panel, or 8MP across both, but when you realize a lot of that image has to be cut out due to FOV overlap, the true resolution is smaller. I feel like if they were able to process more data in real time, they could have upped that resolution or reduced compression. Another example is the Apple Vision Pro is only utilizing 6MP images from 12MP cameras (presumably not binning but just cropping?). I think for the Quest 3 you could argue that cost was a factor so they had to leave lower resolution cameras, but that doesn't seem to have been the case for the AVP given the absurd features added and extravagant cost and relative cheapness of say 32MP cameras.

You could try a few things: 1) open the virtual menu and look at the text, make sure you can also read that - if not, make sure that the headset is snug on your head then use the IPD dial (the wheel on the bottom of the headset) to adjust the distance of the lenses until the text looks crisp to you. For me, I had to tilt the headset up a bit on my head and snug it down tight to get the best clarity. 2) make sure you are updated to the latest firmware, v64 fixed a lot of the "blowout" issues that cause screens like your phone to become extremely blown out, and 3) if you still can't read them, try turning down the brightness on your phone to see if that helps (it's what allowed me to read my phone before the updates). I hope something there helps you out! If not, I am unsure of what the cause would be.. but would suggest checking out Reddit or submitting a support request

@@aline.tech.reviews thanks for the response! I’ll try these things. I’m reading the digital world very well, but just the augmented world like my house is kinda blown out kike a fishbowl effect when I read my hand towards objects.

Haha, it's one of many new TH-cam AI features! They detect when I say "like" or "subscribe" in the video and then trigger an animation on that button. It's super neat.

@@aline.tech.reviews wow! Thanks for reply

Appreciate that! I find the Wi-Fi connection to be more than just sufficient.. I prefer to use it in most cases (unless I want to load up a seated or sim racing game, or get the best graphics quality) because the wireless provides a new level of freedom and you don't have to worry about the cable getting in your way. The latency isn't all that noticeable and the decreased quality doesn't bug me much. I had to get a dedicated router to get this performance. The wired connection, however, is objectively the best experience (especially in your case with a 5900x + RTX 4080, because you can max out all the settings with a high bitrate, high resolution, 90hz, and so on that might cause more latency and compression issues with wireless). I also prefer using the cable for work apps like ImmersedVR as I don't get annoying mouse lag. Your PC will be used to render the graphics and export the video in both cases. Wired just allows it to do so at higher fidelity due to more bandwidth and less wireless nonsense. In the end, the option to be tethered OR wireless when you want is an awesome feature that the Quest 3 provides - which really ups its bang-for-buck IMO.

@@aline.tech.reviews Thanks so much for the really detailed response dude, I'm getting fibre internet soon too so hopefully I wont have any issues with WiFi, if so I'll have to stick to wired but it's probably just one of those situations where I need to try it and find out. Will also have to go to a local place to demo VR to see if I don't get motion sickness, but thanks a lot for the insight :)

@@DavidWasTakn - You're very welcome! The WiFi connection created here will be local like this: from your PC -> to your router -> to your headset. In other words, it never makes contact with the outside world so the fiber internet won't give you an advantage here unless you are playing multiplayer games that connect externally (fiber internet is awesome outside that, though, so congrats - you'll never be able to go back after you experience those download speeds!!). For this integration, what you need is a good/dedicated router - specifically a "6e" router. Having one dedicated for this use case, that isn't also used for your phone, smart lights, etc. will give you the best results. A router is an extra $100+ cost, though, when you can get a good PCVR link cable for like $15. And great call on going to test one out first! If you feel like you get motion sickness, try to play with the settings - most games have settings for teleporting movement and vignetting on the edges to reduce motion sickness.. this may help you get used to it more quickly. Definitely let me know if you end up getting it or not and how your experience went!

@@aline.tech.reviews Yeah I think the new router my ISP is providing has the latest WiFi gen so I should be alright there, my home is also relatively small and there's only 1 wall blocking the signal, and my pc uses a wired connection which I assume wont really change much when it comes to the headsets direct connection, but I'll set it up as best I can with the advice you've provided. I'm not sure what headsets the place near me uses but well VR is still VR, I assume if one works fine then I should be good for the others, but yeah I'll definitely tweak and look at guides online if I have any issues, thanks again for taking the time to write such detailed responses, it's very kind of you mate. Will let you know when I've given it a go.

Thank you, I truly appreciate you taking the time!

Truly appreciate that, thanks for taking the time to watch!! Hope you are enjoying it so far!

Ayyooo, thank you - and fingers crossed! I've got my eyes set on 50k+ and I'm finally back home and working on writing my next videos (haven't been able to for like 6 months).. so hopefully we can make some progress this year.

​@aline.tech.reviews yo your beat Sabre link has exceeded the amount of invites and I was wondering if you could add a link for Les Miles body combat these are two games I want to buy to use for exercise and also welcomed any other suggestions for good workout games.

