It's just a better overall experience that you'll use more because it's easy. Neither of these issues is likely to be a deal breaker, but it's there.īut Quest 2 is competitive enough in those other categories that the Wireless capabilities feel like a good trade, and that's the bottom line. Quest 2 also uses a data connection for video rather than a direct video in, so that both adds a little latency and some lossy video compression. Quest 2's resolution is higher than Index and actually pretty comparable to ReverbG2 in terms of pixel density, but it doesn't have the same FOV or contrast levels as those headsets. That doesn't mean it's the winner in every category.
You CAN do one of those elaborate pulley set ups to do this with a corded unit Quest makes it super easy. Being able to play wirelessly, and without external sensors makes it really easy to take advantage of large play spaces and move around freely without worrying about the cord, which makes a huge difference. The main reason for that is the ability to play wirelessly over Wi-Fi with AirLink. Quest 2 is definitely the bang for your buck choice, but there's also a pretty good argument it's the best overall experience too. Quest 2 with a 25 foot USB C cable for tethered game play or just go wireless using Air Link. Tethered headset, lighthouse based tracking and valve index controllers
Although this game is playable on PS5, some features available on PS4 may be absent. To play this game on PS5, your system may need to be updated to the latest system software. VR games may cause some players to experience motion sickness. PlayStation VR and PlayStation Camera are required. Valve index headset, lighthouse, and controller package from Steam. PlayStation VR is not for use by children under age 12. Tethered (or wireless with $350 adapter) and uses Lighthouse tracking
Grab the Vive Pro 2 headset with lighthouses (get four) and a pair of Index controllers. With Index controllers (this is a high end headset from a visuals perspective and feels more comfortable than the Vive Pro 2 or Index IMO) Grab the HP Reverb V2 - its basically an upgraded Valve Index headset also tethered but no lighthouse tracking (uses inside out). These are go to headsets for high end model review and creation immersion (enterprise level solutions), they also work great for games!
They are extremely high end, have amazing visual fidelity, and come in two flavors: a $10k version and a $5k version (both tethered). If money doesn't really matter and you want to get into vr grab one of these headsets from Varjo.