@@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
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.
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.
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 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'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
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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.
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: 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)
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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. 🤓
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.
I got one for Christmas 2021 and I am in awe. I don't play video games - I am a virtual (UA-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.
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
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
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'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
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.
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!
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!
A good tip if you want a little extra surround sound without headphones is to put a hood over your head whilst using the headset so it cups around the sound straps and it will add a little more surround sound to your experience (especially if its a tighter hoodie rather than an open hoodie) also to prevent hitting objects around your room, leave a little extra space with your guardian border. Also one last tip, something I found useful when in a small room was to use the "Couch Guardian" as an indication of where an object might be in your surrounding that you cannot see within your stationary guardian. Say for instance, a corner of a wall, or desk, simply place the couch or desk guardian around that area so when you are playing you won't hit it because you will know where it will be
I tried strapping egg boxes to my ears but I can't seem to recreate the 400% improvement I get when I simply cup my hands over my ears... Which makes no sense as the speakers are further forward... Surely someone wi design "A Thing" that will help with this..
Top tip: I have been playing VR for a while now, but the best thing I can say is to use a small rug under your feet to keep your position and not move around your play area too much.
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.
A good tip to avoid punching into your TV would be to buy some foam pads for the floor so you are always aware on where you are standing. Echo Vr can get very intense at times
Giveaway tip: if you have a small bedroom draw the guardian over your bed and draw little spikes where there's a wall to differentiate the bed from the wall, leaving you much more immersed as you wont have to worry about hitting anything because you can just do everything over your bed and only sometimes face the wall
I do something similar like make one or two of the corners of my boundry misshapen or put a little tab where facing forward is to help orientate myself so I'm not turned the wrong way. I have to play in small spaces sometimes and would rather not punch a monitor, tv, 3d printers, etc. Also putting "markers" in the boundrys outline help with finding my table for drinks :)
Headset fan is my number one best buy tip. I had no end of trouble with foggy glasses ruining my fun. Next tip would be a charging station. Keeps your kit safe and charges when at home. The one I bought came with rechargeable batteries for the controllers.
Quest 2 tip, when cleaning your lenses, never use a tissue or shirt like I first did, this can give your lens micro-abrasions and/or scratches and so its always better to stay safe and use a microfibre lens cloth. Stay safe :)
Tip: If you feel motion sickness things that helped me are: -Open a window and have a little breeze touching you -Try Ginger Ale, it really does help! -play some games where you don't move as much first like Beat Saber and get used to VR
Thanks! I had to try out my cousins vr before getting my own one, I was playing gorn vr on his and I felt motion sickness, so I’ll try this when I get my own since that game it really fun
It's crazy how you really don't need to wear glasses to play in most cases. I find that wearing glasses usually makes my head hurt and makes it hard to get the lenses in the right position to for proper viewing.
Yes I too can't see shit as someone who is blind and needs glasses to see... I too like to play where everything is blurry and illegible. Jk I legit cannot play with my glasses on as my glasses are just too big to fit in the... In the area where the glasses need to go. I ordered a custom lense insert for that from widmoVR. I have real bad stigmatism.
I'm Near sighted, meaning (for ppl who don't wear glasses) I can see things "Near" me 100% accurately, but my vision gets worse over distance. Even though I'm Near sighted I weirdly still Need my glasses for PSVR???
@@kylecookson9368 PSVR is just really low resolution. I am also near-sighted but, I don't appear to have any issues viewing anything without glasses in VR. Maybe it's the type of eye issues that I have that is the reason I have no issues but, I'm not sure.
The original face cover for the Oculus quest 2 game me rashes, luckily I found out that they were giving away a bunch of free one do people that got the quest 2’s before it started to give it to them, but it didn’t last for long. The face cover didn’t fit my vr right and I had to fix it every like 1 hour. I orders a new case for my vr because the original brand didn’t fit with my head strap and I didn’t even know this but it came with a new face cover and it hasn’t bothered me since. And this all happens before I even watched this video. Lol. Whoever read this, you just read an ease. Lol.
Late tip: if you're far-sighted (You can't see things up close) use the glasses spacer. I stuck it on for my uncle who wears glasses, forgot to take it off, and everything was 10x clearer
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.