Appreciate that, thank you! I agree that holding out sounds like the best choice for you - it seems like you have a heavy PCVR focus and quality is important (presumably for simulation games?). The Quest 3 is definitely a visual upgrade from the Valve Index, but if you're not going to take advantage of the wireless streaming (which does have artifacts and latency), mixed reality/passthrough, and standalone apps, then you're leaving a lot on the table and agreed those 'upgrades' become minor. And agreed! Meta has done an excellent job with the Quest 3 IMO - they really did build a perfect, affordable headset for the masses. It not only raises the bar for devs, but also increases the adoption rate of VR in general.. I've been on the sidelines watching the VR world unfold for just over a decade and I've never seen this level of hype for what's next. If you aren't in a rush and have the budget, the Pimax Crystal Super is on the way with 2 interchangeable headset options; and, if you're on a budget, their Crystal Light is going to drop in like a week or so for only $700-900 depending on the variation you choose (both of which you can continue to use with your existing controllers and lighthouse setup). I pre-order the Super to review since it won't be out until later this year; I may pick up the Crystal Light here as well if I manage to catch up on my backlog of videos in time. Both seemed like a crazy value for the money, but I've never used a Pimax device before (they were going to send me the Crystal to test but then didn't when they realized I needed more than 2 weeks to review it).

@@aline.tech.reviews Yes absolutely, my primary interest would be fantasy or simulated realism. I was really disappointed with how bad Skyrim VR looked compared to Skyrim on a 2k monitor (not that it was particularly surprising). I suspect it'll be another decade or two before the hardware can start to live up to my hopes, but I'm still excited to try whatever develops along the way. The Pimax Crystal does intrigue me a lot. If you have a chance to review it at some point I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Qled 4k res at 120hz vs the Micro-qled 4k at 90 hz. I use the Valve Index at 120hz which seems totally fine, but I'm not sure about 90hz. Anyway, thanks for the tip, I subbed so I'll keep an eye out for your future reviews.

Thanks, man! That depends on 1) how often you think you'll use it, and 2) your budget. If you think you'll use it regularly and have the money, definitely go with the Quest 3.. better visuals, a bit more future proof, mixed reality, hand tracking, better controllers, and so on. If you aren't sure if you will use it regularly or don't have the budget, then get the Quest 2.. it's literally 80% of the experience for only $200 so you really can't go wrong. TLDR; Quest 3 if you're dedicated to using it regularly and want to experience all VR has to offer, Quest 2 if you aren't sure or just want to use it casually a couple times a week to play a game with your friend or something. I hope that helps!

@aline.tech.reviews that helps I definitely enjoyed the vr experience I'd use it regularly

@@teejayy23 - I'd suggest splurging for the Quest 3 then!! If it's out of your price range, there is rumor of a Quest 3 Lite coming by end of year.. which could have all the improvements from the Quest 2 and without the extra frivolous stuff.

@@aline.tech.reviews I definitely never go for lites lol maybe slims but never lites haha the quest 3 is a lil expensive but I’d definitely go for it

@@teejayy23 😂😂

Ayo, yea I'm still around! I've lapsed on making new videos because my father was sick for a long time; I'm finally back to working on my next video as of this week. Any specific questions or things you want to know that might help? If you're into VR, it's definitely the best bang-for-your-buck headset on the market still.. and by a long shot. It can support most things you'd want, like playing games, watching movies, browsing the web, mixed reality, etc. and now they're even adding some of the spatial computing fancy stuff. There's no other headset that offers that combination of magic and features (and there's not another headset that competes in a single niche for the same price). The only real competitor at this point is the Quest 2, which is about 80% the experience at only $200 (you're missing out on the better visuals and improved mixed reality, and future proofing, but that's about it) - so if you're unsure about VR or have a limited budget, I might start there.

​@aline.tech.reviews yo wishing your Whole family the best of health peace and condolences. I was looking through the comments for a status update I hope everything will go well you are super awesome 🙏🏻 I peaked at the community tab my condolences for your Father.

@@aline.tech.reviews man I guess my reply never posted no specific questions just general long-term update thoughts based on what you say and everything I’ve seen so far the quest 3 is going to be my go to

@@laxlyfters8695 - Appreciate that, thank you so much! 🙏 I'm back at home now so trying to catch up on videos. There's been a lot of months between my last upload, so hopefully TH-cam hasn't shunned me. It might take me a couple weeks still to record and edit this next video. I had to switch gears to the Rabbit R1 AI device since it is time-sensitive.

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave such a thoughtful comment. It's extremely reassuring to know that this style of review is worth the effort.. and I'll try to keep up this style for my upcoming AR glasses reviews (I have the XREAL Air 2 Pro, TCL RayNeo x2, and Apple Vision Pro all sitting here waiting for me to finish writing and start filming). I have to get out a video on this silly Rabbit R1 AI device before those, just because it's topical and might not be around for too long LOL. And thanks again ♥ - I'm finally back home and recovered; I am writing my next video scripts now and hope to release like 5-6 videos in the next 2 months to try to catch up.

@@aline.tech.reviews I havent watch some of the shorter videos but i'll definitely give some a watch, but this long video definitely kept me in and you have a good way of keeping interest in the subject/tech you're reviewing, cant wait, i got the notifs on and everything

You got it! I was a web developer for over 14 years; now, I am a director that manages teams of developers and project pipelines. I am at my computer for 12+ hours a day typically for just work, and then more after for personal use + my phone in between. My eyes are in pain quite often because of it