Hi, Cas here, and your VR headset essentially needs five things for the best comfort and
a fantastic gameplay experience. Now, you can make that as expensive as you want, but
it can really add up if you get every best thing. Isn’t it a bit illogical tho to spend
more money on accessories than the headset itself? I mean, shouldn’t you keep some
of that for games? So today, I wanted to talk about my favorite budget Quest 2 accessories
under 30 US dollars. Subscribe for more VR content and join me beyond reality.
Let’s start with some cheap earbuds from SPECTRASHELL that sound surprisingly good.
I guess it’s because they are not new in this market and have brought out earbuds for
the Quest before, so maybe they gained some experience.
These in-ear earbuds plugin with a 3.5mm jack, then you can loop the longer part through
your strap, making them hang like this, which allows for easy taking on and off. They feature
dual dynamic drivers of 10 and 6mm, which can get very loud and has overall good sound
quality. I do usually like the bass deeper than it can perform, but it’s really good
enough for only 16 bucks.
Of course, all the products I mention today will be linked below in the description.
Then what I recommend for the strap is this Elite Strap look-a-like. It’s not as good
as the original Oculus Elite Strap, but it is way better than the stock foam, and after
some fiddling, it is comfortable for several hours after each other. Although, if you put
it too tight, it might give you an uncomfortable pressure on your forehead, so make sure to
find that sweet spot.
So I made a video before with more strap alternatives, link here. A kind commenter on that video
told me that you could buy this strap on Aliexpress for only 22 dollars. So I haven’t tried
that one, but it does look exactly the same. The only thing with Aliexpress is that you
have to wait longer for it to arrive. But if you’re on a budget, I honestly think
that’s worth it. Right, Milkyway?
Next on the list is this little thing: a lens cleaning pen. It’s generally used for camera
lenses, but it works really well for VR headset lenses too.
One side has a soft pad made of natural chamois, which can effectively remove smudges and fingerprints.
The other side has a retractable brush to brush away dust and other dirt particles.
I like it more than using a microfiber cloth because it’s easier to reach the lenses.
For some reason, when I use a cloth, my lenses stay dusty. Maybe I am just a lousy cleaner.
I had this pen already as it came with my camera gear, so maybe you have one lying around
too, but if you don’t, you can get one for about 5 dollars. I also found a nice deal,
3 for 7 bucks. Leave me a like on this video if you like deals or just wanna support us!
Now, on to the most important thing for the Oculus Quest 2. Extra power. Unless you don’t
play VR games for more than 2 hours, but most of us have had their battery run out before.
So my cheap option for extra power is getting this battery pack strap by KIWI for 20 bucks
in combination with a power bank.
Using the strap, you can strap in the powerbank, and it sits nice and tight. I’ve tried solutions
where these bigger power banks just slip off, which isn’t good. You don’t want that
falling on your feet *ouch*. The KIWI strap solves that with a nice anti-slip pad, and
the velcro gets pretty tight too, which helps. Then you can use the side velcros to strap
it over your headset’s strap. Use a cable to plug in the powerbank. Then KIWI also provides
this loop to hold your cable at the side.
It’s a good cheap solution, and another benefit is that it also balances the front,
making most straps more comfortable—even the stock strap.
So I have an old Anker power bank with 20000 mAH, but that’s actually too much. Half
of this, so 10000, should be enough as it gives you about 7 hours -extra- playtime.
So I don’t know about you, but I think my body’s pretty much dead after so many hours.
You can also look for a different one, then just keep these specifications in mind. It
needs at least these specs, which are specs I got from my Oculus Elite Strap Battery Pack
BTW. Most importantly, the output should be 5 V and 2.4 A or higher.. Anything less could
be too slow for your headset, and you may lose more power while using it. So don’t
forget to check the battery’s specs before buying. Something I also recommend is Power
Delivery, but that is usually a bit more expensive.
But as an example, you can get this power bank for 25 dollars, I haven’t tested this
myself, but the specs look good, and I’m reading in the reviews that it also works
with the Quest 2.
Next one doesn’t come as a surprise, a VRCover. I’ve tried many different facial covers
throughout my VR life, but many don’t come as close to VRCover’s comfort and quality.
I guess it’s because they have been here for several years now, and they’ve been
iterating their products. So my favorite set is this one, the dark red
and black set. I just think it looks absolutely gorgeous, but that’s personal preference.
You can pick from various colors. I also like it because it's comfortable and made of PU
leather, which is cooler on the face and easier to clean. If you don’t have an extra facial
interface yet, then you have to get a set with one because you cannot rip off the stock
foam, unfortunately.
For your controllers, you may want some protection. So my favorite covers are the Knuckle Straps
by CNBEYOUNG on Amazon. Because of this strap at the side, you can let go of the controllers
without dropping them, which enhances immersion.
VRCover also has one that’s good and is higher quality, but I like the other more
because they also protect my controller rings and they are cheaper. This cover is made of
TPU plastic which is anti-slip, and it feels soft and comfortable. They have different
versions, but I like the rivet version because it looks badass. But also, because it sticks
out, which protects my controllers more as I can feel that I’m touching, something
I’m not supposed to, sooner. Don’t worry; these are not really sharp; they are actually
soft.
Last but not least, as this is something I’ve been using for four years, so all my VR life,
which is a floormat on the floor. This is to feel where I’m at with my feet and making
sure I don’t hit valuable things; which is especially helpful for small play spaces.
Now, mine is a bit expensive, but you can easily get a yoga mat for 7 dollars and use
scissors to cut it up to match your play space. You can even cut out a smaller piece and tape
it in front so you can also feel where your front is. It’s also really comfortable for
your feet or knees when you take cover in a shooter game or something.
So, in my intro, I said there were five essential things, but I talked about eight things. If
you’ve noticed that, much love from me. So that is because while all these things
are useful, not all of them are essential. If you’re on a budget, what I think you
should improve for sure is audio, the strap, extra battery, and controller covers. As these
combined give you a better gameplay experience and allow you to play longer. What are your
essential tips for accessories that you can give to beginners? Comment it down below.
And let me know if you are buying any of my tips.
So I plan to make another video with the best accessories. For those who want the best of
the best. So subscribe if you haven’t yet for that one, which is coming later. Thank
you for watching the whole thing through. A special thanks go to all our Champions,
especially these Patrons down below. VR on.