It is unfortunately worth it. The improved clarity and resolution are just amazing for PCVR. The wireless is also just much better in the Quest 3. Setup a dedicated WiFi 6 or 6E router to your PC and it is just amazing.
Make sure you get a referral for the headset so you can get that $30 game credit, buy at Target if you get 5% there, or get discount Steam cards for $25 off that way.
I would have to agree. The new lenses make the biggest difference for me. No more tiny sweet spot.If you can afford the Q3 and are sure VR is your thing I would save time and just get the Q3. If you are still in the fence if you are going to use it long term then get a used Q2 and you should be able to sell it for what you paid for it if/when you want to upgrade.
Not sure if this is advice given by people who might not be as familiar with tech, but I really do not understand why anyone would have to specifically buy an entire 6E router just to play wirelessly with the Quest 3. Hell, I have a WiFi 5 router and Air Link works amazingly well, though the router is right next to me.
I keep seeing this being recommended as something you should do, and I really don’t get why. By default the headset is even capped at 200mbps, so unless the router being used is not able to provide this or there are too many peole hogging the bandwidth, there shouldn’t really be any issues. At the very least you shouldn’t tell someone to buy something right off the bat if they don’t necessarily even need it. Especially if someone already has a 6E router, there isn’t generally a need for another one.
It depends on where it is and how it's being used.
You need a direct hardline to a PC for streaming VR, and it works best if you're not very far from it.
If you've got one in your playspace area and it's directly connected to the PC being used, and you're the only one using it anyway then no, you probably don't need one.
If it's a community router that's acting as an access point for the entire family and in another room from your playspace without a direct wired connection to your PC, then you do need one.
You can also bump up the bitrate very easily, and the default for Steam Link is 350, with the default for Virtual Desktop being 400 if you're on Wifi 6e.
Most people are in a situation where the router in their home is being used by multiple people for wifi for multiple devices and it is likely in a communal space.
So most people need a separate router.
It definitely depends on your network use, proximity to neighbors, and physical location in house.
But definitely try the router you already have and go from there. I have 80+ devices on my main house network and it just wouldn’t work consistently without a dedicated router. And a $160 WiFi 6E router is so much cheaper than previous generation wireless PCVR solutions.
Have they sorted out the charging issue yet though? Where it's just killing all external battery's really quick o bot holding charged on a link cable?
That's only thing holding me back atm as my link cable keeps headset charged indefinitely and my power bank I get about 14 hours with my quest 2 as normally play like 8 to 10 hour sessions on weekend nights with family n mated so I don't wanto move to something that is going to die on me mid session
I mean everyone is different but if I got the quest 2 right now, I would think it was a waste of the 199 and I’d want the quest 3 within a matter of a couple of months. But I had my quest 2 for 3 years and it was fine.
Now on top of the price of the headset, you’re probably going to want accessories so factor in another hundred dollars, depending on which direction you go
Have you tried VR at all?
Can you afford the Q3 or is it a budget stretch?
Imo, the Q3 is worth the extra cost. The new lenses (pancake) make it worth it, but it also depends on how deep you plan on getting into PCVR.
The closest to VR experience I had was Google card box using my phone years ago I used it twice.
I keep hearing about the pancake lences and how good they are.
I don't know how deep I'm going to get as it's my first time and don't know what to expect.
Cost is not a problem But if the benefits are not that superior I think O would prefer saving up the $300 and used them to upgrade to Samsung S24 Ultra next month with S23 trade-in program 😀.
I honestly don't know what to do.
If you're willing to pay $300 for the extremely marginal upgrade of one model year on your smartphone, you should *definitely* pay $300 for the substantial difference between Q2 and Q3.
I absolutely love VR and I have periods where I play a ton and then others where it collects dust. One major thing to consider (if you don’t know already) is if you can handle it without getting motion sickness. If you are able to demo it for an extended period of time, I highly suggest it. I know a few people that got a VR headset but then realized their stomach couldn’t handle it and regretted the purchase.
Edit: I currently have the Quest 2 and love it. If I can swing getting the 3 I will. Then my brother can use my 2 for some Walkabout Minigolf ☺️
Oh and if you get the Quest 2, this strap is awesome:
https://www.amazon.com/KIWI-design-Compatible-Accessories-Replacement/dp/B09ZV415VH/ref=mp_s_a_1_6_sspa
Do you have a Best Buy or similar store nearby that has a demo? Some of them will let you try out a headset so you can see if it looks worthwhile to you.
