Startenders lets you live your intergalactic bartending dreams on PC VR in two weeks.Developed by Foggy Box Games and published by Yogscast Games, Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending previously appeared on Quest and PlayStation VR2. As an intern at the Startenders Academy, you're tasked with serving alien patrons from across the universe, creating over 100 recipes that require different combinations of ingredients, garnishes, machines, and cups. Alongside the campaign, Startenders offers several gameplay modes to keep things varied. Pass the Headset is a multiplayer mode where each player takes turns at becoming the best bartender, 'Endless' sees you competing forever to earn a spot on the global leaderboards, while 'Daily Run' refreshes each day with a new challenge.We previously went hands-on with the Quest version in 2022. We believed Startenders: Intergalactic Bartendingoffered a familiar but "solid Cook-Out-style kitchen game" with more complexity, though we criticized the visual presentation as "remarkably average." StartendersreachesSteamon April 25 with a 50% introductory discount at $14.99. It's also available now on the Meta Quest platform and both PlayStation VR headsets.

In this week's episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host popular VR streamer and YouTuber Naysy.Naysy details how she's found success creating VR content that appeals to a wide audience. Other topics include her likeness appearing in Population:ONE, the best cutting-edge VR peripherals for gamers, and the trajectory of mixed reality experiences. Between Realities Links Merch Store:https://teespring.com/stores/between-Patreon https://www.patreon.com/BetweenRealitiesYouTube https://www.youtube.com/BetweenRealitiesTwitter https://twitter.com/BtweenRealitiesDiscord https://discord.gg/EvNnj2wFacebook https://fb.me/BetweenRealitiesAlex VR https://www.youtube.com/Alex_VRAlex VRs Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Alex__VRSkeeva https://www.youtube.com/Skeeva007Skeevas Twitter https://www.twitter.com/Skeeva

Tiny Archers is an early access VR fantasy tower defense game reaching Quest, Pico and Steam later this year.Available on Quest App Lab, Tiny Archers from 1DER Entertainment pits you against various goblins and orcs as you defend the Northern Kingdom across a 24-day onslaught. With the new 'Quests and Lore' update, it's expanding the campaign mode by introducing side missions and "over 150 dialogues". You can watch the previous trailer below:"Players can embark on adventures that test their skill and intellect, face riddles and puzzles, and complete missions to earn rewards that may influence gameplay," states 1DER Entertainment in a press release.As seen in the UploadVR Winter 2023 Showcase, Tiny Archers also supports the 52-inch Wonder Fitter Artemis smart bow peripheral. The official website states Artemis connects to Quest using a mobile companion app.Artemis Smart BowTiny Archers enters full release in Q2 2024 for Quest, Pico 4 and PC VR. 1DER Entertainment confirms an Apple Vision Pro port will follow "slightly later" with support for Artemis.Notice: This article was originally published on March 8, 2024. It was updated on April 16, 2024, to reflect the delayed full release launch.

Into The Radius 2 gets its first trailer before the STALKER-inspired VR sequel reaches Steam Early Access this Summer.Developed by CM Games, the upcoming Into The Radius sequel was first announced last year when the studio confirmed "a second chapter" had entered pre-production. Set in the Pechorsk Security Zone, this survival shooter introduces co-op for up to four players as you explore the Zone's "surreal landscapes" while fighting deadly anomalies. Here's the new trailer.CM Games confirms that Into The Radius 2 will retain many gameplay features from the original game, like the loot-management system. Using weapons crafting and attachments, you must arm yourself with realistic weapons and maintain them, and the sequel promises a "wide array of classic and modern firearms at your disposal."With the early access release, CM Games states that Into the Radius 2 will initially include "a substantial location to explore, various types of anomalies to encounter, a range of weapons to wield, and a collection of artifacts." The full release promises new locations, additional gameplay mechanics and lore, an expanded weapons arsenal, and more.Into The Radius 2 currently targets a Steam Early Access launch in summer 2024 for $39.99, while the full release is planned for "late 2025."

