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To use Meta Quest Link, you need to download the Meta Quest Link PC app onto a Windows PC. Once you've downloaded the Meta Quest Link PC app, make sure that the app is up to date and your Meta Quest headset is running the latest operating system. Learn more about how to set up Meta Quest Link.
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published 21 March 2023
Will Microsoft make Xbox VR a reality?
However, at the incredibly steep price of $3,500 for the HoloLens 2, the wireless headset simply isn’t at a consumer-friendly price point to be feasible, not to mention that as a mixed reality headset, it’s not designed to fully immerse you in VR.
Still, could Microsoft be gearing up to make its own affordable gaming-first consumer VR headset for Xbox Series X|S? Below, we’ve rounded up all the information and rumors on the matter, and whether playing Halo Infinite in VR could become reality in the near future.
Microsoft’s history with VR
While Microsoft hasn’t officially announced that its making a VR headset for Xbox consoles, it’s been involved with the technology in various ways. The Kinect made for Xbox 360 used RGB cameras and infrared detectors for motion-sensing inputs without a controller, which it also (albeit unsuccessfully) added to Xbox One.
It might have been feasible for that technology to be implemented with VR, similar to Sony adapted its PlayStation Move controllers and the PlayStation Camera for its original PSVR headset. Microsoft has also collaborated with Valve and HP in designing the HP Reverb G2 VR headset, and it also released its own mixed reality headset, the HoloLens.
However, the latter is astonishingly expensive, with HoloLens 2 starting at $3,500, making it unviable for consumer gaming. It’s not even designed to fully immerse you in virtual reality, either, as it’s a mixed-reality experience that relies heavily on AR: augmented reality.
Xbox Series X|S does not officially support any VR headset. Although a message discovered by Italian Xbox users in 2021 saw a pop-up message indicating that “An update for the VR headset is available” when connecting an Xbox Wireless Headset, Microsoft has since quashed this rumor as a translation error. There is also no Xbox software that supports...
Jun 12, 2022 · Yes you can use that headset on Windows 11, provided the rest of your hardware matches the minimum system requirements. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mixed-... _____
Jul 22, 2022 · Can You Connect Oculus Quest 2 To Xbox Series X|S? Microsoft doesn't offer any sort of official support for a VR headset to be connected directly to its consoles. While yes, there is an app to allow the Xbox One to connect with the Oculus Rift, there is no similar app for the Quest 2.
- VR-Ready PC. In addition to your Quest headset, you’ll also need a VR-ready PC. Take a look at Meta’s Oculus Link compatibility page to see if your computers meet the minimum requirements for Oculus Link.
- Cables. For Oculus Link, you’ll need a USB-C cable to connect your Quest to your computer. The benefit of using a wired connection is reliability. The wireless connections — Air Link and Virtual Desktop — can be less reliable, depending on your conditions.
- Software. Download the official Oculus PC app, which will run Oculus Link (and Air Link) and allow you to play PC VR games on your headset. You can get it here, listed as a download for Air Link and Link Cable.
- Oculus Link Setup. Before using Oculus Link, you’ll need to perform a first-time setup. Make sure your Quest is turned on and connected to your computer with your USB cable.
You can connect your Meta Quest headset to a Windows PC with a USB-C cable to use certain PC apps and games. You can also connect your headset to your PC wirelessly with Air Link. The Meta Quest Link app requires approximately 10GB of space on your hard drive to install.
May 17, 2022 · Want to play PC VR content wirelessly on your Oculus Quest or Meta Quest 2 using Air Link? Here’s everything you need and how to do it.
