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Good price for the Meta branded Elite Strap with built in battery.
Meta Quest 2 Elite Strap with Battery $100.95 (RRP $189.99) Delivered @ Amazon AU
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swilsonau on 05/02/2023 - 18:00 amazon.com.au (1449 clicks)
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The official ones all do. Total garbage. Been through 2, they make it a pain to get a refund/new one too.
That sucks. I saw a similar comment as yours previously. I 3D printed my strap with a portable powerbank slot 2 years ago and haven't had any issues - and I anticipated it snapping and having to reprint many times.
I never got a power one. Just the standard "elite strap". I was lucky and my first lasted like 6 months. Others were reporting cracks immediately at launch. You could see the hairline fractures happening around the joint in advance. Even treating it super carefully
Got a kiwi one now. Has a different joint system which stops the cracking. Not one with a battery pack though. I just plug it in with my quest 1s long power cable if I need to play over 2 hours.
@RI4V4N: Honestly the powerbank is only needed rarely if I forget to charge or if my partner wants to play too after my session - it's not really necessary in my experience. Just be careful with the power port when using a long cable, I heard it's not good with wear and tear.
@Lucille Bluth: Had no problems with the USBC port so far. Had it since launch. The quest 1 cable is pretty good quality and has a triangular joint which keeps it pretty tight.
I also had one snap within the first ~6 weeks. Took two months to get it replaced and was kind of a pain. Swapped to a Kiwi strap which has been good for the last year or so, though I think slightly less comfortable. A lot of people have luck with the Bobo M2 strap but my head doesn't seem to be the right shape for halo straps unfortunately.
Yep kiwi one works well. I did get replacement pu leather eye cup things from occulus because the original ones were making my face itchy (and a gov agency somewhere I believe forced them to offer this) and I think together with the kiwi strap it's super comfortable. Feels way more premium than any headset I've owned now. Don't love halo bands either, the psvr 1 one was horrific.
Love the headset though. Looking forward to number 3.
My standard elite strap still in good condition since launch. So not too worried about it snapping.
So was mine (with battery), hardly used it at all.
Then lifted it up as normal, snap.
Got it swapped though.
I would still grab an aftermarket strap if you can find one. I got that $25 one and it makes using the Quest so much more enjoyable.
Yeh, I have a Halo and BoboVR but none with battery. For $25 yeh, but don't really need any more straps to pay more than that.
Maybe this might suit? https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08P1N8LDQ/
I was tossing up between this strap and getting the bobovr kit, ended up snagging that $25 one (but then the bobovr went on sale so… that's coming too). I'll probably turf the kiwi strap I had, and keep the vivaforte as a backup to the bobovr.
@kwchaz: Yep I think something like that is prob what I'd go with for now. Been meaning to print a nice mount for it for ages, though when I say I don't really need, it's generally because by the time the internal battery is done, I've had enough anyway.
My advice spend a few extra and grab the BOBOVR M2 Plus Halo strap bundle (around $150 on Amazon or $140 va AliExpress). Comes with 2 swappable magnetic batteries and a magnetic charging dock. Way comfier, much better build quality and a lot more convenient.
How’s this go with super sweaty sessions?
When I play les mills body combat for even a 30 min I am absolutely drenched in sweat (kfc and pack a day will do that to ya) and the default eye pad is absolutely deteriorated so now after a good long term solution
Kiwi design sell a ventilated spacer that works pretty well. There are battery powered fan versions for more cooling if you're particularly wet ☺️
Also FYI The BOBOVR M2 strap comes with two varieties of the back of head padding, a regular gel and a more breathable honeycomb one.
With the stock strap sweat was definitely a problem so ended up using a headband but with the BOBOVR haven't had that issue.
There is also a bobovr f2 fan which doesn't so much blow air on the face but rather draws the humidity out away from the face. I've found this helps with sweat and fogging.
I'm also a big sweater, and play about an hour / day of Beat Saber.
I use VRCover Fitness interface for my face (comfy, and very easy to clean properly). BoboVR M2 pro for the strap. If I were buying now, I'd get a BoboVR F2 fan instead of the VRCover, for the money.
