Virtual Desktop is for wireless connections the better option. Not only most games run without any problems, you can also connect more then one PC to it and switch between those PC's. Not possible with airlink.
The best thing about Quest 2's airlink over say, Virtual Desktop, is playing PokerstarsVR. You can use the built-in monitor option in Airlink to float while you're playing poker. I can play for long sessions just watching youtube or a movie while playing poker at the same time.
i know this is a year old but this helps so much, i got my pc recently and my quest ever since covid but i know this is going to enhance my gaming experience and it'll be way higher quality
If you have LAPTOP you need to disable the Integrated graphics from Device Manager if you have Nvidia card with AMD one for low power and then when the desktop is all cramped up with apps connect a TV screen or a Monitor to fix the problem basically its gonna make your Laptop screen the Integrated graphics with bad resolution and the TV(Monitor) one with your default app layout so you can browse normally on your pc unless you have Optimus on your laptop and you CAN disable it wich if you have anything that is under 3060 rtx you wont
Great introduction to Quest Link! Thanks! Fall 2024 update/supplement: The opened windows' size and distance can be adjusted using the front lower trigger button simultaneously with the joystick. With a horizontal tilt the focused window's scale is adjustable; while the virtual screen actually follows the joystick's forward or backward motion in V space to set it closer up or further away. Great feature!
Thanks for the tutorial! I've just ordered mine from Target and it should arrive this week and very excited. This is my first time ever of having a VR. Sucks it had to cost so much but at least it will be worth it
Hey I have a question, I have a strong pc and meet all the requirements and I did a test and I was all good, but when I play I still lag do u think u know why?
Hi I currently develop standalone PC VR based apps using Unity with the HTC Vive. These are not publicly commercialised they are specialised developments and demand high graphic performance (heavy scenes). I am looking to start developing on the Oculus quest 2 and was hoping to take advantage of the PCVR tethered mode, using a link Cable to a VR ready PC. MY QUESTION: Can the Quest 2 truly take advantage of using the PC performance in order to get visual performance similar to the HTC Vive performance in this configuration? I see plenty of information about using Steam based games (PCVR esque) BUT that is not really what I want to do. My builds are standalone, currently .exe PC based VR applications for learning/training. I am just trying to determine the performance & limitations of the the Quest for such relating to GPU/CPU use and how it would compare to the HTC Vive builds. There does not seem to be a clear document that addresses these specifics from a developers point of view, but plenty info for the end user which even does not make it fully clear. Ideally I would have smaller graphical scale APK's for Quest 2 in standalone mode. And the option to also use the Quest 2 tethered to my PC to gain the added performance IF that's how it works?? Appreciate anyone's feedback! TY A
i got a cable that came with the headset. It has a usbc to connect to the headset and a usb to connect to other places. do i need an adaptor??? when i use air link, the headset just has a black screen with a loading bar. nothing else happens tho
Hello fellow VR havers I know this isn’t the right place but I’m having issues with linking my quest 2 up to my computer and I have followed every single tutorial out there The main roadblock I face is the fact that the quest app layout changes so frequently all of the videos have been rendered useless Every tutorial I’ve watched needs me to go to general settings on the quest app but I don’t have that :( does anyone know a solution
Make sure your GPU can handle VR. I have the XFX 590 Fatboy, and it has the VR-ready seal on it. If your GPU does not have that seal, it won't work, mine it connected and I was able to play No Man Sky in VR, it's nothing too great... the best VR I used was the PS5 VR...
@@RayedShahin hey man can you tell me will the Quadro t600 and entry level GPU will it support the meta quest 2 since it's not listed in the website support list
@@himanshudangwal9838 the T600 is pretty weak and may not run 95% of games the 4GB memory is too low... you may be able to run VR chat on steam and with the quest 2 it's pointless since it's already available in the quest system itself...
I've always wondered if I need virtual desktop to play some games. I've been using a chord that I verified so I could save money.Sometimes things work but a lot of times it just stays black or one game loads my char crouched way down and I cannot change it. Ive had games shutdown 30 min in. I dont know if it could be the cord and Im pretty sure the pc is good enough.
