@@WilliamRBl00m haha yeah i remember being so into the game, i threw the controller when i threw the object in the game and hit my monitor, luckily nothing broke though lmao
The best tip I’ve found is using the setting that allows you to double tap the headset to use the external cameras to see your surroundings then tapping to get back to your game
I love that it's a feature but it barely works for me. I have to stand there for a solid couple minutes, tapping the crap out of my headset for it to work. It's never consistent for me.
Already Knew About It, Love it, Can't Use It Enough, No More Need To Take It Off If I Bump Into Something & Want To Check & Move Quite Easy To With Vs Without It. I'll Usually Put The Headset On Followed By Double Tapping To Find The Controller On the Table Behind Me Followed By Actually Playing It.
My personal tips are these: 1. Night mode is easier on your eyes so turn it on if you’re experiencing eye strain 2. I can get kind of motion sick after playing VRChat for a long time if I’m only using the controls to turn around. Whenever you are standing up while playing always turn around physically if you want to turn in game as it helps a LOT with motion sickness
@@boogeraids1905 What kind of movement makes you nauseous? I get motion sick playing games where you use the joystick to move, however in a free hack-n-slash game called battle talent, they have you swing your arms like your jogging in order to sprint, and that makes me less nauseous because it feels more like I'm moving. I also like a game called tea for god, as it allows you to explore the game world without using joysticks at all using impossible spaces (commonly refered to as non-euclidian spaces).
@@tasmanwinchcombe9774 i'll have to try those games, and yes! it's the joystick movement that makes me nauseous. first day i got my vr i tried to play a couple games that used those controls and i had to get off after not even 20 minutes
@booger aids definitely try to stay away from joystick movement. Try to see if the games that are causing motion sickness have an option for teleport movement, I've found it to be much better. You can also get used to joystick movement the more you play it, you just would have to play it in 10-20min intervals.
My tip is when you trace out your guardian, draw a notch or bump in the direction you prefer to face that way you can reorient yourself by just reaching out to see your guardian. That way you don’t accidentally smash you controller into you wall or desk. Or now days you can trace a danger as “bring your couch into VR” I do it so I know where I can put my controllers down.
I figured this one out too! First few times I played Gorn, I didn't realize that I turned completely around until I punched the couch and it messed up a kill shot.
I'm a senior here (72) .. just about ready to jump into VR. Love your posts. Looking forward to Wander first and infinity next. Would love the repair kit. Thanks for all you do
One of my tips is that the ceiling is as important as the floor. Rooms with a very low ceiling are potentially more dangerous than walls because walls have a warning (gaurdiaj system) but there are no warnings stopping you from slamming your controller into the ceiling.
Good stuff, they do include a VR cover now a "Silicone" and with the glass incert and the silicone case, it is much more comfortable now. I like your heads strap suggestion, as I like using the Oculus without the extra battery pack at times.
Same haha I actually thought it was a garbage extra accessory because it was always so flimsy and would come off easily but then I realized that the sweat sponge would stink so bad without it and would probably end up doing me more harm by itself in the long term so I decided to keep using the rubber cover (and make sure to wash/clean it every time I use my quest 2)
My top tip: Don't wear your headset if you plan on going anywhere where some other human might see your face within the next couple of hours unless you want to look like a Klingon. Seriously, I'm 71, and it's hard enough to look like a human being without the headset.
I'd like to note to anyone here now. The quest 2 comes with a silicone cover now! It's alright, I found the quest 2 face to not compress enough and vr covers facial interface works so much better being softer and not needing grippy silicone on the face
I just got the Quest 2 a few days ago, the holiday bundle, and it came with a rubber cover to go over the foam. Not sure if they all have it now but mine did.
I recommend getting hand wrap covers for your oculus controllers! The experience is much more seamless and nicer on your hands since you don’t have to constantly grip your controllers, it also helps with immersion
Extremely helpful. I get my unit tomorrow. I’ve subscribed and going thru your videos. Appreciate you putting these videos together so my experience will be better.
Tip: if you just got a Quest 2 and don’t know where to keep it, keep the box! it fits the headset and controllers and keeps them safe from sunlight/dust/grabby hands and isn’t too big so you can keep it somewhere convenient.
Oculus quest 2 is absolutely brilliant. It may be limited due to the smaller number of games, but it’s ridiculously easy to set up. When I had the rift S, it used to take me nearly an hour to set the stupid piece of trash up. With quest 2, I was legit taken aback and confused by the fact that all it took was an app and wifi to operate. It’s a brilliant product.
I have the rift s and the quest 2. however im a sucker for steam vr games so i'm bias. the quest 2 took about 20 minutes to set up. the rift s took 3 days because my usb 3.0's werent putting out enough power. so I had to buy a seperate product just for it to work though i do prefer rift s bec of steam
Age 30+ Tip: You're not 18 anymore. Beware of entering the prone position in Onward! Stretch before you play Thrill of the Fight and DO NOT overextend your left hook (upper left back will suffer greatly.)
