It’s worse than washed out. I’m really hopeful I can start from scratch and find something that will make a big jump. Then I can tweak it further but it cannot be set up correctly now. I guess there is nowhere to go but up !!!
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Starting from scratch, should I invest in virtual desktop or continue with link cable ??
I have the link cable (the official one) and have never had an issue with it. Never used VD or air link, so I can’t really say. But I like the hardwired connection.
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Mine is not the “real” one (Amazon) but my connection test results were … Bandwidth 2.0 gbps on USB 3 so I think I’m good there ???
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Make sure you enable the Performance HUD with Oculus Debug Tool so that you can verify that your Link/Airlink connection supports 200 to 400Mbps. Oculus dashboard should be clear before you enable MSFS. Also, the focal length for Quest2 is about 1.5 -2 meters (4 to 6 feet) so make sure your own vision is crystal clear at that range.
A 2 year old utube that shows through the lens comparisons might be useful (start at 1:23). Now with better video cards (I have a 3080ti), along with using very high resolutions (at least 3000x3000 as measured inside MSFS with TAA) and using 150% upscaling (OXRTK or equiv) as well - plus DLSS-Quality or TAA gives results better than this utube video for G2 even with the Quest2.
(36) THROUGH THE LENS! QUEST 2 VS REVERB G2 | MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR - YouTube
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I’ve taken the time to delve into the nuances of Air Link resolution and quality settings for the Oculus Quest 2. Here’s what I’ve discovered and experimented with:
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Adjusting Resolution and Refresh Rate: The key is finding a balance between crisp visuals and smooth performance. In the Oculus software, under “Graphics Preferences,” you can manually adjust the rendering resolution.
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Render Resolution vs. Quest 2’s Native Resolution: The intriguing part here is that VR rendering mechanisms differ from typical flat-screen gaming. To match the headset’s native resolution, the render resolution needs to be much higher due to the VR lenses’ distortion correction.
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Resolution Impact: I experimented with different settings - 0.7x, 1.0x, and 1.7x - and found noticeable differences, especially at the highest setting. It significantly enhances the sharpness of distant objects.
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Air Link vs. SteamVR: Adjusting resolution in Oculus impacts SteamVR. I prefer setting Oculus software resolution and letting SteamVR automatically match it.
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Enhancing Image Quality: Exploring Oculus Debug Tool revealed settings like Distortion Curvature and Encode Resolution Width. Additionally, enabling Link Sharpening makes a clear difference in visual crispness.
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Optimization Techniques: I recommend starting with default game settings and gradually increasing resolution. Monitoring performance through Oculus overlays gives real-time feedback on these adjustments.
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Personal Tips: I lean towards prioritizing visual quality over refresh rate. For me, a setting of 1.3x resolution at 90Hz in Oculus software, matched with SteamVR at 100%, offers the best balance for most games.
The quest for the perfect balance in VR settings is both challenging and rewarding. While high-end PCs might push the limits further, finding what works best for your setup can significantly enhance your VR experience.
I did a full article on it if you’re interested.
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There is Virtual Desktop which does all this much better than Oculus, so yes it is paid, but twice as good in rendering.
I did like you, I used all the possible settings under debug tool, with open XR, without etc…
But when I came across Virtual it no longer has anything to do with it, I doubled my Fps, my sharpness and clarity and without any comparison under Quest 2.
Up to you !
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