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Re:My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise by berberous on Saturday February 19, 2022 @08:38PM (#30402391)
VR is a good workout, but to be honest, I still find the headsets unpleasant enough to not want to use this over other forms of exercise. The headsets are too heavy, moving vigorously cause them to move and lose your visual sweetspot, they got hot, the foam interface gets sweaty and gross, etc. And for the amount of time I spend on screens, I’d rather go for a run outside and enjoy the fresh air.

But I could see most of the above being improved in a few generations such that it’s a really great exercise option.

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Re:My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise by Freaken on Saturday February 19, 2022 @08:44PM (#30402428)
The stock headset definitely needs to be upgraded for this kind of application.

I own a BoboVR headband with an external battery, which helps balance the weight of the headset. I had the elite strap with external battery and the BoboVR is much more comfortable for me. It’s also leatherette instead of foam, so much easier to clean.

I also have a fan (BoboVR F2) attached to the face mask in order to prevent condensation and overall I get a great experience even when I drip of sweat after exercising.

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Re:My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise by mchaynes on Saturday February 19, 2022 @08:54PM (#30402498)
If you have the oculus quest, put on the silicon/rubber piece over the foam. I’m pretty sure that’s how they intended people to use it.

I just had the foam for a while as well and it was disgusting.

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Re:My First 80 Days of VR for Exercise by squeaky-clean on Saturday February 19, 2022 @10:08PM (#30402866)
From what I understand, the silicon cover was only added to the Quest in September of last year. Though if you have a model from before then you can get one for free.

https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-pro...

https://www.oculus.com/quest-2/removable-facial-interface-al...

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