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Table of Contents

• 1 What is Nature Treks VR?
• 2 Who Makes Nature Treks VR?
• 3 Which Headset is Nature Treks VR Available On?
• 4 Nature Treks VR Review Experience
• 5 What can you do in Nature Treks VR?
• 6 Can you Meditate in Nature Treks VR?
• 7 Some Issues in Nature Trek VR
• 8 Nature Treks VR Multiplayer Experience
• 10 Does Nature Treks VR cause motion sickness?
• 11 Final Thoughts On Nature Treks VR Review

What is Nature Treks VR?

Nature Treks VR is a VR experience that allows you to visit multiple, amazing worlds and explore beautiful locations and animals.

Who Makes Nature Treks VR?

Nature Treks VR is developed by GreenerGames . They are a small indie developer who wanted to create a different type of experience in VR.

Which Headset is Nature Treks VR Available On?

Nature Treks VR is available on Steam VR,  Oculus Rift, and Oculus Quest 2. Each version has different worlds, so keep that in mind when purchasing.

Nature Treks VR Review Experience

First of all Nature Treks VR is not really a game, it is more of a VR experience.  There are no characters or stories to play through.  There is no top score to get. What Nature Treks VR is, is a really calm, relaxing experience, that you can turn to after you’ve done the rest of your VR socializing and VR working out.

This is one of those VR games you want to have in your pocket for when your friends come over and say “So what can you do on VR?”. It looks impressive and doesn’t require a lot of VR knowledge to move around.

Don’t let the non-game element fool you though. GreenerGames has added lots of elements to the experience to keep you entertained and relaxed. It’s helpful to remember though, the entire point of the experience is to take in your surroundings and do nothing but well…  be.

Each of these worlds will have a different play sphere/background, animals and creatures, sounds, and experiences. Depending on your mood, select one of the worlds from the main menu.

You could hop into Green Meadows. A bright relaxing spring meadow and play with some deer, birds, and bunnies.

The environments are stunning and beautiful to look at. Take a deep breath and relax. The ability to quickly travel to these various worlds and experience interacting with animals is really something else. It truly showcases what VR is capable of and shows some of those “can’t happen in real life” experiences.

You can also turn off the music if you prefer silence or select a different track.

What can you do in Nature Treks VR?

If just enjoying the virtual environments is not enough for you and you are looking for more, well, there IS more. The developer has added in a creator update. By clicking A or X buttons, you are able to bring up the creator menu and control the world in various ways.

Orbs will appear in front of you, which you grab and throw. You can make it rain, or place some seeds on the ground and make the animals rush over to you and eat them.

You can also find various light-colored branches around the world, pick them, and have birds fly right over into your hands. Talk about magic! You are living a fairytale and literally have birds singing to you in your hands! Love it.

The space world is something else too, where you can throw full planets into a black hole and each other where they exploded in amazing cosmic stardust. It is something else to play with the planets like with relaxing music in the background.

Can you Meditate in Nature Treks VR?

For those who are truly looking for a meditative experience , Nature Treks VR gives you the ability to meditate in these peaceful places. You can optionally turn on a breathing flower. This outline flower will slowly open and close and you should match your breathing to it. Of course, you can just sit in any of these places and meditate without the flower, just letting nature walk and be around you.

Some Issues in Nature Trek VR

In certain scenes, the world can be quite dark. I imagine this is a limitation of the Oculus Quest 2 more than anything else. It can be really hard in some places to see any of the animals or things you create, regardless of day or night settings. Blue Moon and Red Savanna were particularly bad for this as you can see. I hope this gets addressed in the future.

Nature Treks VR Multiplayer Experience

There is no multiplayer or party mode in Nature Treks VR. I don’t think there should be.

Does Nature Treks VR cause motion sickness?

Nature Treks VR may cause motion sickness issues so use provided teleportation to limit that effect

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Immerse yourself into a world of peace, calm, and relaxation. Explore beautiful and detailed environments, alive with the relaxing sounds of nature.

Re-energize yourself on untouched beaches or seamlessly dive into the cool clear waters. Select either single or multiplayer mode to join up to 16 users.

