Exploring the Oculus Quest 2 refresh rate settings for both standalone and PCVR modes, I’ve gathered some key insights:
- Quest 2 Refresh Rate Overview:
- Standalone mode defaults to 90 Hz, with some titles at 72Hz.
- 120Hz is available for certain games via Experimental settings.
- Oculus Link/Air Link users can manually switch between 60, 72, 90, and 120Hz.
- History of Quest 2 Refresh Rate:
- Initially launched at 72Hz.
- Updated to default 90Hz in Oculus software v23.
- 120Hz introduced in v28 for native games and v29 for Oculus Link and Air Link.
- Standalone Mode Refresh Rate:
- Default: 90Hz.
- 120Hz needs manual activation and only for optimized games.
- Some titles still default to 72Hz.
- SideQuest can be used to override default settings.
- How to Check Quest 2 Refresh Rate:
- Use Oculus Developer Hub with OVR Metrics on a PC.
- Connect Quest 2 to the PC and enable Metrics HUD.
- Changing Refresh Rate in Standalone Mode:
- Typically optimized by developers.
- SideQuest offers system-wide refresh rate changes.
- Reboot resets to default settings.
- PC VR Refresh Rate (Link/Air Link/VD):
- Adjustable between 60, 72, 90, and 120Hz.
- Separate settings for standalone and PC VR modes.
- Changing Refresh Rate for Oculus Link/Air Link:
- Adjust through Oculus PC software.
- 120Hz requires enabling from the headset’s Experimental Features.
- Virtual Desktop Refresh Rate Adjustment:
- Change within the VR app’s Streaming Tab.
- Requires 120Hz activation in headset settings for 120 fps.
- SteamVR Refresh Rate:
- Reflects changes made in Oculus or Virtual Desktop settings.
- Not adjustable directly in SteamVR.
Understanding these aspects can help you optimize your Quest 2 experience for both standalone and PC VR gaming. Feel free to check out my post for more details on any of these points!