Minecraft-inspired cyubeVR topped the PlayStation VR2 download charts for March.We're back once again with the latestPlayStation Store charts, where Sony confirmed March 2024's top downloads across Europe and North America on each of its active platforms. For PSVR 2, March's charts saw both regions match for the top three games. Voxel sandbox cyubeVR took the top spot following last month's launch, followed by the ever resilient Beat Saber and Pavlov. Here's the full list.PlayStation VR2 - March 2024 Download ChartsDespite a joint top showing in the February 2024 charts, ForeVR Bowl completely disappeared in March. With Legendary Tales , Urban Wolf Games' fantasy action RPGwas relegated to tenth in North America and didn't chart at all in Europe.April hasn't seen many PSVR 2 games beyond Mixture yet, but there's still a few releases to come. Narrative sci-fi hack-and-slash game Soul Covenant, mech roguelite Big Shots, and post-apocalyptic photography sim Umurangi Generation VR all launch on April 18. Elsewhere, Apollo 13: The Lost Tapes VR brings an alternative history horror shooter to Sony's headset on April 17.You can find out more in our previous April 2024 round-up below:New VR Games April 2024: Quest, SteamVR, PSVR 2 & MoreWant to learn more about new VR games this April? Here are our monthly highlights on Quest, PC VR, Pico and PSVR 2.UploadVRHenry Stockdale

On Saturday I was out at a soccer field in Manhattan watching my kid play, relaxing like many of us do on the weekend, when I saw that former Oculus CTO John Carmack wrote I regret not doing more to support and defend Palmer Luckey at Facebook. We were in different states and divisions, and I was largely out of the political loop, but when I became aware of the situation I should have made a clear and open statement of opposition to the witch hunt.Carmack added two statements in separate paragraphs.Companies are better off without the crowd that did that.Thankfully, Palmer has gone on to even greater success.I regret not doing more to support and defend @PalmerLuckey at Facebook. We were in different states and divisions, and I was largely out of the political loop, but when I became aware of the situation I should have made a clear and open statement of opposition to the witch hunt. https://t.co/OTXBBnkK0p John Carmack (@ID_AA_Carmack) April 13, 2024During the final months of the 2016 U.S presidential election, Luckeys comments and political interests became the subject of a bombshell article in The Daily Beast. At the time, Facebook was also involved in a lawsuit with ZeniMax, then rights holders to Fallout, Skyrim, Doom, and Wolfenstein.Luckey appeared in court alongside the other Oculus co-founders and Zuckerberg himself, and then was fired a few months later with the words delivered by Facebook PR.Palmer will be dearly missedFacebook declined to say he had been fired.In congressional questioning in 2018, Mark Zuckerberg responded to Ted Cruz on the firing saying I can commit it was not because of a political view.On Saturday I asked Carmack a question Ive wondered since reading The History of the Future by Blake Harris. You can confirm that internally at a high level it was a firing motivated by politics?Carmack wrote back.I was not in any of the meetings around it, so no, I cant confirm that, but I do believe it was in response to hysterical internal employee pressure. I dont think Mark Zuckerberg had a strong personal view on it.I was not in any of the meetings around it, so no, I cant confirm that, but I do believe it was in response to hysterical internal employee pressure. I dont think Mark Zuckerberg had a strong personal view on it. John Carmack (@ID_AA_Carmack) April 13, 2024I wrote to Luckey and Carmack.I think the two of you have similar politics, correct me if Im wrong. But one of you made a headache during the 2016 election for Zuckerberg, and one of you didnt.In a separate paragraph I asked.Would the headache have gone away with more internal support?Harris wrote: Yes, Ian. ObviouslyCarmack currently works on generalized artificial intelligence following his periods in VR, rocketry and 3D gaming. He replied.I am a non-activist libertarian. We never did any kind of a policy belief comparison, but I suspect I am mostly aligned with Palmer. I never had a problem working with anyone based on what their political beliefs are, as long as it stayed out of the work. Unfortunately, FB encouraged bring your whole self to work, which meant politics was openly present, and rabble rousing was a thing. I would guess that an employee referendum would have gone against Palmer, but it might have been different if there was a unified front of Oculus founders behind him.Bosworth replied in a thread with Carmack.The culture has changed a lot since you left (internal discussions have to be work focused) and also you are woefully incorrect on your speculation but I am not in a position to correct except to say maybe dont speculate!The culture has changed a lot since you left (internal discussions have to be work focused) and also you are woefully incorrect on your speculation but I am not in a position to correct except to say maybe dont speculate! Boz (@boztank) April 13, 2024Bosworth noted his support for the company Luckey started with his money from Facebook, defense company Anduril, while Carmack asked for clarification.My speculation about being aligned with Palmer or how a hypothetical employee referendum would have gone?Carmack added a separate paragraph.I remain optimistic about Meta as a company, and I think it is on-net very strong and even