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May 21, 2019

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Enhanced and evolved for the Oculus Quest. Explore tropical beaches, underwater oceans and even take to the stars. Discover over 20 different animals. Command the weather, take control of the night or shape your own world. Immerse yourself into the Nature Treks VR experience and escape into a world of relaxation. • Discover over 20 different animals including Elephants, Giraffes, Whales, Dolphins and many more • Explore 9 breathtaking color themed environments • Move using a duel movement locomotion system • Control the weather and time of day • Snap and hold branches to summon birds and butterflies • Use the 'creator orbs' to shape your own world • Each environment has been carefully crafted to influence specific emotional states • Activate the audio visualizations to create a powerful and emotional affect • Utilise the 'meditation Lotus' to help control your breathing • Turn off the music and experience a world filled with the calming, soothing sounds of nature

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[Top 10] Best VR Nature Experiences That Are Amazing

In today’s world, many people don’t have the time to relax because their lives are so busy. This is where virtual reality can help, removing the travelling needed to find amazing nature experiences, as well as the cost. The nature experiences that I’ve listed below are one of one the best selection of nature experiences that you can experience with current VR technology. All of these games cost around the same as a meal deal in your local convenience store, but offer so much more. If you’re looking for solutions to become less stressed with the help of VR, then you’ve come to the right place.

10. Nature TreksVR

Nature TreksVR takes players to virtual worlds full of life in alternative creative worlds. There’s over 60 different animals, the ability to explore the world, control of both the weather and time of day, 15 environments, and over 500 locations that span across 10km. This is a wonderful game to help users escape into a world of relaxation at a low price of £7.99. Current players praise the game for it’s realism, so I highly recommend checking this one out. The developers are also working on a more modern version of the game, and will be releasing it in December 2021. This game comes with a lot more features and environments for users to explore, so I’d suggest that you add it to your wishlist on Steam if you haven’t already.

9. Sphaeres

Sphaeres takes VR users to the real world, allowing them to explore 360 videos of amazing places all over the world. Their high quality 360 cameras. Interestingly, each experience has to be bought separately for £0.79, which isn’t a bad deal for the content and footage that you receive. It also appears as though they have an abundance of experiences for users to try, so go have a look if you want to see the Sunrise Serenity or travel through London in it’s iconic spots.

8. National Geographic Explore VR

This game does everything it says it does, allowing users to explore two iconic locations on earth. While exploring the amazing place of Antarctica, you’re given a job of finding a lost emperor penguin colony. The game requires players to climb massive ice shelves and survive raging snowstorms in order to find this lost colony. Or, players can visit Machu Picchu, Peru and explore digital constructions of the Inca citadel. The game has received a lot of positive reviews on the Oculus Quest store and is considered a family favourite for many. I would certainly check out this game if you’re looking for some amazing views. 

7. ecosphere

Despite being a collection of 360 videos, ecosphere boasts the best video quality around and strives on making users feel immersed, unlike many of the 360 videos that one can find on Youtube. Players can explore a multitude of locations, such as the great savannahs of Kenya, the rich coral reefs of Raja Ampat, or travel through the ancient jungles of Borneo. Players also get to meet elephants, orangutans, and even manta rays! I for one would check out this game, especially as it’s free on the Oculus store and receives regular updates.

6. Olympia in VR

For users who own an Oculus Go or have Gear VR, I suggest checking out Olympia in VR. This digital reconstruction of Greece has players exploring the Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Hera and the Temple of Zeus. Players can also explore other monuments and buildings, using teleportation to roam the small city. It’s a great historical tool too because of its factual content, and the developers have clearly mentioned that every detail has been researched, approved, and is backed-up by archaeological evidence. This makes the game great for those looking to visit or study about ancient Greece, but don’t expect amazing visuals as the game suffers from poor lighting in open areas.

5. Rome Reborn: The Pantheon

This game is a digital reconstruction of ancient Rome, focusing on the ancient city and Pantheon. Players get to explore both the forecourt and sanctuary, learning about the decoration, history, and design of the place, as well as the people who once lived within it. Despite only being available on the Oculus Go and Quest 2, it’s a great Nature experience for those looking to travel back in time and understand the history of Ancient Rome.