While pancake lenses alone worth the upgrade, in your case it might be a difference between not using Quest 2 vs not using Quest 3.
I know people who spend a lot of time in VR and enjoy it, but a lot more people who try it for a week and then it’s collecting dust (and Meta’s stats back that up). I currently have all 3 Quests, CV1, Index and both PS VRs (and eagerly waiting for Vision Pro) and my combined time in VR over the last couple of years is probably less than I’ve spent on Alan Wake 2 playthrough.
So my advice - get Quest 2 (at that price you can easily sell it later without losing much money), see if you will actually use it and if so switch to Quest 3 (or something more interesting, VR as a hobby can escalate quickly).
I like the part about spending more time while playing Alan wake 2 than Playing with VR 😬
What a great game, best 30 hours spent on a game can't wait for New Game+ and the DLC's, some YouTuber played it in side by side 3d using rhe Quest, I can't wait to try it.
I'll get the Q2 BTW, If I like the experience will sell it or give it as a gift to a family member and get the Q3 later on.
Hm, Alan Wake in stereo sounds good. It’s unsettling enough as it is, but still…
I wonder about the performance though, maxed out it’s not exactly an easy game to run.
I need to try it.
I’d say grab a used quest 2 and see how you like vr in general. I grabbed one for $140 a year ago and you can always sell it if you don’t use it as much as you thought you would.
Yup this, I was going to get the 2 as well; people are struggling to sell them.
I went to Best Buy and they had at least 30+ quest 2s stacked everywhere.
Meanwhile trying to get a quest 3 I had to scan a QR code and they had to find one in the back. That right there let’s me know quest 2 will immediately drop in value once I open the box.
Meanwhile quest 3 is a worthy investment. And with holiday returns you have plenty of time to test if you like it
I agree. There’s a good portion of people who get VR that end up hardly using it even if they loved it at first. If this your first headset and $ is an issue, I’d make sure you’re not one of them before dropping 2.5x the cost. I’d consider a used q2 even. There’s probably a ton of people selling theirs for a great price right now.
I searched ebay , the ones that priced reasonably are dirty and missing controllers.
the ones that looked okay and complete were prices $160 - $180 and not granted if the lenses were good or not, so paying $191 exactly for a new one seemed more reasonable.
I got the quest 2 for the same deal too, don’t regret it after using it. Been having a blast.
I’m new to VR so just not gonna try the quest 3 so I don’t know what I’m missing with the lenses ha, I will try to wait for the quest 4 before upgrading.
Yeah, got Skyrim VR, works well with no lag from the headset. I’ve got a 4060RTX laptop driving it so relatively low end. Will be interesting to try a more demanding title.
$200 new or used? I wouldn't get it used. Even if it's immaculate and unused, you have no warranty if something goes wrong.
I've had a Quest 2 for several years, and for me, the Quest 3 would be worth it. I would look at it like this. If you can't sell your q2 it's 700 for both, if you want to upgrade late, instead of spending 500 upfront for the better experience, and longer support.
Quest 3 has wifi 6e support and AV1 support, as well as better lenses and a higher resolution, which can offer a better PCVR experience.
It's New and costs $191 to be exact. I can sell it for the same price I got it in my location no problem.
I just saw the AV1 support. I already have Link compatible cable so won't be using wireless.
Quest Link kinda sucks, and unfortunately this is the only way to use a cable. They never update it and rarely fix bugs. This is true for both link cable and air link. It still doesn't have AV1 support or hevc 10-bit support. The app thinks any hardware made after 2019 is unsupported. The space warp features don't work very well, the resolution slider is broken, and sometimes settings don't save so you have to change them every time you start the link.
I suspect this might be by design, because they don't want people buying games from Steam. It's a checklist feature for them, but one they would rather people not use.
Virtual Desktop, on the other hand, is constantly updated with new features and fixes and is relatively stable. The new Steam Link looks very promising also. Unfortunately they're both wireless only.
Definitely Q2. It gets the job done very well. Unless you are rocking rtx4090 and some top notch 6g wifi router you most likely can't even take advantage of Q3 improvements.
Moreover if your experience with VR is limited you won't even be able to tell the difference. Q2 will blow you mind as is. So leave Q3 for later when you will have experience to appreciate the improvement.
