Nice! For real, sometimes people just want something gone fast, and sometimes it's someone who got it as a gift, so they don't really care. $200 for it is a hell of a score.
Hope this helps anyone! Below I'll constantly update some additional tips that other people have had, so feel free to comment if there's anything else you think belongs in this category of "buyer beware" and such. #1 - 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀: From "MostlyPoorDecisions" on Reddit: _It is good to check for worn cables / ports as well. A usb-c port that was used and abused can have the cable fall right out - no good if you are trying to usb link or add on a battery pack. For tethered headsets, the display port cable or connector could be damaged. Kinda hard to test without connecting it to a PC, but definitely something to be aware of._ To reduce strain on the ports in the future, use cable ties at certain points of the headstrap to ensure only the cable takes the blow, and not the USB-C port. #2 - 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀: The headstrap that comes with the quest isn't everyone's favourite, so look at companies such as Aubika, BoboVR, and Kiwi Design for some great alternatives! Many of them have battery headsets as well that'll help you play for longer! #3 - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀: The durability of different controllers will vary, so make sure you test out the controller first. The Valve Index controllers in particular are notorious for being very fragile when dropped, and being worn down over time. #4 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Quest 2 is now $200 USD retail, so you should be looking at ~$100 USD for a used one, maybe more if they include accessories.
I recently bought a used one and made sure to clean everything I could, I just bought the polywatch because I noticed little bit of scratches. I think my left controller has a tiny bit of drift but i increased the deadzone to alleviate some of that. I'm enjoying it so far but definitely gonna save for whenever quest 3 or a newer headset drops for PC because I've realized I leave things in better condition than others lol.
Nice! Yeah that deadzone will get ya. I've heard you can more or less fix the drift by cracking open the controller, but you'd have to look that one up. lol The video I clipped from "VR Reviews" was a video tackling drift with this method.
I just bought a used Quest 2 256gb version for 300$ and everything had to be cleaned. The controllers looked like they where dipped in cheeto crap, the straps where stiff and brown, the headset was dirty but no major on the outside but was really nasty and dusty on the inside, the headset strap needs to be replaced if I can’t wash it better, and the face mount was just disgusting and hair was almost growing out of it. The charger was not in the box and the cable included was a A-C straight cable. Took me a decent day or two to clean most, and I ordered a replacement face mount because it was free, but while the ctrl straps have been soaking in bakingsoda+toothpaste mix and in and out of alcohol bath, they still have some discoloration and I might just buy new ones when buying a new headstrap. Headset is from 2019. I feel like I got cheated, but I’ve had fun cleaning it and fun playing HL2 VR.
Damn, that sounds like it was an ordeal my dude! Hopefully was all worth it in the end as a job well done, because yikes, it sounds like you rescued this poor Quest 2 from a broken home. lol Also HL2 in VR is definitely something I need t play more of. Plays so damn smooth.
@@FrontwaysLarry Yeah I wasn’t expecting to have to clean it that much. I took progress pictures of all the pads, q-tips, toothpicks and tape I had to use🤮😂 I guess I can’t expect to get something close to new condition, but I was expecting something different than what felt like it came from a kegger😂😅 I mean I couldn’t get the battery covers off the controllers because they where stuck. Not sure whether or not I should break the “no longer warranty” seal to open all of it up and properly clean, but I’m not a fan of the glue on the controllers😑 It’s fine enough for the time until I get antsy😅 Oh HL2 VR is so much fun! I the game just feels incredible! Just had a few hiccups with some texture mods on the workshop, but even stock it’s great. Would have loved to see a texture or even just a mesh/bumpmap upgrade for the entire game and VR would the only way to play it. Right now everything looks great at a little distance, but really flat up close. Yeah, I’m surprised how smooth it runs even with a 1070. Like it should be the first thing most people should try in VR, it’s that good, and damn cheap!
@@realizedvisions oh sorry. Not a full replacement. When I registered the headset on my account I was told there was a rubber face covering available for free. It is only a cover for the original foam, so the frame that came with the box, that has the foam, can be clad in rubber. I liked the thought, but in practice it’s only good if you don’t sweat much, which I do, so it’s not as useful as I first hoped for.
I'm glad! Worth noting however that the market is about to have a weird disruption with Quest 2 returning to its original $300 USD price new again. Lol
@Reev34 Oh, for sure. Before, you had people who bought it at $300 selling it for more than that since it was $400 for a while. Little disingenuous to resell used at more than what you paid, but oh well. But now you have people who bought at $400 who are gonna have to sell at probably $250 or less for their resell to even make sense. Lol
Would you recommend getting a brand new Meta Quest 2 to avoid the possible scams and wear and tear? or would you say getting an used bundle deal could be very worth the risk?
