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How to Play Roblox on Oculus Quest 2

To provide a next level gaming experience Roblox platform also has games based on virtual reality (VR) in which the player seems to be physically present in the situation. To play VR games on Roblox one needs to have a virtual reality headset and there are different headsetavailable in the market that one can buy.

One of the best VR headsets one can find on the market right now is Oculus Meta-Quest 2 that is listed for sale at about 50 dollars. So, if you have Oculus Meta Quest 2 and want to play Roblox VR games then read this guide.

Playing Roblox Games on Oculus Quest 2

Follow the stepwise guide to play Virtual Reality games of Roblox using Oculus Quest 2:

Step 1: The first step is to download the Oculus software on your PC by clicking here:

Step 2: Run the downloaded .exe file and install the software, it can take up some time as it downloads the software. Once you have installed the software, it’s time to create an account, or if you already have one then simply log in with that account:

Next set your username, avatar picture settings and at the last select the VR set you have that is Quest 2:

Step 3: Next the software will ask for the type of connection you want to use to connect the Oculus Quest 2 with either through link cable or Air Link (wireless):

The Air Link is only recommended if your PC is connected to the internet using the ethernet cable otherwise you might face connection problems, so here we select the Link cable:

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Connect the USB Type-C end of your cable with the VR and connect the other end of the cable into the USB 3 port of the computer and you are good to go.

In case of Air link, put on your headset and from the settings of the headset turn on the Air Link for the “Experimental” option. Once the Air Link is enabled a list of nearby computers will appear, select your PC from there. Next a code will appear in the headset for pairing, remove the headset and check if the similar code is displayed on the PC, and if yes then click confirm and you are good to go:

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Step 4: Next to play Roblox just open the Oculus app on your computer and from there go to the “General” section of the “Settings”:

Next allow apps from the unknown sources by toggling the button:

Step 5: Next login to your Roblox account and start any game that supports the VR:

This is how you can connect the Meta Quest 2 formerly known as Oculus Quest 2 with your computer and play Roblox on it.

Conclusion

Virtual reality is a step forward towards more realistic gameplays as it makes the gamer feel that they are physically present in the game. Roblox has a number of games that support VR so one can play games on their VR headsets. If you have an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset then you can connect it with your PC using link cable or Air link, further to play Roblox on meta quest 2 you need to enable the apps from unknown sources.

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Aaliyan Javaid

I am an electrical engineer and a technical blogger. My keen interest in embedded systems has led me to write and share my knowledge about them.