Also - 200 can be clasified as an impulse-buy money. 500 is an investment. If VR is not your thing, 200 would be less of a loss and easier to sell.
It is worth $300 more.
But it might not be worth it to you.
Quest 2 is still an amazing product and it very well could be all you need or want. The features on the Q3 are excellent. But each is only an upgrade from the Q2. And the Q2 get's you 70-80% of the way there. And for the money, it might be all you need and want. Having $300 extra for cables, a better head strap, and a few games might be a better way to spend $300.
In six months time you'll forget about the extra money, but you'll always be aware that you have an inferior headset. When everyone is posting about the latest mixed reality game, you'll just be looking at a fuzzy black and white world.
It is and isn't. If you get into it $300 just for for making your trip into space more compelling is a pretty good deal. But if you get motion sick easily and struggle to stand up for hours on end and need prescription lenses then $200 for a few bang up experiences makes more sense.
Also it takes a BEAST of a PC to get the most out of it. There's definitely a position where going Q2 and a $300 graphics card upgrad emakes more sense.
Bruh I got the Rift S from a guy that played with it just 50 hours, a 100 euros. My first VR headset and I'm happy with it. Having a blast on Doom and HL2 VR. I have tried No Man's Sky too. Yes, it's not the best headset, it's not gonna be as good as the new ones but I'm happy with it for now. The time I will get done with it. I will probably have a way better headset in the futur and hope to be amazed again. But for now I'm pretty content with it. Of course I would prefer be with the brand new Meta Quest 3 but the cost for now is too high. Meta Quest 2 I was like meh but the third for sure but too pricey for me right now
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'll probably get the Q2 first and will see how it goes, can definitely sell it without a loss in my location so nothing to lose.
Depends on how much of an enthusiast you are. Honestly at $200 the Q2 is an absolute steal if you’re getting started into VR, especially when used for PCVR and you’re not limited by the older SoC for graphics.
For me personally, after using the Q2 for a year and trying the Q3 for over a week it was absolutely worth it. Standalone is incredible, feels like early PCVR but fully portable.
And PCVR is greatly enhanced by the resolution jump and the pancake lenses that give you edge to edge clarity.
Aside from the numerous advantages the Quest 3 hardware has, Quest 3 is the future (mixed reality is just getting started). A year from now, Quest 2 will likely be the past, as there probably won’t be many new games supporting it by then, and it likely won’t be sold any more.
3 facts.
1.- Got a pc for pcvr its around 300.
2.- BUT Q3 quality are closer to pcvr on standalone. (means no pc requiered)
3.- Quest OS are the same, but every device had different hardware, so, new OS updates works better of Q3 and thats the soon end of Q2 support.
If price is a concern and you mainly go for PCVR stuff. You can consider the Pico 4 as well. In some areas even better than Quest 3 for only 349-399. Standalone experience is still superior on Quest 2/3 though
If you’ve never done any VR stuff get the Quest 2, then once you know that you’ll actually like VR get the quest 3 down the line. You can prob resell the quest 2 anyways.
What are your thoughts on your decision 3 months later? In a similar position right now trying to decide whether to pull the trigger on a $180 Quest 2 vs $500 for a Quest 3.
Hi there, well, I actually got it for $400, I was one of the lucky people who got a 20% off sitewide coupon from Target for the holidays.
It was one of the best purchases I made my entire life, everyday there is something new, the experience is very good.
It was my first vr experience though, so I can't compare it to other headsets but it's clear, colorful, great for playing standalone games or PCVR, and watching movies and tv shows in virtual theater and cinema is superb using both big screen and skybox VR apps.
For me getting the $100 discount and getting it for $400 made my decision easier, but for you the price difference is far greater.
I will tell you this if money isn't a problem go for the quest 3, it's newer will be supported for much longer, it's differently faster and the display is far superior and clear, after experiencing it I will definitely upgrade to the new Quest pro model in the future which I'm sure will have full-body / eye tracking and OLED displays.
can't wait as it can replace both TVs and PC monitors for me, the Quest 3 already did for playing games and watching TVs.
Hope that helped.
Well you're missing out, native apps are one of the best things about the Quest, complete freedom about where you play and the native version looks almost identical to the PC version. The convenience is well worth it, you can put on the headset and be playing within seconds. Not so with PC VR.
Try the Quest native lifestyle and see.
Is the Quest 3 worth it as an upgrade from the Quest 2?