I also recommend someone, especially those a bit older, to do a few real martial arts lessons/classes to learn how to throw punches properly before playing games like that. Swinging your body around in poor form can't be good for anyone.....not to mention it looks ridiculous.
About the cover, (for those who don't know) It seems that they started to add silicone covers in with the headset, it's just a little slip on thing that goes over the terrible sponge that is the default cover, but this is still good nonetheless
Quest 2 tip: Once in a while (a couple times a week preferably) make sure to restart your oculus quest 2 and THEN turn it off. Just turning it off and on can build up cached data that can slow down the quest 2. 🤓
Tip: Just to be safe It’s a good idea to use a lens cover when not using your quest. I found that the card that was packaged with the quest 2 to cover the lenses works quite well.
My top tips: -USE THE DAMNED CONTROLLER WRIST STRAPS OR YOU'LL END UP YEETING THEM INTO THE NEIGHBORS WINDOW -Just as with the face cover, get a silicone cover for the controllers. The ones I got provide better grip and the sweat from my hands is so easy to clean.
Although I don't agree that the straps are uncomfortable, I do agree the cloth rim should be replaced with a silicon one that's easy to wipe down. The debug tool was a very useful tip for me as I didn't think to explore the folders for more options.
My top tips: Have stuff around that still connects you to real life, it helps a lot for motion sickness in the beginning. For example; - A mini carpet that is different texture than floor around it under you (also helps you to know where you are in the room) - A fan that is blowing a little breeze (also helps you to know which direction you are facing) - A smart band/watch that can give you notifications through phone (You time it 1-2 hours depending on your wants and it vibrate every 2 hours so you give a little break)
Tip: always set up a boundary to make sure you don’t hit your in a active moving game like beatsaber/boxing games or you can use a mat stand on it and make sure you can’t hit any thing
I have a chair that has no back and arms to it but it spins and I use it like how you suggest a mat for, Surprisingly it works for games like Gorilla tag.
I use a phone solar charging brick wrapped in a velcro tennis elbow strap as a counterweight at the back. It doubles as a recharge if I need a boost to play longer when I'm away from an outlet.
If your new to vr, I would definitely recommend having a fan in front of you, especially for high intensity games like population one, as it can reduce motion sickness, counter some of the heat you get from playing these games, and overall feel more natural.
My tip: instead of buying the elite battery strap, you can just get a regular power bank and strap it on the back of the headband so it doubles as counter weight
@@lights_utopia1130 No shit... Probably due to 40 years of staring at various computer screens.. Mock if you like but your eyesight if precious and no amount of bravado will stop you losing it.
How old are they? I let my 9 and 15 year old sisters play with it occasionally and they enjoy it. They ain’t gonna break it lol, I keep a watchful eye. You know that squirrel VR game that’s like a party game? Yeah we have played that a few times
@@e0nema0tak1v nah. I’ve never broken anything or let anyone break anything. I know how to be careful, and so do my siblings. Plus the quest 2 is an absolute unit haha. Watch durability tests; that thing refuses to break
My tip is if you wear glasses and they get foggy while playing for a while, use dawn dish soap to wash your glasses lenses. It will add a film to it that will keep condensation to a minimum.
Thanks for the video. I think many people don't realize, that the sun might reach the Quest during the day when you put it opn the table in the evening. Those little lens covers are about 8€ (totally overpriced imo) but totally worth it if you imagine what coul happen to your Quest 2. Maybe one day Meta will add those for free. Just like the a silicone cover. Last week my Quest 2 came with an original silicone cover for the "sponge". So they upgraded it?!?
My top top: use developer mode to turn off guardian in really small spaces. Sounds counterintuitive however it can make playing in a small room actually doable without seeing a boundary the whole time. Just keep your feet planted.
I am a fairly new user and am so excited to find your channel. I had no idea there were other straps for the Occulus 2 besides the one they make! Thank you for sharing and I hope I win one! :).
Another thing about the battery, don't charge it too often. Excessive charging will also shorten the lifetime of the battery, only charge it when it's low and unplug it as soon as you know it's full or otherwise just turn off the headset.
@@BlackflagAirsoft charging always hurts the battery, this goes for virtually every single battery on the planet. That's why your phones battery life gets noticeably shorter after a couple months/weeks of using it, the battery looses capacity.
I've been using the standard foam face cover for about 2 years and it's absolutely fine. I just wash it every few play sessions and it has never bothered me and I find it more comfortable than a silicone cover. I put a little bit of dish soap in a bowl of warm water, submerge the face cover (detached from headset of course), and squeeze the soapy water in and out of the sponge, rinse, dry, and its good to go. The instructions on the face cover say not to wash it with soap, but again, I have been doing this for about 2 years without issue. Edit: I also have the elite strap (purchased after they changed the manufacturing) and it has not broken after about 1.5 years of use. Love the extra battery life.
very helpful tip: since the oculus has a huge problem with fogging up the lenses ive found that rubbing it with a very small amount of dishsoup will stop fogging for upwards of about 2 days. Its way cheaper than buying a 3rd party addon to clear fog
I've noticed this isn't really an issue with the Quest 2. I dunno what they did, but I used to have HUGE problems with fogging on the Rift S... now I barely notice.