@@showierpluto3246 OK yeah so the reason I asked that was because it wasn’t connecting but I realized that my PC did have the thing to be able to run it because it’s on a laptop so
That's all great, but! In the last couple of months, a lot of people have been complaining that after connecting the Quest2 does not appear among the drives as an independent drive. I have the same error. I reinstalled the program, restarted Quest2, it worked once, but since then nothing again. This way you can't copy files to the headset, it's quite annoying. What can be the solution?
do you know what i can do its not giving me a home option on my panel would much appreciate it and this video was super helpful btw tysm the only thing is when i got in there was no home@@CNET
Hi How many Meta Quest quest 3 headset we can connect to single PC for optimum performance How can we use in class room environment where we have 20 or 25 persons interacting on the same content.
If you hook this to your PC will it power the Oculus? Or does the Oculus still run off of batteries? I'm thinking of hooking the Oculus to American Truck Simulator.
Cool but how do you disable to constant omnious background noise that you get in the Quest link? it get's extremely annoying after 5 minutes, can't find any options other than muting all sound...
I don't have one but I hope there is a way to turn that off. Sounds extremely annoying. That would almost be a factor to consider weather or not to buy the system at all.
When I am in the oculus app on my gaming laptop it says Yourvsystems graphics card is incompatible with the rift system software any help my oculus won’t find the pc
What about MacBook or Linux? I didn't find meta soft for MacOS. On official page have no information what operation systems are supported. Is SideQuest only as a solution?
I have a Nvidia 4060, it says it's support but I keep getting a error saying "oculus isn't compatible with this systems hardware" and I don't know what to do
I installed all the corect softwere and got the usb 3 cable but for some reason whenever i open the desktop portion of the quest link, it just shows a black screen
this is the only video on this topic that doesnt have 30 minutes of yapping in it .. straight to the point. perfect.
you are the only person who showed how to download it tysm i have been trying to figure it out for months T^T
no they didnt you are a liar
@@omnishuuNo one asked💀💀
@@omnishuu bros mad he cant set it up lol
you GOT to be a facebook mom if u dont know how to download this. ☠☠
months??? holyyy
Virtual Desktop is for wireless connections the better option. Not only most games run without any problems, you can also connect more then one PC to it and switch between those PC's. Not possible with airlink.
The best thing about Quest 2's airlink over say, Virtual Desktop, is playing PokerstarsVR. You can use the built-in monitor option in Airlink to float while you're playing poker. I can play for long sessions just watching youtube or a movie while playing poker at the same time.
Thanks for the tip! Will check it out.
When I use virtual desktop streamer my game on my computer display which is my monitor looks really smooth in my vr headset the game looks so laggy
@@antiskl Well, do you have a good and fast GPU? A gtx1080 will do in most cases.
@@SjaakSchulteis ohh I see
i know this is a year old but this helps so much, i got my pc recently and my quest ever since covid but i know this is going to enhance my gaming experience and it'll be way higher quality
If you have LAPTOP you need to disable the Integrated graphics from Device Manager if you have Nvidia card with AMD one for low power and then when the desktop is all cramped up with apps connect a TV screen or a Monitor to fix the problem basically its gonna make your Laptop screen the Integrated graphics with bad resolution and the TV(Monitor) one with your default app layout so you can browse normally on your pc unless you have Optimus on your laptop and you CAN disable it wich if you have anything that is under 3060 rtx you wont
What sub-catagory is integrated graphics in, anyway? I was unable to find it.
@@simplycomplicated2357 under Display Adapters
Mans explained my exact laptop, an Nvidia graphics card for high power and built in ryzen graphics for low power, all in a laptop 😭
Does this work to help link even on an incompatible Graphics Card?
And where is the intergrated graphics?
I cant find it
Great video, been trying to do this for ages
Great introduction to Quest Link! Thanks!
