Who runs SideQuest?

SideQuest co-founder Shane Harris tells Tech Crunch that the project has added “a huge amount of value to their headset,” however doesn't have any plans to monetize on the Quest platform in order not to compete with them.

Who is SideQuest owned by?

“As much as we're all pretty thankful for the investment that Facebook has made, we still want choice,” SideQuest co-founder Shane Harris tells TechCrunch. SideQuest's founders have so far managed to build an awful lot of functionality into their platform without too much pushback from Meta.

Is SideQuest made by Meta?

SideQuest is an alternative app store for the Meta Quest VR headset created by Orla and Shane Harris.

Is SideQuest a trusted website?

Sidequest just received over 12 million dollars in funding from Google Ventures. It's going to become the de facto alternative app-store for VR. The big reason Sidequest is safe, is because it doesn't host pirated software.

Is SideQuest official Oculus?

SideQuest is a VR content platform for standalone headsets like Quest and Quest 2 where users can explore a vast collection of VR titles ranging from experimental games, tech demos, and game ports to full-scale games listed on the official Oculus store and on App Lab.

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Who are SideQuest competitors?

Alternatives and possible competitors to Sidequest may include Neurable , MelodyVR , and XRSpace .

Where is SideQuest based?

SideQuest was founded in 2019 and is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Is side loading legal?

There are no restrictions on what content can be sideloaded. Users may sideload video, e-books, or software which is restricted or banned in their country, including material expressing unpopular or illegal opinions and pornography.

Can you pirate games using SideQuest?

As long as you are downloading the legit version then you will be fine. Naturally, if someone uses SideQuest to download a "cracked" game, then yeah, piracy is illegal and will surely get the user banned.

How popular is SideQuest?

SideQuest is one of the most popular VR platforms with the largest catalog of standalone VR games – over 3000! Turning 3 years old this year, they have lots to celebrate. This year they hit an astonishing 2.2 million monthly active users!

What VR does Meta own?

Under Zuckerberg's, Meta moved aggressively into virtual reality in 2014 with its acquisition of headset maker Oculus VR. Since then, Meta's VR headsets have become the cornerstone of its growth in the virtual reality space, the FTC noted in its suit.

Who owns Oculus at Meta?

Luckey launched Oculus in 2012, before selling it to Facebook for $2 billion (€1.99 billion) in 2014. During his tenure at the helm, he created the Oculus Rift and other VR tech that now underpins Meta's big bet on the metaverse - an alternative world where you can work, play and meet people without leaving your home.

Why is Meta Quest not Oculus?

It's the end of an era for the Oculus Quest, rebranded as the Meta Quest soon after the former Facebook company decided to ditch social media and go all-in on the metaverse. The Oculus Quest first arrived in 2019 but will no longer receive support on certain functions starting this year.

Is SideQuest third party?

SideQuest, the third-party app store for Oculus Quest virtual reality headsets, can now be accessed while wearing the VR headset instead of using a PC or the Android mobile app.

Is Google investing in VR?

Google Ventures' M.G. Siegler will be joining the company's board. TechCrunch reports that Google Ventures—the investment arm of Alphabet—is investing a whopping $12 million in SideQuest as part of a recent Series A funding investment.

Can you get banned for sideloading on Oculus Quest?

Nope, many of us use SideQuest and it's not a problem.

Can SideQuest get your account banned?

Yes, you can get banned.

Is it illegal to pirate VR games?

Pirating is illegal and I highly recommend for your own sake, that you do not do things that are illegal.

Why did Apple stop sideloading?

Apple has claimed that sideloading will "undermine the privacy and security protections" that iPhone users rely on, leaving people vulnerable to malware, scams, data tracking, and other issues.

Will Apple be forced to allow sideloading?

Apple's iOS has always been more locked down, but Apple reportedly plans to support sideloading and third-party app stores by 2024 in response to new European Union regulations.

Does sideloading void warranty?

Sideloading is not a risk-free or harmless activity. It may void your phone's warranty or expose the device to data-stealing malware.

Is Roblox on SideQuest?

Have you ever wanted to live on the heights of Roblox? Now you can! Sign up to SideQuest to get updates for your favourite apps, as well as support the apps you like with reviews, posts and comments. You can also sideload apps from anywhere.

What does SideQuest mean?

sidequest (plural sidequests) (video games) A quest given to the player that has no direct bearing on the main story/campaign of the game. Completion of a sidequest often results in the acquisition of money or items that are otherwise unavailable, or unlocks another sidequest.

Is SideQuest PC only?

Sidequest is a desktop app for Mac/Windows/Linux which allows you to browse and install content on your Quest via sideloading.

Who is Oculus biggest competitor?

Oculus's competitors and similar companies include HTC, Unity Technologies, Magic Leap and Niantic.