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The power transfer is necessary to keep your headset charged while running more power-intensive PC VR games.

You need this data transfer speed to stream the game from your PC to your headset without lag. This means that it simultaneously supports 5 Gbps data transfer and 5V charging. You want a cable rated USB 3.0 or higher.

We scoured the online stores, forums, and our own supply of hardware to find the best options for those who can't afford Meta's pricey Link Cable, but if you want to look for your own alternatives, or see if the USB-C cable you own now could work, here's what you need to know: More commonly and less drastically, you're likely to find cables that only work for a few weeks before they stop connecting your headset to your PC. We've experienced and read plenty of cautionary tales about USB-C heads snapping off inside the Quest 2 port, making it impossible to connect your headset to a PC, let alone charge it - trust us, you don't want that. Many imitation Link Cables out there are simply faulty and may run the risk of damaging your Quest 2. What specs do you need in an Oculus Link Cable?Ī reliable Quest Link Cable alternative that ticks all the boxes can be hard to come by.
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Plus, Virtual Desktop isn't just for gaming it lets you watch movies without a TV or use your PC's standard functions in VR while surrounded by cool virtual environments. Many users claim VD still runs PC VR games better than Air Link in some areas, such as latency. So why still recommend it? Because it gives you more customization and control over your PC's settings than Air Link does. Now, Oculus offers free wireless streaming with similar performance levels, making the paid Virtual Desktop less desirable at first glance. Before Air Link, Virtual Desktop gave Oculus Quest superusers a way to sideload PC VR games without any cable.
