Oculus announced on September 17th the VR head-mounted display "Oculus Quest 2" that operates standalone without using a PC. The price (excluding tax) is 33,800 yen for the 64GB model and 44,800 yen for the 256GB model. Reservations have been accepted globally from the same day, and sales will begin on October 13. In Japan, besides Amazon, it will be sold over the counter for the first time, and it will be handled by Bic Camera, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, GEO, etc. I would like to deliver an impression that I touched the actual machine before the release.
Oculus Quest 2 is the successor to the all-in-one VR system "Oculus Quest" (released in 2019). You can enjoy VR games just by preparing a VR head-mounted display (HMD) and a controller. Body color is white only. The target age is 13 years old and over.
"Oculus Insight", which detects the wearer's movements with the processor, battery, and sensors built into the headset, reflects the user's movements in VR with the HMD alone without preparing a PC or external sensors. With 6DoF support, you can grasp not only the direction of your face, but also the height of your head and your position. It also supports hand tracking.
It uses a liquid crystal display with a resolution of 1,832 x 1,920 dots per eye. The maximum refresh rate is 72Hz, and 90Hz will be supported in the future. The lens (eyecup) inside the main unit can be moved left and right, and the focus shift can be adjusted according to the width of the eyes (IPD: interpupillary distance) in three steps of 58/63/68mm.
The display of the original Oculus Quest was an organic EL with a resolution of 1,440 x 1,600 dots per eye and a maximum refresh rate of 72Hz. Although the Quest 2 has replaced the liquid crystal, the resolution has increased, and "the number of pixels has increased by 50% compared to the existing Quest, and the pixels seem to disappear as you enter the game" (Oculus).
Two new Touch controllers are included. When you wear the HMD and hold it in your hand, a 3DCG that mimics your hand appears in VR. By moving your hand, waving your arm, or operating the corresponding button, you can reflect your throwing and grabbing movements.
Inspired by the design of the Rift controller, the traditional Touch controller has been completely redesigned based on ergonomics. "With intuitive operation, the user's gestures are directly delivered to VR, allowing you to experience a deeper sense of presence." The controller is powered by 2 AA batteries.
Qualcomm's latest chip "Snapdragon XR2" is used for SoC, and 6GB RAM is also installed to enhance processing capacity. "You can maximize the appeal of all games and enjoy unprecedented excellent gameplay." It also has a wireless LAN function. A Facebook account is required to set up the Quest 2 (see below).
The Quest software platform includes not only Quest's core functions, but also Guardian (Guardian), which allows you to set not to hit the surroundings through the built-in camera of the main unit, and Passthrough + (which allows you to check the surroundings while wearing VR goggles). Equipped with pass-through+) and universal menu. In addition to redesigning the home screen, the Quest 2's high-resolution display includes several improvements, including better text display when browsing the web and watching videos.
From the home screen, you can launch recently used apps or explore new apps related to your interests. Social Stories will also be available, showing active multiplayer games you want to participate in, apps popular with your friends, and friends playing in VR.
It is also characterized by being 10% lighter and smaller than the conventional Quest. Since the device weighs 503g and is worn in front of the face, it has a certain presence, but the soft elastic strap can be adjusted with an adjuster, and the Velcro on the top of the head can be fine-tuned to create a fit that suits you. can be found.
The body size is 191.5 x 102 x 142.5 mm with the strap folded and 191.5 x 102 x 295.5 mm with the strap open. The main body size of the Touch controller is 9 x 12 cm (including tracking ring), and the weight is 126 g (excluding battery).
It works with the built-in battery, and can be used for about 2 hours for games and about 3 hours for watching videos. You can check the remaining battery level in the VR space. It has a USB-C terminal for charging and data transfer, and can be fully charged in about 2.5 hours using the included USB-C charging adapter. It can be used while charging, but it seems better not to connect it because there is a risk of damage to the cable and connector in VR games that move around.
The Quest 2 supports two play spaces. One is "Roomscale", which recommends securing a space of about 2m square or more, and the other is "Stationary", which recommends securing a space of about 1.2m in diameter when sitting or standing. We advise you to be careful about lamps, ceiling fans, etc. above the play space (overhead, etc.).
As an optional accessory, a high-speed optical fiber cable "Oculus Link Cable" (USB 3 Type-C compatible, 5m in length, 9,800 yen excluding tax) for connecting Quest 2 to a gaming PC and enjoying Oculus Rift games. preparation.
In addition, there is a carrying case (6,100 yen tax excluded) that can store the items bundled with the Quest 2, a Quest 2 Elite strap (6,200 yen tax excluded), and a Quest 2 Elite strap battery and carrying case (16,000 yen tax excluded). ), and Quest 2 Fit Pack (4,800 yen for the same).