Like Windows Mixed Reality headsets and the Rift S,
the Oculus Quest has four cameras arranged on its front
edges. These let the Quest monitor your position and
surroundings, working with built-in motion sensors to
provide six-degrees-of-freedom (6DOF) head tracking.
A power button sits on the left side of the faceplate,
mirrored by a USB-C port for charging the headset on
the right side. 3.5mm headphone jacks rest on either
side of the Quest below the pivoting mount where the
straps connect. The underside of the headset holds a
volume rocker and a focus lever.
FIT AND FEEL
Both the Quest and Rift S use Oculus’ new Touch
controller, a redesigned version of the 6DOF motion
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a pair of these controllers, a notable upgrade from the
single three-degrees-of-freedom (3DOF) remote
included with the Oculus Go. The new model is smaller
and lighter than the original Touch version but includes
all the same features and design elements. They feel
light and comfortable in the hand and provide both
conventional gaming controls up top and grip-
mimicking triggered controls below.
Now there’s
the Oculus
Quest, a
standalone
VR headset
that
embodies the
best of both
worlds.