Currently looking to buy one for my birthday and its bought less then a year ago comes with Official Oculus Link Cable and its priced at 370 USD but i can probably get it down to 330 from the seller. Is this a good deal if i make sure to check the headset before?
If you're planning to play wired to your PC anyway, it's not a bad deal! Retail price is $399 USD, so it's not incredible but the link cable would cost you a pretty penny if bought new. As long as the price works for you, and you check it for defects, I think you're golden! Especially if you can haggle them down to a little less still. A lot of people are selling their headsets for like $200-250 USD near me, but if not many are listed in your area then not much competition to drive that general price down.
@@FrontwaysLarry I am going to verify the condition using your video as the seller stated its "brand new" as he only used it for one game then started work and left it in his closet. But im definetly going to check everything you mentioned. What makes me thing its a legit deal is that he told me that it was a obvious thing to do for me to check the condition and test it before buying. And on the 200 - 250 USD mark there is multiple around that price but most of them seem to be from not that well known people with new Profiles and are all far away so testing it wouldnt be a option.
@@fast_cheetah5834 Yeah, if that's your best option then I'd say it's probably worth it. Check the quality, and you should be good to go! Definitely reassuring that they think it's an obvious thing to try it before buying.
If it's the Quest 1, only if you intend to use it for PCVR connected to your PC. The operating system isn't support on Quest 1. If it's the Quest 2, totally worth it. Facial interface is removable and you can then sanitize that separately for yourself, and as long as the headset works, you're good!
Same! Some peoples' brains are just more accustomed to subconsciously knowing they're safe in the real world, for sure. Of all the people I show VR, only like 10% of them wind up not being able to grasp it at first, needing a spotter so they don't go out of the playspace.
Google "how to factory reset [insert your headset name here]". I don't remember every step off the top of my head, but you'll find what you need that way for sure.
Mid-tier overall. 6 years ago the 1080 Ti was out, which was far better than the 1080. My i5-8400 was also definitely overshadowed by the i7-8700K. It may have been a little higher than mid-tier with many rocking a GTX 970 or any other CPU, but regardless still a cheap and capable VR solution today. A while back I bought a used i5-8400 for $50 CAD for a media PC build (GTX 1660 inside), with the entire PC budget of about $400 CAD in the end, fully capable of VR.
idk man. i got a new one for 250, played it for a month and im over it. its ok but there is nothing here to keep me so im returning it for a 100% refund from walmart. its great. holidays rock
it's something you need to get into. There are tons of games and there are also tons of games that are trash. There are also many games that are fun to play occasionally, but not something you'd hop into every day. It took me quite some time finding a few things i enjoy.
I mean I'd just ask about their return policy, but assuming it's good, then that's even more reassuring than buying off of a stranger in case something goes wrong after you buy it.
@ianisohio Hmm... Are there any accessories included? Is that $130 USD? The retail is currently $200 USD, so for only $70 off you should at least be getting some accessories they had. Base Quest 2, I wouldn't go over $100 USD, personally.
@@FrontwaysLarry hey i found one on facebook marketplace its 82 euros 128GB and comes with the original box too (the person probably wants to sell it cuz it doesnt use it)
I just got a used quest 2 256gb with upgraded head strap and case for 200. I thought it might have been a scam but the guy just wasn’t using it.
Nice! For real, sometimes people just want something gone fast, and sometimes it's someone who got it as a gift, so they don't really care.
$200 for it is a hell of a score.
well they are getting even cheaper now that the quest 3 is here
people throwing away quest 2's left and right
Hope this helps anyone! Below I'll constantly update some additional tips that other people have had, so feel free to comment if there's anything else you think belongs in this category of "buyer beware" and such.
#1 - 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀: From "MostlyPoorDecisions" on Reddit: _It is good to check for worn cables / ports as well. A usb-c port that was used and abused can have the cable fall right out - no good if you are trying to usb link or add on a battery pack. For tethered headsets, the display port cable or connector could be damaged. Kinda hard to test without connecting it to a PC, but definitely something to be aware of._
To reduce strain on the ports in the future, use cable ties at certain points of the headstrap to ensure only the cable takes the blow, and not the USB-C port.