Since I just got a quest 2 yesterday these tips are great. One tip I have from playing on other's headsets: take it slow with disorienting games, you'll get used to VR over time and they should eventually stop making you nauseous. If you jump right into an intense game you'll probably have issues.
I've used the glasses spacer since day 1. It gave me better fidelity for sure. Also, when using link I have been wrapping the cord on the straps and facing away from my computer and just allowing the cord to come off the back of my head. I tie off a bit of the cord on the straps so the USB C doesn't yank out. It's works great so far!
Here’s my tip: try to keep your zone as small as possible to keep from slapping things Extra tip: don’t buy the beat saber handles they fly off while you are playing and they tend to brake things
I remember seeing this video a long time ago and the only tip that I remembered when I got mine yesterday, was to use the glasses space and another cover. I don't need glasses but it adds extra much needed space and comfort for use. Thank you
The strap with the extra battery pack which is probably the one mentioned in the vid is actually really helpful. Having 200% can last you maybe all day and the strap part is way more secure altho the plastic might be a bit suspicious
4:09 yeah I’d take them off if I only had bad vision. Don’t get me wrong, my vision is horrible but I also have severe astigmatism and can’t or else I get a wretched migraine. I get a really bad one anyway from the stock strap, which it why I ordered the BOBOVR m2 strap. It’s amazing. Plus the best thing is to just get the prescription lenses, but I’m too broke for those
I'll definitely have to keep in mind about the 20% battery thing I have the extended battery elite strap and I still end up playing some sessions till it forces me off
Very helpful video and presentations. I do not have a occolus or meta quest pro 2 yet but the idea is inviting. Maybe after Xmas. I currently have a psvr 1 but not played it much. Perhaps this week on leave.
Great video. just purchased my own VR cover recently because of how much sweat accumulates during one Beat Saber session. The VR cover is super easy to clean and super comfortable. Stay awesome!
I tried to throw a grenade over a wall in Onward and smashed my hand into the ceiling hard enough to make me stop playing and make sure I didn't break anything.
Tip: Whenever readjusting in your playspace, extend your arms as far as possible and stand in a t-pose and do a 360 to make sure nothing is in your way!
I knw its a year old but have u tried to attach a battery to the strap u showed? How good is the magnet on holding a battery while moving around & will the magnet mess with the headset at all?
I got one for Christmas 2021 and I am in awe. I don't play video games - I am a virtual (TH-cam) traveler and OMG the places I have gone. I've used the silicon cover since day 1 and your right - the head strap is trash but I'll work with it. Your video was helpful for newbies like me (I am older than most of your viewers) and I'll stay tuned for more tips.
My top tip would be not to play in a small room because there is lots of things that could happen such as accidentally hitting someone and hitting things around you,etc.
The Bobovr head strap is the best thing to buy for the oculus! Like I HIGHLY recommend it lol it’s so easy to adjust if your passing it to family or friends
My favorite accessory is the 3rd party vented faceplate. It works REALLY well at preventing lens fogging or sweaty face. The vents are zigzag so no light gets in.
I'm gonna need that replacement strap just for the battery pack holder, I've been using the basic strap to hold my portable charger that I've been using as a battery pack Also always have good airflow as sweat can effect the lenses as fog
Top tip: don’t play beat saber in a crowded room. It will turn to beat people
I do that on a regular basis.
Ngl I laughed
One time i hit the tv while playing 🙂
@@WilliamRBl00m haha yeah i remember being so into the game, i threw the controller when i threw the object in the game and hit my monitor, luckily nothing broke though lmao
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
My top tip . . Do Not play Football VR when you have a puppy unknowingly running around your feet .....
oh NO
oh YES
Im guessing this is from personal experience...
No one
Absolutely no one
The Dog : I BELIVE I CAN FLY
Oddly specific...
The best tip I’ve found is using the setting that allows you to double tap the headset to use the external cameras to see your surroundings then tapping to get back to your game
Oh wow didn't even know. Good to know!
This is so cool! How do I set that up??
Should be in the beta settings in the options menu
I love that it's a feature but it barely works for me. I have to stand there for a solid couple minutes, tapping the crap out of my headset for it to work. It's never consistent for me.
Already Knew About It, Love it, Can't Use It Enough, No More Need To Take It Off If I Bump Into Something & Want To Check & Move Quite Easy To With Vs Without It. I'll Usually Put The Headset On Followed By Double Tapping To Find The Controller On the Table Behind Me Followed By Actually Playing It.