4. Lights over Lapland

This VR experience is a five-minute experience that lets users watch a series of amazingly high-quality 360-degree videos. From starting in an ice hotel that’s located in Abisko national park, the player is transported by sleigh to Arctic forests near the base of Mount Nuolja. From here, users can watch timelapses of the Northern lights as they pass overhead. Users can view the Northern Lights from Iceland, Yamal, Russia, and in Norway. All from the comfort of your home.

3. Gala360 – Travel & Relax

A popular app for the Oculus Go, users can see professional 6K resolution 360 photos and 5K 360 relaxation videos that show the beauties of the world from an insane number of locations. With more than 300 tours, many of which are free, users can visit countlessly interesting places without ever leaving their room. Gala360 also allows users to walk around in some of their tours, and each tour provides interesting information and stories to help educate users. This free app is a must for nature lovers!

2. Nature Treks: Together

This game is one of the best virtual and fully customizable VR nature experiences that will truly blow you away. Designed around creating a world of peace and relaxation, users can explore handcrafted worlds with up to 16 users. Users can get up close with virtual animals and insects and have the power to spawn any natural object that they desire to make each environment their own. In part, the game was developed with the UK government to help those who have suffered isolation or emotional trauma as a result of the covid pandemic and is a wonderful game to help people relax in our stressful world without having to actually travel anywhere.

1. Relax with nature

Relax with nature is a gorgeous app that has a handful of 360 videos for users to relax in. Designed around meditation, users get to enjoy the scenes while listening to high-quality sounds from the environment or listen to quiet music in the background. For £2.29, the game’s price and purpose is excellent for people who have stressful lives. However, many users have complained that they cannot get rid of the virtual buttons once in the scene, taking away their immersion. Other users are also complaining that you only get 4 minutes of video for each scene, making the experiences short and frustrating. The developer is working on fixes though, so the app should work just fine now.  

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VR Mindfulness Software

Description, nature treks vr is an immersive software having ten unique, atmospheric environments. each breathtaking environment has been expertly crafted to harness and reflect specific emotional states using immersive sound and color..

Features include:

Completely immerse yourself in different environments including the deep blue ocean, forest of wilderness, green meadows, blue moon, red savanna, white winter, black space, etc

Create your own world if you are not content with of the worlds that already exist!

Enable your own lotus for meditation

Enable your personal space and bubbles

Explore with a range of locomotion options including blink teleport, free movement, snap rotation and arm-swinger

Use the 'creator orbs' to create elements in your world like adding butterflies/fishes in the respective environments

Control weather and time of day

Elements within the environments react procedurally to the audio, combining, to create a powerful, emotional effect

Turn off the music and experience a world filled with the calming, soothing sounds of nature

It is not free but at a low cost of $9.99

Compatibility/Available Platforms

Oculus Quest, Go, Rift

Windows Mixed Reality HMD

Main Website

https://naturetreksvr.com/

Installation

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Enhanced and evolved for the Oculus Quest. Explore tropical beaches, underwater oceans and even take to the stars. Discover over 20 different animals. Command the weather, take control of the night or shape your own world. Immerse yourself into the Nature Treks VR experience and escape into a world of relaxation. Discover over 20 different animals including Elephants, Giraffes, Whales, Dolphins and many more.  Explore 9 breathtaking color themed environments. Each environment has been carefully crafted to influence specific emotional states. Activate the audio visualizations to create a powerful and emotional affect. You can also turn off the music and experience a world filled with the calming, soothing sounds of nature.

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6 Best Meditation, Mindfulness & Relaxation VR Apps for Oculus Quest 2

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Are you feeling stress, down and depressed lately? Perhaps, this is the time for you to consider virtual reality solution that can help you to meditate, relax and calm you down. In this article, we would like to share with you the best meditation , mindfulness and relaxation VR apps that you can use with your Oculus Quest 2 . Check this out…

TRIPP is a VR meditation apps that can help you to feel much more happier and calmer. Besides, it can also help you to be more focus too. It provides guided meditation which includes more than 75 immersive mindfulness teachings. The binaural audio that generate the healing sounds is created by acclaimed musicians.

Price: You can try the demo version first for free at Oculus Store before deciding to subscribe it. The monthly membership is $ 4.99 USD and the lifetime access is $ 34.99 USD ( as of 18 th January 2022 ).

Main Highlight: This meditation apps had received many recognitions such as “ Best VR Meditation App ” by Men’s Health and also VR Fitness Insider.

