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Oculus Quest

Technology

A VR headset by Meta, used as a point of comparison to the Apple Vision Pro. It is described as causing dizziness and disorientation, a problem Apple has largely solved.


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Summary

The Oculus Quest is a first-generation standalone virtual reality headset developed by Oculus (a brand of Meta Platforms) and released on May 21, 2019. It represented a major milestone in VR technology by offering six degrees of freedom (6DOF) positional tracking through internal sensors and cameras, eliminating the need for external base stations or a tethered PC. While initially praised for its affordability and convenience, it faced criticism for a front-heavy design and lower graphical performance compared to PC-based VR. The subsequent introduction of 'Oculus Link' significantly expanded its utility by allowing users to connect to a PC for high-end Rift-compatible software. In industry discussions, such as those on the All-In podcast, the Oculus Quest is frequently cited as a foundational device for tracking the evolution and adoption of VR/AR technology, often compared to newer entries like the Apple Vision Pro.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Status

    Discontinued

  • Device Type

    Standalone Virtual Reality Headset

  • Launch Price

    $399 USD (64 GB model) / $499 USD (128 GB model)

  • Manufacturer

    Meta Platforms (formerly Oculus)

  • Refresh Rate

    72 Hz

  • Release Date

    2019-05-21

  • Field of View

    93 degrees horizontal and vertical

  • Tracking System

    6 Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) via internal sensors and cameras

  • Operating System

    Android-based

  • Announcement Date

    2018-09-25

  • Display Resolution

    1440 x 1600 pixels per eye (2.3 million pixels per eye)

Timeline
  • The Oculus Quest was officially announced by Oculus. (Source: Web Search)

    2018-09-25

  • The Oculus Quest was released to the public, offering a standalone VR experience with 6DOF tracking. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2019-05-21

  • Oculus Link was introduced via software update, enabling the headset to connect to a PC for Rift-compatible software. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2019-11-01

  • The successor device, Oculus Quest 2, was announced, eventually leading to the discontinuation of the original Quest. (Source: Web Search)

    2020-09-16

  • The Oculus Quest was referenced in the All-In podcast as a benchmark for VR/AR adoption during the launch of the Apple Vision Pro. (Source: Document fa6f8fa4-15ac-4405-9c29-3a4f4cfa393c)

    2024-02-02

Oculus Quest

The first-generation Oculus Quest is a virtual reality headset developed by Oculus (now Reality Labs), a brand of Meta Platforms, and released on May 21, 2019. Similar to its predecessor, Oculus Go, it is a standalone device, that can run games and software wirelessly under an Android-based operating system. It supports positional tracking with six degrees of freedom, using internal sensors and an array of cameras in the front of the headset rather than external sensors. The cameras are also used as part of the safety feature "Passthrough", which shows a view from the cameras when the user exits their designated boundary area known as "Guardian". A later software update added "Oculus Link", a feature that allows the Quest to be connected to a computer via USB, enabling use with Oculus Rift-compatible software and games. The Oculus Quest received praise for its price and convenience, and for having improved graphical fidelity and tracking over Oculus Go, but was panned for its front-heavy build and downgraded graphics quality over PC-based VR games. At launch, it also faced criticism for being limited to software available on the Oculus Store, and not having backwards compatibility with Oculus Go software. The later introduction of Oculus Link led to reappraisals of the Quest, with critics praising the device's increased flexibility, and indicating that devices like the Quest would likely supplant the PC-only Rift headsets moving forward. A successor, the Oculus Quest 2, was released in 2020.

Web Search Results
  • Oculus Quest: Full Specification - VRcompare

    SourcesDisclaimer: The information on this table may not be 100% correct. More information ## About The Oculus Quest is a virtual reality headset manufactured by Oculus. It was released in May 2019, following an announcement in September 2018. It is the company's 6th VR headset release. - This headset is discontinued. - This headset is standalone and does not require a PC to use. - This headset has a low refresh rate. 72 Hz - This headset does not require external base stations. [...] | | | Oculus Quest specs affiliate links (we may be compensated) | --- | Info | Manufacturer | Oculus | | | Website | oculus.com | | | Device Type | Standalone VR | | | Platform | Oculus Home, SteamVR Facebook account required | | | Announced | September 25, 2018 | | | Release Date | May 20, 2019 | | | Retail Price | $399 with controllers Discontinued 128 GB model: $499 | | Optics | Optics | Fresnel lenses | [...] Oculus Quest has a resolution of 1440x1600 per-eye, totalling approximately 2.3 million pixels per-eye, or 4.61 million pixels overall. #### What is the FoV of Oculus Quest? Oculus Quest has a horizontal field of view of 93 degrees. The vertical field of view of Oculus Quest is 93 degrees. The diagonal FoV of Oculus Quest is not yet known. #### Does Oculus Quest have hand tracking? Oculus Quest supports hand tracking. #### Does Oculus Quest have eye tracking?

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  • Introducing Oculus Quest 2

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