My personal tips are these:
1. Night mode is easier on your eyes so turn it on if you’re experiencing eye strain
2. I can get kind of motion sick after playing VRChat for a long time if I’m only using the controls to turn around. Whenever you are standing up while playing always turn around physically if you want to turn in game as it helps a LOT with motion sickness
i've been struggling with motion sickness so badly with my oculus!! do you have any tips for avoiding/preventing it?
@@boogeraids1905 What kind of movement makes you nauseous?
I get motion sick playing games where you use the joystick to move, however in a free hack-n-slash game called battle talent, they have you swing your arms like your jogging in order to sprint, and that makes me less nauseous because it feels more like I'm moving.
I also like a game called tea for god, as it allows you to explore the game world without using joysticks at all using impossible spaces (commonly refered to as non-euclidian spaces).
@@tasmanwinchcombe9774 i'll have to try those games, and yes! it's the joystick movement that makes me nauseous. first day i got my vr i tried to play a couple games that used those controls and i had to get off after not even 20 minutes
@booger aids definitely try to stay away from joystick movement. Try to see if the games that are causing motion sickness have an option for teleport movement, I've found it to be much better. You can also get used to joystick movement the more you play it, you just would have to play it in 10-20min intervals.
Same! I just got it for Xmas and get so sick I’m thinking of returning it. 10 mins into the Vader game I was sick from teleporting to move.
Tip: don’t play richies plank experience on the edge of a real building
😂good tip!
why not? its the best way to be immersed!
The useless live saver
you know what. im going to not listen to you. i will stand on a building and it will be a good way to be put out of my misery! thanks for the idea!
Or don’t play it it sucks
My tip is when you trace out your guardian, draw a notch or bump in the direction you prefer to face that way you can reorient yourself by just reaching out to see your guardian. That way you don’t accidentally smash you controller into you wall or desk. Or now days you can trace a danger as “bring your couch into VR” I do it so I know where I can put my controllers down.
This is genius, I'll use this next time, thanks!
ty.
I figured this one out too! First few times I played Gorn, I didn't realize that I turned completely around until I punched the couch and it messed up a kill shot.
Same - I have a bump for where my drink is and a big slot for the chair/sofa. Now sofa is a lot easier!
ty
I'm a senior here (72) .. just about ready to jump into VR. Love your posts. Looking forward to Wander first and infinity next. Would love the repair kit. Thanks for all you do
Note: The Quest 2 now comes with a silicone face cover right out of the box. Got mine last week and was pleasantly surprised
thankfully mine came with one too months back and i just found out about this change LOL
One of my tips is that the ceiling is as important as the floor. Rooms with a very low ceiling are potentially more dangerous than walls because walls have a warning (gaurdiaj system) but there are no warnings stopping you from slamming your controller into the ceiling.
I literally punched my light the wrong direction glad I didn't break it. Had to take it out of the socket and reenter it.
Or your hands. Just got 6 stitches from hitting a heating duct (unfinished basement)
My room has 7 foot ceilings, something i didn’t think about before buying a quest….
The amount of times that I've had my ceiling fan hit me is just sad.
And the floor I've accidentally smashed my hand in the floor in rec room because I'm so tall I have to bend down to do anything with people
My tip: don’t let your children see you with the Ocolus or you will need to defend it against them every single day!
That’s my fucking problem man! It’s the worst...
@@eric8146 I know...
Word. I got an one of these and my brother and sister wanted to use it every day.
@@michaelfilippi1520 at least brother and sister got the money to get one themselves. Children is far worse 😜
All I want is to purchase it so people around me can have fun. Everybody. And to play GTA V in it with my PC
Good stuff, they do include a VR cover now a "Silicone" and with the glass incert and the silicone case, it is much more comfortable now. I like your heads strap suggestion, as I like using the Oculus without the extra battery pack at times.
yeah cuz when I bought mine it came with the same silicone cover that he had bought from amazon
Same haha I actually thought it was a garbage extra accessory because it was always so flimsy and would come off easily but then I realized that the sweat sponge would stink so bad without it and would probably end up doing me more harm by itself in the long term so I decided to keep using the rubber cover (and make sure to wash/clean it every time I use my quest 2)
My best tip is to enable the double tap for pass through in the settings. It's super convenient for checking your surroundings and safety.
My top tip: Don't wear your headset if you plan on going anywhere where some other human might see your face within the next couple of hours unless you want to look like a Klingon. Seriously, I'm 71, and it's hard enough to look like a human being without the headset.
PULL THE STRAP TIGHTER.
INSTA FACELIFT!
@@JETJOOBOY oh funny! I'll have to tell my teenage grandson that one!
i wish there was a vr star trek game
@@martinrages there is. And its multi-player.
@@johnedwards354 yeah but no one plays it anymore. It's a past gen vr game without any dev or community support
I'd like to note to anyone here now. The quest 2 comes with a silicone cover now! It's alright, I found the quest 2 face to not compress enough and vr covers facial interface works so much better being softer and not needing grippy silicone on the face
I can confirm this, however in my case I did not receive any swipe for the lenses in the box...
