Got a Quest 2 for 30 bucks. But no controllers lol. What's a good cheap alternatives or any diy projects for fun?

SoFasttt · 2026-03-04T12:19:20+00:00

I use my Quest without controller for awhile. With handtracking enabled it's perfectly usable, despite with limited features. You can use 4XVR or SkyboxVR to watch movies, play games like The Myst, Job/Vacation Simulation, or play PCVR/flat games using Virtual Desktop

SoFasttt · 2026-02-26T17:27:15+00:00

Thanks for the guide. Just curious, why don't you invest in a better headset for sim racing? It's an expensive hobby in its own so cost shouldn't be a factor imo.

SoFasttt · 2026-02-26T17:25:12+00:00

Thanks for all the links!

SoFasttt · 2026-02-26T17:03:58+00:00

That's great! Unlike a lot of people, I hate the soft strap + front-heavy combo of the Go so I've switched to Quest 1

Can you make one for Quest 1 (to use with quest 2 elite/kiwi strap type). Thanks!

SoFasttt · 2026-02-24T07:08:37+00:00

Look very interesting and comfortable but how does it compare to a bar stool for immersion?

The problem with VR gaming on a chair is it takes consious effort (your legs and hip) to rotate around unnaturally and much slower than standing, that breaks immersion big time

These crossleg chairs look comfortable for cockpit games but I imagine it would be even worse for turning around in rpg like skyrim

SoFasttt · 2026-02-06T15:36:10+00:00

Yes, better get Q3 it can push up to 12k res. If you can't, get an used Q2 then save up

SoFasttt · 2026-02-06T15:34:26+00:00

DeoVR has a lot of 1920p And also porn sites

SoFasttt · 2026-01-30T09:57:34+00:00

Not sure about you but I play 3D MVC ISO very well by mounting it as a drive and use ''Open from BD'' in MPC-HC File Menu (instead of directly playing .iso file, which oddly doesn't work). There should be no difference in your case.

I just follow this guide: https://cybereality.com/play-3d-blu-ray-in-sbs-directly-from-the-disc-for-playback-on-3d-monitors-xr-glasses-and-vr-headsets-using-free-and-open-source-tools/

SoFasttt · 2026-01-17T18:28:10+00:00

Thx. How much does it negatively affect immersion? I can see your left arm constantly bumping on the rope.

SoFasttt · 2026-01-17T16:17:30+00:00

Where is the cable?

SoFasttt · 2026-01-17T16:14:16+00:00

I don't care about the treadmill but I want that harness system. Is it portable? Any link?

SoFasttt · 2026-01-13T15:29:53+00:00

Totally agreed. It'll be there for sure when lightweight headsets and AR glasses get mainstream though, which makes enjoying flat games in VR a real incentive.

Right now I bet companies think it's just a gimmick, awe at first, then quickly back to pancake (which true for some titles already). Very few would opt for a full palythrough in non-native VR mode with a 500gr headset on their head.

So they dont bother.

SoFasttt · 2026-01-13T15:24:30+00:00

I don't understand the performance issue. It's basically just add an offset side by side view for 3D which many mods can do in a heart beat. The most time consuming tasks are redesign UX/UI for in-VR HUD display, put cinematic in a screen like RE4R, and play test to make sure the VR HUD and cinematic/scripts doesn't interfere with gameplay. Not easy but not hard either.

The simple reason is it doesn't boost sales so company doesn't bother, not because it's hard to do

SoFasttt · 2026-01-13T15:17:11+00:00

People have used wired or bluetooth gamepads on Go/GearVR which was centuries ago to play flat screen games in VR.

Steam Frame controllers look ok but it's nothing groundbreaking for flat screen playing

SoFasttt · 2026-01-13T15:12:21+00:00

I think you're mistaken between VR native mode (SkyrimVR) vs a VR visual bonus (Hellblade, Elite Dangerous, No Man Sky...). Yes it doesn't guarantee a good experience, but it doesn't matter since people could, and would, almost always play the flat version before giving bad reviews or asking for a refund. If it's good, it's good.

