Best Meta Quest 2 Accessories for 2023

If you are in search of slightly safety for the Quest 2 head unit (sure, individuals have been recognized to drop them), a face cowl will assist. The Kiwi is available in translucent or black colours.

If you are in search of a extra snug gaming expertise, upgrading to an “elite” strap is the best way to go. I initially purchased that knockoff Esimen equipment bundle. That’s all been high-quality, however I’ll say the official elite strap model is superior (it is not twice pretty much as good, however it is a bit of an improve over the elite strap knockoff). You simply must pay a premium for it. 

If you are hardcore about your VR gaming, you recognize that it is a bummer to must cease gaming as a result of your battery is dying. That’s the place a setup just like the Bobovr M2 Plus Head Strap Twin Battery Combo is available in. You get a head strap plus two batteries and a docking station, so you’ll be able to cost one battery whereas utilizing the opposite. It’s top-of-the-line and most ergonomic Quest 2 exterior battery setups we have seen, and it is a whole lot when you’re trying to improve the inventory Quest 2 head strap and likewise add some additional battery life.

The batteries dock and cling magnetically to the again of the pinnacle strap and primarily double the battery lifetime of the Quest 2. If you don’t need the dock and second battery, you should buy the base Bobovr M2 rig for slightly greater than $50 (the batteries additionally cost through USB-C). 

This case is appropriate with the Meta Quest Elite Strap in addition to Kiwi Design head strap, Bobovr M2 head strap M2 (see above) and different Bobovr head straps. I’ve one other Esimen case that is lacking the bulge on prime and it is held up effectively over time. This case is likely one of the few case choices for those who purchase the Kiwi or Bobovr head straps.

Plenty of VR video games are designed to make you sweat. That’s why it is a good suggestion to get a silicone or faux-leather face cowl you could simply wipe off after every gaming session, together with a set of controller grips. There are a number of choices on Amazon, however what makes the Kiwi Design bundle barely higher is that its controller grips have a door for the battery so you do not have to tug off the grips while you change batteries.

The bundle additionally features a lens cowl, which protects your lenses from getting hit with direct daylight, which may do injury to your system. This set solely is available in one coloration however you can too get Kiwi Design’s controller grips in white or translucent for round $30 (the bundle is a greater worth total when you can stay with black). 

You can actually play with the Quest 2 whereas carrying glasses, however it’s extra snug with out. That’s the place a set of prescription lens inserts is available in.

Oculus has partnered with FramesDirect to offer such Rx inserts, with costs beginning at $80 for the VirtuClear inserts. There are different Oculus VR Rx lens inserts on the market, together with ones from VR Lens Lab and WidmoVR, however I’ve solely tried the VirtuClear lenses. They work effectively and are straightforward sufficient to take away so somebody who would not require glasses can play. 

There are loads of carrying circumstances for the Quest 2 that price round $25 and are fairly respectable. But the Oculus-branded model is arguably the perfect. It’s protecting, comparatively light-weight and sleek-looking. The solely disadvantage is its price, which is round $60.

If you are in search of a less expensive various to the official Meta Quest 2 Carrying Case, the Syntech Hard Carrying Case is an efficient various for simply over half the value. 

We’re lastly beginning to see some true-wireless earbuds for the Meta Quest 2, and the Soundcore by Anker VR P10 is formally appropriate with the console. The method it really works is that it comes with a USB-C dongle that you simply plug into the Meta Quest 2’s USB-C port and which streams audio to the buds. They will also be used as Bluetooth earbuds, and there is a companion app that lets you put the buds into Meta Quest 2 mode (work with the dongle). It could be a little tough to arrange, however I acquired it working after a few makes an attempt.

Once related, the buds work effectively although, I would not say the sound high quality is nice, which can have extra to do with the Quest 2’s {hardware} (and the way it outputs audio) than the buds. But these are a approach to get non-public sound (while you increase the amount of the Quest 2’s exterior audio system, individuals within the room can hear the audio) and keep away from having all of the wires. And they’re cheaper than a few of the wired options on the market from Logitech, for instance.

Owning a “VR” mat is sweet as a result of it supplies some padding in your toes throughout VR exercises and likewise units a boundary you could really feel (the mat is raised a bit off the ground so you’ll be able to sense while you’re stepping off it and know to recenter your self). This supplies as a lot padding as a thick yoga mat. 

I’ve used one from Supernatural that sells for $42. It appears to be similar to the favored Proxi-Mat Space Station Theo mat that you will discover at Amazon for round $50 (its value appears to fluctuate a bit). Both are 35 inches in diameter. 