#2 - 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀: The headstrap that comes with the quest isn't everyone's favourite, so look at companies such as Aubika, BoboVR, and Kiwi Design for some great alternatives! Many of them have battery headsets as well that'll help you play for longer!
#3 - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀: The durability of different controllers will vary, so make sure you test out the controller first. The Valve Index controllers in particular are notorious for being very fragile when dropped, and being worn down over time.
#4 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Quest 2 is now $200 USD retail, so you should be looking at ~$100 USD for a used one, maybe more if they include accessories.
I recently bought a used one and made sure to clean everything I could, I just bought the polywatch because I noticed little bit of scratches. I think my left controller has a tiny bit of drift but i increased the deadzone to alleviate some of that. I'm enjoying it so far but definitely gonna save for whenever quest 3 or a newer headset drops for PC because I've realized I leave things in better condition than others lol.
Nice! Yeah that deadzone will get ya. I've heard you can more or less fix the drift by cracking open the controller, but you'd have to look that one up. lol
The video I clipped from "VR Reviews" was a video tackling drift with this method.
How do you increase the deadzone on your controler?
@@Sir.bagley in the settings and controller settings there's an option to calibrate them and then allows you to set the deadzone
@@GiodyneSTG thanks, I’ll check it out now.
If you get a used headset . Please please please. Buy a new face gasket, its like wearing some elses used underpants without washing them, yuck.
I just bought a used Quest 2 256gb version for 300$ and everything had to be cleaned. The controllers looked like they where dipped in cheeto crap, the straps where stiff and brown, the headset was dirty but no major on the outside but was really nasty and dusty on the inside, the headset strap needs to be replaced if I can’t wash it better, and the face mount was just disgusting and hair was almost growing out of it. The charger was not in the box and the cable included was a A-C straight cable. Took me a decent day or two to clean most, and I ordered a replacement face mount because it was free, but while the ctrl straps have been soaking in bakingsoda+toothpaste mix and in and out of alcohol bath, they still have some discoloration and I might just buy new ones when buying a new headstrap. Headset is from 2019. I feel like I got cheated, but I’ve had fun cleaning it and fun playing HL2 VR.
Damn, that sounds like it was an ordeal my dude!
Hopefully was all worth it in the end as a job well done, because yikes, it sounds like you rescued this poor Quest 2 from a broken home. lol
Also HL2 in VR is definitely something I need t play more of. Plays so damn smooth.
@@FrontwaysLarry Yeah I wasn’t expecting to have to clean it that much. I took progress pictures of all the pads, q-tips, toothpicks and tape I had to use🤮😂 I guess I can’t expect to get something close to new condition, but I was expecting something different than what felt like it came from a kegger😂😅 I mean I couldn’t get the battery covers off the controllers because they where stuck. Not sure whether or not I should break the “no longer warranty” seal to open all of it up and properly clean, but I’m not a fan of the glue on the controllers😑 It’s fine enough for the time until I get antsy😅
Oh HL2 VR is so much fun! I the game just feels incredible! Just had a few hiccups with some texture mods on the workshop, but even stock it’s great. Would have loved to see a texture or even just a mesh/bumpmap upgrade for the entire game and VR would the only way to play it. Right now everything looks great at a little distance, but really flat up close. Yeah, I’m surprised how smooth it runs even with a 1070. Like it should be the first thing most people should try in VR, it’s that good, and damn cheap!
How did you get a free replacement mount for free?
@@realizedvisions oh sorry. Not a full replacement. When I registered the headset on my account I was told there was a rubber face covering available for free. It is only a cover for the original foam, so the frame that came with the box, that has the foam, can be clad in rubber. I liked the thought, but in practice it’s only good if you don’t sweat much, which I do, so it’s not as useful as I first hoped for.
This video is so helpful, thanks!
I'm glad! Worth noting however that the market is about to have a weird disruption with Quest 2 returning to its original $300 USD price new again. Lol
@@FrontwaysLarry wow, thanks for the heads up. Although I'm actually looking mostly at the used market. I wonder if this will effect prices there...
@Reev34 Oh, for sure. Before, you had people who bought it at $300 selling it for more than that since it was $400 for a while. Little disingenuous to resell used at more than what you paid, but oh well.