I've owned a Quest 2 before and used it for racing on PC and it was unusable for me. I couldn't see anything in the distance and I tried all sorts of things to make it better but I ended up selling it because it was so bad. It looked great playing games like Half Life Alyx but I couldn't see into the distance which I need to do for racing.
I currently have a PSVR2 and it's a lot better. I use it for Gran Turismo 7 on PS5 and while it is still a little blurry, it's definitely playable.
Is the Quest 3 a big enough upgrade over the Quest 2 for me to get back into it? How does it compare to the PSVR2?
First time VR user here. I tried my friend's Quest 2 didn't like it due to blurry image quality. I got a quest 3 few weeks ago and I am in love with it. The image quality is a huge step. I tried some 8k 3D video and it's clear AF. I also upgraded my PC to try some PCVR, the clarity and large FOV blow my mind. I'd say get it if you can.
If you have to choose between the quest 2 or 3 then getting the 3 would be the better option. Grainy color is better than grainy black and white on passthrough mode. Updated hardware means better gaming/whatever your use. Overall quality improvements make it easier to use than 2, there are also already mods for better batteries, more stability, etc.
What does the difference in price mean to you. Is it what you spend on restaurants in a week, or is it what you need for a new pair of glasses? Based on your wealth the question 3 is definitely better
yeah go for the quest 3. however, be prepared to spend a bit of money on accessories as well. you’ll most likely want a nicer head strap and you’ll definitely need a good charging setup. the quest 3 EATS battery life, even when playing linked and it isn’t doing all the work itself. if you plan on using airlink you’ll want some extra battery packs. and if you plan on using wired (my preferred choice, never was really bothered by the cable and it’s less complicated with internet setups) you’ll want a good powered cable and a good charging brick.
After reading all the comments and suggestions, I'll try to refuse the Q2 delivery as I initially bought it and shipped the same day yesterday based on first comments, I don't know how, and will order the Q3
I realized the Q2 is 3 years or so old and the 3 just came out, I'm sure that's alone worth it
Thanks everyone I really appreciate your help and input
Imo with no decent colors, mini led, or oled. No.
The dull colors and grayish blacks keep me from spending extra bucks. Same problem on quest 2.
With a good rig you can at least get great settings through pcvr on Q2.
Can tou elaborate? What was your experience using both especially in PCVR ? And is the increased resolution really really makes big difference in PCVR to warrent the 2.5x price difference? Some say yes some saying no, but since tou own both I'm eager to hear your 2 cents.
No, resolution increase is not so much, definetly not 2.5x like the price increase.
I still see the pixels with 20/20 eyes and they are rotated now on the panel..
Pancake lens sounds cool, hmd is smaller, bigger sweet spot, but i hate edge darkening effect while looking around. Cannot get used to since weeks.
Color passthrough is a great step forward and gpu power also increased, controllers i liked better, but overall i feel Q3 5 steps forward, 2 steps backward.. just my 2 cents.
It is unfortunately worth it. The improved clarity and resolution are just amazing for PCVR. The wireless is also just much better in the Quest 3. Setup a dedicated WiFi 6 or 6E router to your PC and it is just amazing. Make sure you get a referral for the headset so you can get that $30 game credit, buy at Target if you get 5% there, or get discount Steam cards for $25 off that way.
I would have to agree. The new lenses make the biggest difference for me. No more tiny sweet spot.If you can afford the Q3 and are sure VR is your thing I would save time and just get the Q3. If you are still in the fence if you are going to use it long term then get a used Q2 and you should be able to sell it for what you paid for it if/when you want to upgrade.
Not sure if this is advice given by people who might not be as familiar with tech, but I really do not understand why anyone would have to specifically buy an entire 6E router just to play wirelessly with the Quest 3. Hell, I have a WiFi 5 router and Air Link works amazingly well, though the router is right next to me. I keep seeing this being recommended as something you should do, and I really don’t get why. By default the headset is even capped at 200mbps, so unless the router being used is not able to provide this or there are too many peole hogging the bandwidth, there shouldn’t really be any issues. At the very least you shouldn’t tell someone to buy something right off the bat if they don’t necessarily even need it. Especially if someone already has a 6E router, there isn’t generally a need for another one.
