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The 7 Best VR Video Game Ports

We all love original games designed specifically for virtual reality. Because they’re made for VR developers have paid specific attention to what makes an immersive experience good. From locomotion and interaction to accessibility and spatial audio, there are fundamentals that VR games need. However, that’s not to say that a flatscreen game can’t work in VR. In fact, there’s a thriving community dedicated to porting these titles over. For today though, what we’re focusing on are the official and best VR ports currently available.

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The 7 Best Mixed Reality Games for Meta Quest 3

So you just bought the new, all-powerful Meta Quest 3. The Quest Store has a huge amount of compatible videogames and apps available but really, you want to test Quest 3’s capabilities. And that means unlocking its mixed reality (MR) potential. But which titles support the full-colour passthrough and which are even worth playing? So here are the best mixed reality games currently available for Quest 3.

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The 7 Best VR Roomscale Games

Whenever you set up a VR headset you have to create a play space. That’s so you know where real objects like walls are so you don’t suddenly smack them. And most VR games use this area in some way. From giving you enough space to swing your arms to sidestepping a projectile. But how many actually maximise your allotted play area, or go one step further and make it seem much bigger than it is? That’s where these best VR roomscale games come in.

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How to Factory Reset Meta Quest 2

The Meta Quest 2 is a great virtual reality headset. Whether you use it for communication, entertainment or even education, it’s a multifunctional device. Meta continuously updates the headset, bringing new features like improved hand tracking whilst ensuring a smooth customer experience. However, there is the odd occasion when a reset is required or quite possibly a full refresh. If that is the case, here’s how to factory reset your Meta Quest 2.

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How to Play PlayStation VR Games on PS5

The original PlayStation VR launched back in 2016, compatible with PlayStation 4 (PS4) consoles. The device was well received, with many citing it as a close rival to the quality of PC VR of the time. Upon the launch of the PlayStation 5 (PS5) however, many wondered how the PlayStation VR would work with the new system. Especially given that PSVR 2 is not backwards compatible with PlayStation VR software. If you’re wondering, here’s a guide for how to play PlayStation VR games on PS5.

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How to Find & Maximise Meta Quest Features

The Meta Quest family first began in 2019 with the original Oculus Quest. That was quickly superseded 18 months later with the Meta Quest 2. While the original headset has been discontinued seeing a raft of titles drop support, its successor continues to go from strength to strength. Even with the recent Quest 3 announcement delivering a next-gen headset later in 2023, the Quest 2 has a huge amount going for it, with many likely not taking full advantage. So here are a few hints and tips to maximise those Meta Quest features.

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The 7 Best VR Sports Games

Almost everyone on the entire planet has a love of one sport or another. Whether that’s more commercial sports like football, extreme sports such as skydiving or more sedate pastimes like snooker. Plenty of those translate rather well into virtual reality (as if you didn’t realise). And so here are XR Source’s best VR sports games we think you should play.

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The 7 Best VR Multiplayer Games

What makes a good multiplayer game? Is it the visuals, gameplay, social options, regular content drops and more? Quite honestly it needs to be a slice of all of these variables, as well as one final thing. That indescribable spark that makes everyone who dips their toe in suddenly want more. There are so many immersive videogames that have multiplayer components trying to whittle the list down to seven is a task in itself. But here we go, the best VR multiplayer games!

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The 7 Best VR RPG Games

With a plethora of virtual worlds to explore, it can be difficult deciding which one to devote your precious time to. Finding the right mix of storyline, character building and combat mechanics can be tricky. So XR Source has taken that away with our selection of the best VR RPG games available.

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How to Watch Netflix in VR

There’s more to virtual reality than purely videogames. From fitness trackers to educational apps, VR headsets provide a world of entertainment, which includes streaming TV shows and movies. Netflix has been the number-one streaming platform for many years – even with rivals like Disney+, HBO Max and others catching up – so it’s understandable if you’d like to enjoy its content in VR. Thankfully you can, so here’s how to watch Netflix in VR.

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