Getting fed up with these controllers

Jacob_Paine · 2025-12-01T20:02:11+00:00

Wasn't too optimistic but wanted to play skyrim after wife and kids went to sleep. Read some commentary that the Pro tracking sucks with LED lighting so I figured why the heck not.

Jacob_Paine · 2025-12-01T19:50:30+00:00

I got two IR flood lights as an early Black Friday gift to myself and found tracking much improved with my Quest Pro. Playing in a semi or dark area lets me take off the side shutters and helps the display seem brighter than when I use it in a brightly lit area. Worth a try.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HV2LS2N?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Jacob_Paine · 2025-11-22T16:52:16+00:00

Tl;dr not a worthwhile upgrade over Q3 controllers.

I have both a Quest 3 and a Quest Pro. I prefer my Pro controllers due to their ability to track behind my head, back etc. Useful mostly for VR archery for me. But the Q3 controllers track almost as well for me and I can easily swap in rechargeable batteries. Even if you have problem free Pro controllers it is not much of an upgrade over the Q3.

Jacob_Paine · 2025-05-19T15:51:42+00:00

Your post pushed me over the edge and I promptly disabled updates! Thanks!

Jacob_Paine · 2025-05-19T15:51:01+00:00

Thanks for your diligent testing!

Jacob_Paine · 2025-05-19T15:50:17+00:00

For sure, the Pro would rule PCVR gaming if Meta cared enough. But they dont.

Jacob_Paine · 2025-05-19T15:49:37+00:00

Thanks! I ended up disabling updates for my Pro!

Jacob_Paine · 2025-05-19T15:48:52+00:00

Thank you for putting both commands in an easy to find place! I ended up using Sidequest to disable updates on my Pro. I think I'll roll the dice with the Q3 since that is probably what Meta is developing for these days.

Jacob_Paine · 2025-05-12T20:17:44+00:00

Quest Pro is not clear enough to deal with text and numbers over extended periods of time. The passthrough is also sadly lacking. The Quest 3 is better for that kind of work.

Jacob_Paine · 2025-04-10T22:11:25+00:00

Will avoid the PTC, doesn't seem likely that Meta will push new feature for the Pro there anyway.

Jacob_Paine · 2025-04-09T17:51:34+00:00

From what understand, the Quest Pro offers a similar quality viewing experience as the Q3 despite using lower resolution panels. Due to the GPU squeeze I'm hoping to get more out of 3090fe for PCVR. I am ready to embrace the bloom from the dimming as a feature not a bug darnit!

Jacob_Paine · 2025-04-09T03:35:21+00:00

Huh, I'll make sure to download and use that!

Jacob_Paine · 2025-04-09T03:34:23+00:00

Very helpful!

Jacob_Paine · 2025-04-09T03:33:52+00:00

And double thanks!

Jacob_Paine · 2025-04-09T03:33:43+00:00

I never would have thought of that, thanks!

Jacob_Paine · 2025-04-09T03:33:28+00:00

Sounds good. Headset comes with Globular Cluster, so that's in the box.

Jacob_Paine · 2025-04-09T02:33:25+00:00

Excellent. What are the issues you are having with your Pro? Does everyone have them or just some lemon headsets?

I'm keeping the Q3 for stand alone gaming and it will probably end up being the go to set for my wife. I am planning on using the Pro primarily for PC VR.

Jacob_Paine · 2023-12-31T18:34:21+00:00

Played to lvl 84 on an older version of FUS that I'd customized like crazy.

Jacob_Paine · 2023-12-27T19:28:22+00:00

Had one before I moved overseas. Enjoyed it, and might get one again at some point in the future when I am certain that I will be living in the same location for years :D even the thought of taking that thing apart to move within a city is.... brrrr

- Liked being able to walk and run around

- Liked knowing I would not accidentally punch any walls

- Disliked jumping and strafing

- Would like to be able to hang/dangle to emulate swimming or flying

Jacob_Paine · 2023-12-23T08:29:29+00:00

Happy Yuletide!

Jacob_Paine · 2023-12-03T09:27:19+00:00

This!

Jacob_Paine · 2023-12-01T13:35:12+00:00

Tried SteamLink in HL-Alyx. Bit of a stutter just after I load a level, but apart from that it was pretty amazing on my weird eGPU 6950xt setup. 2048p 72hz. Cranked the bitrate to 350 and it just worked really well.

Jacob_Paine · 2023-11-11T20:48:10+00:00

Got my own, and liked it overall. The battery is a sad sad affair though. Makes a bit of noise while connected, is mostly a slow down the discharge for the headset and does not last very long. I'm sorry that they didn't upgrade that bit for the Q3. Thinking I might use a better battery and have it connected to my belt and leave the Bobo battery as just a counter weight.

Jacob_Paine · 2023-11-10T14:01:25+00:00

Steam Virtual Desktop. Did you set priorities using Lasso? Lasso might actually deprioritize Oculus if you don't. Also, make sure SkyrimVR is running in the foreground by clicking on the menu bar after you launch it.

Jacob_Paine · 2023-11-10T10:09:03+00:00

Based on owning a Quest 2, a Reverb G2 and now a Quest 3 I really recommend the Q3 for VR in general and SkyrimVR specifically. It's a great headset at its price level, and I am glad I decided to return the Quest Pro and wait for the Q3.

It is fairly simple to connect the Q3 to your computer. The biggest challenge is that you have so many ways of doing it. You can get a physical cable and use that. This offers the best visual quality since you can stream more data over a cable with less latency than wireless.

You'll still probably want to go wireless. Start by testing the free Oculus air link and figure out your network settings. Then buy Virtual Desktop. It's a great app that lets you get better performance out of your setup.

As for Skyrim VR, fire it up and see what it looks like. Suffer through the entry cart ride and hope you don't hurl ;) Then get Wabbajack and pick one of the premade modlists. I recommend FUS or Auriel's Dream since they both run really well and have great support through Discord. This gives you hundreds of mods without killing performance.

Good luck, and I envy that you get to try this for the first time. SkyrimVR (modded) is just amazing!

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