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===Meta Quest 2===

===Meta Quest 2===

[[File:MetaQuest2.png|thumb|Meta Quest 2]]

[[File:MetaQuest2.png|thumb|Meta Quest 2]]

The Meta Quest 2<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quest_2</ref> is a VR headset developed by Reality Labs (Meta Platforms). Once known as Oculus Quest 2, it was recently rebranded as Meta Quest 2 following the rebranding of Facebook Inc. as Meta.   

The Meta Quest 2<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quest_2</ref> is a VR headset developed by Reality Labs (Meta Platforms). Once known as Oculus Quest 2, it was recently rebranded as Meta Quest 2 following the rebranding of Facebook Inc. as Meta. As with its predecessor, the Quest 2 can run as either a standalone headset with an internal, Android-based operating system, or even with Oculus Rift-compatible VR software running on a [[personal computer]].   

The Meta Quest 2 specifications<ref>https://www.wevolver.com/specs/meta-quest-2</ref> comprise of a 1832 x 1932 display resolution (per eye), a 72Hz and 90Hz refresh rate, and is experimenting versions with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Its connectivity to a laptop is possible using a USB-C cable or a 3.5 mm headphone jack. It is also possible wirelessly to Bluetooth 5 and WIFI 6.           

The Meta Quest 2 specifications<ref>https://www.wevolver.com/specs/meta-quest-2</ref> comprise of an 1832 x 1932 display resolution (per eye), a 72Hz and 90Hz refresh rate, and is experimenting versions with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Its connectivity to a laptop is possible using a USB-C cable or a 3.5 mm headphone jack. It is also possible wirelessly using Bluetooth or WIFI.           

   

   

====Adjusting Headset for Usage====

====Adjusting Headset for Usage====

===Google Cardboard===

===Google Cardboard===

The Google Cardboard is a lens display for most modern smartphone devices with built in gyroscopes. By inserting your phone into the headset and enabling VR mode, the HMD (Head Mounted Display) becomes a non-positional tracking 360-degree viewer that allows the viewing of 360 videos or scenarios.  

The Google Cardboard is a lens display for most modern smartphone devices with built in gyroscopes. By inserting your phone into the headset and enabling VR mode, the HMD (Head Mounted Display) becomes a non-positional tracking 360-degree viewer that allows the viewing of 360˚ videos or scenarios.  

====Smartphone Setup for 360 YouTube Videos====

====Smartphone Setup for 360˚ YouTube Videos====

In order to view 360-degree videos on the official YouTube app, follow the steps outlined below:

In order to view 360-degree videos on the official YouTube app, follow the steps outlined below:

# Finally, you will set up your play area by clicking on launch steam VR, then following the instructions on the screen.

# Finally, you will set up your play area by clicking on launch steam VR, then following the instructions on the screen.

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==VR Game and Application Development==

==VR Game and Application Development==

There are many different tools and platforms that you can use in order to develop VR games and applications. There are a few things to look into when deciding what software to use for your app. For example:

There are many different tools and platforms that you can use in order to develop VR games and applications. There are a few things to look into when deciding what software to use for your app. For example:

*What equipment will you be using? Oculus, HTC VIVE, Playstation etc.

*What equipment will you be using? Oculus, HTC VIVE, PlayStation etc.

*What is the purpose of the software? Will you make a game, animation, application?

*What is the purpose of the software? Will you make a game, animation, application?