The leaks were real: Oculus Quest 2 is on the way and is expected to deliver the most comprehensive standalone VR experience yet. 10% lighter than the first Oculus Quest at 503g and with a 50% sharper LCD screen (1832 x 1920 resolution per eye) than its OLED-based predecessor, it comes with an improved processor (the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, which will allow games and experiences run at a smooth 90Hz refresh rate), more RAM (4GB to 6GB), controllers with twice the battery life and room to rest your thumbs, built-in speakers, and hand tracking. Again, thanks to the external sensors, there's no need for extra tracking stations or PC gear, it's all powered by the Oculus Quest 2 headset itself. Expect 2-3 hours of battery life, charged via USB-C , depending on the virtual reality software you use. With pre-orders open today ahead of a wider commercial release on October 13, it will be available in two size variants, a 64GB option priced at €299 / €299 and a 256GB version priced at €399. . / €399, making it significantly cheaper than the first model.
the end of an era
But the release of Oculus Quest 2 also marks the end of an era for Oculus and results in some losses to its line. Going forward, Oculus will focus on mobile-centric headsets like the Quest 2, with no intention of creating dedicated PC hardware for the foreseeable future. This means that last year's Oculus Rift S will be the last PC-only headset from Oculus, though Oculus will continue to support hardware. Fortunately, thanks to the Oculus Link system, Oculus Quest owners of both generations of hardware can still enjoy the most impressive experiences being created for PC VR gamers. Simply connect your headset to PC via a high-speed USB 3.0 cable. But the fear may be that, with the Quest line now the lowest common denominator among Oculus VR gamers, developers may begin to hesitate to create experiences that rely on high-end gaming PC rigs, limiting the potential. of Enhanced VR titles like Asgard's Wrath. and Lone Echo. But it's fine against the Oculus Quest 2, which has made a very impressive debut. You can read our full version in our Oculus Quest 2 review; Needless to say, we're in love with her.