

VP of AR/VR at Facebook, Andrew Bosworth, has stated that the metaverse will "build the connective tissue" between Oculus headsets and other Facebook/Meta devices, so they will certainly be involved. The company's plans to build a "metaverse" will likely include AR and VR systems, and the Oculus division would be the natural means for that. The newly rebranded-to-Meta Facebook might eventually be pushing the Quest 2 and other Oculus devices even further, with a bigger eye for broad platform integration. If you're ready to explore the best VR headsets, check out this in-depth breakdown. The Quest 2 lacks a dedicated gaming PC's processing power, but its high-end mobile processor can still push detailed, smooth graphics. The Oculus Quest 2 (now known as the Meta Quest 2) uses similar outward-facing cameras to the now-discontinued Oculus Rift S to provide 6DOF motion tracking, and similar 6DOF motion controls. Standalone headsets offer the greatest physical freedom by completely removing the cables and not requiring an external device to handle processing.
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The least expensive tethered options are currently around $1,000, and that's before you address the processing issue the HP Reverb G2, Valve Index, and Vive Pro 2 need pretty powerful PCs to run, while the PS VR requires a PlayStation 4 (though the upcoming PS VR 2 will presumably require a PlayStation 5).
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Either external sensors or outward-facing cameras provide full 6DOF (six degrees of freedom) movement tracking for both your head and your hands, thanks to motion-sensing controllers. The cable makes them a bit unwieldy, but putting all of the actual video processing in a box that you don't need to directly strap to your face means your VR experience can be a lot more complex. Tethered headsets like the HTC Vive Pro 2, PlayStation VR, and Valve Index are physically connected to PCs (or in the case of the PS VR, a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5). Modern VR headsets now fit under one of two categories: tethered or standalone. The Big Question: Which VR Headset Is the Best? Here's what you need to know about all of them.
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Even Microsoft is (sort of) supporting its Windows Mixed Reality platform with a scant few third-party headsets. Valve has its own expensive Index headset. Sony has the PS4-compatible PlayStation VR. HTC has the tethered Steam-friendly Vive Cosmos and Vive Pro 2, while HP has the more affordable Reverb G2. Oculus is focusing its efforts on a standalone VR headset, the Quest 2, but providing the option to connect it to a PC.