Fall 2024 update/supplement: The opened windows' size and distance can be adjusted using the front lower trigger button simultaneously with the joystick. With a horizontal tilt the focused window's scale is adjustable; while the virtual screen actually follows the joystick's forward or backward motion in V space to set it closer up or further away. Great feature!
Thanks for the tutorial! I've just ordered mine from Target and it should arrive this week and very excited. This is my first time ever of having a VR. Sucks it had to cost so much but at least it will be worth it
nice! i just got mine for christmas and im addicted to it lol
y spend money when u can do the air link
@@wwooaahh321
Man you are lucky it was only $300-350 depending on memory. It's going for $200-250 now which is a steal
@@SkinCareLuverYeah I got one in April on Amazon for only 199. Steal!
Just bought Meta Quest 2 and was looking how to play Steam Games on it. THANKS A LOT!
really good explains alot doesnt yapp for an hour about sponcers just what i needed
Hey I have a question, I have a strong pc and meet all the requirements and I did a test and I was all good, but when I play I still lag do u think u know why?
when i do the oculus airlink and pair my pc, it has a black screen with 3 dots and it’s been loading forever, how do i fix this?
2:50 i’m on this part
yesm mee too
Do you need usbc to usbc specifically, or can you use any usbc cable
I found "quest compatable" USB to USB-C on amazon. can't confirm it it works or not tho bc it hasn't arrived yet
@@stejac133 did it work?? im about to try it later
@@ekotf
Since they didn’t update us… can you?
@@omarnotfound has to be usbc to usbc
USB C CABLE FOR $80 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It's 101$ now
The knock offs for $15 work just fine. Apparently the pass through on these headsets are capped at 2gbs and the cable is rated at 5gbs
And the 10 dollar knock offs are just as good LOL
Does a usb c cable work ?????
Hi
I currently develop standalone PC VR based apps using Unity with the HTC Vive.
These are not publicly commercialised they are specialised developments and demand high graphic performance (heavy scenes).
I am looking to start developing on the Oculus quest 2 and was hoping to take advantage of the PCVR tethered mode, using a link Cable to a VR ready PC.
MY QUESTION:
Can the Quest 2 truly take advantage of using the PC performance in order to get visual performance similar to the HTC Vive performance in this configuration?
I see plenty of information about using Steam based games (PCVR esque) BUT that is not really what I want to do. My builds are standalone, currently .exe PC based VR applications for learning/training.
I am just trying to determine the performance & limitations of the the Quest for such relating to GPU/CPU use and how it would compare to the HTC Vive builds.
There does not seem to be a clear document that addresses these specifics from a developers point of view, but plenty info for the end user which even does not make it fully clear.
Ideally I would have smaller graphical scale APK's for Quest 2 in standalone mode. And the option to also use the Quest 2 tethered to my PC to gain the added performance IF that's how it works??
Appreciate anyone's feedback!
TY
A
hows i going a year later?
Great vid, can i just use the usb c charger for the Quest link??
yes but the cable is very short
Ayy the Kraft Punk pfp at 3:30 I respect it
Thanks this was very helpful!
Cant connect it with cable either 😢 error 200
i am now watching this on quest 2 thanks to you
i got a cable that came with the headset. It has a usbc to connect to the headset and a usb to connect to other places. do i need an adaptor??? when i use air link, the headset just has a black screen with a loading bar. nothing else happens tho
$80 for the usb is crazy
thats what I said LMAO
right but tbh it’s lowk worth it
Insanity..
15 on Amazon for 16ft cable
Fr
I can get the airlink to work. But it wonk recognize the quest through the cable. 🙃
Me too
W video now I know you can use pc for the quest because I’m buying one for VR chat
Can I use it for MSFS 2020??
I don't have a link cable.
It’s not that hard bro just get a cable
@Modtesterreally?!
@@tito9506OMG YES
You should honestly have at least one of those in your house, VR or not.
you just use your charger
80 dollars is WILD
You’re paying for the logo. You can get a cable with the exact same specs for less than $20
FYI you can use any usb c to c cable, the Meta one is overpriced. Just make sure the cable you buy has enough power.
any specific recommendations?