@@amado5092 the ones directly from oculus are an extra $50, compared to the box that comes with them. I haven’t looked into any third party cases yet though
Lowkey cheapest option or at very least an option to save for a proper case. In my experience i have found 2pair of ankle socks pressed gently inside w controllers snug against the lenses, works pretty well in a pinch as well.
yeah i noticed the issue with hitting your own headset when i was playing path of the warrior, i went to block and attack and clacked myself, luckily, you CAN treat the fighting games like shadow boxing and use almost NO solidified muscle when swinging and just stay loose, which means your less likely to break something over time
For people who dont like spedning the money, there is a "directions" card piece that fits perfectly in the oculus quest to save it from light. We put that on and turn it to a wall as extra protection. Weve had it for a long while now and havent had scratches or problems
@@nolifezay4636 does not look like Elden Ring will support Quest 2. For performance intensive games with physics or lots of beautiful scenery, then you will need a good PC to play those on Quest 2.
Whoops. Lol I’ve had mine for abt 2 months now. I hit my controller on the table playing beat saber on extreme and it stopped working for abt a day. It’s all fine now tho lol
A good tip if you get motion sickness easily is to start with a low intensity game then progressively play a higher and higher intensity game to slowly get used to it more.
Here is my tip (for giveaway): Do not keep the headset charged to 100%. You briefly mentioned this at 8:32 but this is as important as not letting it drain completely! Keep it charged to 60-80% and use an external battery that provides 1A power. 1 amps is important, since faster chargers will quickly charge to 100% which is bad. 1 amps is exactly what the OQ2 uses, so as long as the external battery is attached it will stay at the same 60-80% charge level, which is the best for its lifespan! You can find background info at Accubattery website.
i heard many people say this, but i really cant keep watch of my quest to be allways 20-80%, lets say i allways drain it and allways get it to 100% around twice a day, what will its state be in a year, it cant be that bad no ?
@@grizzlybear9522 It's easy. Charge the headset to 60% and connect the 1A output powerbank when you are playing. The powerbank will get drained the headset will stay at 60%. You won't have to charge the headset ever again. When you are done playing, unplug the powerbank and charge it. That's it: your Quest is constantly at 60% and you are only using your power bank. If you want to play 10 hours a day, just get 2-3 powerbanks at $13 each.
DO NOT use the pin picture, it lcks you out of your headset and u have to factory reset it, sometimes that will erase all your information (not always but the factory reset is super long and means all ur apps must redownload)
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
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
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 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
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 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
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...
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
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: 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
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
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
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 ua-cam.com/video/BeCyU-bNEz0/v-deo.html
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.
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
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)
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
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
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 is to enable the double tap for pass through in the settings. It's super convenient for checking your surroundings and safety.
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
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:
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.
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
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.
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
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.
you’re
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.
You get a real sense of depth with these headsets. If I don't wear my contacts, everything is blurry.
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 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
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...
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.
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 🥺
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?
@@3K4L2W2 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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
I got one for Christmas 2021 and I am in awe. I don't play video games - I am a virtual (UA-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.
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.
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
Thanks for the tips about the head straps.
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 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'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
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!
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.
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
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 :)
I just got my Oculus so I don’t have any pro tips yet but thanks for the videos, they’re very helpful.
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 🤣🤣
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!
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
They now include a cover in the box! I used it!
Tip: when drawing the playspace, refrain from making it touch the wall, draw it out like 1 or 2 feet away from the wall.
thanks i had no idea how to draw a play space and im getting a quest 2 soon so thanks alot
I cant be bothered, i never have enough play space for that and i just draw it around me as far out as it goes
Imagine having a small room and not being able to do that lol
I punched my wall the other day and my hand started bleeding💀
@@RealCorndog sheesh you either have titanium walls or you have the balls of superman in your fists
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'm new to this VR stuff, and watching your video reminds me how much I have to learn. Thanks.
The battery elite strap 😎😎😎😎😎😎 love it!!!!! I brought the extra padding for the back of the head
A good tip if you want a little extra surround sound without headphones is to put a hood over your head whilst using the headset so it cups around the sound straps and it will add a little more surround sound to your experience (especially if its a tighter hoodie rather than an open hoodie)
also to prevent hitting objects around your room, leave a little extra space with your guardian border.
Also one last tip, something I found useful when in a small room was to use the "Couch Guardian" as an indication of where an object might be in your surrounding that you cannot see within your stationary guardian. Say for instance, a corner of a wall, or desk, simply place the couch or desk guardian around that area so when you are playing you won't hit it because you will know where it will be
I tried strapping egg boxes to my ears but I can't seem to recreate the 400% improvement I get when I simply cup my hands over my ears... Which makes no sense as the speakers are further forward... Surely someone wi design "A Thing" that will help with this..
Top tip: I have been playing VR for a while now, but the best thing I can say is to use a small rug under your feet to keep your position and not move around your play area too much.
