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It has become part and parcel of modern gaming that everyone wants to share their gameplay sessions. Whether that’s live streaming via Twitch, showing friends a video of an awesome kill shot or simply a screenshot of your avatar’s latest gear. Gaming companies have made this process easier than ever, and the same can be said for Meta and its Quest 2 headset. So here’s how to record gameplay on Quest 2.
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Now, this is going to be a difficult one, and likely controversial. There are many, many excellent virtual reality shooting games on the market. Whether that’s completing campaigns solo or teaming up for multiplayer matches, the genre is vast. So here XR Source picks the seven best VR shooters – or at least tries, don’t shoot us!
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If you’re new to virtual reality one of the best genres to start with is rhythm action. The games keep your feet (mostly) planted so there are no locomotion issues, just lots of energetic arm waving. And for VR veterans, these games can offer an unrelenting and compelling challenge. Here is XR Source’s selection of the best VR rhythm action games.
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Nobody likes a battery that only lasts an annoyingly short length of time, especially where controllers are concerned. Take the Meta Quest 2 controllers, for example. Stick a new AA battery in them and they seem to last months, pure witchcraft. Unlike the PlayStation VR 2’s controllers, which give you, at best, four hours before having to recharge them. So here’s a hack on how to extend PSVR 2’s controller battery life.
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The Meta Quest 2 has a very good selection of titles on the official store, as well as its side App Lab service. But if you want to go deeper, accessing even more content then you’ll need to learn how to sideload. The best way of doing this is through SideQuest, a third-party solution that’s been the go-to since the early days of the Oculus (now Meta) Quest.
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Virtual reality (VR) is an awesome entertainment medium which has dramatically improved over the last few years. While the original entry point wasn’t exactly cheap or necessarily practical for a lot of people the arrival of Meta Quest 2 has opened up the technology to a much wider user base. Its portability, inside-out tracking, 6DoF controllers and hand tracking allow for instantly immersive gameplay. However, for those fresh to VR choosing the right experience can mean the difference between a lifelong passion or instant dislike. Hence why XR Source has chosen these Quest 2 games for VR beginners.
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