We’re 5 years into the show, so it’s the perfect time to to look back on our history with VR. For today’s episode, we’ll look the golden era of VR - OCULUS QUEST 2. We talk about our early memories, the highlights of the era, and the low-lights, including our podcast episodes during this time!

LTO Discord:

https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh

LTO Patreon:

https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculus

Affiliate Links:

META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6

META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiy

RAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LP

RAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRY

QUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBE

Elite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wH

Elite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91

Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8

Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pub

Active Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXn

LTO Posters:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_link

VR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING

Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing

Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com

Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)

Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr

Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU

#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Dutch Sales

02:59 Podcast Updates and Future Plans

06:02 Discussion on PS5 Discs and Digital Gaming

12:00 The Rise of the Quest 2

20:08 Personal Experiences with the Quest 2

25:21 The Evolution of Quest Headsets

28:55 Comfort and Accessories in VR

31:38 The Impact of Facebook's Integration

34:34 The Quest II's Success During COVID

38:35 The Birth of the Podcast and Game Showcase

40:50 Major Game Releases and Their Impact

44:01 Meta's Shift Towards the Metaverse

46:40 The Rise of New Titles and Sequels

48:45 The Launch of Quest Pro and Its Reception

50:50 The Quest 3 Chip and Market Timing

52:51 Game Evolution: Breachers and Assassin's Creed Nexus

56:04 The Shift in VR: The Decline of PC VR

01:01:00 Reflections on the Quest Era and Podcasting Journey

We’re 5 years into the show, so it’s the perfect time to to look back on our history with VR. For today’s episode, we’ll look pre-quest 2, which means Dan’s PSVR1 experiences and Samson’s Quest 1 story; essentially our VR origin stories! Dan also has a big announcement to make at the top of the show.

LTO Discord:

https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh

LTO Patreon:

https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculus

Affiliate Links:

META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6

META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiy

RAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LP

RAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRY

QUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBE

Elite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wH

Elite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91

Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8

Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pub

Active Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXn

LTO Posters:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_link

VR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING

Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing

Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com

Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)

Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr

Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU

#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Announcements

11:10 The Pre-Quest Era of VR

22:30 The Rise of PlayStation VR

29:56 The Transition from PSVR1 to PSVR2

35:32 The Controllers: Move Controllers and Their Impact

42:46 Favorite Games on PSVR1

48:21 The Rise of Standalone VR Headsets

55:19 The Rise of VR Gaming: Key Titles and Innovations

01:01:14 Samson's VR Game Journey: A Christmas of Purchases

01:09:19 Half-Life: Alyx and the Impact of PC VR

01:15:55 Reflecting on the VR Landscape: 2016 to 2019

Homestar Runner is a hilariously silly web series which has been going on for years, and they’ve now infiltrated Walkabout Mini Golf! With the new DLC, we go through the course and many mini games it has to offer. Elsewhere, the VR Games Showcase kinda dropped out of nowhere, we go through our top picks from the showcase.

Walkabout Homestar: https://www.mightycoconut.com/homestar-runner

LTO Discord:

https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh

LTO Patreon:

https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculus

Affiliate Links:

META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6

META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiy

RAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LP

RAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRY

QUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBE

Elite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wH

Elite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91

Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8

Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pub

Active Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXn

LTO Posters:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_link

VR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING

Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing

Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com

Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok)

Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr

Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU

#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr

Chapters:

00:00 Intro + topic introduction

03:32 Housekeeping

03:46 Listener Comments

06:10 Walkabout Homestar DLC

40:08 VR Games Showcase Top Picks

1:06:58 What we’ve been playing

1:17:18 Games Out This Week