Meta Quest 2

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Meta's virtual reality headset, which Mark Zuckerberg promoted as a better alternative to the Apple Vision Pro.


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The Meta Quest 2, originally released as the Oculus Quest 2 in October 2020, is a standalone virtual reality headset developed by Meta Platforms' Reality Labs division. It was rebranded to Meta Quest 2 in 2022 following Facebook's name change to Meta. This headset is an improvement on its predecessor, featuring a lighter design, enhanced internal specifications, a higher resolution and refresh rate display, and updated controllers with better battery life. The Quest 2 can function independently with its own operating system or connect to a PC for Rift-compatible VR software. While generally well-received for its display and weight, it faced criticism for its stock head strap, limited interpupillary distance options, and the mandatory Facebook account login. The Quest 2 was succeeded by the Meta Quest 3 in 2023 but continued production as a more affordable option until September 2024, when it was replaced by the Meta Quest 3S at the same price point.

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    The Quest 2 is a standalone virtual reality headset developed by Reality Labs, a division of Meta Platforms. It was unveiled on September 16, 2020, and released on October 13, 2020 as the Oculus Quest 2, as the second generation of the Quest line. It was then rebranded as the Meta Quest 2 in 2022, as part of a company-wide phase-out of the Oculus brand following the rebranding of Facebook, Inc. as Meta. The Quest 2 is an updated version of the original Oculus Quest with a lighter weight, updated internal specifications, a display with a higher per-eye resolution and refresh rate, and updated Oculus Touch controllers with improved battery life. As with its predecessor, the Quest 2 can run as either a standalone headset with an internal, Android-based operating system, or with Oculus Rift-compatible VR software running on a personal computer. The Quest 2 received mostly positive reviews as an incremental update to the Quest, with critics noting its improved display and weight. Some of its changes faced criticism, including its stock head strap, reduced interpupillary distance (IPD) options, and a new requirement for users to log in with a Facebook account to use the headset and Oculus services. The Quest 2 was succeeded by the Meta Quest 3 in 2023, but remained in production as a lower-cost model until September 2024, when it was replaced at the same price point by the Meta Quest 3S.

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      The Quest 2 is a standalone virtual reality headset developed by Reality Labs, a division of Meta Platforms. It was unveiled on September 16, 2020, and released on October 13, 2020 as the Oculus Quest 2, as the second generation of the Quest line. It was then rebranded as the Meta Quest 2 in 2022, as part of a company-wide phase-out of the Oculus brand following the rebranding of Facebook, Inc. as Meta. [...] The Quest 2 received mostly positive reviews as an incremental update to the Quest, with critics noting its improved display and weight. Some of its changes faced criticism, including its stock head strap, reduced interpupillary distance (IPD) options, and a new requirement for users to log in with a Facebook account to use the headset and Oculus services. The Quest 2 was succeeded by the Meta Quest 3 in 2023, but remained in production as a lower-cost model until September 2024, when it was [...] | Oculus Quest 2 set and its controllers | | Codename | "Mirimar" "Hollywood" | | Also known as | Oculus Quest 2, Meta Quest 2 | | Developer | Reality Labs | | Type | Virtual reality headset | | Release date | October 13, 2020 | | Lifespan | 2020–2024 | | Introductory price | US$299 (64 GB) US$299 (128 GB) US$399 (256 GB) | | Discontinued | September 25, 2024 |

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      “Whoa! This is [expletive] amazing!” I thought when I first strapped on the Oculus Quest 2 (now called Meta Quest 2) in 2020. “First Contact,” a free app designed to introduce newbies into the Quest world, thrusted me into an ‘80s-themed RV where I got to interact with an expressive robot, virtual floppy disks, dancing LED butterflies, rocket launchers, and dart guns. [...] Truth be told, you can purchase a Quest 2 VR headset right now, not purchase a single game, and still enjoy yourself with the caliber of free games available in the app store. I’ll even go as far as saying that a lot of the free games available on the Meta Quest 2 are better than the premium ones. Rec Room, for example, features a cornucopia of fun games, including Laser Tag, Drunken Bar Fight, Dodgeball, Boxing, and more. And you don’t have to pay a cent! [...] As I hinted earlier, the Quest 2 headset’s starting price of $400 doesn’t ruffle my feathers. Why? Compared to other head-mounted displays on the market, $299 was dirt cheap. Meta was taking a loss on every headset sold. Consequently, the $100 increase isn’t a money grab per se — it’s Meta putting an end to the Quest 2’s introductory price period and slapping a more fitting price tag on it. Now that Meta successfully attracted enough buy-in from the masses (the Quest 2 is the best-selling VR

    • Meta Quest 2 Review

      Again, the Quest 2’s tracking worked accurately. Both games looked sharp through the headset and the 120Hz refresh rate kept the action smooth. [...] The original Meta Quest VR headset was a breath of fresh air with its 6DOF head and controller tracking, strong performance, and, most importantly, standalone functionality. The Quest 2 is an upgrade in every way. It offers a lighter design, a sharper display, and a faster processor, all at a more affordable price than the original. For $300, it's the best all-in-one VR package, with optional accessories that enable PC tethering and much longer operating times. That makes it the best VR headset [...] The Oculus Go headset was the company's first foray into standalone virtual reality, but it didn't really nail a genuinely immersive, cable-free VR experience until the Oculus Quest. Then Facebook purchased Oculus, and now both are under the Meta umbrella. The Meta Quest 2 (formerly Oculus Quest 2) follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, but improves upon the experience with a more powerful processor, a sharper screen, and a lighter design. It offers all of this for $299.99 and remains

    • Oculus Meta Quest 2 in 2023 | BUY OR WAIT FOR QUEST 3 ?

      In this video I'll be going over the Meta quest 2 in 2023 and if you should get a meta quest 2 even when the Quest 3 is releasing VERY SOON. Honestly, when it comes to the oculus Meta Quest 2 in 2023 I think you should still consider getting it especially if you're someone who is new to VR and doesn't want to spend too much. When it comes to the Meta Quest 2 in 2023 it has gone back down to the original price of $299 which I think is an amazing deal for a premium headset such as this one! if [...] now the metaquest 2 is by far my favorite VR headset I have ever owned and the one I have played the most I love it because not only is it Wireless and you can take it and play it wherever you want but the games and the amount that you can do on this thing especially for the price is just phenomenal but with the quest 3 coming out you're probably thinking should I get this or just wait until the three stay tuned because in this video I'm going to be talking about if you should get the Quest 2