Official Website: https://www.tripp.com/

2) Nature Treks VR

Nature Treks VR is a VR relaxation apps where you can explore the natural environments such as underwater oceans, tropical beaches and even fly to stars. To help control your breathing, you can make full use of the ‘ meditation Lotus ‘.

You can also encounter different types of animals while relaxing in it such as dolphins, giraffes, whales and elephants. Just to add, you can also interact with the surroundings as well. For example, you can snap and hold branches to summon the butterflies and birds. Awesome!

Main Highlights: In this apps, you can also control the weather and the night time as well.

Price: $ 9.99 USD at Oculus Store ( as of 18 th January 2022 )

Official Website: https://www.greenergames.net/

Maloka is another VR meditation and mindfulness apps that you can used with your Oculus Quest 2. In this apps, you are located in your own unique island. On that island, you can perform your mindfulness practice via guided meditations, sound baths and mindful movements.

The special characteristic of this apps is that, the more you practice, the more your island will grow and flourish into a wonderful and beautiful oasis.

Main Highlights: This mindfulness apps is created by celebrated wellness authors, Sukey Novogratz and Elizabeth Novogratz . They are the founders of the famous newsletter, “ The Well Daily ” and also the author of popular book titled “ Just Sit: A Meditation Guidebook for People Who Know They Should But Don’t “. Nuff said…

Price: Free at Oculus Store ( as of 18 th January 2022 )

Official Website : https://mymaloka.com/

Alcove is actually a virtual home where you can do many social activities and gathering with your family and friends. But there is also feature where you can meditate and relax peacefully alone. It can guide and teach you how to breath in a correct manner. It looks like a cool place to calm you down.

Main Highlight: You can easily switch your activities in this place such as from meditation to virtual travelling.

Price: Free at Oculus Store ( as of 18 th January 2022 ). To enrich your experience, you can also buy the “ In-App ” or “ Add-ons ” as well.

Official Website : https://alcovevr.com/

5) Guided Meditation VR

Guided Meditation VR has more than 30 hours of guided meditations that focusing on Anxiety, Maternity, Depression, Resilience, Zen and Sleep. Besides, they also have more than 40 environments that you can explore and as your escapism. After the session in this virtual world, we hope that you will return calmer and stronger.

Main Highlight: This apps is rebuilt from the ground up for Oculus Quest. It looks like a must have apps for the meditation and mindfulness activities using your Quest.

Price: $ 14.99 USD at Oculus Store ( as of 18 th January 2022 )

Official Website: https://guidedmeditationvr.com/

Liminal apps allows you to alter the state of your mind and choose how you feel and perform. Currently, there are four categories of experiences that you can try which are “ Calm “, “ Energy “, “ Pain Relief ” and “ Awe “. The experiences are developed based on the research by neuroscientists and psychologists to induce and augment the emotional and cognitive states. Sounds great!

Main Highlight: This apps offer you chance to take part in interesting lab experiments. By joining the experiment, you can earn credits and unlock more content.

Official Website: https://api.liminalvr.com/

Lastly…

Are you now getting excited to try VR after you read this? If you don’t have a VR headset yet, we think this is the right time for you to get it 🙂

That’s all for now guys. If there are other good and best meditation and mindfulness apps for Oculus Quest 2, we will update it here for our reference.

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Meta Quest 2 vs Quest 3: Which VR headset should you buy?

It's been almost half a year since the Meta Quest 3 launched, and time has proven that it's a worthy successor to the popular Quest 2 -- bringing improved experiences across the board. Virtual reality is more accessible than ever, and that's almost entirely because of the technological advances made by various versions of the Quest.

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While the Quest 3 remains ZDNET's top pick for  "best" VR headset , that doesn't necessarily mean it's right for everyone. In fact, there's a large number of people who may actually find that the Quest 2 better fits their needs, especially with the headset's recent price drop to $200.

So how do you decide which one is right? Is the Meta Quest 3 worth the price? How is the Quest 2 better? Let's dive in to find out which Quest headset fits your needs.

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You should buy the meta quest 3 if..., 1. you want the best performance and the best display.