But now you have people who bought at $400 who are gonna have to sell at probably $250 or less for their resell to even make sense. Lol
I’m planning to get a Vive 1st gen and pair of knuckles. They’re both from 1 guy and I bought the base stations from him. The total cost is £250
Would you recommend getting a brand new Meta Quest 2 to avoid the possible scams and wear and tear? or would you say getting an used bundle deal could be very worth the risk?
i would reccomend meeting up with the person first if you are going for used
what should I do if it just shows a picture of a vr when I turn it on? I bought 1 second hand and I'm not sure it works
Hey I just got a head set of ebay and I don't have the tags on the controller and it tells me that I need to pull the tag to move off the tutorial:(
Oh, the battery tags? Pulling the tags just allows contact between the batteries and the controller, so I'd bet your batteries are just dead.
Currently looking to buy one for my birthday and its bought less then a year ago comes with Official Oculus Link Cable and its priced at 370 USD but i can probably get it down to 330 from the seller. Is this a good deal if i make sure to check the headset before?
If you're planning to play wired to your PC anyway, it's not a bad deal! Retail price is $399 USD, so it's not incredible but the link cable would cost you a pretty penny if bought new.
As long as the price works for you, and you check it for defects, I think you're golden! Especially if you can haggle them down to a little less still. A lot of people are selling their headsets for like $200-250 USD near me, but if not many are listed in your area then not much competition to drive that general price down.
@@FrontwaysLarry I am going to verify the condition using your video as the seller stated its "brand new" as he only used it for one game then started work and left it in his closet. But im definetly going to check everything you mentioned.
What makes me thing its a legit deal is that he told me that it was a obvious thing to do for me to check the condition and test it before buying.
And on the 200 - 250 USD mark there is multiple around that price but most of them seem to be from not that well known people with new Profiles and are all far away so testing it wouldnt be a option.
@@fast_cheetah5834 Yeah, if that's your best option then I'd say it's probably worth it. Check the quality, and you should be good to go! Definitely reassuring that they think it's an obvious thing to try it before buying.
@@FrontwaysLarry Indeed it is
Good question should I buy a VR meta quest for €90. Is the VR meta quest worth it
If it's the Quest 1, only if you intend to use it for PCVR connected to your PC. The operating system isn't support on Quest 1.
If it's the Quest 2, totally worth it. Facial interface is removable and you can then sanitize that separately for yourself, and as long as the headset works, you're good!
@@FrontwaysLarry thanks
ive never gotten motion sickness
and ive never ran away from anything before
Same! Some peoples' brains are just more accustomed to subconsciously knowing they're safe in the real world, for sure.
Of all the people I show VR, only like 10% of them wind up not being able to grasp it at first, needing a spotter so they don't go out of the playspace.
What should I do after I bought vr, how to change and delete users, I would appreciate your help
Google "how to factory reset [insert your headset name here]".
I don't remember every step off the top of my head, but you'll find what you need that way for sure.
a 1080 is mid tier from 6 years ago ... ?
Mid-tier overall. 6 years ago the 1080 Ti was out, which was far better than the 1080. My i5-8400 was also definitely overshadowed by the i7-8700K.
It may have been a little higher than mid-tier with many rocking a GTX 970 or any other CPU, but regardless still a cheap and capable VR solution today. A while back I bought a used i5-8400 for $50 CAD for a media PC build (GTX 1660 inside), with the entire PC budget of about $400 CAD in the end, fully capable of VR.
idk man. i got a new one for 250, played it for a month and im over it. its ok but there is nothing here to keep me so im returning it for a 100% refund from walmart. its great. holidays rock
it's something you need to get into. There are tons of games and there are also tons of games that are trash. There are also many games that are fun to play occasionally, but not something you'd hop into every day.
It took me quite some time finding a few things i enjoy.
Sounds like its just not worth the expense yet.
I mean im getting mine from gamestop or cex soo am i safe?
I mean I'd just ask about their return policy, but assuming it's good, then that's even more reassuring than buying off of a stranger in case something goes wrong after you buy it.
is it worth the risk for a 130 128GB oculus quest 2?
@ianisohio Hmm... Are there any accessories included? Is that $130 USD? The retail is currently $200 USD, so for only $70 off you should at least be getting some accessories they had. Base Quest 2, I wouldn't go over $100 USD, personally.
@@FrontwaysLarry hey i found one on facebook marketplace its 82 euros 128GB and comes with the original box too (the person probably wants to sell it cuz it doesnt use it)
@@FrontwaysLarry I found another one with the box too and everything at 82 euros
What do your think?
@@ianisohio for 82 eur that's a steal, heck yeah. If you test it out and it works, you've got a solid headset.
Crazy how the quest costs 200 now 🫡😊
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