Do you need the Oculus app for Steam?

Playing Steam Games with the Oculus Quest 2

You'll need the Quest 2 desktop software, available for free from the official website. It would be best if you had the Steam client-ready as well. The former is necessary no matter if you're playing wirelessly or not.

Do you need the Oculus app to play Steam games?

You will need to ensure that you have Steam installed in the Oculus Quest app, and that you have logged into your account. Next, you'll want to install SteamVR so that you can access your full library of games.

Is the Oculus app required?

Oculus Quest requires a connection to the mobile app for initial setup, but that's the only phone requirement.

Do you need Oculus Quest 2 software for SteamVR?

You will need to Purchase Virtual Desktop on the Oculus Quest 2 store. This is the ONLY purchase you will need to make. There are lots of versions of Virtual Desktop but the Quest 2 version is the only one you need. Download and Install this app on your Oculus Quest 2.

Can I use steam VR instead of Oculus software?

SteamVR supports the Oculus Rift. When using the Rift with SteamVR, use the Back button on an Xbox controller to bring up and dismiss the SteamVR Dashboard. To enable this, follow the instructions below. Start the Oculus App on your computer and select the gear icon in the upper right.

How To Play Oculus & Steam PC VR Games On Your Oculus Meta Quest 2

What is needed for SteamVR?

System Requirements

OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10. Processor: Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater. Memory: 4 GB RAM. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater.

What is the point of the Oculus app?

The Oculus App allows users to set up their headset, purchase and install experiences, pair controllers and their headset and cast the headset view to their mobile devices.

Do you need to install Oculus software for virtual desktop?

Virtual Desktop automatically fetches all the VR games from your computer and places them all here. However, do be aware that if you don't have the Oculus or SteamVR software installed beforehand, you won't be able to see your games here.

How do I connect Oculus Quest 2 to steam?

Is SteamVR or the Oculus app better?

SteamVR has more volume of games, a variety of games, and quality of games much more advanced than the oculus store. While the SteamVR headset is better than the Oculus, the software (SteamVR) is the better option.

Is the Oculus app better than SteamVR?

Conclusion. SteamVR's primary benefit is its vast content library and headset compatibility supported by the market leader within PC gaming: Valve Corporation. It is undeniably the best VR platform for virtual reality games. Whereas Oculus Home still holds VR games, it is a platform made for more than just gaming.

Should I buy my Oculus games on Oculus or Steam?

Depends on whether you want to be connected to your computer or not. If you want something mobile get the quest version. If you want the better graphics, tracking, and best experience possible get the steam/oculus version. I own both and have played both for over 100 hours.

How do I play VR on Steam?

Is Meta Quest 2 worth it?

In short, yes, we'd say that the Meta Quest 2 is worth buying if you're looking to embrace the world of virtual reality. This headset offers a great introduction into VR and a wide array of games are available on it.

How do I add Steam games to my Oculus library?

Pick the VR button in the upper-right corner. Select the arrow on Steam VR and choose Run Room Setup. Choose the setup needed for your space. Once the room setup is done, you can activate and install your games through Steam.

Do I need a PC app for Oculus Quest 2?

Best answer: No, the Oculus Quest 2 does not need a PC to operate. However, hooking it up to a PC will open an entire library of PC-only content.

Which is better Oculus link or Virtual Desktop?

Virtual Desktop offers significantly more settings, so you have more control over PC VR streaming. Air Link is compatible with all PC VR apps, which is not the case with Virtual Desktop (see compatibility list).

Why should I connect Oculus to PC?

Connecting to a PC via Air Link allows you to play VR games not available on Quest 2, and to play the PC versions of Quest 2 games with better graphics and performance. Since the connection is wireless, you retain a full range of movement on your Quest 2 for room-scale gameplay.

Do you have to pay monthly for Oculus Quest 2?

No. It's a standalone device. There is an 'Oculus App', which allows you to access a number of functions without loading up the Quest 2. The Oculus App is available for free from the Apple/Google App stores.

Can you play SteamVR games without Virtual Desktop?

Your can play Steam VR games using Oculus Air Link. I have had better results playing Steam games though with Virtual Desktop which would require you to purchase the app for the quest and then download the free streamer on your PC. Might try Air Link first to see what kind of results you get.

Does SteamVR need Virtual Desktop?

You DO need Virtual Desktop from the Quest-Store plus the Extension from SideQuest if you want to play SteamVR games wirelessly.

Can you play SteamVR without VR?

Download VR driver for Steam

Open Steam — Library — Tools. Download and install the VR driver. Select Steam VR in the Steam window or via right-clicking the Steam icon in your taskbar. The Steam VR window will appear with a dialogue box saying there's no headset connected.

How much does a SteamVR cost?

It costs $999, which is more than twice as much as the $399 Oculus Rift or $499 HTC Vive. Like those systems, you'll need a gaming PC to use it.