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APRIL 13, 2019

Oculus co-founder confirms Tens-of-thousands of devices may be affected. In a series of tweets made by Nate Mitchel, the Oculus co-founder and head of VR product at Facebook revealed that tens-of-thousands of Oculus Rift and Rift S controllers have released with “easter egg” messages hidden within their internal components.

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

So you just got your hands on Facebook’s incredible standalone VR headset, the Oculus Quest 2, and are excited to jump into a massive catalogue of AAA games and experiences. But what about the Oculus Quest 2? Technically the Oculus Quest 2 headset can function outside. So, does the Oculus Quest 2 work outside?

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MARCH 18, 2021

The company also briefly mentioned a new controller which will employ “key features found in the DualSense wireless controller.”. Earlier today, Sony offered us our first look at this next-gen VR controller and the design is interesting, to say the least. Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment.

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OCTOBER 24, 2021

Official tutorial videos uncovered today show a previously unseen Oculus headset, controllers, and charging dock. Four apparent tutorial videos, which Road to VR has independently confirmed to be official in origin, surfaced online Sunday showing a previously unseen Oculus headset.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Oculus Quest may not have a specific release date yet, although now that both the headset and its Touch controllers have undergone FCC testing, there’s little left standing in the way of the headset’s launch this Spring. Now, filings for the controllers from Facebook have appeared at the U.S. Image courtesy Oculus.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Available now on Oculus Quest headsets via the Oculus App Lab , Jentrix is a unique VR puzzle-solving game that tasks you with mixing and matching colorful fruit (and sometimes wildlife) throughout a whimsical jungle paradise. Overall, this is one of the more comfortable VR puzzle-solving games I’ve tried on the Oculus Quest.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Developers can now share their apps with Oculus players without Store approval. Oculus today announced the rollout of update v25 for Oculus Quest/Quest 2 headsets, introducing a slew of long-sought-after features that make the companies line of all-in-one standalone VR headsets even more attractive.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Mark your real sofa in VR using this new feature for the Oculus Guardian system. It has been one hell of a month for Oculus Quest owners. Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus. According to UploadVR , marked couches will appear as normal grey furniture while in Oculus Home and a solid blue box while in-game.

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MARCH 4, 2021

‘First Steps With Hand Tracking’ and ‘Tiny Castle’ are available now via the Oculus App Lab. It was back in 2019 that Facebook first began rolling out support for hand tracking on the Oculus Quest. Feature Image Credit: Oculus. Image Credit: Facebook. Image Credit: Facebook.

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Road to VR

MARCH 18, 2021

In preparation for the reveal of its next VR headset, Sony today gave a first look at its next-gen VR controller for use with PS5, something that appears very similar to Oculus’ Touch controller. Sony showed off the new controller today, detailing a few of the most impactful changes coming to its VR ecosystem.

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JULY 3, 2021

Digital artist and animator Chris Bradley has loved driving remote control cars since she was a kid. Of course, you can’t control an RC car without an RC car controller. When you purchase one of Bradley’s RC cars, you’ll also receive an RC controller to navigate your virtual whip. Feature Image Credit: @taterthefurry.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

With Christmas 2020 officially in the rear view mirror, a new wave of Oculus Quest 2 users now find themselves enjoying all the incredible games and apps available on Facebook’s magical standalone VR headset. But one question we still hear a lot is, “How much space do I need to use the Oculus Quest 2?

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Road to VR

MARCH 7, 2022

A new photo of Magic Leap 2 appears to show the device’s controller equipped with cameras for inside-out tracking which would be the first time we’ve seen the approach employed in a commercial XR headset. Diamandis is, as far as we know, the first time we’ve gotten a clear look at the front of the Magic Leap 2 controller.

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VRScout

APRIL 29, 2021

Available now on the Oculus Quest via SideQuest, Real Commodore 64 – Virtually brings the original Commodore 64 experience to VR, allowing Quest and Quest 2 players the chance to explore a massive catalog of retro PC games. Real Commodore 64 – Virtually works really well with the Oculus Quest. to 17 million units sold.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

You can now switch to hand-tracking by simply putting down your Touch controllers. The Oculus Quest just keeps getting better. Yesterday Oculus announced the rollout of their 13.0 will continue rolling out on Oculus Quest headsets throughout the week. Feature Image Credit: Oculus.

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APRIL 21, 2021

Oculus teases new games and several long-awaited updates during its first-ever VR gaming showcase. Oculus held its first-ever VR gaming showcase earlier today, revealing new games and several major updates coming to Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift headsets this year. Warhammer 40K: Battle Sister Co-op Multiplayer.

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MARCH 16, 2022

Meta announced it’s bringing some new parental tools to Quest headsets in the next few months which are aimed at giving parents more control over what their teens see and do in VR. Soon parents will be able to put a pattern unlock on specific apps, something that will allow for tighter control on precisely what teens can access.

