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Razer has a wide range of gaming gear and accessories – now they're also handling Meta Quest 2 VR accessories. The first bracelets and bezels compatible with the Meta Quest 2 have just arrived after being announced at CES in Las Vegas earlier this year. After trying both at home, I'm cautiously becoming a fan (at least the straps).
The company worked with ResMed to design and manufacture the straps, which interested me because Resmed makes the CPAP machine that I use every night. CPAP machines require a head strap to attach the large, yet snug fit, air mask. Similar goals here, but for head-to-head VR headsets.
Razer's straps fit perfectly (at least on my face), but their durability differs from the Quest 2's standard elastic bands. After adjusting the Velcro on the side and top straps, you can drop the headset on your face for an amazing virtual reality baseball experience. hat. At first glance it may seem that the back does not fit, but it fits. Once installed, it feels less finicky and offers enough comfort for intense Beat Saber sessions.
I really wish the straps were a little bigger, but maybe that's just me. Or maybe a padded elastic strap system, like a CPAP strap, will eventually break down and fit my head better.
I also let my 14 year old play it on the Beat Saber. (He got good at virtual reality pretty quickly.) That was great, he told me, but a little odd: He also felt the headphones on his head almost oddly balanced. But once you stop thinking that the helmet might fall off and realize that it won't, it actually becomes incredibly comfortable. But on intense songs on the Beat Saber Expert Plus, he found it a little less secure than the standard Quest 2 strap.
Razer also has a silicone face mask insert that replaces the Quest 2 foam insert (Meta has its own silicone foam insert that comes with the Quest 2's new hardware). First, the Quest 2's regular silicon-coated pads worked fine for me. Also, Razer's insert seems to blur my glasses more. Maybe the ventilation is lacking? I don't know. Still, I prefer the less firm cushioning of my VR headset to support my thick glasses. It seems to block more light and Razer promises to be more antibacterial and sweat resistant.
The price is also worth considering. The bracelet is $70 and the bezel is also $70. Considering a Quest 2 game costs $400, that's a lot to invest in extras. There's nothing wrong with the included Quest 2 strap, and it's free. But Razer's extra level of comfort may be worth it if you want something different.
What's more interesting to me than the current Razer Quest 2 product is what's next. Razer plans to become a regular meta accessories manufacturer and will continue to work closely with ResMed. Does this mean Quest 3 accessories will arrive in the fall? Could this ultimately mean controllers? Or other VR-ready gaming accessories or peripherals? I want to see what's on the bridge. It's a great start.
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