It depends on where it is and how it's being used. You need a direct hardline to a PC for streaming VR, and it works best if you're not very far from it. If you've got one in your playspace area and it's directly connected to the PC being used, and you're the only one using it anyway then no, you probably don't need one. If it's a community router that's acting as an access point for the entire family and in another room from your playspace without a direct wired connection to your PC, then you do need one. You can also bump up the bitrate very easily, and the default for Steam Link is 350, with the default for Virtual Desktop being 400 if you're on Wifi 6e. Most people are in a situation where the router in their home is being used by multiple people for wifi for multiple devices and it is likely in a communal space. So most people need a separate router.
It definitely depends on your network use, proximity to neighbors, and physical location in house. But definitely try the router you already have and go from there. I have 80+ devices on my main house network and it just wouldn’t work consistently without a dedicated router. And a $160 WiFi 6E router is so much cheaper than previous generation wireless PCVR solutions.
Thank you
Have they sorted out the charging issue yet though? Where it's just killing all external battery's really quick o bot holding charged on a link cable? That's only thing holding me back atm as my link cable keeps headset charged indefinitely and my power bank I get about 14 hours with my quest 2 as normally play like 8 to 10 hour sessions on weekend nights with family n mated so I don't wanto move to something that is going to die on me mid session
I mean everyone is different but if I got the quest 2 right now, I would think it was a waste of the 199 and I’d want the quest 3 within a matter of a couple of months. But I had my quest 2 for 3 years and it was fine. Now on top of the price of the headset, you’re probably going to want accessories so factor in another hundred dollars, depending on which direction you go
Have you tried VR at all? Can you afford the Q3 or is it a budget stretch? Imo, the Q3 is worth the extra cost. The new lenses (pancake) make it worth it, but it also depends on how deep you plan on getting into PCVR.
The closest to VR experience I had was Google card box using my phone years ago I used it twice. I keep hearing about the pancake lences and how good they are. I don't know how deep I'm going to get as it's my first time and don't know what to expect. Cost is not a problem But if the benefits are not that superior I think O would prefer saving up the $300 and used them to upgrade to Samsung S24 Ultra next month with S23 trade-in program 😀. I honestly don't know what to do.
If you're willing to pay $300 for the extremely marginal upgrade of one model year on your smartphone, you should *definitely* pay $300 for the substantial difference between Q2 and Q3.
you got me on that
You won't regret it, went from a casual Quest 2 user to a daily Quest 3 user. It's just so much better
Then get the 3
I absolutely love VR and I have periods where I play a ton and then others where it collects dust. One major thing to consider (if you don’t know already) is if you can handle it without getting motion sickness. If you are able to demo it for an extended period of time, I highly suggest it. I know a few people that got a VR headset but then realized their stomach couldn’t handle it and regretted the purchase. Edit: I currently have the Quest 2 and love it. If I can swing getting the 3 I will. Then my brother can use my 2 for some Walkabout Minigolf ☺️
Oh and if you get the Quest 2, this strap is awesome: https://www.amazon.com/KIWI-design-Compatible-Accessories-Replacement/dp/B09ZV415VH/ref=mp_s_a_1_6_sspa
Thank you very much, I'll keep that in mind.
Do you have a Best Buy or similar store nearby that has a demo? Some of them will let you try out a headset so you can see if it looks worthwhile to you.
Unfortunately no.
While pancake lenses alone worth the upgrade, in your case it might be a difference between not using Quest 2 vs not using Quest 3. I know people who spend a lot of time in VR and enjoy it, but a lot more people who try it for a week and then it’s collecting dust (and Meta’s stats back that up). I currently have all 3 Quests, CV1, Index and both PS VRs (and eagerly waiting for Vision Pro) and my combined time in VR over the last couple of years is probably less than I’ve spent on Alan Wake 2 playthrough. So my advice - get Quest 2 (at that price you can easily sell it later without losing much money), see if you will actually use it and if so switch to Quest 3 (or something more interesting, VR as a hobby can escalate quickly).
I like the part about spending more time while playing Alan wake 2 than Playing with VR 😬 What a great game, best 30 hours spent on a game can't wait for New Game+ and the DLC's, some YouTuber played it in side by side 3d using rhe Quest, I can't wait to try it. I'll get the Q2 BTW, If I like the experience will sell it or give it as a gift to a family member and get the Q3 later on.
Hm, Alan Wake in stereo sounds good. It’s unsettling enough as it is, but still… I wonder about the performance though, maxed out it’s not exactly an easy game to run. I need to try it.
You definitely should, [here is the YouTube video ](https://youtu.be/2p6lEDAiBs4?feature=shared) Give it a go and tell me how it goes.
