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Want to play all those high-end games on your Oculus Quest or Quest 2, but finding it hard to get hold of a compatible data cable? Like any accessory, choosing the right one can be difficult. You may get a better deal in our Black Friday VR Accessories Section.
Amazon can be confusing at times. A search will often show you a list of hundreds of products, but not necessarily the correct products or item you searched for. We've all seen that right! It's just as difficult and confusing, more so to be honest, when it comes to cables, wires and adapters. Well, the search is over. If you're looking for the best data link cable for the Oculus Quest, or Quest 2 for that matter, you've come to the right place.
There are so many variants of link cables for the Quest, but you don't want to end up with yet another charging cable, it's a data cable you're after.
The data link cable offered by VOKOO is a very good choice and cheap. This compatible data cable ticks all the boxes, and it's one we've tried and tested, so we know it works. This cable is a fantastic choice and certainly a cheaper alternative to the more expensive Oculus Link cable, which retails at a whopping £70 / $79.
Connecting the link cable to the Quest headset allows full access to Rift games and experiences from a gaming PC on both the Oculus Quest and Quest 2. The link cable mentioned here is fully compatible with both of the the Quest VR headsets, allowing you to play all those exciting high-end, AAA PC VR games like Asgard’s Wrath, Stormland and Half Life Alyx on the Quest.
The data cable mentioned here, as well as the Eyglo Link Cable (bottom of page), worked perfectly well in the tests we performed using the Quest headset. We haven't tried it with the Oculus Quest 2 yet, although there's no reason why it shouldn't work just as well.
Don't forget to read the PC and graphic card requirements below.
This adaption of the Oculus link cable also comes with a small Velcro strap, conveniently attached to the cable. This allows you to strap the cable to the side of the headset, keeping the wire out of the way so it doesn’t irritate you when gaming... furthermore, the cable has charging built in and is powerful enough to charge the headset whilst you're playing, so you never have to worry about the headset dying on you halfway through a game.
A compatible, cheap Oculus Link cable can be purchased on Amazon by clicking on the link below...
Important: During the beta period Oculus are continuing to test and optimise the Oculus Link experience for PCs that meet the current recommended specifications for the Oculus Rift and Rift S. The following table lists the current PC requirements for use with the Oculus Quest and Quest 2, using the Oculus link cable.
Oculus state that they are using this beta period to continue to test, iterate and validate Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Oculus plan to support more graphic cards by the end of the beta period. You will notice in the chart below there is no mention of the new, 2nd-gen RTX 3000 Series GPUs. Maybe Oculus haven't updated their list of compatible graphics cards yet.
The Eyglo Link Cable, another cheap Oculus link cable that worked perfectly with the Quest and Quest 2 headset, offer varied length cables. As well as the standard 3 metre cable, you can also buy a 4 and 5 metre version.
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Other accessories to consider
ACCESSORY INDEXProtective face cover
If you love your Quest, you may want to protect it with a protective silicone cover from Eyglo. VR headsets aren't as robust as you’d think, yes, you may have dropped it a few times and it still works, so why bother I hear you say. Well, it’s only a matter of time before the last drop is enough and your headset stops working altogether! However, there is a simple affordable solution.
Disposable VR Face Covers
Hygiene is more important than ever now, especially with the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. If you’re going to share a headset with someone it’s a good idea to protect yourself and others from picking up germs from the sweat secreted by others. The cheapest and probably most sensible way to do this is by using disposable face covers.
VR Headset Stand - Universal
If you have the space and like to keep everything neat, tidy and in the right place, a VR headstand is a good idea. The AMVR VR headset stand is an excellent choice and compatible with the Oculus Quest, Quest 2 and the Rift S virtual reality headsets.
Controller straps for Oculus
I must say, KIWI makes some fantastic intuitive products for VR. KIWI also sell knuckle straps that are compatible with the Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift S Touch Controllers. They have a fully adjustable Nylon fixing strap, that is tailor made to fit the controller and wrap securely around your hand. The straps allow you to release your hands from the controllers, but keep them in place, offering greater immersion while in VR. They also provide better protection for your controllers.
Oculus Quest Headphones
Let’s face it, the sound on the Quest or the Quest 2 isn’t overly great, by any means! That’s where the Kiwi Headphones come in. The KIWI Oculus headphones are stereo earbuds that are custom-made, in-ear earphones for Oculus Quest/Quest 2 and Rift S VR Headset. These earbuds are the perfect sound accessory for your VR headset. The cable is high strength, very durable and tough.