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1) HeadSet Connects and Comes on.
2) HeadSet Comes on, but doesn't connect.
3) HeadSet Connects, but doesn't not come on.
4) HeadSet Doesn't Connect or Come On.
Note: 'HeadSet On' means it lights up, and I can see images through it. HeadSet Connects includes VR Home on my monitor and the Panel shows Connected. Sometimes (like with number 3) The HeadSet does not come on, but I am in the VR Home, and as I move the HeadSet around it moves in the VRHome, but again... No lights, and you can't see anything through them.
Most times the fix (Use to be) Restart SteamVR... but lately the only fix has been to unplug the HeadSet from power, and plug it back in. Sadly... today I've done that about a dozen times, and this time it's not working. I'm sometimes connecting, but haven't got the HeatSet to come on.
The Quests are at the mercy of your wifi router/AP set ups. I tell people make your wifi a set channel, and split the bands into seperate networks.
A lot of wifi problems are the routers jumping channels because all the other nearby routers are jumping channels too.
That and older devices forcing wifi 6 routers into wifi 4 or 5 mode
PSVR2 looks pretty good and its well priced too except the stupid PC adapter doesn't seem to be sold in my country, or I haven't found it yet at least.
Quest is garbage even with the Link cable, constant disconnects mid game, hard time connecting to PC, etc, supposedly newer updates broke it even further, I don't update for a reason.
So you're applying your own personal experience to every single person who has a Quest? Weird logic... I've had no issues.
Thanx for the Info... just a couple of Follow-Up Questions:
Probably a silly question, but is PSVR2 for PS3s? I'm playing on a computer.
Also... when you say Quest is at the Mercy of WiFi... what does that mean? I have to connect to my games on my computer via WiFi with Quest? I currently have lousy WiFi, however...it's getting updated Friday (New Provider) @500mb/s (I believe)... but I can go upto 1g/s if necessary.
The psvr2 is for the ps5 yes, but they introduced steamvr support this year. The headset has a "virtuallink" connection that hooks into an adapter that hooks into a display port.
VirtualLink is a type of USB-C port that was made for vr headsets for certain generation of video cards. I know the nvidia 2080 series had the port but that was it. everyone else needs the adapter.
When i say the mercy of the wifi, i mean the network connection of the router to the PC and the Quest. If say the wifi router if far away, or the signal is bad for some other reason (ex. concrete walls), then any headset like the quest would have trouble with PCVR.
But the good news is the quest does have a hardwired mode you could use directly to the computer with USB. But then youd be tethered and a PSVR2 might be a better option.
Personally i like the quest 3 or 3s thats the one id get if you use their storefront or have a meta account already
PSVR2 works on both the PS5 and with Steam VR. It's a great headset, especially if you have a PS5 and can use it with both that and Steam.
PSVR2 is wired, which I prefer b/c there is no compression. It also has an OLED screen, so you get much better color and depth b/c of the colors. But the resolution is not quite as good as a Quest 3 (it's close, but not there). It also has a smaller sweet spot, but once you get used to wearing that headset, that's not really an issue.
Pluses for the Quest 3 are that it's wireless, has better resolution, and the lenses mean you don't have to learn to use the sweet spot like with other headsets.
So it really comes down to preference. Which of those things is more important to you; that will help you decide if you choose between PSVR2 or Q3.