admirable, but I do still look back at this as a low point of my experience there.Bosworth answered.The former, I wont add to the speculation on the latter but I will say there is a reason we changed our policies to keep internal discussions focused on the work at hand.LOW-FI creator Blair Renaud added his view.This is a wild thing to read. For one, you weren't even there when this stuff went down. Secondly, I assume you think you know Palmer's politics don't align because you know that someone else wrote the "voting for Gary Johnson" letter? lolBack in 2016, while still employed at Facebook, Luckey issued a carefully worded statement apologizing for the perception that had been created with his communications to The Daily Beast reporters, a statement citing his support for Gary Johnson rather than mentioning the hot button issue of Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton.Bosworth wrote.I have absolutely no idea about palmers politics now or then and defended him publicly inside the company when people were agitating around them. Boz (@boztank) April 13, 2024I have absolutely no idea about palmers politics now or then and defended him publicly inside the company when people were agitating around them."The statement by Bosworth doesnt hold up to even passing scrutiny. As such, Luckey responded in four paragraphs.Great story to tell now that I have dragged myself back to relevance, but you aren't credible.You retweeted posts claiming I donated to white supremacists, and a post saying that anyone who supports Trump because they don't like Hillary Clinton is a shitty human being.You Palmer Luckey (@PalmerLuckey) April 13, 2024Great story to tell now that I have dragged myself back to relevance, but you aren't credible.You retweeted posts claiming I donated to white supremacists, and a post saying that anyone who supports Trump because they don't like Hillary Clinton is a shitty human being.You publicly told everyone my departure had nothing to do with politics, which is absolutely insane and obviously contradicted by reams of internal communications.It is like saying the sky is green.Same goes for you telling people that I wasn't pressured into saying anything untrue, that any mention of politics and who I was voting for was up to me.Can I post my original statement, the one that was explicitly rejected on account of saying negative things about Hillary Clinton, or is that still considered Work Product?Maybe you are lying, maybe you are just ignorant and willing to launder the lies of others about something you weren't even around for, but don't try to play the apolitical hero here.Mark Zuckerbergs chief technical guide replied.Not claiming to be apolitical, I certainly have my own politics probably different than yours, but internally at the time I certainly was clear I thought no employment consequences should come from someone's political beliefs and people asking about it at Q&A were out of line.Luckey pressed Bosworth.Great job focusing in on a pedantic critique of a single word and ignoring everything of substance.Bosworth added a follow-up, perhaps alluding to a non-disclosure agreement paired to Luckeys severance package?You better than I know the limits on what can be said here, as I understand it. I think there is some jeopardy there. To that end you are right in your critique that I am working with secondhand information.Luckey continued.I am down to throw it all out there. We can make everything public and let people judge for themselves. Just say the word. Palmer Luckey (@PalmerLuckey) April 13, 2024I am down to throw it all out there.We can make everything public and let people judge for themselves.Just say the word.Bosworth again.Im not the one with anything to lose so I dont think thats my call to make.I normally ignore things like this, but Bosworth is the head of VR at Meta. He took over everything I made prior to being fired.For him to now claim that he was a public defender of mine is beyond crazy. The tree remembers what the axe forgets. https://t.co/3Xn9sISvfS Palmer Luckey (@PalmerLuckey) April 13, 2024When you get to my level you will realize that allowing the CTO of trillion-dollar company to smear you unchallenged is a dumb move, especially if you want to maintain any ability to recruit and build. Palmer Luckey (@PalmerLuckey) April 14, 2024Amanda Watson started working for Oculus VR in 2015 and took up a cubicle outside of Carmacks office in Dallas. She worked on the mobile SDK, Oculus Link, and Air Link. On Saturday, she wrote four paragraphs:It sucks that, at the end of the day, these were small, closed-door meetings without witnesses, and anyone who was there probably isnt incentivized to give an accurate account.except for me! Because I worked late nights and those office walls didnt work.I think John Carmack slightly downplays how much he did dissent in that moment especially relative to others. It earned my respect at the time, and the fact that hes taking careful pains to tell this story humbly further solidifies that.It sucks that, at the end of the day, these were small, closed-door meetings without witnesses, and anyone who was there probably isnt incentivized to give an accurate account.except for me! Because I worked late nights and those office walls didnt work.I think https://t.co/43CasypQOo Amanda Watson (@fewerwrong) April 13, 2024If anyone who was there ever feels like they can get away with rewriting the story to tell a rosy story of themselves to the public, know that you are not. Self reflection is a good thing, and odds are good that I will outlive all of you.