@@ikarros901 same
Yeah I was looking for this comment
My case has a silicone cover, and I put it on my quest 2, and I will never take it off.
my silicone cover would give me headaches so I don't know if I was putting it on wrong or if I'm just playing for too long
I just got the Quest 2 a few days ago, the holiday bundle, and it came with a rubber cover to go over the foam. Not sure if they all have it now but mine did.
I recommend getting hand wrap covers for your oculus controllers! The experience is much more seamless and nicer on your hands since you don’t have to constantly grip your controllers, it also helps with immersion
dude you forgot the most important tip: don’t Accidentally throw your headset in the washing machine.
How
Well it may still work.
yes
thrill gang
@@seveer9109 tueeeeesssddayyyy newwwwwssdayyyy
Tip: put the slurpee lid on before filling up the slurpee, you will get more out of it
I thought everyone knew that.
That is a good tip
Very wise
You cannot use the fucking double gulp cup for the regular slurpee.
@@tylerisadumb th-cam.com/video/BeCyU-bNEz0/w-d-xo.html
Extremely helpful. I get my unit tomorrow. I’ve subscribed and going thru your videos. Appreciate you putting these videos together so my experience will be better.
I have one of these coming in this week (Birthday present from my dad) and thank you so much for your videos. I can't wait to try this for DCS!
Top tip: don’t play thrill of the fight next to a wall
also don't go prone quickly in onward next to a bed or a couch or anything... done it twice now..
Or a television....
Or echo arena
@@TheJimicus BRO MY BROTHER WAS PLAYING CREED AND HE HIT THE TV SO HARD I THOUGHT IT BROKE and it didnt so we changed from place
Or pavlov:shack
Tip: if you just got a Quest 2 and don’t know where to keep it, keep the box! it fits the headset and controllers and keeps them safe from sunlight/dust/grabby hands and isn’t too big so you can keep it somewhere convenient.
how would sunlight ruin it? I could see it ruining the lenses, but i would angel them away from my window or close my blinds.
I instantly started doing that when I got this. Thanks man
@@videocast406 ikr the cameras on the outside of it would be fine.
Controls in sunlight?
Sunlight for a long duration does hurt the lenses and messes it up like it burns the pixels but why the controllers xd
Very helpful tips. Thanks!
Thanks for thev great tips! Much appreciated! Have a great Day!
Oculus quest 2 is absolutely brilliant. It may be limited due to the smaller number of games, but it’s ridiculously easy to set up. When I had the rift S, it used to take me nearly an hour to set the stupid piece of trash up.
With quest 2, I was legit taken aback and confused by the fact that all it took was an app and wifi to operate. It’s a brilliant product.
Yes
It can also run be games off steam giving you a larger selection of games.
I have the rift s and the quest 2. however im a sucker for steam vr games so i'm bias. the quest 2 took about 20 minutes to set up. the rift s took 3 days because my usb 3.0's werent putting out enough power. so I had to buy a seperate product just for it to work
though i do prefer rift s bec of steam
Can you link it to your PC to play more games with their cable?
@@Scrapla1 the quest 2 comes with a usb sync cable. The Steam platform has a plethora of games for it.
Age 30+ Tip: You're not 18 anymore. Beware of entering the prone position in Onward! Stretch before you play Thrill of the Fight and DO NOT overextend your left hook (upper left back will suffer greatly.)
I also recommend someone, especially those a bit older, to do a few real martial arts lessons/classes to learn how to throw punches properly before playing games like that. Swinging your body around in poor form can't be good for anyone.....not to mention it looks ridiculous.
@@Sam-dc9bg I was playing Gorn one day and went to go punch a dude (did so a little to hard) and the right side of my back hurt like shit afterwards
Im 21 and imma do this thx man
31 , I feel ya dawg lol...I laid in prone a few minutes ago and it took a sec to get up
@@JohnSmith-wu2yf As long as you have fun
I just got my Oculus so I don’t have any pro tips yet but thanks for the videos, they’re very helpful.
Thanks for the tips about the head straps.
A friend brought his Quest 2 and let me play. At 73, I am trying to learn Wii game. Thank you for this informative video.
my best tip for quest 2 users is you can double-tap the side of your headset to see the real world.
You need to activate it and someone already said that and won
Nice, thank you
We know
Thanks now i can hit pepple while playing and pretend that i didnt see them
@@Rosario-uz5ub thank u for this marvelous idea
You get a real sense of depth with these headsets. If I don't wear my contacts, everything is blurry.