This is why people always keep going "but the Quest has exclusives" when asked about advantages, because if you're using it just for PCVR and nothing else its really not that good, I looked at the store, theres nothing Im interested in that doesn't have a higher fidelity and cheaper version on Steam + I wouldn't trust any of those purchases to stay a decade later, I mean the hardware is fine, but the terrible software ruins the experience so much it doesn't matter when you wanna throw it after it constantly disconnects and stuff. They could make it so you don't even need to power the crappy Quest OS on and it just becomes directly connect DisplayPort when you plug in the cable like that (hopefully one day someone manages to jailbreak it and add that functionality, also I think the HTC standalone does something similar in case you really want a standalone for some reason) but obviously then they can't do all their tracking ♥♥♥♥ push their crap store on you which is the entire point of the Quest, if people used it properly and only used it for PCVR they would've shut down long ago. The only "ecosystem" I care about is Steam (and PC mods and custom content and stuff), everything that stands between that is an annoying roadblock I don't wanna deal with. Quest is a console, PCVR sets are PCs, some people don't wanna deal with the stupid lockdown of consoles or complexity of PC except in this case the unnecessary complexity is on the Quest (and other standalone headsets) due to the lockdown while PCVR is more plug and play.
OP is right that their headset is defective if its not immediately showing SteamVR, what im saying is my and apparently millions of other peoples Quests sold as defective from the factory that you need to perform this often up to hour long ritual of restarting everything multiple times, replugging the cable 30 times and praying that its finally gonna connect to PC, except its even worse than it being a defect because its done intentionally to promote their own store, and there is no fix, there are no refunds, too bad if you got tricked.
In any case... this information Truly helped me to make a Decision; and as this is a decision it will be difficult to undue, I really appreciate the Help!!!!
Good Looking Out Mates!!!
edit: it's too late, another quest kid has joined the lobby
I concur, the wireless and the ability to play Quest games only is also good option for when i don`t want to switch on the PC.
for people who haven't tried the quest 3, I do love the cross buy on the meta store, buy the quest 3 standalone game and get the steam version free. Best of both worlds.
I use the BoBo head strap, fits like fluffy little kittens.
My WiFi can be Wonky... I can goes days uninterrupted... then suddenly Spotty connections at best. But other than that; I So Excited :D
Oh... and I did get the Replacement Strap... seemed better to be Safe than Sorry :)
The Quest 3 Looks Great ... Works Great. If asked... I would recommend it; however, I haven't actually played a Good Game with it yet :(. I played one game, which came with it. These little Tribbles tore up my house... it was soooo Awesome. I'm confident When and IF I'm actually able to play a game (like No Man's Sky or SkyrimVR) I'm going to love it. But while I would recommend it... it comes with a couple of Warnings.
1) The HeadSet battery only last for a couple of hours (2-1/2 Unofficially). I tend to game 6 to 12 hours a day. 2 hours is a bad joke. I did, however, order a HeadBand Battery Pack with one Battery and Hot Swapping. A Dual Batter Charger with one Battery. And then a Single Battery. I figured I've got the HeadSet for 2 hours, then one battery for (they claim 135% of HandBand Power), and while I'm using one battery, I've got 2 charging. Hopefully this will allow Non-Stop Game Play. But the cost of the extra accessory was a bit depressing ;(.
2) And this is actually a Bigger issue than the Battery. I can't seem to access my Steam Games. Based on what the Sales Guy told me, I was under the impression I'd be able to load the Steam App into the Quest HeadSet, then (with my Account) just run my games per normal, but inside of Quest. But apparently I misunderstood. I'm now looking at instructions about PC Apps, Meta Quest Apps, Steam Links, Air Links, and a bunch of other stuff I barely understand. :`(.
Regarding one above, I'm mostly just Whining. However... Regarding two above: if anyone can guide me to some 'Very Simple' "For Dummies" instructions on how to do whatever they are suggesting... I'd truly appreciate it. If it helps: Steam resides on a PC connected wirelessly to a WiFi Router; (which, based on one error message I got, may be an issue.) My Quest is connected to... ???I"m not sure what??? via the same router. I noted one instruction that stated my Steam PC and Quest had to be on the Same WiFi.
In truth, I'd be fine with just Re-Buying my games via Quest, but they don't have any games I'm familiar with; No Man's Sky, SkyrimVR, X-ReBirthVR, Tales of Glory, etc. etc..
In any case... any help would be Greatly Appreciated!!