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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image=[[File:oculus quest 11.jpeg|250px]]
|image =
|VR/AR=[[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type=[[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype=[[Standalone VR]], [[PC-Powered VR]]
|Subtype = Standalone VR
|Platform=[[Oculus Quest Platform]]
|Platform = [[Oculus Platform]], [[Android]]
|Developer=[[Oculus VR]]
|Creator = [[Oculus VR]] (Meta)
|Operating System=Android-based OS
|Announced = September 26, 2018
|Predecessor=[[Oculus Go]]
|Release = May 21, 2019
|Successor=[[Meta Quest 2]]
|Price = $399 (64GB) / $499 (128GB)
|CPU=[[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]
|Website = https://www.oculus.com
|GPU=[[Qualcomm® Adreno™ 540]]
|OS = Android 7
|Memory=4GB
|CPU = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]
|Storage=6GB, 128GB
|GPU = Adreno 540
|Display=OLED
|Storage = 64 GB or 128 GB
|Resolution=1440×1600 per eye
|RAM = 4 GB
|Refresh Rate=72Hz
|Display = 2 x Pentile OLED
|Field of View=96°×94° (estimated)(ref 5)
|Resolution = 2880 x 1600 (1440 x 1600 per eye)
|Camera=4
|Refresh = 72 Hz
|Tracking=6DOF
|Brightness =
|Rotational Tracking=[[Gyroscope]], [[Accelerometer]]
|FOV = 93°
|Positional Tracking=[[Oculus Insight]]
|PPD =
|Input=[[Oculus Touch Controllers]], Controller-free Hand Tracking
|Lenses = Fresnel
|Connectivity=[[Oculus Link]], USB-C
|IPD = 58-72mm (3 settings)
|Power=rechargeable headset, battery-operated controllers
|Eye Tracking =
|Battery Life=2 to 3 hours
|Hand Tracking = Yes (added via update)
|Weight=571grams
|Tracking = 6DoF (Oculus Insight, 4 cameras)
|Size=6.3 x 8.27 x 3.46 inches
|Spatial Mapping =
|Release Date=May 21, 2019
|Speakers = Integrated
|Price=$399 (64GB), $499 (128GB)
|Microphone = Yes
|Website=https://www.oculus.com/quest/
|Audio Jack = Yes
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
|Ports = USB-C
|Battery = 2-3 hours
|Weight = 571g
|Materials =
|Colors = Black
|Sensors = 4 ultra wide-angle cameras, IMU
|Input = Oculus Touch Controllers (Gen 2)
}}
}}
The '''Oculus Quest''' is [[Oculus VR]]'s first hybrid headset that is fully [[Standalone VR|Standalone]] and enabled a connection to PC for an expanded library of games. The Oculus Quest and [[Rift S]] were launched in the same year, but offered distinctly different playing experiences. The Quest is a fully [[integrated HMD]], requiring no connection to a PC whereas the Rift S requires a PC for processing and play.<ref name=”four”>https://uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-2-specs/</ref>


You can purchase a refurbished Oculus Quest from Facebook for $199; the product has been discontinued, though, in favor of the Meta Quest 2.<ref name=”two”></ref>
The '''Oculus Quest''' (also known as Quest 1 or Meta Quest) is the first standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] with 6 degrees of freedom developed by [[Oculus VR]], a division of [[Meta Platforms]]. Announced on September 26, 2018 (codenamed "Santa Cruz") and released on May 21, 2019 at $399, the Quest features dual Pentile OLED displays at 1440 x 1600 per eye, the Oculus Insight inside-out tracking system with four cameras, and requires no PC or external sensors. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, the Quest revolutionized VR accessibility.<ref name="meta">{{cite web|url=https://www.meta.com/blog/introducing-oculus-quest-our-first-6dof-all-in-one-vr-system-launching-spring-2019/|title=Introducing Oculus Quest, Our First 6DOF All-in-One VR System|publisher=Meta}}</ref>


==Release and Pricing==
== History and Development ==
The Oculus Quest was first released on May 21, 2019 as a standalone headset.


On November 18, 2019, Oculus rolled out the ability to connect the Quest to a PC through the beta version of [[Oculus Link]].<ref name=”six”>https://www.oculus.com/blog/play-rift-content-on-quest-with-oculus-link-available-now-in-beta/?locale=fr_FR</ref>
=== Project Santa Cruz ===
The Quest was developed under the codename "Santa Cruz," first demonstrated at Oculus Connect 3 in 2016.


In 2021, the Oculus Quest was discontinued.
=== September 2018 Announcement ===
Officially announced as Oculus Quest at Oculus Connect 5 on September 26, 2018.


==Hardware==
=== May 2019 Release ===
Launched on May 21, 2019 alongside the Oculus Rift S.


The Quest comes with strap audio - speakers built into the headset - but you can also connect your headphones through a stereo audio jack.
=== Hand Tracking Update ===
Controller-free hand tracking was added via software update in December 2019.