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JANUARY 16, 2018

So you got a little out of control last night playing Robo Recall (2017) , and you smashed one of your Touch controllers to smithereens. Available through Oculus’ accessories page , replacement Touch controllers (left or right) are selling for $70 / €90 a piece. That’s it.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

One of the biggest challenges for VR has been how to incorporate controls into the VR experience. If you’ve ever played PSVR with one of their adapters rather than with a standard controller, you know that when your hands are doing something that matches the action you’re seeing, it can really enhance a VR experience.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

Originally released back in 2017 on Google Daydream, Samsung GearVR, Oculus Go, and SteamVR headsets— Mondly VR features support for over two dozen languages, including but now limited to Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ever wish you could jam out to your favorite tunes while cracking skulls in GORN or dunking on fools in Echo Arena on the Oculus Quest/Quest 2? The following method should work for both the original Oculus Quest as well as the Oculus Quest 2. Head to spotify.com via the Oculus Browser on your Oculus Quest/Quest 2 headset.

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JUNE 26, 2019

While it’s long been technically possible to play Oculus exclusive games on Vive and other SteamVR headsets thanks to an unofficial mod called ‘Revive’, the actual experience has always been decidedly clunky due to the significant differences between controller inputs.

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MAY 2, 2021

Available now on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets as a free demo, MarathRUN combines physics-driven VR interactions with classic platforming gameplay mechanics to deliver a unique multiplayer obstacle course experience that can best be described as Boneworks meets Fall Guys. The controls take some getting used to at first.

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JUNE 30, 2021

Brought to us by developer Bithell Games ( Thomas Was Alone , Subsurface Circular ), Arcsmith is an upcoming VR game for the Oculus Quest that has you playing the role of an intergalactic engineer tasked with constructing futuristic machinery under the guidance of master arcsmith Korith Dinn. Image Credit: Bithell Games.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

Konami Entertainment’s multi-instrumental VR rhythm game BEAT ARENA has finally made its way to the United States, allowing Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 players the chance to form their own anime-inspired rock bands and perform various KONAMI songs in front of a roaring virtual audience. Calling all anime lovers!

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VRScout

OCTOBER 13, 2020

So, you just picked up your Oculus Quest 2 headset and you’re ready to dive into a massive catalog of AAA games and apps like The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners , Beat Saber, or Blaston! Next, download the official Oculus companion app via the iOS App Store or Google Play. Unfortunately, this is non negotiable.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 12, 2024

XR was the future of computing, he wagered, and in buying a little known startup called Oculus, Meta would beat Apple to the punch. And he put his money where his mouth was by dropping more than $2 billion in 2014 to buy Oculus, a small startup that precipitated a grassroots resurgence of virtual reality technology.

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VRScout

APRIL 15, 2021

Additional details regarding the official VR port will arrive April 21st during the Oculus Gaming Showcase. Today, GameSpot revealed the game’s most dramatic port to date, the Oculus Quest 2. More information will arrive on April 21st during Oculus’s inaugural VR Gaming Showcase. Feature Image Credit: GameSpot.

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MAY 21, 2021

Well, fret not, because today we’re breaking down how to turn your Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 VR headset into an all-in-one retro arcade. Now it’s important to note that there are a variety of emulators compatible with the Oculus Quest platform. First, head to developer.oculus.com and create your organization. VIRTUALBOYGO.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Another month, another round of free games and apps for the Oculus (Meta) Quest 2. The following VR games and apps are available now on the Oculus (Meta) Quest 2 100% free of charge via the Oculus Quest Store, App Lab, and SideQuest: COUCH. Couch is available free on Oculus (Meta) Quest via the App Lab. NEVER BOARD.

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ARPost

JUNE 25, 2020

Oculus Quest is a VR headset that helps users enjoy tetherless immersive experiences. It consists of a headset and a pair of hand controllers. Also, for some time now , users have been able to find VR hand tracking games compatible with Oculus Quest. Some of the Best VR Hand Tracking Games for Oculus Quest You Can Play Now.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) features PC VR headset support, although it’s notably missing the ability to use VR motion controllers. Now developer Asobo has signaled that VR controller support is finally coming, and is slated to land sometime in mid-November.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Available now on Oculus Quest 2 headsets, Seeker VR is a Harry Potter VR game developed by fans for fans. Using your Touch controllers, you can take hold of your very own Nimbus 2000 flying broomstick and effortlessly soar throughout each of the aforementioned locations at speeds of up to 100mph. Image Credit: Team Eldritch.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Proton Pulse , originally created for the Oculus Rift DK1 development kit in 2013, has been re-released on Apple Vision Pro this week. Practically untouched from its original head-tracked input scheme, the game marks a soft reset in XR game development as developers assess how to approach Vision Pro’s lack of controllers.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Available now on Oculus Quest/Quest 2 and SteamVR headsets, Gorilla Tag combines fast-paced parkour climbing with unique locomotion mechanics to offer a hilariously entertaining PvP multiplayer experience that will have you screaming “OH OH AHAHAH!” Of course, you can always set up a private room to monkey around with friends.

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

The Oculus Quest 2 is the most exciting piece of VR hardware to hit the market since Facebook’s original standalone VR headset, offering incredible visuals, increased processing power, and a smaller, lighter design—all for a lower price than the first-generation model. The best VR headset on the market just got even better.

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MAY 12, 2020

When he’s not serving as the head of AR & VR at Shopify, Daniel Beauchamp, better known by his online handle “ Push Matrix “, is pushing the boundaries of Oculus Quest hand tracking technology and sharing his wild experiments with the online community. Image Credit: Danial Beauchamp (Push Matrix).

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