Before you can actually play, there are a few things you need to do. Here are some tips for getting things set up, as the Quest 2 interface isn’t always the easiest to navigate.
Set your boundaries. The last thing you want while playing is to run into an object in your room while essentially blindfolded. Your Task 2 will guide you through the process of setting your boundaries. Roomcale allows you to draw a play space to move freely, immobilize when you are standing still. But what if you move locations? Or want to play games while sitting down instead of standing up?
To change your boundaries, press the Oculus button on your right controller (it’s the button just below the joystick). This will pull up the menu at the bottom of the screen (you only have to do this if the menu isn’t already visible). From there, if you hover over the clock, you can select the Quick Settings panel. Then select Guardian. If you choose Stationery, just hit confirm and you’re good to go. If you choose Roomcale, it will teach you how to draw a new Guardian boundary.
Buy games. To buy the game for Mission 2, you really only have one choice: Meta . Quest Store. But there are three ways to do it. Regardless of which option you choose, you’ll need to have a payment method on file (credit card, debit card, or PayPal). The browser method is the easiest way to enter these details.
- Browser: Sign in to the store. From there, you can type the name of the game in the search bar at the top right, or click “Apps & Games” to browse. Once you’ve selected a game, there’s a blue button to the right of that game’s info page that lists the price for that game. Tap that and it will prompt you to make a purchase.
- Apps: Download the Oculus app and sign in to your account. Click the Store button at the bottom left, and like the browser steps, you can scroll through or search for a specific title. Once you’ve clicked on a game, the app will use the same button as the pricing system at the bottom of the screen. Just click a button, review payment details and hit purchase.
- Headphones: When the headset is on, show the bottom menu again. The Shop icon is an orange icon with a small bag. Click here and you have the option to browse the games or search. Once you’ve selected a game and are viewing its listing page, tap the blue button to the right with the price list to purchase.
Note: If the game is free, the blue button will show “Get” instead of listing the price. And if you buy the game through a browser or app, you still need to download it on your headset. See next step for instructions.
Download and access your game. Once you’ve purchased a game, you need to download it. If you purchased it through the Store on your headphones, the download will start automatically. Once done, the button will change to “Play” so you can join right away.
If you purchased the game through the browser or the app, go to the Store on your headset and search for the game. The store will list it as “Purchased”, but when you click on its listing page, the blue button will change from listing price to “Download”. Tap that and it will automatically show you the download progress bar.
To access all your games — both purchased and downloaded — bring up the bottom menu bar by tapping the Oculus button on that right controller. From there, click the “Apps” button on the right (the one with nine dots). This will show you all your purchases and you can filter to see only those that are installed or those that are not. Click on the game’s icon and it will load right up.
More recent than your screen. Sometimes you will find that your screen is no longer centered the way you want it to be. Maybe you took off your headphones to check your phone or drink some water, or maybe you’re playing a game and want to change your orientation. To do this, press the Oculus button on the right controller, then enter the Quick Settings menu by clicking on the left where it shows the time. Below the Wi-Fi is a button that says “Reset View.” Click this button and it will prompt you to move your head to where you want the screen to be, then hit confirm when it’s in the correct position.
Check your battery life. When fully charged, the Quest 2’s battery typically lasts about two hours. If you’re not sure how much juice is left in your headphones, press the Oculus button on the right controller to bring up the bottom menu. To the left, below the meter, is a small battery icon that gives you a rough estimate of your charge level. If you click on it, it brings up the Quick Settings screen. At the top left is the exact percentage as well as the percentage of each of your controllers.
