The latest Oculus Quest 2 update comes with a serious performance boost

Date:
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:31:17 +0000

Description:
The v55 update for the Oculus Quest 2 will give the VR headset a serious performance boost

FULL STORY ======================================================================

The latest software update for the Oculus Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro is here, and its bringing some serious performance upgrades to both of Metas VR headsets.

Meta teased this update following the Meta Quest 3 announcement where a press release revealed that the Quest Pro and Quest 2 would see their CPU speed
rise by up to 26% each. Whats more, the Quest 2s GPU will, according to Meta, improve by up to 19%, while the Quest Pros GPU will improve by 11%.

These hardware upgrades are achievable via a software update because Metas
new update is allowing the CPU and GPU in each headset to run at a higher clock speed. Previously both headsets ran underclocked systems read: maximum performance is being held back in order to prevent the headsets from getting too hot and causing discomfort for the player. Clearly, Meta decided that it was a bit too conservative with its underclocked approach, so now it's releasing a bit more power.

On top of its faster processing, Meta has announced that the Quest Pro is getting a boost to its eye-tracking accuracy. While the update post doesnt go into much detail we cant help but feel like this is Metas first step to helping the Quest Pro catch up to Apples newly unveiled Vision Pro headset which threatens to usurp Metas spot at the top of the best VR headsets list. What will Meta learn from the Apple Vision Pro? (Image credit: Future)

One innovation Apples headset has is that it uses eye-tracking to make hand-tracking navigation more accurate. Rather than awkwardly pointing at an app you just have to look at it and then pinch your fingers.

The Quest Pros improved eye-tracking accuracy could allow Meta to implement a similar system to the Apple Vision Pro and help make its eye-tracking technology more useful. More minor changes

Beyond these performance boosts, the Meta Quest v55 update brings a few minor software improvements.

Now when using Direct Touch hand tracking , youll be able to tap swipe notifications away or tap on them like buttons as you can with other menu items. If this doesnt make interacting with your headset feel enough like using a smartphone, Meta has also said that the full Messenger app will now launch on the Quest platform allowing you to call and message any of your contacts through the app, not just the people that use VR.

Two new virtual environments will be made available too. The Futurescape which was featured in the 2023 Meta Quest Gaming Showcase combines futurism with nature, while the Great Sand Sea is a vast desert world thats an exclusive space for people who have preordered Asgards Wrath 2. To change
your current environment to either of these options youll need to go into
your Quest headset Settings and find the Personalization menu. You should see the option to change your environment to either one of these new spaces or
the previously released virtual homes.

Check out our interview with one of the developers to find out how Asgard's Wrath 2 will bring out the best of the Oculus Quest 2 .



======================================================================
Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/the-late st-oculus-quest-2-update-comes-with-a-serious-performance-boost


--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64)
* Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100)