Bro you are a genius haven't thought about that
Good idea. Getting a Quest 2 soon and I have a large, very thick gym mat that would be perfect for defining a VR play space.
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
@@Lieutenant.Folly22 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.
Update from the future. Bought mine yesterday came with a silicone cover. Your wish has been granted good sir
top tip: only in a whim, but if you can not afford grips for controllers use a rubber band (or two)
A good tip to avoid punching into your TV would be to buy some foam pads for the floor so you are always aware on where you are standing. Echo Vr can get very intense at times
Gorilla tag: I’m i a joke to you?
I broke my TV while Playing Echo
@@josfa3252 me too😂
Giveaway tip: if you have a small bedroom draw the guardian over your bed and draw little spikes where there's a wall to differentiate the bed from the wall, leaving you much more immersed as you wont have to worry about hitting anything because you can just do everything over your bed and only sometimes face the wall
Omg, thank you so much!
I do something similar like make one or two of the corners of my boundry misshapen or put a little tab where facing forward is to help orientate myself so I'm not turned the wrong way. I have to play in small spaces sometimes and would rather not punch a monitor, tv, 3d printers, etc. Also putting "markers" in the boundrys outline help with finding my table for drinks :)
Headset fan is my number one best buy tip. I had no end of trouble with foggy glasses ruining my fun. Next tip would be a charging station. Keeps your kit safe and charges when at home. The one I bought came with rechargeable batteries for the controllers.
That tip about keeping your lenses from fogging up by using the glasses spacer was very useful
Quest 2 tip, when cleaning your lenses, never use a tissue or shirt like I first did, this can give your lens micro-abrasions and/or scratches and so its always better to stay safe and use a microfibre lens cloth. Stay safe :)
I dont have a microfibre cloth so ive been using my super soft shirts and it works so thats what im stuck this
@@itz-electro you can also use the small cloth that comes with a pair of glasses because they happen to be microfiber
The double tap feature to be able to exit the game and see around you. That was the best tip I got from your channel.
Thanks for the tips and you’re doing an awesome job.
Tip that people with raging issues need: don't throw ur darn headset, sure it's very strong, but there are the chances that it could break.
My Q1 fell off of a 2.8 feet dresser and broke the strap fell off
Yeah no crap sherlock
Tip:
If you feel motion sickness things that helped me are:
-Open a window and have a little breeze touching you
-Try Ginger Ale, it really does help!
-play some games where you don't move as much first like Beat Saber and get used to VR
Or use a fan
For open the window, still try to avoid sunlight.
@@lukebunk3952 True, that's important. I forgot to mention
Thanks! I had to try out my cousins vr before getting my own one, I was playing gorn vr on his and I felt motion sickness, so I’ll try this when I get my own since that game it really fun
It's crazy how you really don't need to wear glasses to play in most cases. I find that wearing glasses usually makes my head hurt and makes it hard to get the lenses in the right position to for proper viewing.
yep, i also play without glasses, it just feels better and it looks cleaner than with glasses
Yes I too can't see shit as someone who is blind and needs glasses to see... I too like to play where everything is blurry and illegible.
Jk I legit cannot play with my glasses on as my glasses are just too big to fit in the... In the area where the glasses need to go. I ordered a custom lense insert for that from widmoVR. I have real bad stigmatism.
I'm Near sighted, meaning (for ppl who don't wear glasses)
I can see things "Near" me 100% accurately, but my vision gets worse over distance.
Even though I'm Near sighted I weirdly still Need my glasses for PSVR???
@@kylecookson9368 PSVR is just really low resolution. I am also near-sighted but, I don't appear to have any issues viewing anything without glasses in VR. Maybe it's the type of eye issues that I have that is the reason I have no issues but, I'm not sure.
The original face cover for the Oculus quest 2 game me rashes, luckily I found out that they were giving away a bunch of free one do people that got the quest 2’s before it started to give it to them, but it didn’t last for long. The face cover didn’t fit my vr right and I had to fix it every like 1 hour. I orders a new case for my vr because the original brand didn’t fit with my head strap and I didn’t even know this but it came with a new face cover and it hasn’t bothered me since. And this all happens before I even watched this video. Lol. Whoever read this, you just read an ease. Lol.
Facebook really adapted the "create problems, sell solutions" model.
Bahahahahhaa
I love how much he was going for it when playing the boxing game, true legend
i proper go for it when i play it its actually really tiring especially when you get to the harder opponents
Late tip: if you're far-sighted (You can't see things up close) use the glasses spacer. I stuck it on for my uncle who wears glasses, forgot to take it off, and everything was 10x clearer
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.