You are helping me get ready for my oculus tomorrow so thanks
pro tip: use the box it came in as a carrying case
Pro tip: why is this my most liked comment
I am four parallel universes ahead of you
I know right, it is just a good way to put it up for later and sunlight doesn’t hurt the lenses because it’s in a box
@@toasty4021 I'm not takin my new headstrap off everyone to put it in the box.
me who accidentally threw it away 😐
I've done this before I had a case
Number 1 tip: make sure your guardian doesn't include your very quiet dog's favorite napping spot or you're both in for quite the surprise
Yeah I draw around it so I know to stay tf away lol.
i might sound like an idiot, but what’s a guardian?
@@Poop_eater864 it is the boundary you draw in the quest to mark where your playspace is, when you cross the border you enter passthrough
@@bracoeth ahhh, ok. thanks, when i get mine, i will remember that, so i don’t draw a 2 mm circle
@@Poop_eater864 I would buy you 10 vr headsets 🥺
Thanks for the tips and you’re doing an awesome job.
About the cover, (for those who don't know)
It seems that they started to add silicone covers in with the headset, it's just a little slip on thing that goes over the terrible sponge that is the default cover, but this is still good nonetheless
Quest 2 tip: Once in a while (a couple times a week preferably) make sure to restart your oculus quest 2 and THEN turn it off. Just turning it off and on can build up cached data that can slow down the quest 2. 🤓
Thanks
@onyxaholicx Hold and power off, mate.
@onyxaholicx Hold and power off, mate.
@onyxaholicx Hold and power off, mate.
@onyxaholicx Hold and power off, mate.
Tip: Just to be safe It’s a good idea to use a lens cover when not using your quest. I found that the card that was packaged with the quest 2 to cover the lenses works quite well.
Thanks for these helpful tips
excellent video, for a newbie ... got get one NOW
My top tips:
-USE THE DAMNED CONTROLLER WRIST STRAPS OR YOU'LL END UP YEETING THEM INTO THE NEIGHBORS WINDOW
-Just as with the face cover, get a silicone cover for the controllers. The ones I got provide better grip and the sweat from my hands is so easy to clean.
I never use the straps and have never actually thrown my controllers idk if im lucky or if i have good grip
@@shaded_rl6000 congrats
Although I don't agree that the straps are uncomfortable, I do agree the cloth rim should be replaced with a silicon one that's easy to wipe down. The debug tool was a very useful tip for me as I didn't think to explore the folders for more options.
That’s why the face cover is washable
I just got mine for Christmas and it has a silicone cover
@@jennifershelson8453 same. I wonder if they added it due to complaints
@@thedrumman2019 they did. There's a little note inside the box that says they added it for user comfort
Yep got mine with a silicone cover included.
Just bought one. Great tips and thanks.
This was such a well done video I guess it can only speak to the quality of your other content. Subbed 💚
My top tips:
Have stuff around that still connects you to real life, it helps a lot for motion sickness in the beginning.
For example;
- A mini carpet that is different texture than floor around it under you (also helps you to know where you are in the room)
- A fan that is blowing a little breeze (also helps you to know which direction you are facing)
- A smart band/watch that can give you notifications through phone (You time it 1-2 hours depending on your wants and it vibrate every 2 hours so you give a little break)
good idea
You can make it so you can see your notifications from on your oculus.
Tip: always set up a boundary to make sure you don’t hit your in a active moving game like beatsaber/boxing games or you can use a mat stand on it and make sure you can’t hit any thing
I have a chair that has no back and arms to it but it spins and I use it like how you suggest a mat for, Surprisingly it works for games like Gorilla tag.
So a game chair works
I stand by my bed since I don't do 360 I use it as a guide so I don't move too far forward.
Tip: do what the quest literally tells you on startup
Wow what a great tip. Who would have thought of doing that
We are new to vr and all your information has been very much appreciated..we’d love to get entered for the free headstrap
I use a phone solar charging brick wrapped in a velcro tennis elbow strap as a counterweight at the back. It doubles as a recharge if I need a boost to play longer when I'm away from an outlet.
If your new to vr, I would definitely recommend having a fan in front of you, especially for high intensity games like population one, as it can reduce motion sickness, counter some of the heat you get from playing these games, and overall feel more natural.
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this is a very underrated tip! highly recommend for new players
The fan in my play space seems to interfere with controller tracking. It doesn't like when thing spins
@@seyas848 You are one of the people who are always correcting people,I hope both sides of your pillow are warm tonight.
i punched the fan.
My tip: instead of buying the elite battery strap, you can just get a regular power bank and strap it on the back of the headband so it doubles as counter weight
PRO TIP.
DOn't Play for 5 hours.. you will lose your vision as certainly as if you stare at the SUN reflected from SNOW !
@@JETJOOBOY well you have weak eye's then
@@lights_utopia1130 No shit... Probably due to 40 years of staring at various computer screens..
Mock if you like but your eyesight if precious and no amount of bravado will stop you losing it.
@@JETJOOBOY Are you saying I am 40years or are you? I just turned 19 bruh so.. no losing it anytime soon.
@@lights_utopia1130 I am obviously... And you definitely show the ignorance of youth...