The Quest 2 has a perfectly fine 1832 x 1920 display, but the Quest 3 sports an impressive 2064 x 2208. And that's just the beginning of the technical upgrades. Not only will games look much better, but they will run more smoothly on the newest Quest thanks to a 90Hz refresh rate (120Hz in some cases) compared to the Quest 2's 72Hz to 90Hz refresh rate. 

Also: 3 likely reasons why Quest 3 is more popular with users than other Meta VR headsets

In addition, the latest Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip provides two times faster graphical performance. In short, if you plan on playing A-list games and you want them to run at top performance, you'll need the top-of-the-line hardware. The Quest 3 will also be backward compatible with all Quest 2 games, meaning it can handle your old library just fine.

2. You've tried a VR headset before and found it uncomfortable

While bigger often means better in the tech world, that doesn't apply here. The Quest 3 is noticeably smaller and slimmer than the Quest 2 -- 40% by most reports. This is largely due to what's known as pancake optics, a technology that layers optical film to fit higher-resolution lenses in smaller spaces. 

While the weight of the two devices is very similar, bringing that weight closer to your face -- as the Quest 3 does -- will make the headset seem much lighter, and you won't have to work as hard to keep your face from tipping forward. The controllers on the newest Quest are also smaller than before, losing the large ring. This makes them lighter and more comfortable to hold.

3. You want more storage

Aside from the technical aspects, there's a relatively practical reason for picking the Quest 3 -- storage space. If you think you'll be downloading a lot of games (say, 70 or more), the newest Meta headset offers a 512GB version, which is enough to hold just about anything you'd ever need without having to delete games to make room. 

Also: Meta opens its Quest OS to third-party headsets, including from Asus and Lenovo

While Medal of Honor comes in at a whopping 41 gigabytes, most games are in the 2GB to 8GB range or less even, meaning you'd be able to store nearly 100 games at the moment. Of course, with the Quest 3 being brand new, it's never a bad idea to plan for the future. Games are getting larger, and Medal of Honor 's size might not be so much of an exception a year from now. If you want to make sure you're ready for those larger games, spring for more storage. 

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You should buy the meta quest 2 if..., 1. you're looking for affordability.

The single biggest reason to choose the Quest 2 over the Quest 3 is the most obvious: price. While the newest version of the Quest carries a price tag of $499, the previous version comes in at $199 , a savings of $300. And since the Quest 2 is still a perfectly capable virtual reality headset, it will do the job just fine if you're looking for an entry-level option. Of course, even the Quest 3 is still far  cheaper than the Vision Pro from Apple , which is priced at $3,500.

2. You're not concerned about mixed reality, only virtual

If you just want to play basic games, work out, and watch movies in VR, then the Quest 2 should be your pick. One of the biggest upgrades from the Quest 2 to the Quest 3 is in the mixed-reality department -- that is, where digital elements are overlaid on the physical world. 

Also: Meta permanently slashes the Quest 2's price again, dropping it to an all-time low

The Quest 3 has three oval cutouts on the front of the headset and a new depth sensor that make for a pretty impressive full-color passthrough, or real-life/VR mix. But, if that doesn't appeal to you, save the money on the more expensive version.

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Meta Quest 3

The Meta Quest 3 pushes standalone VR forward with mixed reality integration, refined ergonomics, enhanced displays and smoother performance untethered from PCs.

• Sharp high-res displays.
• Brilliant mixed reality via Passthrough.
• Powerful Snapdragon performance.
• Short two-three hour battery life.
• Content library still maturing

Sony PlayStation VR2

The PlayStation VR2 delivers ultra high-fidelity virtual reality gaming powered by PS5 with stunning visuals, intuitive Sense controllers, and rich 3D audio.

• Cutting-edge headset and controller design.
• Crisp 4K HDR visuals.
• Best-in-class audio immersion.
• Lower RAM limits rendering.
• Limited to PlayStation ecosystems.

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Standalone VR is dominating the headlines, and two new cord-free headsets have emerged as frontrunners, Sony's PSVR 2 and Meta's Quest 3 . Both devices push immersion to new heights with stunning visuals and intuitive controls untethered from PCs or consoles.

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We went hands-on with these VR powerhouses to see how they stack up. In this in-depth face-off, we'll scrutinize every metric from display resolution to processing power, controller ergonomics to battery life, and software libraries to core features. Stay tuned to find out whether Meta's jack-of-all-trades Quest 3 or Sony's hyper-focused PSVR 2 is the right choice to maximize your wireless VR experience.

