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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 Store]]
|Developer=[[Oculus VR]]
|Developer = [[Oculus VR]]
|Operating System=Android-based OS
|Manufacturer = [[Meta Platforms]]
|Predecessor=[[Oculus Go]]
|Announcement Date = September 2018 (OC5)
|Successor=[[Meta Quest 2]]
|Release Date = May 21, 2019
|CPU=[[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]
|End of Production = 2021
|GPU=[[Qualcomm® Adreno™ 540]]
|Price = $399 USD (64 GB), $499 USD (128 GB)
|Memory=4GB
|Website = https://www.meta.com/
|Storage=6GB, 128GB
|Predecessor = [[Oculus Go]]
|Display=OLED
|Successor = [[Meta Quest 2]]
|Resolution=1440×1600 per eye
|OS = Android-based
|Refresh Rate=72Hz
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]
|Field of View=96°×94° (estimated)(ref 5)
|Memory = 4 GB
|Camera=4
|Storage = 64 GB, 128 GB
|Tracking=6DOF
|Display = 2× Pentile OLED
|Rotational Tracking=[[Gyroscope]], [[Accelerometer]]
|Resolution = 1440×1600 per eye
|Positional Tracking=[[Oculus Insight]]
|Refresh Rate = 72 Hz
|Input=[[Oculus Touch Controllers]], Controller-free Hand Tracking
|Field of View = 93°
|Connectivity=[[Oculus Link]], USB-C
|IPD Range = 58-72mm (3 presets)
|Power=rechargeable headset, battery-operated controllers
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Battery Life=2 to 3 hours
|Optics = Fresnel lenses
|Weight=571grams
|Tracking = Inside-out 6DoF (Oculus Insight, 4 cameras)
|Size=6.3 x 8.27 x 3.46 inches
|Eye Tracking = No
|Release Date=May 21, 2019
|Hand Tracking = Yes (software update)
|Price=$399 (64GB), $499 (128GB)
|Passthrough = Monochrome (Guardian)
|Website=https://www.oculus.com/quest/
|Controllers = Oculus Touch (Gen 2)
|Audio = Built-in speakers, 3.5mm jack
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C (Oculus Link)
|Battery = ~2-3 hours
|Weight = ~571g
|Color = Black
}}
}}
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''' (first generation) is a standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Oculus VR]], released on May 21, 2019 at $399. It was the first all-in-one VR system with full 6 Degrees of Freedom tracking and Touch controllers, requiring no PC, wires, or external sensors. Powered by the [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]] with dual OLED displays, the Quest launched with 50+ titles and later received hand tracking and [[Oculus Link]] for PC VR compatibility. Road to VR called it "The First Great Standalone VR Headset." The Quest was discontinued in 2021, succeeded by the [[Meta Quest 2]].


==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>
Oculus announced the Quest at Oculus Connect 5 in September 2018 under the codename "Santa Cruz." It represented a major evolution from the [[Oculus Go]] (3DoF) by adding full positional tracking and Touch controllers in a wireless package.<ref name="metablog">{{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, Launching Spring 2019 |publisher=Meta |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


In 2021, the Oculus Quest was discontinued.
The Quest launched on May 21, 2019, the same day as the [[Oculus Rift S]]. It launched with over 50 titles including Beat Saber, Superhot VR, Robo Recall, Moss, and VRChat. Later updates added hand tracking (early 2020) and Oculus Link for PC VR connectivity.


==Hardware==
The Quest was discontinued in 2021, with software support phased out beginning in 2023.<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Quest |title=Oculus Quest |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


The Quest comes with strap audio - speakers built into the headset - but you can also connect your headphones through a stereo audio jack.
== Design and Hardware ==


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>
=== Display ===


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>
Dual OLED displays with Pentile matrix:


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>
* Dual Pentile OLED panels
* 1440×1600 resolution per eye
* 72 Hz refresh rate
* 93° field of view
* Good blacks and contrast (OLED)
* Diamond Pentile subpixel arrangement


View the info box for an estimated field of view.<ref name="seven">https://uploadvr.com/field-of-view-tool-database/</ref>
=== Processing ===


==System Requirements==
* [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]] SoC
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.
* 4 GB RAM
* 3 CPU cores for software
* 1 core + 4 low-power cores for tracking
* 64 GB or 128 GB storage


===PC Requirements for Oculus Link===
=== Tracking ===


'''Processor:''' Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
'''Oculus Insight''' inside-out tracking:


