Exclusives be damned, the VR game marketplace needs to be shared in order for the platform to properly grow.
  • PaupersSerenade@sh.itjust.works
    101·
    7 months ago

    There have always been ways to link up your Quest headset and Steam library, but these have rarely been wireless, or as simple as downloading an app and entering a pairing code. Now, the VR marketplace has opened up entirely, and it’s all thanks to the Steam Link app.

    What are they talking about? I’ve been using airlink only for the last 2 years. And it is as simple as downloading the Oculus app and confirm a pairing code.

    Meta exclusives can Fuck all the way off though, I only buy my VR games on Steam. Meta has demonstrated they can and will remove titles you paid for and installed.

    • Nate@programming.dev
      6·
      7 months ago

      I’ve been using AirLink too, if you haven’t yet try the steam link implementation because it’s miles ahead of oculus’

      • PaupersSerenade@sh.itjust.works
        4·
        7 months ago

        Gonna give it a try tonight with some of the demos. Should figured it was better haha

        Edit; gave it a try, can’t speak towards performance but the interface alone is a huge plus. Loading into the actual steam environment feels faster. Since it runs as a native oculus app you don’t get that awful ring around your waist when fiddling with Oculus settings.

      • LukeMedia@lemmy.world
        2·
        7 months ago

        I always had the best luck with virtual desktop. Will have to give steam link a shot and see if that’s any better.

  • NoneYa@lemm.ee
    3·
    7 months ago

    I’ve been using this on my Quest 2 and it is so very needed. I hated having to use Oculus’ software to access stuff on the PC and started using a third party app from Sideload that was giving me some issues here and there to start but worked once connected.

    Not sure who is at fault, but since switching from a 4070 Ti to a 7900 XTX, the latter is not officially supported for Meta PC VR and so there were some horrible performance issues. But no longer when bypassing the Oculus PC app.

    I did have one issue on Steam VR where it lost connection and required me to restart the Steam VR on my PC to fix which sucked, but other than that, it’s been great.

    I’m planning to try with my Steam Deck just for shits and giggles. I did with that Sideload app and playing Half Life Alyx wasn’t the worst experience but a nice idea for cheap wireless VR on the go without needing to buy the specific game on Meta’s marketplace.