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The Quest 3 and PSVR 2 take notably different approaches when it comes to industrial design ethos. The Quest 3 favors a pared down, minimalist look with fabric straps and plastic build materials. By contrast, the PSVR 2 has more premium styling with luxurious contours and a glassy front visor lens. The distressed white finish contrasts the Quest's simple charcoal and black colorway as well.

In terms of ergonomics, both headsets are reasonably balanced, but the PSVR 2's thicker head strap may grip better for active VR sessions. The Quest 3's hidden audio solution also can't match the off-ear integrated headphones on PSVR 2. Coming to the weight, the Quest 3 weighs a bit less than the PSVR 2 at approximately 500g versus 600g, making it the lighter choice. However, the PSVR 2 counterbalances its mass pretty efficiently, making the weight difference near negligible.

In terms of ports and connectors, the Quest 3 keeps it simple with a USB-C connection, while the PSVR 2 relies solely on Sony's proprietary connector for console pairing. This gives Quest 3 more flexibility for plugging in third-party peripherals and accessories. Overall, the PSVR 2 targets a premium styling and build quality, as compared the cost-engineered Quest 3.

Stepping back from the hardware, the Quest 3 and PSVR 2 are pretty distinctive in their own ways when it comes to core features and functionality out of the box. A key differentiator is the initial setup. The Quest 3 introduces enhanced room scanning using its onboard cameras to instantly map playspaces and boundaries. Whereas the PSVR 2 still relies on manual configuration of your play area, which is less intuitive considering the amount of time it's gonna take.

Another major difference here is the mixed reality integration. The Quest 3's full color passthrough cameras allow for augmented reality overlays of your physical surroundings, blurring the lines between real and virtual. Unfortunately PSVR 2 lacks any form of mixed reality capabilities currently. But hey, maybe an update sometime could change that? (Looking at you, Sony)

Both headsets support 360-degree video viewing, but the Quest 3 uniquely offers the ability to view regular 2D content in a virtual theater as well. With regard to connectivity, the Quest 3 can optionally link with gaming PCs to access Oculus Rift content. On the other hand, the PSVR 2 remains walled off from non-PlayStation ecosystems.

Here, the Quest 3 likely holds advantages for the short term. The Quest 3 taps into Meta's massive standalone VR content library spanning gaming, social, fitness, productivity, and more. PSVR 2 will surely see strong first-party Sony titles buttressed by interested indie developers, but it may take time to build a diverse library, especially considering the more limited installation base of PS5 consoles.

Of course, if you take a look at the other party, the Quest 3 supports PC VR gaming via Oculus Link, exponentially increasing available titles. It is possible that at some point down the road, as PSVR 2's install base grows, its gaming catalog could eclipse Quest's. But right now, Quest 3 offers access to more virtual reality experiences. This remains a key factor in determining which headset to go for.

Both headsets pack premium displays, but inherently utilize different technologies. The Quest 3 employs dual LCDs with 2064 x 2040 resolution per eye, adding up to over 4K visuals. By comparison, the PSVR 2 makes use of OLED panels with 2000 x 2040 resolution per eye. While the Quest 3 wins on total resolution, deploying OLED gives you a notable edge in terms of contrast and black levels, which give punchier images.

Coming to pixel density, the numbers for both headsets are nearly identical, at well over 1000 PPI. The denser displays deliver impressively sharp and detailed visuals reducing screen door effect. However, if we consider field of view, the PSVR 2 edges ahead with approximately 110 diagonal degrees compared to the 110 horizontal on the Quest 3. The added peripheral vision ends up giving a greater immersive response for the PSVR 2, making it the clear winner here.

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A major factor in VR visuals is display refresh rate which affects apparent smoothness and responsiveness. Here, the PSVR 2 is capable of 90Hz or 120Hz modes for silky motion clarity. By comparison, the Quest 3 offers 90Hz natively but can only reach 120Hz experimentally at this time. So the PSVR 2 takes the edge for buttery smooth refresh rates.