The battery elite strap 😎😎😎😎😎😎 love it!!!!! I brought the extra padding for the back of the head
9:34 mine just came with it,and i am glad because my first day of use the foam became a sweat rag and i used the silicon wrap
My top tip. Do not let your siblings play with them
How old are they? I let my 9 and 15 year old sisters play with it occasionally and they enjoy it. They ain’t gonna break it lol, I keep a watchful eye. You know that squirrel VR game that’s like a party game? Yeah we have played that a few times
@@EnderMon "They aint gonna beak it". Famous last words of expensive thing owners :D
@@e0nema0tak1v nah. I’ve never broken anything or let anyone break anything. I know how to be careful, and so do my siblings. Plus the quest 2 is an absolute unit haha. Watch durability tests; that thing refuses to break
unrelatable
, i’m an only child ...
@@Poop_eater864 sameee
My tip is if you wear glasses and they get foggy while playing for a while, use dawn dish soap to wash your glasses lenses. It will add a film to it that will keep condensation to a minimum.
Hey after a couple days of vr theres something on my glasses that I can't get rid of and it's also on my oculus
@@lilnatecoble7368 something huh?
@@lilnatecoble7368 what is this something? And why is it on your Oculus?
@@3k4landrew I'm pretty sure it's a burn mark
@@lilnatecoble7368 oculus’s shouldn’t be causing burn marks. I would buy a new one dude.
Thanks for the video. I think many people don't realize, that the sun might reach the Quest during the day when you put it opn the table in the evening. Those little lens covers are about 8€ (totally overpriced imo) but totally worth it if you imagine what coul happen to your Quest 2. Maybe one day Meta will add those for free. Just like the a silicone cover.
Last week my Quest 2 came with an original silicone cover for the "sponge". So they upgraded it?!?
Great informative video!!!
My top tip is not to fart into the headset. Its 100% guaranteed way to get pink eye. Stay safe guys.
uhh
Lol
Noted
Tested I persume?
@@animating2781 I am a man of science, so naturally I carried out the test a minimal of three times.
My top top: use developer mode to turn off guardian in really small spaces. Sounds counterintuitive however it can make playing in a small room actually doable without seeing a boundary the whole time. Just keep your feet planted.
I am a fairly new user and am so excited to find your channel. I had no idea there were other straps for the Occulus 2 besides the one they make! Thank you for sharing and I hope I win one! :).
Another thing about the battery, don't charge it too often. Excessive charging will also shorten the lifetime of the battery, only charge it when it's low and unplug it as soon as you know it's full or otherwise just turn off the headset.
even off and charging can hurt it?
@@BlackflagAirsoft charging always hurts the battery, this goes for virtually every single battery on the planet. That's why your phones battery life gets noticeably shorter after a couple months/weeks of using it, the battery looses capacity.
@@teosandell4278 I'd expect the system (Quest 2) to be smart enough to stop charging when it's full...
@@alesito85 What's your point?
@@teosandell4278 about disconnecting when full. I think it shouldn't matter because software should stop charging when full.
I've been using the standard foam face cover for about 2 years and it's absolutely fine. I just wash it every few play sessions and it has never bothered me and I find it more comfortable than a silicone cover. I put a little bit of dish soap in a bowl of warm water, submerge the face cover (detached from headset of course), and squeeze the soapy water in and out of the sponge, rinse, dry, and its good to go. The instructions on the face cover say not to wash it with soap, but again, I have been doing this for about 2 years without issue.
Edit: I also have the elite strap (purchased after they changed the manufacturing) and it has not broken after about 1.5 years of use. Love the extra battery life.
@yan Air dry. Wash with warm water and it'll dry in about 2-4 hours
very helpful tip: since the oculus has a huge problem with fogging up the lenses ive found that rubbing it with a very small amount of dishsoup will stop fogging for upwards of about 2 days. Its way cheaper than buying a 3rd party addon to clear fog
I've noticed this isn't really an issue with the Quest 2. I dunno what they did, but I used to have HUGE problems with fogging on the Rift S... now I barely notice.
I used the same cleaner I use on my glasses and it worked great!
Since I just got a quest 2 yesterday these tips are great.
One tip I have from playing on other's headsets: take it slow with disorienting games, you'll get used to VR over time and they should eventually stop making you nauseous. If you jump right into an intense game you'll probably have issues.
I've used the glasses spacer since day 1. It gave me better fidelity for sure. Also, when using link I have been wrapping the cord on the straps and facing away from my computer and just allowing the cord to come off the back of my head. I tie off a bit of the cord on the straps so the USB C doesn't yank out. It's works great so far!
Great information on how to look after the oculus
I would love to try this!!!!
Anyone watching this nowadays, the quest 2 now comes with a silicon cover for the headset so you don't need to buy one
I got it last year when it didn't come with it, but they did mail one for free to me.
