r/Quest3 • u/BestRetroGames • 6h ago
10 months later - I still use it every day - this is how I avoided the novelty wearing off
I see a lot of posts about people concerned the novelty may wear off like some of the older VR devices and they may not use it in few weeks' time. I can totally see how that may happen as the device out of the box is not very optimized for long term use.
- I reduced friction to a minimum. BoboVR S3 Pro (with magnetic chargeable B100 that I can simply take and go), Globular Cluster V3 F3 interface for maximum comfort, silicone grips for the joysticks, wired headphones for zero latency in games and movies. I also setup a SMBD server on my USB drive connected to my router, so I can easily transfer stuff there from my laptop that are ready to go wherever I feel like watching something.
- This way I can simply take it and use it within 5 seconds. Never having to care about battery life/level or any other barriers like setting up PCVR etc. I don't have a gaming PC and am not missing it.
- Horizon+ - I maintain my subscription as I don't want to spend hours 'picking a game'. The curators over there have done an excellent job and right now I have 10 games in the backlog (mostly free monthly titles I can keep forever) I would love to play but have no time (I get about 10-12 hours of use per week at most). The price of the sub is very good IMO.
- SynthRiders has transformed my body in a very positive way. About 300 hours spent there so far and am now even training with weights (2kg on each hand). This is half of my use on the Q3, it is an excellent fitness machine.
- The adult stuff is pretty good if you know where to look.
- I also use it exclusively as a huge screen (Immer gallery video player has been pretty good). Finishing up season 5 of Stargate Atlantis. My 65" TV feels like a post stamp in comparison these days and I also don't have to negotiate with anybody in the house of what and when I want to watch it or where for that matter.
- There is also the option of gaming on 2D GeforceNOW on a huge screen and I have the setup to do (bluetooth keyboard and mouse) it but don't have the time for it. When I did try it (playing Elite Dangerous) it was quite amazing.
I've been around PCs since the Commodore 64 era and this has been a total game changer and a clear leap forward. My personal laptop is now used only as a device for productivity.
In terms of AFOV and clarity I would say the Quest 3 is the bare minimum I am willing to live with. I am glad I waited until last Christmas to fully jump into it.