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The video offers a comprehensive guide on determining game compatibility and playing methods for Oculus Quest and Quest 2 devices. Ben begins by explaining how to identify whether a game from the Oculus Quest Store is compatible in standalone mode or if it requires a PC VR setup. He introduces the concept of "cross-buy," which allows users to access both PC VR and standalone versions of a game with a single purchase, highlighting examples like "Phantom: Covert Ops" and "The Climb."
Further detailed, the lower graphical quality of standalone versions due to hardware limitations and the importance of verifying cross-buy support for specific games are discussed, using "Onward" as an example, which recently altered its cross-buy support. The speaker outlines steps to play games on Oculus Quest 2 by downloading them directly to the headset or using a USB 3.0 cable or a 5 GHz Wi-Fi for PC VR versions while emphasizing the necessity of a PC meeting VR requirements, checkable via the SteamVR performance test. Concluding the video, viewers are encouraged to engage through questions and stay updated by subscribing.
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In this part of the video, Ben provides tips on understanding whether a game in the Oculus Quest Store is playable on your Quest or Quest 2 in standalone mode or is available only for PC VR. He explains that about 95% of the games in the store are for PC VR and only a few titles can be played standalone. Ben demonstrates how to check compatibility on a game’s page by looking for a column that indicates which headsets are supported. He also clarifies the concept of cross-buy, where purchasing a game for the Rift platform includes access to the Quest version. For example, he highlights “Phantom: Covert Ops” and “The Climb,” showing how to identify the storage requirements and compatibility for Rift and Quest versions.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the differences between the PC VR and standalone versions of a game called “The Climb,” highlighting that the standalone version has lower graphical details due to its mobile chip limitations. They explain that buying one version (either PC VR or standalone) grants access to the other version through the cross-buy feature. However, not all games support cross-buy, and the speaker advises checking a linked Oculus webpage for a current list of cross-buy games, as this list is subject to change. They use the game “Onward” as an example, which recently stopped supporting cross-buy. The speaker further clarifies that if a game is labeled Rift-only, it cannot be played on Quest 2 unless through a link cable or streaming from a PC. If a game is listed for both Rift and Quest, it means it can be played in standalone mode on the Quest devices.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains the process of playing games on the Oculus Quest 2. They emphasize that games must be downloaded directly to the headset to play the Quest or Quest 2 version and cannot be sideloaded from a PC. To play PC VR versions, users can either use a USB cable link (3.0) or connect wirelessly through a 5 GHz Wi-Fi router. The speaker also highlights the importance of ensuring that the PC meets minimum VR requirements, which can be checked using the SteamVR performance test. Additionally, they clarify that games purchased from Steam or other stores can only be played on PC VR and not in standalone mode on Oculus Quest 2. Finally, the speaker encourages viewers to ask questions in the comments, like, subscribe, and ring the bell for notifications.