However, you have to understand that refresh rates are only half the battle, and that processing power also has a huge hand in determining graphical and effects fluidity. This is where the Quest 3 strikes back hard. The Quest 3 packs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon XR2+ platform delivering dramatically faster rendering versus the now-dated XR2 in PSVR 2.

Real-world results reveal the Quest 3 empowering much more advanced physics, particles, lighting, textures, and post-processing that the PSVR 2 hardware simply cannot match. In conclusion, while the PSVR 2 wins on refresh rates, the Quest 3's brute force processing abilities unlock significantly more realistic and immersive graphical experiences.

Audio is vital for VR immersion, and PSVR 2 sets a new high bar with its integrated headphones and Tempest 3D audio enhancement. The off-ear headphones provide clear directional sound and deep bass, while the signature Tempest processing creates incredibly realistic positional audio that responds dynamically based on your movement and head rotation. The sense of presence you get from the headset is immediately palpable.

By comparison, the Quest 3 relies on hidden strap speakers that project quality spatial audio. The sense of immersion is noticeably more flat and less convincing than PSVR 2's audio suite. While serviceable, the Quest 3 audio lacks the true soundscape realism that Tempest enables. It's no secret that Sony is practically a masterclass when it comes to audio integration. The PSVR 2 is the clear winner here.

The Quest 3's compact form factor comes at the cost of concentrated heat buildup during intense gaming. Its upgraded processor and power-hungry displays produce noticeable warmth emanating through the front and sides after 30+ minutes of continuous use.

On the other hand, the PSVR 2's more open and ventilated design allows better airflow and heat distribution thanks to its plush removable face gasket. Integrated hardware also runs cooler by nature on PlayStation 5's specialized platform. Testing reveals that the heat dispersing engineering on the PSVR 2 combined with efficient active cooling ensures minimal thermal impact on users.

Those prone to sweatiness or discomfort from facial warmth will likely find the PSVR 2's consistent cool operation far preferable to the Quest 3's tendencies to run hot with extended playtimes, making it the superior choice for those who favor comfort.

Both headsets promise around 2 hours of runtime on a charge, but their controllers are a different story. The new Sense controllers for PSVR 2 use replaceable AA batteries, providing 20+ hours of uptime between swaps. By comparison, Quest 3's Touch Pro controllers last four to six hours and must be directly recharged via USB-C.

It's also important for us to consider that the batteries on the Quest 3 are also not replaceable. For continuous marathon sessions, the AA convenience and flexibility of the Sense controllers give PSVR 2 a huge leg up. Hours of unfettered VR gameplay simply isn't possible on Quest 3 without periodically docking controllers for charging.

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The Quest 3 ties directly into Meta's Horizon social VR environment. This allows easy user profile creation, friend finding, avatar customization, events discovery, and seamless joining of social spaces. Horizon provides persistent social VR worlds to mingle in natively on the headset. Meta is also doubling down on Horizon as the underlying social layer across VR, enabling core features like cross-platform avatar portability and friending between devices. The Quest 3 is the centerpiece of their social VR ecosystem.

By comparison, PSVR 2 relies solely on PlayStation's existing social frameworks like PSN profiles and trophies. There is no equivalent of Horizon for PSVR 2 as of now, and social engagement is isolated to individual games and apps. Sony does have capabilities like Groups and Parties to coordinate multiplayer gaming with PSN friends, but there is no persistent virtual lobby or world for hanging out casually. All social VR happens at the game level, making the Quest 3 the undisputed champ here.

The Meta Quest 3 setup process is designed to be straightforward and hassle-free. After unboxing the headset, users simply need to download the Oculus app on their smartphone, pair the headset via Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the initial configuration. This includes setting up Guardian boundaries, adjusting the interpupillary distance, and customizing various settings. The entire process can typically be completed in under 10 minutes, allowing users to jump into virtual reality experiences quickly.

In contrast, setting up the PSVR2 requires a bit more effort, as it needs to be connected directly to the PlayStation 5 console. Users must carefully connect the headset, controllers, and any additional accessories using the provided cables. They then need to calibrate the headset's position and orientation using the PS5's onboard setup tools. This process can take 15–20 minutes for first-time users, as it involves several steps to ensure a proper fit and optimal performance.