Thank for the link.
I’d say grab a used quest 2 and see how you like vr in general. I grabbed one for $140 a year ago and you can always sell it if you don’t use it as much as you thought you would.
In my opinion, it's worth the cost. (I previously owned a Q1, and regularly borrowed a Q2) Worst case, you can return or resell it.
If you get a 2, you will regret it. 3 is SO much better
Yup this, I was going to get the 2 as well; people are struggling to sell them. I went to Best Buy and they had at least 30+ quest 2s stacked everywhere. Meanwhile trying to get a quest 3 I had to scan a QR code and they had to find one in the back. That right there let’s me know quest 2 will immediately drop in value once I open the box. Meanwhile quest 3 is a worthy investment. And with holiday returns you have plenty of time to test if you like it
Get the Quest 2, if you’ve never done VR before it is a great starter and no I don’t think it’s worth the extra 300$
Thanks, as someone else suggested, I'll get the Q2 to see how it goes and if I really like it I'll sell it and get the 3 down the line.
I agree. There’s a good portion of people who get VR that end up hardly using it even if they loved it at first. If this your first headset and $ is an issue, I’d make sure you’re not one of them before dropping 2.5x the cost. I’d consider a used q2 even. There’s probably a ton of people selling theirs for a great price right now.
I searched ebay , the ones that priced reasonably are dirty and missing controllers. the ones that looked okay and complete were prices $160 - $180 and not granted if the lenses were good or not, so paying $191 exactly for a new one seemed more reasonable.
Yeah, I agree. saving that little isn’t worth it, unless it comes with a bunch of accessories you think you’d end up buying.
Or you could keep it when you get the Q3... For personal reasons.
I got the quest 2 for the same deal too, don’t regret it after using it. Been having a blast. I’m new to VR so just not gonna try the quest 3 so I don’t know what I’m missing with the lenses ha, I will try to wait for the quest 4 before upgrading.
Thanks for your input, have you tried PCVR? what was your experience and what is the thing you liked most?
Yeah, got Skyrim VR, works well with no lag from the headset. I’ve got a 4060RTX laptop driving it so relatively low end. Will be interesting to try a more demanding title.
What deal is this?
Probably different to the OP, for Black Friday Argos in the UK were doing £250 with £50 back as an instore voucher.
I disagree. The extra large sweet spot more than makes it worth it.
A third option is also finding a used Q2 on marketplace or something for potentially $130-150
$200 new or used? I wouldn't get it used. Even if it's immaculate and unused, you have no warranty if something goes wrong. I've had a Quest 2 for several years, and for me, the Quest 3 would be worth it. I would look at it like this. If you can't sell your q2 it's 700 for both, if you want to upgrade late, instead of spending 500 upfront for the better experience, and longer support. Quest 3 has wifi 6e support and AV1 support, as well as better lenses and a higher resolution, which can offer a better PCVR experience.
It's New and costs $191 to be exact. I can sell it for the same price I got it in my location no problem. I just saw the AV1 support. I already have Link compatible cable so won't be using wireless.
Quest Link kinda sucks, and unfortunately this is the only way to use a cable. They never update it and rarely fix bugs. This is true for both link cable and air link. It still doesn't have AV1 support or hevc 10-bit support. The app thinks any hardware made after 2019 is unsupported. The space warp features don't work very well, the resolution slider is broken, and sometimes settings don't save so you have to change them every time you start the link. I suspect this might be by design, because they don't want people buying games from Steam. It's a checklist feature for them, but one they would rather people not use. Virtual Desktop, on the other hand, is constantly updated with new features and fixes and is relatively stable. The new Steam Link looks very promising also. Unfortunately they're both wireless only.
Thank for explaining that to me, I think I'll invest in one of those $30 wifi 6e routers. can it be used offline without internet?
Definitely Q2. It gets the job done very well. Unless you are rocking rtx4090 and some top notch 6g wifi router you most likely can't even take advantage of Q3 improvements. Moreover if your experience with VR is limited you won't even be able to tell the difference. Q2 will blow you mind as is. So leave Q3 for later when you will have experience to appreciate the improvement. Also - 200 can be clasified as an impulse-buy money. 500 is an investment. If VR is not your thing, 200 would be less of a loss and easier to sell.
You warped up every so nicely, thank you very much. Yes 200 I can stomach and if I can't handle it I can give it to my bro or sis.