The CPU is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 that comes with 8 cores. Three of the faster “gold” cores are dedicated to game play, and the rest are dedicated to system services like TimeWarp and tracking.<ref name=”three”>https://developer.oculus.com/blog/down-the-rabbit-hole-w-oculus-quest-the-hardware-software/</ref>
=== Oculus Link ===
USB tethering to PC for Rift content was added in November 2019.


The GPU is a Qualcomm Adreno 540 which “cuts the scene up into a grid of tiles and renders each in sequence.”<ref name=”three”></ref>
=== Discontinuation ===
Discontinued in 2020, succeeded by the Oculus Quest 2.


The Touch Controllers expand upon the design of Rift’s controllers. They have the same button layout, but the rings are placed differently to improve controller registration by the HMD.<ref name=”three”></ref>
== Design and Hardware ==


View the info box for an estimated field of view.<ref name="seven">https://uploadvr.com/field-of-view-tool-database/</ref>
=== Display System ===
* '''Display Type:''' Pentile OLED
* '''Resolution:''' 1440 x 1600 per eye (2880 x 1600 total)
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 72 Hz
* '''Field of View:''' 93 degrees


==System Requirements==
=== Processor ===
This is the first Oculus product to allow for both integrated and discrete HMD play. You can play VR games from your desktop or laptop via [[Oculus Link]] or similar cables.
* '''SoC:''' Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
* '''RAM:''' 4 GB
* '''OS:''' Android 7


===PC Requirements for Oculus Link===
=== Storage Options ===
* 64 GB - $399
* 128 GB - $499


'''Processor:''' Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
=== IPD Adjustment ===
Three fixed IPD settings: 58mm, 63mm, 68mm via slider mechanism.


'''Memory:''' 8 GB+ RAM
== Oculus Insight Tracking ==


'''Operating System:''' Windows 10
=== Inside-Out System ===
* 4 ultra wide-angle cameras
* Computer vision algorithms
* Real-time position tracking
* No external sensors required


'''USB Ports:''' 1x USB port
=== Guardian System ===
* User-defined play boundary
* Visual warnings when approaching limits
* Passthrough for boundary setup


'''Graphics:'''
== Controllers ==
*NVIDIA Titan X
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Desktop, 6 GB
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (all)
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (all)
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 TI
*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series (all)
*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series (all)
*AMD 400 Series
*AMD 500 Series
*AMD 5000 Series
*AMD 6000 Series
*AMD Vega Series


<ref name=”five”>https://support.oculus.com/444256562873335/</ref>
=== Oculus Touch (Gen 2) ===
* Redesigned for inside-out tracking
* Tracking rings moved to top
* Features:
** Thumbstick
** Trigger
** Grip button
** A/B and X/Y buttons
** Menu button


==Setup Tutorial==
== Battery ==
Like the Quest 2, download the Oculus mobile app to configure your device. Purchase and download games through the app or while wearing your headset.


==Input Devices==
* '''Runtime:''' 2-3 hours depending on content
* '''Charging:''' USB-C
* '''Power:''' 3,648 mAh battery


The Quest comes with two Touch Controllers as well as the ability to use your hands for controller-free hand tracking.
== Software Features ==


==Accessories==
=== Standalone Experience ===
* No PC required
* No external sensors
* Complete VR system in headset


===Oculus Link===
=== Oculus Link ===
See [[Oculus Link]]. The Quest 2 is also compatible with this device.<ref name=”two”>https://www.oculus.com/quest/</ref>
* Added November 2019
===Oculus Quest in-ear Headphones===
* USB-C connection to PC
If you prefer headphones instead of the Quest’s built-in speakers, you can purchase Oculus’ in-ear headphones.<ref name=”two”></ref>
* Play Rift content on Quest
===Prescription Lenses===
You can purchase prescription-strength VirtuClear® Lens Inserts for your Oculus Quest. They are 1.60 Hi Index Essilor lenses with anti-reflective coating meant to make your VR experience clearer. You can purchase through Frames Direct and will be asked for a valid prescription. The prescription range is SPH: 0 to -8.0 | CYL: 0 to -2.0.<ref name=”one”>https://www.framesdirect.com/virtuclear-lens-inserts-for-oculus-quest.html</ref>


==Apps==
=== Hand Tracking ===
* Added December 2019
* Controller-free interaction
* Supported in select apps


===Oculus Quest Store===
== Specifications ==
You can purchase games from the [[Oculus Quest Store]] on PC, mobile app, or from within the Store while wearing your headset.


==Developer==
{| class="wikitable"
The Oculus Quest has full support for Unity and Unreal engines as well as the [[Oculus SDK]] for games made outside of these engines.
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 2 x Pentile OLED
|-
| Resolution || 1440 x 1600 per eye
|-
| Total Resolution || 2880 x 1600
|-
| Refresh Rate || 72 Hz
|-
| Field of View || 93°
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon 835
|-
| RAM || 4 GB
|-
| Storage || 64 GB / 128 GB
|-
| Tracking || Oculus Insight (4 cameras)
|-
| IPD || 58/63/68mm
|-
| Battery || 2-3 hours
|-
| Weight || 571g
|-
| Price || $399 / $499
|}


==Images==
== Legacy ==
<gallery mode="packed">
File:oculus 14.jpeg
File:oculus quest 13.jpeg
File:oculus quest 12.jpeg
File:oculus quest 11.jpeg
</gallery>


==History==
=== Impact on VR ===
See Release and Pricing
The Quest demonstrated that high-quality standalone VR was viable, dramatically expanding VR accessibility.