@@Tacolover22 yea same, im glad that they did that for us
Best tip I can think of - make sure pets aren’t in the room
lol
I kicked my cat lmao
@@sofiadiane5970 rip
He's good just a bit spooked heme
@@sofiadiane5970 8 lives left to go :)
Got one for my bday today and I love it so far
Here’s my tip: try to keep your zone as small as possible to keep from slapping things
Extra tip: don’t buy the beat saber handles they fly off while you are playing and they tend to brake things
I remember seeing this video a long time ago and the only tip that I remembered when I got mine yesterday, was to use the glasses space and another cover. I don't need glasses but it adds extra much needed space and comfort for use. Thank you
The strap with the extra battery pack which is probably the one mentioned in the vid is actually really helpful. Having 200% can last you maybe all day and the strap part is way more secure altho the plastic might be a bit suspicious
where did you buy it? i cant find a listing on amazon for it.
They are listening to you. Bought one the other weekend and it came with a silicone cover!
4:09 yeah I’d take them off if I only had bad vision. Don’t get me wrong, my vision is horrible but I also have severe astigmatism and can’t or else I get a wretched migraine. I get a really bad one anyway from the stock strap, which it why I ordered the BOBOVR m2 strap. It’s amazing. Plus the best thing is to just get the prescription lenses, but I’m too broke for those
Pro tips: turn on a fan and face it towards you for max immersion and to counter motion sickness
Great tip. This was a game changer. I have to have a fan going now
I'll definitely have to keep in mind about the 20% battery thing I have the extended battery elite strap and I still end up playing some sessions till it forces me off
Very helpful video and presentations. I do not have a occolus or meta quest pro 2 yet but the idea is inviting. Maybe after Xmas. I currently have a psvr 1 but not played it much. Perhaps this week on leave.
Update from the future. Bought mine yesterday came with a silicone cover. Your wish has been granted good sir
Great video. just purchased my own VR cover recently because of how much sweat accumulates during one Beat Saber session. The VR cover is super easy to clean and super comfortable. Stay awesome!
Pro tip, remember the ceiling fan, can't tell you how many times I've full force punched one of the blades, even splitting my knuckles a couple times.
I know that hurt like hell too!!
the amount of times ive thrown a knife in superhot and hit the string to my ceiling fan sending it into the blades... 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Soooo.... your 7 feet tall? Lol cus to hit the ceiling you need to be like 7 feet tall lol
@@that_one_fisherman6916 Nah but sometimes u have to reach up and ur ceiling fan hangs below the actual ceiling so its more like 6.5 dt
I tried to throw a grenade over a wall in Onward and smashed my hand into the ceiling hard enough to make me stop playing and make sure I didn't break anything.
I’ve gotten so used to the default oculus headstrap that it feels so nice
I got the elite strap for free with my quest 2 and i really like it. It gives that truly cyberpunk feel that makes me love vr so much
Tip: When playing Gorilla Tag, please for the love of God find an empty room.
Tip: Whenever readjusting in your playspace, extend your arms as far as possible and stand in a t-pose and do a 360 to make sure nothing is in your way!
Glad I ain't the only one that turns into a rotating seastar to check my playspace.
@@tomw8655 LMAO 🤣🤣
Meta includes the silicone cover for the quest 2 now. I ordered one recently and it came with it!
I knw its a year old but have u tried to attach a battery to the strap u showed? How good is the magnet on holding a battery while moving around & will the magnet mess with the headset at all?
I got one for Christmas 2021 and I am in awe. I don't play video games - I am a virtual (TH-cam) traveler and OMG the places I have gone. I've used the silicon cover since day 1 and your right - the head strap is trash but I'll work with it. Your video was helpful for newbies like me (I am older than most of your viewers) and I'll stay tuned for more tips.
My top tip would be not to play in a small room because there is lots of things that could happen such as accidentally hitting someone and hitting things around you,etc.
The Bobovr head strap is the best thing to buy for the oculus! Like I HIGHLY recommend it lol it’s so easy to adjust if your passing it to family or friends
great info
My favorite accessory is the 3rd party vented faceplate. It works REALLY well at preventing lens fogging or sweaty face. The vents are zigzag so no light gets in.
where can i find this?
I'm new to this VR stuff, and watching your video reminds me how much I have to learn. Thanks.
i got the LT strap like a month ago its kinda nice. so far it hasn't broke.
I'm gonna need that replacement strap just for the battery pack holder, I've been using the basic strap to hold my portable charger that I've been using as a battery pack
Also always have good airflow as sweat can effect the lenses as fog
Pro tip: When u get motion sick, take a breather
My tip is that if you don't have a fan, use the breeze from an open window to orientate yourself while you are in virtual reality.
I had to get spacers for the lenses them selves cause my glasses are so thick. They also include a silicone cover for the fabric face piece now
Thanks for the tips! I am getting my oculus in 11 Days!
That tip about keeping your lenses from fogging up by using the glasses spacer was very useful