When all is said and done, both the Quest 3 and PSVR 2 represent enormous leaps forward for standalone VR experiences. Each headset carves out compelling benefits over its predecessor and the other. The Quest 3 wins on versatility, blending gaming and beyond thanks to cross-compatibility, social integration, and controller-free input.

At the same time, Sony counters with the PSVR 2 by offering best-in-class audio immersion, premium industrial design, enhanced comfort, and the most natural input experiences care of finger tracking Sense controllers. Both headsets have trade-offs depending on priorities, there is no unambiguous winner able to dominate every category.

It all comes down to preference, really. Quest 3 appeals more to VR enthusiasts wanting versatility across platforms, whereas the PSVR 2 naturally caters to devoted PlayStation gamers who are heavily invested in Sony's ecosystem.

Which headset is more adaptable for fitness and active gameplay?

While both headsets promise enhanced ergonomics for activity, the Quest 3's fully untethered experience gives it an edge for active VR gaming and fitness. Without any wires or attached consoles, users can move freely and fully immerse themselves in room-scale games. PSVR 2's single cord back to the PS5 will inherently limit range of motion and require constant awareness of the wire when moving rapidly in games.

Which provides the better experience for users with visual impairments?

The Quest 3 introduces some valuable enhancements for visual accessibility. Its pancake lenses minimize edge distortion, and the high pixel density offers enhanced clarity for those with minor vision issues. A wider field of IPD adjustment also helps fit more faces correctly.

However, PSVR 2 brings eye tracking allowing foveated rendering to actively improve image quality in the wearer's direct line of sight. By concentrating detail only where you're looking, PSVR 2 can optimize apparent visual fidelity without taxing the system as much. So for those with visual challenges, the advanced rendering and distortion-free optics give the PSVR 2 a significant edge.

Which headset would work better for VR collaboration or multi-user experiences?

The Quest 3 allows creating distinct user profiles that store individual settings and content. Switching between profiles is as quick as logging in, with no lengthy setup required. This makes it effortless for multiple people to share the headset while retaining their own preferences. In addition, many Quest apps natively support multiplayer drop-in capabilities.

By comparison, the PSVR 2 seems to lack any equivalent of user profiles or content separation. Multiplayer requires manually swapping all settings like IPD, height, play area etc. between users. There is no persistent identity attached to the headset itself.

This means sharing the PSVR 2 with others will involve cumbersome pauses to recalibrate and reset the headset before passing it off.

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It's officially time to abandon the Oculus Quest 2, as new VR games and apps are dodging the aging headset

The king of VR is dead, long live the king of VR

It’s the end of an era.

The past few weeks have been bursting with major XR announcements. Pimax unveiled a headset that can swap between an OLED and QLED display , Meta teased its first-ever AR glasses and announced its Horizon OS is coming to third-party headsets – establishing it as the potential Windows of the spatial computing era.

But none of those will hit as hard as today’s declaration. The Oculus Quest 2 ’s reign is over. If you’re thinking of buying one, don’t. Get a Meta Quest 3 instead.

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Admittedly, I felt it was time to stop buying an Oculus Quest 2 as soon as the Meta Quest 3 launched – the newer model is through and through the better headset with an improved chipset and full-color mixed reality. But, I can see the continued appeal of the aging Quest 2.

Chiefly, the older headset is much less expensive. It saw a permanent price drop to $249.99 / £249.99 / AU$439.99 back in January , and it fell again very recently to just $199.99 / £199.99 / AU$359.99 . That’s a heck of a lot less than the Meta Quest 3 at $499.99 / £479.99 / AU$799.99, even if the higher price is justified.

But my declaration today comes following two major game announcements – Alien: Rogue Incursion , and Batman: Arkham Shadow ; two upcoming VR games that will only support the Meta Quest 3 and no other Quest VR headset. 

The Quest 2 is still around for now. At least until Meta kills it off, either unceremoniously or with a Meta Quest 3 Lite reveal. You can still use it to enjoy your favorite best Oculus Quest 2 games from days gone, but if you’re interested in playing the latest and greatest VR hits, that’s no longer possible on the Oculus Quest 2.

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If you're a frequent VR user who's still clinging to your ol' reliable standalone headset it's time to let it go, and if you're a VR newcomer tempted by the budget price I'd recommend thinking twice. 

It's time to abandon the Quest 2 and embrace the Meta Quest 3 once and for all.

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