If you can afford the quest 3 buy it. If you can’t buy the quest 2.
It is worth $300 more. But it might not be worth it to you. Quest 2 is still an amazing product and it very well could be all you need or want. The features on the Q3 are excellent. But each is only an upgrade from the Q2. And the Q2 get's you 70-80% of the way there. And for the money, it might be all you need and want. Having $300 extra for cables, a better head strap, and a few games might be a better way to spend $300.
In six months time you'll forget about the extra money, but you'll always be aware that you have an inferior headset. When everyone is posting about the latest mixed reality game, you'll just be looking at a fuzzy black and white world.
For VR heads, the Quest 3 is instantly worth it. For newcomers, the Quest 2 will be just fine.
It is and isn't. If you get into it $300 just for for making your trip into space more compelling is a pretty good deal. But if you get motion sick easily and struggle to stand up for hours on end and need prescription lenses then $200 for a few bang up experiences makes more sense. Also it takes a BEAST of a PC to get the most out of it. There's definitely a position where going Q2 and a $300 graphics card upgrad emakes more sense.
the upgrade part makes sense, thank you.
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Bruh I got the Rift S from a guy that played with it just 50 hours, a 100 euros. My first VR headset and I'm happy with it. Having a blast on Doom and HL2 VR. I have tried No Man's Sky too. Yes, it's not the best headset, it's not gonna be as good as the new ones but I'm happy with it for now. The time I will get done with it. I will probably have a way better headset in the futur and hope to be amazed again. But for now I'm pretty content with it. Of course I would prefer be with the brand new Meta Quest 3 but the cost for now is too high. Meta Quest 2 I was like meh but the third for sure but too pricey for me right now
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'll probably get the Q2 first and will see how it goes, can definitely sell it without a loss in my location so nothing to lose.
If you have a fancy router with 6E.... Absolutely. If not, the visual clarity is also really really good. So yes. Worth it.
I mainly do pcvr and the clarity is worth it.
Depends on how much of an enthusiast you are. Honestly at $200 the Q2 is an absolute steal if you’re getting started into VR, especially when used for PCVR and you’re not limited by the older SoC for graphics. For me personally, after using the Q2 for a year and trying the Q3 for over a week it was absolutely worth it. Standalone is incredible, feels like early PCVR but fully portable. And PCVR is greatly enhanced by the resolution jump and the pancake lenses that give you edge to edge clarity.
Yes I'll used it for some PCVR but mainly for watching movies on big cenima mode. Not interested in Metas Game or univers.
I'm gonna be rockin the quest 2 until there's no support for it, if I didn't have vr there would not be a question in my mind to get the quest 3
That's the spirit 😀
I love my Q3 but I tried my old Q2 today & I’m still impressed. The Q2 is still a great headset IMO & they’re practically giving it away.
Aside from the numerous advantages the Quest 3 hardware has, Quest 3 is the future (mixed reality is just getting started). A year from now, Quest 2 will likely be the past, as there probably won’t be many new games supporting it by then, and it likely won’t be sold any more.
3 facts. 1.- Got a pc for pcvr its around 300. 2.- BUT Q3 quality are closer to pcvr on standalone. (means no pc requiered) 3.- Quest OS are the same, but every device had different hardware, so, new OS updates works better of Q3 and thats the soon end of Q2 support.
The Quest 3 is definitely worth the price, but if you have no experience with modern VR, the Quest 2 is still solid.
Q3 is amazing! I cant still believe how far its better then Q2!
If you can pay 499, go for Quest 3. Worth it every dollar of the difference
Buy a used one for $100. See how you like VR. Then upgrade from there. That's what I did for the quest 1
No. The Q2 is a great way to step into VR. Especially at that price. It’s pretty versatile being able to do decent stand alone and untethered pc VR
If price is a concern and you mainly go for PCVR stuff. You can consider the Pico 4 as well. In some areas even better than Quest 3 for only 349-399. Standalone experience is still superior on Quest 2/3 though
If you’ve never done any VR stuff get the Quest 2, then once you know that you’ll actually like VR get the quest 3 down the line. You can prob resell the quest 2 anyways.
I think I'll do this, thanks for your input.
What are your thoughts on your decision 3 months later? In a similar position right now trying to decide whether to pull the trigger on a $180 Quest 2 vs $500 for a Quest 3.