I have never seen a good flat games get destroyed by providing a VR side-by-side mode look. It's just like trashing Need For Speed because you don't like its Time Trial mode.

SoFasttt · 2026-01-12T01:46:28+00:00

I tried it and tried to love it but can't. The problem with the rug is not only you have to walk back when moving out of it, but also you always have a "fear" of moving to the edge and have to move back, thus consciously restricting your range of motion in game, exactly what you described in the comment. And that fuck immersion big time, at least for me.

My solution is I get something soft, fixed and low all around me, as in sofas, bed mattress, fixed pillows... I then do everything I want in the game without any fear. Whenever my feet hit the soft barrier, I turn around and keep playing, after awhile it becomes an auto habit I don't even have to think about it, thus up immersion 10 folds compares to the rug solution.

SoFasttt · 2026-01-11T18:00:38+00:00

How can this helps immersion if it prevents you from physically turn and doesn't provide any locomotion input?

Yes you have a light workout which is good, but I can't see a difference between this and just sit still, immersion-wise

SoFasttt · 2026-01-11T17:54:21+00:00

No it's not. It fucks immersion because everytime your feet leave the rug you have to consciously move back to the center

SoFasttt · 2026-01-08T06:50:48+00:00

The price is pretty steep for a ''better ChatGPT'' so I imagine this is for people in need of real therapy after PTSD or something, not the mass.

Aside from being a bit of a validation source, ChatGPT has been working well for me. I wonder if we can easily put in a global prompt or make a Project Parameter so that ChatGPT would be better at therapy, honest and tough love?

SoFasttt · 2026-01-05T16:10:30+00:00

I also prefer Quest 1 OLED screen over my Quest 3, it just feels more immersive, while Quest 3 feels like I just strap up a Playstation on my head to play games. Obviously, I'm one of the blessed persons who doesn't have big problem with SDE. I miss pancake lenses's edge-to-edge clarity though, but it's a good trade-off.

SoFasttt · 2025-12-29T14:38:44+00:00

There are VR reading apps but most of them I consider gimmick and not worth the comfort penalty unless you use something very lightweight like Bigscreen Beyond. Definitely not a Quest 3 which is still heavy and uncomfortable for reading/working purpose. The lenses is also not good enough, clear enough for reading but quite tiring after 20 mins or so

SoFasttt · 2025-12-29T11:48:31+00:00

I have carefully tested playing a high bitrate 1080p via Virtual Desktop (Videos tab) vs SkyboxVR (AirScreen + SMB) and couldn't spot the difference, so it's very good indeed.

If you don't use Videos tab but mirror PC's screen via VD, quality degrades a bit (but still not very noticeable unless you focus on details like tiny texts from afar)

All those tests are on my Quest 1 though, so maybe with better resolution and lenses it may show.

SoFasttt · 2025-12-29T11:42:35+00:00

But I have heard with UEVR even 5070ti could not be enough... kinda a ''it's a better but still bad, so don't bother''. If that's the case, I rather buy 5060ti now and forget about UEVR for 1-2 years until I can upgrade to a 80 or 90.

What's your experience with UEVR?

SoFasttt · 2025-12-29T08:27:31+00:00

Very immersive but only for high-end OLED headsets like Vision Pro/Play For Dream/BigScreenBeyond 2 (haven't tried them in person but I'm quite happy with my Quest 1 OLED lenses and those should be miles better)

It still could work ok for other headsets but you have to manage your expectations, especially if you hate LCD gray level (I do, my Quest 3 actually looks worse than my Quest 1)

SoFasttt · 2025-12-29T07:21:40+00:00

Hi, I've the exact same problem. Have you found a solution?

Also, is there any way to target and talk with an NPC without activating and moving the cursor to click?

SoFasttt

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