The Quest 2 has been out in the wild for a while, and since then, I’ve been testing
many accessories, and I think I finally found my favorite kit.
And spoiler alert: This is not the one ;)
In this video, I’ll show you my recommended accessories for your Quest 2, including some
alternatives.
These could be great Christmas presents if you know someone that has a Quest.
Or just as a gift for yourself – I mean you deserve it too 😉
Hey everyone!
Cas here, and Just so you know, I did receive free review units from the manufacturers,
but I always tell them that if I don’t like them, I’ll be honest about that, and I might
not recommend them.
So in this video, I’ve narrowed it down to only my favorite ones that I personally
use every day.
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Before we start, please take into account that comfort is very personal as it depends
on a person’s head size and face shape even.
But I’ll do my best to tell you my feelings, so hopefully, you’ll be geared up before
the new year.
Ok, let’s start with the strap!
With the Oculus Elite Strap not available currently, I thought I’d try some alternatives.
My favorites are these two.
This is a more affordable option at 40 US dollars by CNBEYOUNG on Amazon, and this is
the FrankenQuest 2, which uses the HTC VIVE Deluxe Audio Strap, which you can buy for
100 dollars, it’s more expensive, but you do get these headphones included.
So I’ve used this one to play the whole 9 hours campaign of Medal Of Honor, and it
got me through it.
This strap kind of looks like the Deluxe Audio Strap, actually, with the dial on the back
to adjust its size.
A Velcro on top, and a big cushion for head support.
They have a small version for 43 dollars and large size for 47 dollars, which is currently
on sale for 40 dollars.
The big size has a top part here that acts as an extra back support.
Both come disassembled, but assembling it is easy with the provided guide & then putting
it on the Quest 2 works just like other straps.
And I think both are comfortable; the smaller one does seem to take more time getting it
right, though.
But when comparing both with the Oculus Elite strap, I do think the Elite strap is more
comfortable as this back cups your head better, but of course, these straps were breaking
for people and so Oculus is not selling them right now until they find a solution.
So, for now, these by CNBEYOUNG takes a bit more time and fiddling to get comfortable,
but once you found that sweet spot, it does a good job.
Bit of a warning, though, after wearing it for several hours so without taking any breaks,
I still feel the headset’s front heaviness with like a pressure on my forehead.
I also do wish the quality looked a bit better.
As you can see, there’s even some material spill here.
So it’s not the perfect solution yet, but on the other hand, it is more affordable and
way better, comfort-wise, than the soft strap that comes delivered with your Quest 2.
In this sale, I would go for this larger one as it’s slightly more comfortable and cheaper
than the small version.
Then, the VIVE Deluxe Audio Strap, I call this a premium strap.
It’s well-made.
And I’ve had this strap for I think three years already, and it just never failed me.
And on the Quest 2, it’s comfortable as well.
I think next to the Elite strap; this is my next favorite.
But it is more expensive.
However, for that price, the biggest advantage is that you also get these over-ear headphones
included, and they sound great.
There is a con, though, as out-of-the-box these won’t fit your Quest 2.
You will need to get 3D printed adapters for it, one on each side and then an adapter for
the top Velcro or else it won’t fit.
If you have a 3D printer, you can print it yourself for free.
I’ve linked a Thingiverse design below that I’ve printed out as well to try, and it
works great.
Only took me one print.
If you don’t have a 3D printer, you can buy preprinted ones by Business Company VR.
It costs 20 dollars, but the advantage here is that you don’t have to print it yourself,
plus they ensure that it fits your Quest 2.
I have to be honest, though, I don’t LOVE the look of my Quest like this.
It looks like a weird contraption IMO, but I do like the fact that there are headphones
on these, which makes things easier.
I’m going for efficiency over beauty, so I’m going to keep using the FrankenQuest
2 until we find something that looks & feels better.
But I’m definitely curious about what you think of this look so let me know below in
the comments.
By the way, only get the Deluxe Audio Strap on Amazon if you can get it for a $100 there,
or else I would recommend just buying from the HTC website because other sellers might
sell it for more expensive.
Then, on the inside, we need something comfortable as well, I mean, it’s our face, and we need
to take care of that.
So my personal favorites are these from VRCover.
I’ve been using their covers ever since 2016, and I haven’t found anything better
yet.
This time, for the Quest 2, VRCover is also working closely with Oculus, so all their
new covers fit very nicely, and I think maybe that’s also why they got the right color
codes.
This white cover matches so well with the headset, and I love it.
This is the Facial Interface & Foam Replacement Set for Quest 2 – The Winter Edition that
you can get for 29 dollars.
It has a red facial interface, and you get two white foam replacements made from PU leather.
You get a standard, and a thicker version included, and a silicone removable nose flap.
What’s new is that the facial interface has passive vents to prevent hot and humid
air from accumulating around the lens as you play.
I’ve never had much problem with this, though, so I couldn’t really test this.
But I did find the nose flaps very useful as it lets a lot -less- light in than with
the stock interface.
Then the standard foam size is my favorite as it helps with a wider FOV and is still
very comfortable.
But one of the most significant advantages is that you can remove the foam from the interface
and then easily clean it.
They also got the same set except in a different color, black and green.
Everything else is the same here.
They also have these silicone covers that you can put over the stock foam.
But the stock foam is a bit hard, especially when compared with the VRCover foams, so I
don’t quite enjoy these as much.
I think for 15 dollars more, you get way more value with the set.
So yes, these are great if you’re looking for more face comfort or a new look for your
headset.
Unfortunately, though, they are really quick to sell out, so keep your eyes on the website
every so often.
Then the last thing I love for my Quest are for the controllers.
These are Controller Grips by CNBEYOUNG on Amazon for 20 dollars.
They work much like the Index Controllers, allowing you to slip your hand through these
straps and then let go of the controllers without dropping them.
Which is a great advantage when, for example, throwing things in VR or if you need to grab
some fruit juice or tea to drink 😉 Cheers guys
It’s easy to put them on too, just put the lanyard through the hole at the bottom, then
the controllers in.
Make sure to take notice of the left and right icons on the covers.
Then just put the provided Velcro straps through here and on the ring.
Once done, you can adjust it to your hand size with the Velcro hook and loops.
It just a very nice and fast way to pick up and hold the controllers, and it doesn’t
get in the way of tracking.
There is one disadvantage on these as the lanyard adjuster doesn’t fit through the
hole.
But maybe if you push it through harder or make the hole bigger, you can.
But I’m not going to try that.
They have different versions on Amazon too, I have the Half Cover 1, which is the cheapest
version, but they do their job well.
They also have a white version, which looks nice as well.
I went for black as I like the look of it with the Deluxe Audio Strap.
I know for a fact that there are more VR manufacturers coming with these kinds of Controller Grip
solutions so keep an eye on this channel as we’ll keep you updated if any of our favorites
mod kit for the Quest 2.
And these are my top Quest 2 mods for now.
So what do you think?
Are you getting some of these, or do you have another suggestion yourself?
Let us know in the comments below!
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