I also really like to have a supply of Aliexpress headbands, and wristbands. They actually help more than anything, IMO!
Yeah I was thinking light ankle and wrist weights and sweat bands - actually getting quite into body combat, really exceeded expectations
@Jimothy Wongingtons: Be really cautious with weights mate! Lots of physios on Youtube reckon they're a really bad idea for VR, for all kinds of complicated reasons.
I second this. I have a BOBOVR M2 Plus strap with twin batteries combo. It is great for extended sessions, very comfortable on the face now as pressure distributed much more evenly, especially as a glasses wearer. Hot swapping batteries is very easy. Great build quality.
^ this. I bought a bobovr strap off Ali during 2020 lockdowns and still going strong today. Super comfortable for extended play sessions. I decided on the bobovr after hearing about all the broken straps with the elite
Alternate if you have any e.g.10000mAh spare power banks around, then works well with the popular KIWI design Comfort Head Strap. Just Velcro it to the rear. Connect using a USB cable like the UGREEN USB C Cable Right Angle 90 Degree USB A to Type C. Lasts longer than the incl 5200 mAh which comes with the Elite strap noted here.
Meh, waiting for quest 3
Sorry for poor knowledge,
I have just bought a meta quest 2.
Should I buy this ?
If my friend comes over and he wants to play with me. Can we play multiplayer using this and existing one.
Or we have to buy 2 meta quests?
This is just an improved strap. If you want something more comfortable and first party, this would be worth considering otherwise look at some of the other options here. Personally, I went with adaptors, the HTC DAS, and a counterweight.
Same here, went with an extra battery as my counter weight, great piece of kit, but very hard to find at a reasonable price nowadays
Brah. It’s just a head strap. If you have insanely tiny heads you might be able to squeeze in and get one eye each.
What… you need two quests and two accounts with the game unless it’s a free game
This is just an alternative strap, not a complete unit.
Thank you everyone.
Any free recommended good games for it ?
OOS :(
Did anyone grab one who doesn’t need it?
Literally everyone here
Are users who don't have a Quest 2 buying it?
Is it useful for anything else? I could be wrong but don't think it works with the Quest 3.
after getting the bobovr 2M plus, i dont know why ppl still want this style…
People trust first party accessories - now you know.
RRP $190 .. now ONLY $202.
I bought my son the Kiwi Design one without the battery about a year ago. Excellent piece of kit.
Wonder if this product will be deleted like echovr is being deleted 👀
I have the bobvr m2 pro and it is great
Hey there - I get really really bad skin rash under my eyes using the Quest even for short periods, and I am using the supplied silicon cover.
Is there any strap I can use that would stop this from happening? I've been unable to use it for more than 15 mins at a time.
For example, would a BOBOVR M2 Pro be a good purchase?
Any suggestions most humbly received!
They are required to replace the face cushion thing for you. Call them.
TLDR: They cheaped out and used a material that they knew would cause allergy/rash for some people. They have an alternative but you need to ask for it
Hi Justtoreply, thanks - I am actually using the silicon cover supplied (this is the one they ship out) The original "felt" eyepiece was much, much worse and caused my face to painfully welt for weeks. I had to use creme to correct this.
The current models already come with the Silicon cover to go over the face cushion and assume this is what you are using.
If the silicon one gives you a rash the perhaps you are sensitive to silicon. Have you tried it without the it and with the default cover. One thing I suggest is not to wear it too tight. This is where the Kiwi Design or BobOVR Halo head straps are great. Most of the weight is away from the face.Thanks Borg - I think I'll get the BobOVR with battery and give it another try.
i have had this since the oculus quest 2 came out right back when it was still called a oculus quest still got it today works really well still I still get about 4 to 5 hours of play time wirelessly over PC VR gaming.
Holy shit can't believe I missed this x_x
If its only 1 cent difference, why not just stick to a whole number?
Algorithmic pricing, psychology, gremlins, etc.
Hopefully it doesn't snap..