Searching for the best Meta Quest 3 accessories? Here's what you need to know.Meta's latest headset is just getting started and if you're looking to pick up a Quest 3, you've likely got your eye on at least one of the many accessories being offered. Between carrying cases, headset straps, earbuds and prescription lenses, there's much to consider.Before we begin, it's worth noting what Quest 3 includes out of the box. Every headset comes with a standard black facial interface, two Touch Plus controllers with two AA batteries already inserted, a 1m Type-C charging cable and a Type-C charging plug socket adapter.Quest 3 Review: Excellent VR With Passable Mixed RealityRead our full review of Quest 3 here:David HeaneyPreviously, we rounded up the Quest 3 accessories available at launch but we've since gone hands-on with different options and are confident in providing our recommendations. Alongside Meta's official accessories, expect more third-party options from companies over time, some of whom are included in the 'Made For Meta' program. We'll revisit them as more become available.To keep this list varied with price, purpose and quality, we've included multiple options on each segment while highlighting our preferred choices. Accessories are never a one-size-fits-all choice, so we aim to account for personal preferences. For Annapro accessories, you can use the code 'uploadvr' for 10% off.For now, here's our round-up of the best Quest 3 accessories currently available:Best Quest 3 Head StrapsKIWI Design Comfort Head StrapDifferent head shapes mean the standard default strap won't be the best option for many people. Just like with Quest 2, Meta has released a sturdier 'Elite Strap' with a click wheel behind for tightening. We've found the Elite Strap to once again be the more comfortable option for longer sessions, though ourQuest 3 reviewnotes that the default strap was good enough for roughly an hour of use. While it's a more comfortable option, that doesn't necessarily mean the official Elite Strap is the best pick. We've found its lower positioning compared to the default strap means it can bunch up longer hair around your ears. Previously, the ZyberVR Head Strap was our top choice since it adds memory foam padding to the top strap, a 60 adjustable hinge and costs nearly half the price. However, we've since found the KIWI Design Comfort Head Strap to be slightly more comfortable and of similar build quality, only its easier to connect the rear headrest. We also found the APEXINNO Comfort Head Strap offered a decent alternative for its price, though the build quality is slightly lower.Just be aware that officialQuest 2 Elite Straps aren't compatible with Quest 3 headsets. If you bought a BOBOVR M2 Head Strap, the company has developed aretrofit kitto make that compatible with Quest 3. Similarly, KIWI Design also released a conversion kit. If you're seeking a battery head strap for some extra charge, more details on that further down.Quest 3 Head StrapsAmazon - APEXINNO Comfort Head Strap - $26.99Amazon - Official Quest 3 Elite Strap- $69.99Amazon - KIWI Design Comfort Head Strap - $49.99Amazon - Kuject Comfort Strap- $39.99Amazon - ZyberVR Head Strap- $38.99BOBOVR - M3 Mini Head Strap - $49.99Go Quest VR - Elite Head Strap- $23KIWI Design - Comfort Head Strap - $39.99Best Quest 3 Battery Head StrapsKIWI Design Comfort Battery Strap for Quest 3With roughly 2-3 hours of battery life on Quest 3, depending on usage, a head strap with a built-in battery pack may prove tempting over a standard elite strap. Since launch, we've been testing Meta's official option and while reviewing Assassin's Creed Nexus, it provided roughly 90-120 minutes of extra charge. The downside is that it's very pricey at $130 and only holds 2300mAh capacity.So far, our top recommendation is the KIWI Design SPC Battery Head Strap. For $80, that nearly triples the battery capacity at 6400mAh capacity. It also includes adjustable hinges and significantly comfier padding for the top strap and rear headrest than the official option.Elsewhere, Bobovr's M3 Pro comes a close second, having impressed us with similar comfort and a removable battery pack with a smaller 5200mAh capacity. We also liked the Annapro Battery Head Strap with 6500mAh capacity and similar strap comfort, though the build quality is slightly less impressive.Quest 3 Battery Head StrapsAmazon - Official Quest 3 Elite Strap With Battery- $129.99Amazon - Annapro Battery Head Strap (multiple colors) - $49.99Annapro Battery Head Strap (multiple colors) - $49.99BOBOVR - M3 Pro Battery Pack Head Strap - $69.99BOBOVR - S3 Pro Battery