The Quest 2 has a few wonderful desk tennis video games which might be already shockingly lifelike (I play Eleven Table Tennis). But if you wish to add much more, flip your Quest controller into what seems like an actual ping-pong paddle with a paddle grip. The weight stability is slightly completely different, however it’s shut sufficient to provide the sensation you are really holding a ping-pong paddle. It’s slightly hardcore, however it’s essential when you play loads of digital desk tennis.

If you do not need to put on full-size headphones whereas taking part in, the Logitech G333 VR gaming earphones are various. They include a custom-length brief twine (and Velcro strap) designed for Quest 2 headsets. 

The twine resulting in the best bud is longer so that you put on that twine behind your neck, which lets you depart them hanging when you do not have the buds in your ears. While they’re nothing too fancy so far as earbuds go, they do have a sturdy twine and really feel sturdy total, they usually’re well-designed for Oculus Quest 2 use. They ship stable sound when you get a good seal (a couple of completely different sized suggestions are included).

There are loads of cheaper earbuds choices for Oculus Quest 2 — you will discover them right here. However, I have never tried them. Some do not appear as sturdy because the Logitech G333.

The Anker Charging Dock for Quest 2 is precisely what it seems like. It’s a resting place in your Quest 2 head unit and controllers while you’re not utilizing them, and consists of rechargeable batteries in your controllers in addition to a USB-C cable and energy adapter (you plug the cable into the dock).

The dock additionally comes with slightly magnetic USB-C adapter that you simply plug into the USB-C port on the Oculus headset. You then dock the pinnacle unit and the built-in magnetic charger connects to the adapter.

I used to be in a position to cost the Quest 2 headset even with an elite head strap on it, however you need to take off any grips you might need on the controllers to cost these.

Quest 2 controllers use AA batteries, which may final an affordable period of time, however when you play so much, they do require substitute extra repeatedly. That’s why it is a good suggestion to get a set of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which cost quicker and last more than the NiCad and NiMH rechargeable batteries of yesteryear. And who must put extra lifeless disposable batteries out on the planet?

Pale Blue rechargeables are available in packs with as few as 4 batteries or as many as 12 (varied battery sorts can be found). The batteries cost through Micro-USB and the included cable expenses as much as 4 batteries concurrently. It takes about two hours to get a full cost. Some competing fashions have moved to USB-C charging, and Pale Blue might do this sooner or later. Currently, solely its rechargeable D batteries cost through USB-C.

External battery packs are a preferred accent for the Quest 2 and there is not any scarcity of them on the market. This mannequin from Moolechi prices slightly greater than some however has a better proportion of optimistic critiques than a few of the cheaper batteries that clip on to the aspect of your Quest 2’s head strap (this has a mounting rail system that lets you slide it on and off simply sufficient).

It’s a 5,000-mAh battery and principally doubles the battery lifetime of your Quest 2. The LED is only for present, however it does add slightly aptitude to your console and allows you to know the battery is working. While this battery lists for round $30, we have seen it for as little as $19 while you apply an prompt 30 percent-off low cost coupon on Amazon. 

I have never tried this Quest equipment combo out but, however it will get excessive marks on Amazon and looks as if a great way to connect an exterior battery (not included) for prolonged gameplay periods. 

There’s a magnetic docking space on the again of the consolation strap. You merely stick the adhesive steel plate onto any exterior battery and the battery then sticks to the consolation strap. While there at the moment are loads of battery choices for the Quest 2, that is extra of a DIY answer for many who have already got a battery pack they need to deliver to the charging social gathering.

If all you are in search of is a lens cowl, this Orzero VR Lens Protect Cover is likely one of the extra standard choices for simply lower than $10. Personally, I search for accent bundles that embrace a lens cowl, however some individuals solely need this lens protector accent.

I needed slightly bit extra of a problem when doing digital actuality exercise video games like Thrill of the Fight, Fitness VR, The Climb and The Climb 2, Beat Saber and lots of others, so I regarded into getting some wearable weights. From my expertise, I discovered that weighted gloves had been the best way to go. Just be warned that you need to proceed at your individual threat with these (you can injure your self), however it actually does improve the depth of your exercises.

I initially had the Nayoya weighted gloves on this checklist however these at the moment are out of inventory. These Ringside gloves are in all probability the perfect various. The two-pound model provides a pound of weight to every of your fingers, however that is greater than you suppose (I’ve solely used two-pound weighted gloves, not heavier variations). They match contained in the controllers high-quality. While they need to match most fingers effectively, I can not say they will be match for everyone.

You can play PC VR video games in your Quest 2 however you want a Link cable (though Meta has been refining its Air Link wi-fi possibility to be extra dependable over Wi-Fi). The official Quest 2 Link Cable prices $79, however a number of inexpensive variations can be found, together with this 16-foot KRX information and charging cable (the 20-foot model is out of inventory).