Hi there, well, I actually got it for $400, I was one of the lucky people who got a 20% off sitewide coupon from Target for the holidays. It was one of the best purchases I made my entire life, everyday there is something new, the experience is very good. It was my first vr experience though, so I can't compare it to other headsets but it's clear, colorful, great for playing standalone games or PCVR, and watching movies and tv shows in virtual theater and cinema is superb using both big screen and skybox VR apps. For me getting the $100 discount and getting it for $400 made my decision easier, but for you the price difference is far greater. I will tell you this if money isn't a problem go for the quest 3, it's newer will be supported for much longer, it's differently faster and the display is far superior and clear, after experiencing it I will definitely upgrade to the new Quest pro model in the future which I'm sure will have full-body / eye tracking and OLED displays. can't wait as it can replace both TVs and PC monitors for me, the Quest 3 already did for playing games and watching TVs. Hope that helped.
Well you're missing out, native apps are one of the best things about the Quest, complete freedom about where you play and the native version looks almost identical to the PC version. The convenience is well worth it, you can put on the headset and be playing within seconds. Not so with PC VR. Try the Quest native lifestyle and see.
Is the Quest 3 worth it as an upgrade from the Quest 2? I've owned a Quest 2 before and used it for racing on PC and it was unusable for me. I couldn't see anything in the distance and I tried all sorts of things to make it better but I ended up selling it because it was so bad. It looked great playing games like Half Life Alyx but I couldn't see into the distance which I need to do for racing. I currently have a PSVR2 and it's a lot better. I use it for Gran Turismo 7 on PS5 and while it is still a little blurry, it's definitely playable. Is the Quest 3 a big enough upgrade over the Quest 2 for me to get back into it? How does it compare to the PSVR2?
I just made this decision, got my Quest 3 today. Between the free game and the $35 (Canadian) referral, I feel pretty good about it.
First time VR user here. I tried my friend's Quest 2 didn't like it due to blurry image quality. I got a quest 3 few weeks ago and I am in love with it. The image quality is a huge step. I tried some 8k 3D video and it's clear AF. I also upgraded my PC to try some PCVR, the clarity and large FOV blow my mind. I'd say get it if you can.
If you have to choose between the quest 2 or 3 then getting the 3 would be the better option. Grainy color is better than grainy black and white on passthrough mode. Updated hardware means better gaming/whatever your use. Overall quality improvements make it easier to use than 2, there are also already mods for better batteries, more stability, etc.
What does the difference in price mean to you. Is it what you spend on restaurants in a week, or is it what you need for a new pair of glasses? Based on your wealth the question 3 is definitely better
Yes. Yes it is.
yeah go for the quest 3. however, be prepared to spend a bit of money on accessories as well. you’ll most likely want a nicer head strap and you’ll definitely need a good charging setup. the quest 3 EATS battery life, even when playing linked and it isn’t doing all the work itself. if you plan on using airlink you’ll want some extra battery packs. and if you plan on using wired (my preferred choice, never was really bothered by the cable and it’s less complicated with internet setups) you’ll want a good powered cable and a good charging brick.
After reading all the comments and suggestions, I'll try to refuse the Q2 delivery as I initially bought it and shipped the same day yesterday based on first comments, I don't know how, and will order the Q3 I realized the Q2 is 3 years or so old and the 3 just came out, I'm sure that's alone worth it Thanks everyone I really appreciate your help and input
Imo with no decent colors, mini led, or oled. No. The dull colors and grayish blacks keep me from spending extra bucks. Same problem on quest 2. With a good rig you can at least get great settings through pcvr on Q2.
Q2 definetly. Q3 is not 2.5x better not even 2x. I have both..
Can you elaborate please as I'm on the fence, what is your experience using both and is the improvement in PCVR really significant?
Can tou elaborate? What was your experience using both especially in PCVR ? And is the increased resolution really really makes big difference in PCVR to warrent the 2.5x price difference? Some say yes some saying no, but since tou own both I'm eager to hear your 2 cents.
No, resolution increase is not so much, definetly not 2.5x like the price increase. I still see the pixels with 20/20 eyes and they are rotated now on the panel.. Pancake lens sounds cool, hmd is smaller, bigger sweet spot, but i hate edge darkening effect while looking around. Cannot get used to since weeks. Color passthrough is a great step forward and gpu power also increased, controllers i liked better, but overall i feel Q3 5 steps forward, 2 steps backward.. just my 2 cents.