Pack Head Strap - $119.99Busqueda Comfort Head Strap - $79.99KIWI Design - Single-Point-Charging(SPC) Battery Head Strap - $79.99ZyberVR - Quest 3 Elite Strap With Battery - $59.99Best Quest 3 Carrying CaseAnnapro Carrying Case For Quest 3For a portable standalone headset, chances are you'll want a Quest 3 carrying case to take your new headset on the go or simply keep it safe at home. The official carrying case is a nice option, though it's also quite expensive. Our top recommendation is the Annapro Carrying Case for Quest 3, which comfortably fits your headset even when using a third-party head strap.If you're looking for a more lightweight option, we've found storing your Quest 3 inside these microfiber bags is an effective method. We've also tried Aukiba's Quest 3 case, which uses a sturdy shell but isn't the most secure fit for your headset. Amazon - Annapro Carrying Case For Quest 3 - $39.98Amazon - Aukiba Quest 3 Case - $29.99Amazon - Flutesan Microfiber Ski Goggle Bag - $14.99Amazon - Official Quest 3 Carrying Case- $69.99Amazon - Syntech Hard Carrying Case - $26.99 onwardsAnnapro Carrying Case For Quest 3 - $39.98Best Quest 3 Charging DockQuest 3 charging dockIf you're after specific Quest 3 charging docks, Meta's official option is a great choice that comes with rechargeable batteries for your Touch Plus controllers. Our review praised it for "its impressive design and convenience" but considered it hard to justify the high asking price of $130 unless you plan on using your Quest 3 regularly.The RGB Vertical Charging Stand from KIWI Design presents a cheaper option. Costing $80, this places your Quest controllers in two grips and an adjustable magnetic connector for charging. It's a fine alternative that doesn't include rechargeable batteries (you can always buy them separately) but the sleek design and wireless charging means we prefer the official dock.If all you're looking for is a headset stand that doesn't charge your Quest 3, the AMVR VR Stand offers a much cheaper alternative. There's also the ZyberVR Quest 3 Sky Tower Charging Dock, which we've yet to go hands-on with. Amazon - Official Quest 3 Charging Dock- $129.99Amazon - KIWI Design Charging Dock for Quest - $79.99AMVR VR Stand for Quest 3 - $24.99ZyberVR Quest 3 Sky Tower Charging Dock - $63.99Quest 3 Charging Dock Review: Is It Really Worth $130?Quest 3s Charging Dock promises to make Metas latest headset as convenient as possible. But is it really worth $130? Find out in our review:UploadVRDavid HeaneyBest Quest 3 Face CoverApexinno VR Silicone Face Pad Cover For Quest 3For anyone buying Quest 3 with fitness in mind, you should consider picking up a silicone face cover. That's not because the standard face cover isn't comfortable, though. Unfortunately, it's made of cloth and will absorb sweat pretty quickly. A silicone cover makes your headset easier to keep clean but at $40, Meta's official option is pricey. For $9.99, we recommend Apexinno's Silicone Face Pad, which does the same job and remains comfortable for a much lower price. We also found an agreeable option with the APEXINNO Facial Interface and Annapro's Silicone Face Pad, the latter of which comes bundled with controller grips. VR Cover also sells disposable covers in packs of 25 or 50 covers, starting from $10. Amazon - Annapro Controller Grips + Silicone Face Pad Cover - $29.99Amazon - Apexinno VR Silicone Face Pad Cover - $9.99Amazon - Meta Quest 3 Silicone Facial Interface- $39.99Amazon - APEXINNO Facial Interface - $25.99Annapro - Controller Grips + Silicone Face Pad Cover - $29.99VR Cover - Universal Disposable Hygiene Cover - $10 onwardsBest Quest 3 Prescription LensesZenni Prescription Lenses for Quest 3Unlike Quest 2, no glasses spacers are required but prescription lenses may still be preferable. For Quest 3, Meta is officially partnering withZennivia theMade for Metaprogram. Costing $50, Zenni's option comes with anti-scratch, anti-reflective, water-resistant and oil-resistant coatings. Microfiber cloth and a carrying case are also included.Cheaper alternatives likeVR Rockoffers lenses from $25 onwards, though additions like anti-glare cost extra.VR Opticianalso sells protective and prescription lenses, offering similar perks and prism corrections to assist with double vision. However, that retails for a much higher price.So far, we're impressed with Zenni's option. Our writers found them to be a great option that easily clicks into place and choosing prescription lenses means you won't risk scratching your glasses against the Quest 3 lenses. Should you wish to protect your lenses from sunlight, third-party