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Amazon’s Prime Day event is a huge distraction right now, but it hasn’t stopped Facebook from launching the second generation of its Oculus Quest virtual reality headsets.
Oculus Quest 2 went up for pre-order last month during Facebook Connect 7, and those pre-orders have now started shipping. Headphones are also more generally available for $ 299 direct from Oculus or through Amazon. According to Amazon, when you order now, the Quest 2 will ship on October 23, although faster delivery options allow you to get it before October 16 if it’s fast.
The $ 299 price tag is $ 100 cheaper than the first Quest headset, however that only includes the 64GB version. Spending $ 399 increases the storage to 256GB. There is also the $ 79 link cable to consider, which is required if you want to connect the Quest 2 to a Windows PC, and a bundle that includes an elite battery strap and carrying case is available for $ 129.
When PCMag reviewed Oculus Quest 2, we were very impressed with what Oculus has managed to accomplish. No cables are required to use it, the screen is sharp, there’s precise motion tracking, and a powerful processor that works. The optional anchor cable is also a good option. The only negative? Battery duration. Overall, we concluded that “Oculus Quest 2 improves almost everything from the original to a more affordable price, making it the best $ 300 virtual reality headset for beginners and experienced users.”