Do I have to have my vr plugged into my pc the whole Time
@@carter4718 yes
yes
@@carter4718
can you play most VR games on steam, or is it better off to just get HTC?
Hello fellow VR havers I know this isn’t the right place but I’m having issues with linking my quest 2 up to my computer and I have followed every single tutorial out there
The main roadblock I face is the fact that the quest app layout changes so frequently all of the videos have been rendered useless
Every tutorial I’ve watched needs me to go to general settings on the quest app but I don’t have that :( does anyone know a solution
Make sure your GPU can handle VR. I have the XFX 590 Fatboy, and it has the VR-ready seal on it. If your GPU does not have that seal, it won't work, mine it connected and I was able to play No Man Sky in VR, it's nothing too great... the best VR I used was the PS5 VR...
@@RayedShahin hey man can you tell me will the Quadro t600 and entry level GPU will it support the meta quest 2 since it's not listed in the website support list
@@himanshudangwal9838 the T600 is pretty weak and may not run 95% of games the 4GB memory is too low... you may be able to run VR chat on steam and with the quest 2 it's pointless since it's already available in the quest system itself...
@@RayedShahinRTX 3050 would probably be able to run it, but idk.
My PC won't link up due to an "Incompatible" Graphics Card
Can you watch VR videos off your computer with the headset?
does the white link cable still work?
Have you found out yet? I only have a third party cable. Im broke!
That guitar is fire
I've always wondered if I need virtual desktop to play some games. I've been using a chord that I verified so I could save money.Sometimes things work but a lot of times it just stays black or one game loads my char crouched way down and I cannot change it. Ive had games shutdown 30 min in. I dont know if it could be the cord and Im pretty sure the pc is good enough.
thanks men your awesome
You rock man!
Help, it doesn't show me the home button in the bottom bar when I connect with Link cable. What can be? :(
can you do this with a normal two sided usbc cable?
Yes
I bought the cable from the link in the description, and my PC doesn't recognize the headset when I try to connect it through Meta Quest Link
I have a Type c cable in both sides because i buy the fast charger in tmobile is that work in the headset ? the one you use is 80 dollares
Does this enable you to be able to use the power of your gpu with the headset?
Where can i find that "home" choice i dont have that in my choices? I want to change my pc environment too cause the default one is too bright
Can you use a normal cable or do you have to use the metaquest cable?
u can use any cable as long as it connects properly, i just got my link cable and its not the meta branded one
@@showierpluto3246 OK yeah so the reason I asked that was because it wasn’t connecting but I realized that my PC did have the thing to be able to run it because it’s on a laptop so
Does it feel jumpy like in the video or is that just a result of the capturing and rendering to make it a UA-cam Video?
The airlink actually worked? That’s a first.
But, Will my pro controllers work with Steam VR games? Like with Hellblade? Also, will the eye tracking could work also?
Can it run games you have on the plain vr? And can you use Obs studio to record the vr?
Yes and yes
@@CNET YES I CAN RECORD NOW BETTER ON MY VRR
Does the headset come with the cord or are they separate?
seperate
Which usb port is best
do you know how to clean your headstrap? i noticed your headstrap is dirty. mine is also dirty and iwant to clean it.
With the cable connected to the PC you can play the games w/o wifi, using ethernet if PC is connected to ethernet correct?
Any Usb-c to usb-c work as the “link”?
You his helps a lot
dy need oculus quest2 controllers to pair the headset or can you use an xbox controller. new to the quest 2 and only have the headset
That's all great, but! In the last couple of months, a lot of people have been complaining that after connecting the Quest2 does not appear among the drives as an independent drive. I have the same error. I reinstalled the program, restarted Quest2, it worked once, but since then nothing again. This way you can't copy files to the headset, it's quite annoying. What can be the solution?
Will this work with a steam deck or the rog ally?
Everything looks compatible, but my graphics card is a nividia GT 1030. Will this work?