'''Memory:''' 8 GB+ RAM
* 4 wide-angle cameras
* 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DoF)
* No external sensors required
* Real-time environment mapping
* Sub-millimeter precision


'''Operating System:''' Windows 10
=== Controllers ===


'''USB Ports:''' 1x USB port
Second-generation Oculus Touch:


'''Graphics:'''
* Two fully tracked controllers
*NVIDIA Titan X
* Analog thumbsticks
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
* Triggers and grip buttons
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Desktop, 6 GB
* Face buttons (A, B, X, Y)
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (all)
* Tracking rings (visible to cameras)
*NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (all)
* Accurate hand replication
*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>
=== Build ===


==Setup Tutorial==
* ~571g weight
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.
* Fabric covering
* Adjustable straps
* IPD adjustment (58-72mm, 3 presets)
* Side-mounted headphone jack


==Input Devices==
=== Audio ===


The Quest comes with two Touch Controllers as well as the ability to use your hands for controller-free hand tracking.
* Built-in speakers
* 3.5mm audio jack for headphones
* Positional audio support


==Accessories==
== Key Features ==


===Oculus Link===
=== Standalone VR ===
See [[Oculus Link]]. The Quest 2 is also compatible with this device.<ref name=”two”>https://www.oculus.com/quest/</ref>
===Oculus Quest in-ear Headphones===
If you prefer headphones instead of the Quest’s built-in speakers, you can purchase Oculus’ in-ear headphones.<ref name=”two”></ref>
===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==
No PC, wires, or external sensors:
* All-in-one VR experience
* Wireless freedom
* Quick setup
* Portable


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


==Developer==
Safety boundary feature:
The Oculus Quest has full support for Unity and Unreal engines as well as the [[Oculus SDK]] for games made outside of these engines.
* Draw play area boundary
* Passthrough+ shows real world when crossing
* Prevents collisions
* Stationary and room-scale modes


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


==History==
Added via software update (early 2020):
See Release and Pricing
* Machine learning-based tracking
* No additional hardware required
* Gesture recognition
* Controller-free interaction


==References==
=== Oculus Link ===
<references />


PC VR connectivity (announced OC6, 2019):
* USB-C connection to PC
* Access Rift-compatible content
* Play PC VR games on Quest
* Hybrid standalone/PC VR device
== Launch Titles ==
50+ titles at launch including:
* Beat Saber
* Superhot VR
* Robo Recall
* Moss
* VRChat
* Job Simulator
* Creed: Rise to Glory
== Comparison with Quest 2 ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! Quest 1 !! Quest 2
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon 835 || '''XR2'''
|-
| RAM || 4 GB || '''6 GB'''
|-
| Display || OLED || LCD
|-
| Resolution || 1440×1600/eye || '''1832×1920/eye'''
|-
| Refresh Rate || 72 Hz || '''90/120 Hz'''
|-
| Weight || 571g || '''503g'''
|-
| Price || $399 (64 GB) || '''$299'''
|}
== Reception ==
'''Praise:'''
* "The First Great Standalone VR Headset" - Road to VR
* True 6DoF without PC or wires
* Simple setup—works anywhere
* OLED displays with deep blacks
* Touch controllers excellent
* Hand tracking added via update
* Oculus Link adds PC VR capability
* Strong launch library
* Revolutionary for VR adoption
'''Criticism:'''
* Snapdragon 835 limited graphics
* 72 Hz only (no higher refresh)
* Front-heavy weight distribution
* Limited storage (64/128 GB)
* Facebook account required (later)
* Short product lifespan (discontinued 2021)
* Battery life 2-3 hours
* IPD limited to 3 presets<ref name="roadtovr">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/oculus-quest-review-the-first-great-standalone-vr-headset/ |title=Oculus Quest Review – The First Great Standalone VR Headset |publisher=Road to VR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/oculus-quest-specs-price-release-date/ |title=Oculus Quest Specs, Price, Release Date And Everything Else We Know |publisher=UploadVR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
== See Also ==
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 3]]
* [[Oculus Go]]
* [[Oculus Rift S]]
* [[Oculus Link]]
== References ==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:VR headsets]]
[[Category:Standalone VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Virtual reality headsets]]
[[Category:Oculus VR]]
[[Category:Meta Platforms]]
[[Category:2019 in technology]]
[[Category:Discontinued VR Headsets]]
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