covers are also available. We'd also suggest microfibre cloths for keeping them clean.Prescription LensesVR Optician - Meta Quest Prescription Lenses-$73 onwardsVR Rock - Meta Quest 3 Prescription Lenses- $25 onwardsZenni - VR Prescription Lenses for Meta Quest 3- $49.99Lens CoversAmazon - Apexinno Quest 3 VR Lense Cover- $6.99KIWI Design - Lens Protector - $12.99VR Cover - Black Lens Cover - $9VR Cover - Light Grey Lens Cover - $9Best Quest 3 Earbuds or HeadphonesSoundcore VR P10 EarbudsWhile you can use any bluetooth headphones or earbuds with Quest 3 alongside 3.5mm wired headphones Bluetooth's inherent latency issues mean wireless bluetooth sets usually won't work well in VR. So, you're better off looking for 3.5mm headphones or ones with a USB-C dongle.Meta's partnered with Razer with itsMade for Metaprogram for a Quest version of the noise-cancelling 'Hammerhead HyperSpeed' earbuds. You can use the USB-C dongle for a 2.4GHz wireless connection or Bluetooth. However, Razer's option isn't available until later this year, thoughPlayStationandXboxbranded versions are.For now, we'd recommend the Soundcore VR P10 Earbuds. It's a comfortable and completely wireless option that plugs into the Quest 3's USB-C port through a dongle and comes with a rechargeable case. That's improved further by the dongle including a passthrough USB-C port, so you can still charge your headset simultaneously.Amazon - Soundcore VR P10 Earbuds - $79.99PrismXR - Vega T1 Wireless Earbuds - $69.99Best Quest 3 Link Cable For PC VRSyntech 5m Link CableThe Quest 3 comes with a 1-metre USB-C-to-USB-C charging cable but if you're planning toplay PC VR games through Quest Link, that simply isn't enough. If your WiFi isn't strong enough for Air Link or Virtual Desktop and you'd prefer an alternative, we'd recommend buying a 5m/16ft cable to avoid limiting your movement.There isn't an official Quest 3 Link Cable yet, though the Quest 2 Link Cable works. However, that's another pricey choice at $79. Our personal pick right now is the third-party Syntech 5m Link Cable, which performs just as well and costs less than half the official option does.Amazon - KIWI Design 5m Link Cable- $24.99Amazon - Kuject 5m Link Cable- $19.99Amazon - Official 5m Link Cable For Quest 2- $79Amazon - Syntech 5m Link Cable- $19.99VR Cover - USB-C 5m Cable for Quest 2/Quest 3 - $49ZyberVR - USB-A to USB-C 16ft/5m cable- $16.99Best Quest 3 External Battery PackNot everyone wants to use a head strap with a built-in battery pack to keep your Quest 3 charged. Comfortable weight distribution will differ depending on who you ask and to compensate for this, some people are instead using external battery packs to place that weight elsewhere.So far, we've seen more standardized external batteries alongside more wearable designs for your belt and neck. Our writers have also found it comfortable using an Anker Prime while placing it inside this sling bag. Apps and games drain the battery at varying rates, so we'd recommend an external battery with a 30W minimum charge to keep your Quest 3 running.Anker Prime Power Bank 20000mAh - $129.99PrismXR Wearable Power Pack - $59.99ZyberVR - Neck 10000mAh Power Bank - $79.99Other Quest 3 AccessoriesQuest 3 headset and Touch Plus controllersWhile we've aimed to make this list as comprehensive as possible, there are a few types of Quest 3 accessories that come down to personal preference. We can't say Meta's blue Quest 3 facial strap is better than orange when they otherwise function identically, and that's also true for shell covers.We've also included accessory types that we haven't directly tried yet in this section, namely gunstocks and controller grips. We're not prepared to recommend these until we've gone hands-on, so those categories may move into the main section at a later date. For now, here's everything else you can find for Quest 3 accessories.Quest 3 Controller Grips and StrapsMeta Quest 3 Active StrapsThe Touch Plus controllers for Quest 3 include a basic strap as standard, letting you securely place them around your wrists so they don't go flying. Effective but no thrills. Meta has premium 'Active Straps' available, while some third-party like AMVR are introducing silicone grip covers. So far, we've only tested two options - the Knuckle Controller Grips from KIWI Design and Annapro Controller Grips, so we'd like to try more options before providing an official top recommendation. While we enjoyed using both and found the quality to be similar, we consider Annapro's option to be the better value pick since it also includes a silicone face pad cover.As a reminder, theTouch Pro