You can connect to games within your Steam library when using the virtual reality headsets of Meta Quest 2 & 3 to play the titles you already own on a different system. The same process for the Meta Quest 2 or Meta Quest 3 lets you link to your account if you have the right configuration. Once you find the right setup, you can install whatever you want through this shared connection.
The Meta Quest 2 requires you to have a PC or laptop that you might already use to run Steam games from your library. This system needs Windows 10 or 11 and a Core i5 or higher CPU in its build. Other required specs include a GTX 1070 or higher GPU and at least 8GB of RAM or more within your PC or laptop to connect to your virtual reality device.
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How To Set Up Steam Games For Meta Quest 2 & 3
The steps for setting up Steam games on the Meta Quest 2 & 3 are to download the Oculus desktop application and connect your systems with a link cable or use an air link to pair them wirelessly. Connecting the Meta Quest 2 to a PC is best done through the wired method, but the Meta Quest 3 is better supported by wireless options due to new updates to the system in its later version.
The first thing to do is to install the app tied to the virtual reality hardware onto whatever PC or laptop you usually run your Steam games through. You will need a USB Type C cable for the wired method to connect with your Quest headset. Here are the steps for playing Steam games through a wired link:
- Turn on your Quest device.
- From the Quest app, select the “Devices“ tab in the left margin.
- Choose “Add Headset“ from the prompts that show up, then choose “Quest“ from the next set of options.
- Pick the “Link (cable)“ option and press continue.
- Turn on the Steam app on your laptop or PC.
- Press “SteamVR“ to connect to your library, then enjoy playing your Steam games.
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The second method is more complicated since your PC or laptop must be connected to the same Wifi network as your virtual reality device. The steps for setting up a connection to Steam wirelessly are:
- Go to the Settings of the Quest app on your PC or laptop.
- Press the “Beta“ tab.
- Turn the toggle on for “Air Link.“
- Go to the main menu of your Meta Quest 2 or 3 by pressing the home button on your right controller.
- Select the “Oculus Link“ button.
- Locate your PC in the link settings, then press “Launch.“
- Return to the main menu.
- Choose your Desktop, then locate and launch Steam to connect to your games.
Following any of these steps correctly will allow you to experience virtual reality on the Meta Quest 2 & 3 through the Steam games you already love playing within your library.
Meta Quest 2
If you’re looking for a no-nonsense virtual reality headset that is easy to use and supports hundreds of VR games, the Meta Quest 2 is for you. The headset has two controllers that provide excellent control over the virtual world. A 90Hz display shows smooth, high-resolution visuals, whether a game or a VR experience. The headset lasts for three hours on a single charge, and you can even extend the battery life by getting additional batteries. Connecting the headset with your smartphone or PC is also no big deal. It comes in two storage options: 128 GB and 256 GB.
- Brand
- Meta
- Display Type
- RGB LCD
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Weight
- 1.83 pounds
