
The Quest 2, however, does not come with a cable that is an appropriate length for Link - you’ll need to buy one.ĭepending on cable, you may also need to buy an adapter to plug it into your computer. The original Oculus Quest included a long Link-compatible USB C to C cable in the box. The cable should be at least 3 meters minimum, ideally 5 if you want a maximum range of movement. Any USB-C cable that meets at least USB 2.0 specification should work, but USB 3 and above is preferable. The wireless connections - Air Link and Virtual Desktop - can be less reliable, depending on your conditions.ĭepending on what cables you have on hand, you may not need to purchase a new cable to use with Link. The benefit of using a wired connection is reliability. Cablesįor Oculus Link, you’ll need a USB-C cable to connect your Quest to your computer.

The specification requirements will change depending on the game as well - some PC VR games require beefier specs than others - so be sure to check game requirements too. Also check that all your hardware is compatible - not everything is compatible with Link yet (but it’s getting better). Take a look at Meta’s Oculus Link compatibility page to see if your computers meet the minimum requirements for Oculus Link. In addition to your Quest headset, you’ll also need a VR-ready PC.

We’ve outlined what you need and included instructions for setup of all three methods below, focusing primarily on Oculus Link.įor wireless options, we’ve written up a quick how-to summary on each and then linked to our other, more detailed guides for those methods, if you need them. However, there’s also more advanced wireless options - Meta’s official wireless option, Air Link, and a third-party app, Virtual Desktop.

There’s heaps of native content available on the Oculus Store, but one of the key features of the Quest and Quest 2 is their ability to also play PC VR content as well, while connected to a VR-ready PC - wired and wirelessly.įirst and foremost, there’s Meta’s official wired method called Oculus Link, which uses a USB cable. The Meta Quest 2 (formerly known as Oculus Quest 2) is a fantastic standalone headset from Meta (formerly Facebook).

This guide was first published in October 2020, but has been updated and republished several times since then - most recently May 2022 - to ensure all information remains correct and up-to-date. Want to play PC VR content on your Oculus Quest or Meta Quest 2? Here’s everything you need and how to do it.
