Will Airlink be for Quest 1 also ?
As the title states .. Will Airlink be for Quest 1 also ?
I know its not released yet but i have V28 software and firmware so i just wondered if the airlink was Quest 2 only or will we Q1 owners get it also.
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i think its only a quest 2 thing as far as i know.
Thanks for the reply
This could be the thing that pushes me into pressing the Pay Now button on Amazon.
It wouldnt be so hard if my Quest 1 had ever had any issues but the fact is it hasnt
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they make no mention of bringing air link to the q1.
Honestly i doubt they can, the 885 chip would not give the performance required for the unlocked airlink, the xr2 has the bandwidth to spare.
I’m pretty confident that Air Link will eventually be rolled out to the Q1. As already evident with Virtual Desktop the Q1 is easily capable of very good pcvr streaming.. in the meantime I’m happy continue using both Link and wireless with VD. While Link continues to improve (enough to allow me to finally retire my good old Rift cv1) I still find that I often (but not always) get better visuals w/VD.
i tried and returned a Q2 and Elite strap 5 months ago because I didn’t think it was a significant enough upgrade to my then only 5-6 month old Q1. A few Q2 experimental and mobile VR game exclusives are not making me want to run out and buy a Q2. If anything it’s got me using my Vive Pro w/Index controllers more and more. It also has resulted in me avoiding Oculus store purchases in favor of the Steam store.
Like you i held off.
I tried my sons Q2 and was impressed mainly because it seemed so much crisper then the Q1 and i liked the controllers .. Another strange thing was its not actually as white as it seems in screenshots, Its more of a grey.
Still on the fence here although the Mrs said get it if you want ... Really not helping.
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I have both.
Heres my 2 cents. Its what's not there technology wise which is why i love the quest 2
lighter weight
better controller feel
comfort all day with the elite strap and fit kit.
no sde with the increase pixel count
90 and now 120 hz support, game changing
controller battery for weeks even months
even if you get airlink on q1, your going to be at 72, when you could be at 120 soon
72 vs 120 for racing sims is a big deal
Quest 1 works fine with Air Link, tested myself. There is only 1 reason they don't activate it: Sell more Quests 2's.... That is why i have features from the manufacturer.
Ya, well it worked on me because I just got a nice new Q2 today and I've been having a ball with it using Air Link, lol! Planning on leaving my Q1 wired with Link and just use my Q2 for standalone mobile VR, media viewing, and some wireless pcvr fun with Air Link and/or Virtual Desktop. More of my $'s into Zuck's pockets!