controllersare also compatible with Quest 3, so you may want to consider using those if you own aQuest Pro. However, buying them separately costs an extra $300, nearly half as much as the 512GB Quest 3 headset alone.Amazon - Annapro Controller Grips + Silicone Face Pad Cover - $29.99Amazon - Meta Quest Active Straps- $39.99Amazon - Apexinno Controller Grips- $26.99AMVR - Adjustable White Knuckle Strap- $27.99AMVR - Black Controller Grips Cover Silicone- $28.99Annapro - Controller Grips + Silicone Face Pad Cover - $29.99KIWI Design - Knuckle Controller Grips - $24.99ProTubeVR - ProStraps for Quest 3- $26.50Go Quest VR - Quest 3 Controller Grips (Black or White)- $13Quest 3 Facial Straps & Face CoversQuest 3 Blood Orange facial strapBeyond the standard black bundled with your Quest 3, Meta only officially offers blue and orange cloth straps for an extra cost. Presently, these colors are not available for the Elite Straps so if you really want to brighten up your headset, you may have to compromise. Otherwise, VR Cover also sells cloth face covers.Amazon - Meta Quest 3 Colored Facial Strap Blood Orange- $49.99Amazon - Meta Quest 3 Colored Facial Strap Elemental Blue- $49.99VR Cover - Dark Red Cover For Quest 3 - $29VR Cover - Grey Cover For Quest 3 - $29Quest 3 Shell CoversKuject Silicone Shell Cover for Quest 3Not a fan of the white Quest 3 design? Alongside the colored facial interfaces, some third-party companies are also making face covers. So far, we've only seen a handful and we haven't tried any of these directly.Amazon - Kuject Black Silicone Shell Cover- $19.99Amazon - CBDYWVR Black Silicone Shell Cover - $19.49Walmart - Quest 3 Accessory Set- $23.99Quest 3 GunstockOnwardLooking for a gun attachment for your Touch Pro controllers? We've not seen many yet beyondProTubeVR. On Quest 3, they have a few options currently available.ProTubeVR - ForceTube for Quest 3- $399.67ProTubeVR - MagTube for Quest 3- $143.88ProTubeVR - ProVolver for Quest 3- $350.65Miscellaneous Quest 3 accessoriesHelloReal Walkabout Mini Golf PuttersSome Quest 3 accessories simply don't fit into one neat little category, so we wanted to ensure those were also accounted for. From Beat Saber to Walkabout Mini Golf accessories, here's what we've found so far.HelloReal - Official Walkabout Grip-To-Putter 2 - $58.99KIWI Design - Headset Strap Pad Replacement - $11.99PrismXR - Geo-Fencing VR Mat - $79.99PrismXR - Polaris VR Motion Sickness Relief Headband - $29.99ProTubeVR - ProSaber for Quest 3 - $41.20ProTubeVR - ProTas for Quest 3 - $40.02ProTubeVR - SWINGiT for Quest 3 - $51.76Interested in thebest Quest 2 accessoriesinstead? Check out our previous recommendations below:Best Quest 2 Accessories: Carrying Cases, Head Straps & MoreLooking for ways to improve your VR experience on Oculus Quest 2? Heres our list of the best Quest 2 accessories for Autumn 2021, including carrying cases, head straps and more. Oculus Quest 2 is one of the hottest VR headsets available on the market right now. Out ofHarry BakerDisclaimer: When you purchase items through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission from those sales. All prices listed on this page are for the RRP but items may be on sale when checked.Update notice: this article was first published on October 10, 2023. We updated this list on November 23, 2023, January 1, 2024 and April 22 to update our recommendations and include newly announced accessories.Are you an accessory maker who would like your product to be considered for this article? Please emailtips@uploadvr.comor use ourContact Uspage to get in touch.

The Flip is a new Left 4 Dead-inspired VR zombie multiplayer shooter coming to Quest soon.Developed by Future Tech Labs, The Flip is "an arcade take on the traditional Left 4 Dead" forQuestthat's playable solo or with up to three other players in co-op. You'll fight through Flip City as you battle for survival against zombie hordes led by Kreep to reach the extraction point, and you can dual-wield weapons that range between shotguns, grenade launchers and more.Detailed in a press release, Future Tech Labs confirms that The Flip includes numerous gameplay options for adjusting the difficulty, letting you play at night or in fog. A social lobby is available between matches where you can meet friends, customize your avatar and join DJ parties. Daily and weekly events are promised, and the studio states it will "add new gameplay modes based on fan feedback." The Flip arrives on the Meta Quest platform on April 18 with a 20% pre-order discount. It's alsocomingto "consoles and connected VR headsets towards the end of the year."

