A new model of the Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset is out today and available to order now (see it on Amazon). While this isn't a generational leap in hardware, the new model doubles the amount of storage you get for the price. Now, the baseline model has 128GB of storage and costs $299, replacing the previous version, which had 64GB for the same price.
All new Oculus Quest 2 headsets -- the 128GB model and newly made 256GB ones -- also sport a new silicone facial interface. In late July, Facebook pulled Oculus Quest 2 headsets off the market after some owners reported skin irritation. Owners of the original Quest 2 hardware can request a free silicone cover here.
As for the Oculus Quest 2 itself, it's a fully wireless VR headset that offers a surprising amount of bang for your buck. It comes with the headset and two controllers, and that's it. Unlike all other major VR headsets, no outside sensors are required.
That said, you can connect it to a computer, either with a wire or wirelessly, with accessories. That way, you can use it as a standard VR headset and play games from other online stores.
You can check out our 9/10 Oculus Quest 2 review for more details.
Chris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.
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New 128GB Oculus Quest 2
- Get it at Amazon - $299
- Get it at Best Buy - $299
- Get it at Oculus Store - $299
- Get it at Walmart - $299
All new Oculus Quest 2 headsets -- the 128GB model and newly made 256GB ones -- also sport a new silicone facial interface. In late July, Facebook pulled Oculus Quest 2 headsets off the market after some owners reported skin irritation. Owners of the original Quest 2 hardware can request a free silicone cover here.
As for the Oculus Quest 2 itself, it's a fully wireless VR headset that offers a surprising amount of bang for your buck. It comes with the headset and two controllers, and that's it. Unlike all other major VR headsets, no outside sensors are required.
That said, you can connect it to a computer, either with a wire or wirelessly, with accessories. That way, you can use it as a standard VR headset and play games from other online stores.
You can check out our 9/10 Oculus Quest 2 review for more details.
Chris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.
Continue reading...