==References==
=== Successor ===
<references />
The [[Meta Quest 2]] launched October 2020 with improved specs and lower price.


[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
== See Also ==
[[Category:VR headsets]]
* [[Oculus VR]]
[[Category:Virtual reality headsets]]
* [[Meta]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Standalone VR]]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
 
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:Oculus]]
[[Category:Meta Quest]]
[[Category:Snapdragon 835]]
[[Category:2010s VR]]
[[Category:Discontinued devices]]

Revision as of 22:13, 7 January 2026

Oculus Quest
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Standalone VR
Platform Oculus Platform, Android
Creator Oculus VR (Meta)
Price $399 (64GB) / $499 (128GB)
Website https://www.oculus.com
System
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
GPU Adreno 540
Storage
Storage 64 GB or 128 GB
Display
Display 2 x Pentile OLED
Resolution 2880 x 1600 (1440 x 1600 per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (Oculus Insight, 4 cameras)
Hand Tracking Yes (added via update)
Audio
Microphone Yes
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Ports USB-C
Device
Weight 571g
Sensors 4 ultra wide-angle cameras, IMU
Input Oculus Touch Controllers (Gen 2)

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The Oculus Quest (also known as Quest 1 or Meta Quest) is the first standalone virtual reality head-mounted display with 6 degrees of freedom developed by Oculus VR, a division of Meta Platforms. Announced on September 26, 2018 (codenamed "Santa Cruz") and released on May 21, 2019 at $399, the Quest features dual Pentile OLED displays at 1440 x 1600 per eye, the Oculus Insight inside-out tracking system with four cameras, and requires no PC or external sensors. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, the Quest revolutionized VR accessibility.[1]

History and Development

Project Santa Cruz

The Quest was developed under the codename "Santa Cruz," first demonstrated at Oculus Connect 3 in 2016.

September 2018 Announcement

Officially announced as Oculus Quest at Oculus Connect 5 on September 26, 2018.

May 2019 Release

Launched on May 21, 2019 alongside the Oculus Rift S.

Hand Tracking Update

Controller-free hand tracking was added via software update in December 2019.

Oculus Link

USB tethering to PC for Rift content was added in November 2019.

Discontinuation

Discontinued in 2020, succeeded by the Oculus Quest 2.

Design and Hardware

Display System

  • Display Type: Pentile OLED
  • Resolution: 1440 x 1600 per eye (2880 x 1600 total)
  • Refresh Rate: 72 Hz
  • Field of View: 93 degrees

Processor

  • SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • OS: Android 7

Storage Options

  • 64 GB - $399
  • 128 GB - $499

IPD Adjustment

Three fixed IPD settings: 58mm, 63mm, 68mm via slider mechanism.

Oculus Insight Tracking

Inside-Out System

  • 4 ultra wide-angle cameras
  • Computer vision algorithms
  • Real-time position tracking
  • No external sensors required

Guardian System

  • User-defined play boundary
  • Visual warnings when approaching limits
  • Passthrough for boundary setup

Controllers

Oculus Touch (Gen 2)

  • Redesigned for inside-out tracking
  • Tracking rings moved to top
  • Features:
    • Thumbstick
    • Trigger
    • Grip button
    • A/B and X/Y buttons
    • Menu button

Battery

  • Runtime: 2-3 hours depending on content
  • Charging: USB-C
  • Power: 3,648 mAh battery

Software Features

Standalone Experience

  • No PC required
  • No external sensors
  • Complete VR system in headset

Oculus Link

  • Added November 2019
  • USB-C connection to PC
  • Play Rift content on Quest

Hand Tracking

  • Added December 2019
  • Controller-free interaction
  • Supported in select apps

Specifications

Specification Details
Display 2 x Pentile OLED
Resolution 1440 x 1600 per eye
Total Resolution 2880 x 1600
Refresh Rate 72 Hz
Field of View 93°
Processor Snapdragon 835
RAM 4 GB
Storage 64 GB / 128 GB
Tracking Oculus Insight (4 cameras)
IPD 58/63/68mm
Battery 2-3 hours
Weight 571g
Price $399 / $499

Legacy

Impact on VR

The Quest demonstrated that high-quality standalone VR was viable, dramatically expanding VR accessibility.

Successor

The Meta Quest 2 launched October 2020 with improved specs and lower price.

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Introducing Oculus Quest, Our First 6DOF All-in-One VR System". Meta. https://www.meta.com/blog/introducing-oculus-quest-our-first-6dof-all-in-one-vr-system-launching-spring-2019/.
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