The OpenXR 1.1 specification is now available.OpenXR is the open industry standard API for native XR app development and runtimes. It's managed by Khronos, the same non-profit industry consortium that manages OpenGL, Vulkan, and WebGL. The OpenXR working group includes all the major companies in the industry, including Meta, Pico, HTC, Valve, Varjo, and Unity - but notably not Apple.The OpenXR 1.0 specification was finalized in 2019. Various companies and groups have added extra features on top of the core spec through OpenXR Extensions, and OpenXR 1.1 brings five of these extensions into the core specification to be supported by all devices:Stereo with Foveated Rendering(promoted from Varjo's XR_VARJO_quad_views) adds support for either eye-tracked or fixed foveated rendering "across multiple graphics rendering APIs".Local Floor(promoted from XR_EXT_local_floor), adding a third LOCAL_FLOOR tracking coordinate space type in addition to the existing LOCAL and STAGE. LOCAL is also known as eye-level tracking, and means recentering affects all three axis. With STAGE, recentering does not apply because the center of the coordinate space is the center of the floor in your playspace. The new LOCAL_FLOOR is a middle ground, recentering the two horizontal axis while keeping the vertical aligned with your real floor.Grip Surface(promoted from XR_EXT_palm_pose), a pose that "allows applications to reliably render a virtual object held in the users hand, whether it is tracked directly or by a motion controller".xrLocateSpaces(and its corresponding extension equivalent XR_KHR_locate_spaces), a "function to locate an array of spaces".XrUuid(promoted from XR_EXT_uuid), a data type to hold a universally unique identifier.The three tracking coordinate space types in OpenXR as of version 1.1.Khronos says OpenXR 1.1 also delivers "new features and clarifications", including 13 new interaction profiles, identifiers for thumb resting surfaces, styluses, trigger curl, and trigger slide, proximity detection for controller elements, and localized haptics in the index trigger and under the thumb.Further, OpenXR 1.1 adds new error codes for insufficient permissions and dependencies not enabled, to help developers with app debugging.Major companies including Meta, Pico, HTC, Valve, Varjo, and Unity have reiterated their support for OpenXR and expressed their intention to support OpenXR 1.1 - though again, notably not Apple. Apple Vision Pro does not support OpenXR, using its open proprietary ARKit and RealityKit APIs.

Pimax just announced two new wired PC VR headsets, Crystal Light and Crystal Super, as well as a wireless adapter for the current Crystal.Pimax is a China-based startup best known for its 2017 Kickstarter for an ultra-wide field of view PC-based VR headset, but in recent years it has shifted focus from field of view to resolution.The current Pimax Crystal, which started shipping around a year ago priced at $1600, is a hybrid headset that can be used as a native wired PC VR headset or a standalone headset, though the number of supported standalone apps is very small. The new $300 wireless adapter for the original Crystal, promised at the headset's reveal almost two years ago, will make Crystal Pimax's first wireless headset. It uses a 60GHz signal, so it should support higher bandwidth and thus less compression than regular Wi-Fi streaming on headsets like Meta Quest and Pico.The new Crystal Light and Crystal Super will not support this adapter. That's because unlike the original Crystal, the new headsets forgo the onboard chipset and battery in favor of a lighter wired-only PC-only design, with Light having a cheaper entry price and Super offering higher resolution.Crystal Light has the same 28802880 resolution QD-LCD displays as Crystal but drops eye tracking. The $700 base model Light lacks Mini-LED local dimming, but it's available in a second $900 model.Crystal Super will also come in two models. Both have 4K displays, but on the $1800 model those displays will be QD-LCD while on the $2000 model they will be micro-OLED. Unlike Crystal Light, Crystal Super retains the eye tracking from the original Crystal which enables eye-tracked foveated rendering. Crystal Light Crystal Crystal SuperWired(DisplayPort) Wireless $300 Adapter Lens Adjustment Manual Automatic AutomaticResolution(per eye) 28802880 28802880 4KEye Tracking DisplayType(Models) QD-LCD ($700)QD-LCDw/ Local Dimming($900) QD-LCDw/ Local Dimming($1600) QD-LCDw/ Local Dimming($1800)Micro-OLED ($2000)All Pimax Crystal models support markerless inside-out positional tracking and come with 6DoF Touch-like tracked controllers. This tracking is delivered via four greyscale fisheye cameras in similar positions as Meta Quest 2.Crystal Light is set to make 3K resolution PC VR significantly more affordable than before, while Crystal Super promises to bring 4K Micro-OLED to PC VR for the first time.Pimax claims Crystal Light will start shipping in May and Crystal Super will ship in late 2024. However, Pimax has a long history of repeatedly failing to meet its deadlines and of shipping products without promised features. For example, Crystal's eye tracking didn't work until four months after launch and the company still hasn't shipped the "Reality 12K QLED" headset it announced in 2021 with impossible-sounding specs like 6K per eye resolution and 200 field of view. We strongly recommend exercising caution by waiting for reviews of the final hardware before placing an order.