Tip: you can use the box as a case to keep is safer during travel and keep the controller batterys in check 1 battery will last at least 1 to 3 months
Or you can buy a case for it they make those
@@amado5092 the ones directly from oculus are an extra $50, compared to the box that comes with them. I haven’t looked into any third party cases yet though
Lowkey cheapest option or at very least an option to save for a proper case.
In my experience i have found 2pair of ankle socks pressed gently inside w controllers snug against the lenses, works pretty well in a pinch as well.
@@amado5092 shut up I'm not buying a possibly worse case than the box it came in
@@FinnFoxx23 you chep
Tip: ALWAYS USE WRIST STRAPS and u should make diy knuckle straps with the wrist straps
Pro tip: When u get motion sick, take a breather
They now actually include a silicone piece to go over the sand paper type material I got a mete quest 2, 1 month and it included one!
I recommend using the glasses spacer even if you don’t wear glasses. It is personally night and day of comfortability in general.
ehh Idk If I would agree
It kinda hurts my eyes
yeah i noticed the issue with hitting your own headset when i was playing path of the warrior, i went to block and attack and clacked myself, luckily, you CAN treat the fighting games like shadow boxing and use almost NO solidified muscle when swinging and just stay loose, which means your less likely to break something over time
For people who dont like spedning the money, there is a "directions" card piece that fits perfectly in the oculus quest to save it from light. We put that on and turn it to a wall as extra protection. Weve had it for a long while now and havent had scratches or problems
I’ve gotten so used to the default oculus headstrap that it feels so nice
Tip: When playing Gorilla Tag, please for the love of God find an empty room.
Who’s just watching this while waiting for your oculus quest 2 to arrive
Edit: Thank you guys so much for so many likes!
Yess
Me
Yeah I just bought mine today and I'm sitting on the edge of my seat waiting I literally was going to pay an extra 200$ for 2 day shiping.
Me lol
What happens if I just turned 14 will it lock me out
i got one of these little guys for christmas and honestly i may never go back to regular PC gaming again like holy crap this thing is amazing
I don’t need a pc right?
@@nolifezay4636 You dont need a pc but a pc will unlock many more games
@@jesper9622 like elden ring?
@@nolifezay4636 does not look like Elden Ring will support Quest 2.
For performance intensive games with physics or lots of beautiful scenery, then you will need a good PC to play those on Quest 2.
You are helping me get ready for my oculus tomorrow so thanks
Top tip : watch this guy's videos before buying an oculus quest 2
Whoops. Lol I’ve had mine for abt 2 months now. I hit my controller on the table playing beat saber on extreme and it stopped working for abt a day. It’s all fine now tho lol
A good tip if you get motion sickness easily is to start with a low intensity game then progressively play a higher and higher intensity game to slowly get used to it more.
Thanks for the info I thought I was going to have to return it I almost had a panic attack cause of oh it had me feeling out of no where
Here is my tip (for giveaway): Do not keep the headset charged to 100%. You briefly mentioned this at 8:32 but this is as important as not letting it drain completely! Keep it charged to 60-80% and use an external battery that provides 1A power. 1 amps is important, since faster chargers will quickly charge to 100% which is bad. 1 amps is exactly what the OQ2 uses, so as long as the external battery is attached it will stay at the same 60-80% charge level, which is the best for its lifespan! You can find background info at Accubattery website.
i heard many people say this, but i really cant keep watch of my quest to be allways 20-80%, lets say i allways drain it and allways get it to 100% around twice a day, what will its state be in a year, it cant be that bad no ?
@@grizzlybear9522 It's easy. Charge the headset to 60% and connect the 1A output powerbank when you are playing. The powerbank will get drained the headset will stay at 60%. You won't have to charge the headset ever again. When you are done playing, unplug the powerbank and charge it. That's it: your Quest is constantly at 60% and you are only using your power bank. If you want to play 10 hours a day, just get 2-3 powerbanks at $13 each.
@@gerGoPrint3D what power bank would you recommend? I can’t seem to find any on my own with a 1A output.
@@brunosalvi5953 Yes, it's hard to find 1A nowadays. I bought this: EMOS Alpha 5, 5000 mAh it was $13 on this Czech website.
@@gerGoPrint3D what czech website,? bazos?
DO NOT use the pin picture, it lcks you out of your headset and u have to factory reset it, sometimes that will erase all your information (not always but the factory reset is super long and means all ur apps must redownload)