You good sir need to do a review on some cable management ideas
No way. It’s all good. There’s like 3 PCs and an Avid Pro Tools system under there.
do you know what i can do its not giving me a home option on my panel would much appreciate it and this video was super helpful btw tysm the only thing is when i got in there was no home@@CNET
I'm planning on getting a vr set to play with my friend and talking to them through discord
Do i need the oculus account info when connecting it with a cable ? Plzz answerr
thank you :)
Doies this set up work with ALL of them, or just the basic meta quest?
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
@@seanybonnie9375 to what
@@seanybonnie9375 to what?
Wait so if I have blade and sorcery nomad and I use pcvr will i have the pc version or I gotta pay for the pc version
Hi How many Meta Quest quest 3 headset we can connect to single PC for optimum performance
How can we use in class room environment where we have 20 or 25 persons interacting on the same content.
Does Quest Link cable connect to gaming Laptop. My gaming laptop is HP Victus.
Can we do with usb to c cable or c to c cable but not oculus brand
Nice tron legacy reference
My quest link is so slow and I don’t know why, but it’s either the charging port on the quest or my unknown brand link cable (it’s 5gps)
I have a Meta account through Gear Vr. Will it work on my pc?
hello, i can connect my meta quest 2 via airlink but i can't via link cable that u're using. How is that even possible ?
It isn't possible to do with the charger cable that comes with oculus ?
What do u do if u have no cable u should have showed us more options
Be nice if your 80$ quest link cable charged the headset while you game, or the cable with charging enabled doesn't make you crash every 5 seconds
If you hook this to your PC will it power the Oculus? Or does the Oculus still run off of batteries? I'm thinking of hooking the Oculus to American Truck Simulator.
Yes, it will indeed charge the Oculus if you connect it to your PC.
for me it isnt charging?@@eldaroo
@@Calfoxx0 maybe check if ur USB port is usb 3.0 or higher, so it supports fast charging, i'm not sure tho, or check/change ur cable?
does it have lag on games? emulator games especially like super mario bros nes on retroarch
Cool but how do you disable to constant omnious background noise that you get in the Quest link? it get's extremely annoying after 5 minutes, can't find any options other than muting all sound...
I don't have one but I hope there is a way to turn that off. Sounds extremely annoying. That would almost be a factor to consider weather or not to buy the system at all.
If you plug the quest into your motherboard or case does it use the GPU?
Also, so sad they got rid of the home room as the oculus launch area 😭
heard that it doesnt sadly :( i bought a usbc to displayport for my gpu and to see if it would connect and it didnt.
Can you play phasmophobia on the quest link stuff
Everytime I try to launch the software it says it is outdated. Is there a solution to this?
Wireless connection guide 5:25
My pc doesn't have a usbc port. What usbc to usb adapter should I get?
Does it work with the stealth one
I am using a cable (not the oculus one). It is 3.0 but when I open the menu to find a computer, it will show up for a split second and disapear.
So what are the min requirements for the app
Can you use the charger as the link
But how do you get full screen on your oculus when you play steam games? I have a "small" desktop window so that is not so real "vr".
would it work on my laptop I have a windows 10 ?
Can i use also another usb c cable from home so i dont need to buy one
That’s true, I don’t have the link cable…
Derail valley. Its a train simulator but in vr. Or not. But it wss built for vr.
Do you have to have a pc with a box to connect your headset
Can you do it with slow pc cuz umm I been doing for 10 hours and it quest link won’t show my pc connect
Do you think they should work on a Chromebook?
When I am in the oculus app on my gaming laptop it says Yourvsystems graphics card is incompatible with the rift system software any help my oculus won’t find the pc
My stuck at verifying system setup?
Nvm
Won't a normal USB-C cable work??
What about MacBook or Linux? I didn't find meta soft for MacOS. On official page have no information what operation systems are supported. Is SideQuest only as a solution?
I have a Nvidia 4060, it says it's support but I keep getting a error saying "oculus isn't compatible with this systems hardware" and I don't know what to do
I installed all the corect softwere and got the usb 3 cable but for some reason whenever i open the desktop portion of the quest link, it just shows a black screen
Do i have to have the quest link cable