{"id":24615,"date":"2022-12-20T16:53:28","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T12:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeyet.com\/?p=24615"},"modified":"2022-12-20T16:53:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T12:53:28","slug":"vr-oculus-quest-2-how-to-play-steam-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeyet.com\/vr-oculus-quest-2-how-to-play-steam-games\/","title":{"rendered":"VR Oculus Quest 2: How to Play Steam Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Steam is undeniably the<\/em> gaming platform on PC; it holds the vast majority of the game library and user base. It also holds a somewhat extensive VR gaming library. If you\u2019ve got an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset, you obviously want to be able to play the games it offers without having to use your computer. You may, however, also want to play some of your Steam-based VR games. Especially if you already own a copy of a game on Steam and don\u2019t want to repurchase it. Thankfully there are a couple of options to play Steam VR games<\/strong> on your Quest 2; you\u2019re not just limited to official Oculus games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two main ways to connect your Quest 2 headset to play Steam VR games, with a cable and wirelessly. Using the official five-meter Oculus link cable will give you the best performance and stability. Still, it comes at a pricy $80, which is a lot for a USB cable. Other cables will work; ensure that it\u2019s at least USB 2.0, preferably 3.0, that you get a USB Type-C connector<\/strong>. You get an adaptor for your computer if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll need to purchase \u201cVirtual Desktop<\/strong>\u201d from the Oculus Store for the wireless option, not<\/strong> the version on Steam. This software costs $20 and may or may not work smoothly for you. Users report performance ranging from excellent to poor, so your mileage may vary depending on your setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter which connection method you pick, you\u2019ll need a computer powerful enough to run VR games, with Steam and Steam VR installed. Steam VR can be found for free in the Steam store<\/strong>. You\u2019ll also need the Oculus app installed on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting with the Link Cable<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the above software installed, connect your Quest 2 headset to your PC with your link cable. Once it\u2019s connected, the Oculus app should recognize your headset as a Quest 2 and perform a quick performance test on your connection to the headset. This test verifies that the cable connecting the devices can transfer data fast enough for a VR experience. The official Oculus link cable will pass this without a hitch unless you have connected it via an adaptor that is too slow. Third-party cables may not be suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve closed the performance test but the Quest 2 headset on. If you see a popup asking to \u201cAllow access to data<\/strong>\u201d in the headset, select \u201cDeny\u201d as allowing this permission can cause disconnection issues. Select \u201cEnable\u201d on the next popup to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it doesn\u2019t appear, open the settings by pressing the Oculus button on the right controller and selecting \u201cOculus Link<\/strong>\u201d in the \u201cConnections<\/strong>\u201d menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new Oculus link homeroom will now appear. On the home screen, select \u201cSteam VR<\/strong>\u201d to switch to the Steam VR home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can now launch your Steam VR games from the Steam VR home. Press the \u201cMenu\u201d button on the left controller to open the list of Steam games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting Wirelessly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to connect wirelessly, you should do everything you can to give yourself the best connection. Ideally, connect your computer to the router with an ethernet cable and then ensure your headset is connected to the 5 GHz Wi-Fi network. The closer your headset is to the router, the better the connection will be, too, as the signal quality is degraded by distance and especially walls. You will also need the above-mentioned hardware and software, minus the link cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To connect wirelessly, put on your Quest 2 headset, then purchase, and install the \u201cVirtual Desktop<\/strong>\u201d app from the Oculus store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it\u2019s installing, take off the headset and sign into the Oculus app on your computer, then install the Virtual Desktop streamer app. Run the app when the installation is complete. You\u2019ll need to enter your Oculus username and then click \u201cSave.\u201d You may also want to configure the options on the right to your personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip<\/strong>: This software streams the gameplay to your headset and back; you cant use it to stream video to streaming sites like Twitch.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the streamer app running on your computer, put the headset back on and launch the Virtual Desktop app. Select your computer from the list of available connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019re connected, press the left controller\u2019s menu button to open the Virtual Desktop menu. Next, select \u201cStart Steam VR<\/strong>\u201d from the left menu to open the steam home. Alternatively, you can launch a specific Steam game from the \u201cGames<\/strong>\u201d tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can launch Steam games from the Steam VR home by pressing the left controller\u2019s menu button again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip<\/strong>: To open the Virtual Desktop menu again, press and hold the menu button.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Oculus store offers a great range of games for your Quest 2 VR headset. If you\u2019ve got a powerful gaming PC, you may already have some VR games in your Steam library. It\u2019s entirely reasonable not to want to have to pay for them again to be able to play. By following the steps in this guide, you can connect your Quest 2 headset to your computer. After doing so, you can play your Steam games with a link cable or wirelessly if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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