As a dedicated VR gamer,I find myself in a unique spot. I’m not just a casual player, but I also don’t dive deep into the technical details of headsets. My focus is on enjoying games with whatever headset feels agreeable and easy to use. For several years, my main choices have been the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S.
Though, these headsets haven’t always met my expectations. Comfort has been an ongoing issue for me, and sometimes the visual limitations disrupt my gaming experience more than I'd like. I've adapted to these quirks over time because I thought there were no better options available—until recently when I decided to revisit my PlayStation VR2 after more than a year of neglect. Playing The Midnight Walk reminded me why I had enjoyed it so much before; sometimes newer isn’t always better.
Finding the Right Fit
Let me explain how this situation developed.Since getting into VR gaming,I've mainly used two systems: Meta and PSVR. This choice was practical since my computer isn't powerful enough for high-end PC headsets. The PSVR's straightforward setup and the wireless convenience of Meta devices suited my needs perfectly. initially, I kept up with Sony’s offerings for exclusive titles while using Meta for general gaming purposes.
Over time, however, I fell into the trap of always opting for whatever was new on the market—a common pitfall in tech reviewing.
At the end of 2022, I was content with my Meta Quest 2 until early 2023 when PlayStation released its second-generation headset—the PSVR2—which caught my attention due to its extraordinary features like high-resolution visuals and advanced eye-tracking technology. Despite some initial excitement fading after its launch title Horizon: Call of the Mountain didn’t meet expectations, when Meta introduced Quest 3 later that year, it quickly became my primary device again due to its wireless capabilities.Just one year later came another switch—I upgraded to Quest 3S because of its improved passthrough technology while leaving behind my PSVR2 once again.
Comfort Issues
This doesn’t mean that Quest is flawless or solves all problems; in fact, I've faced two significant issues with it over time:
- Virtual Boundaries: Living in a small apartment limits how freely I can move while playing VR games; I'm often bumping against virtual walls during gameplay.
- Comfort: No matter what adjustments I've made over time with any Meta headset model—there's always too much pressure on my head which forces me to take breaks frequently or deal with blurry visuals if loosened too much.
These challenges make long sessions tough especially when engaging titles like Asgard’s Wrath 2 come along—what other options do I have?
Rediscovering an Old Favorite
It turns out there was another option waiting for me all along! After receiving a review code for The Midnight Walk on PSVR2 last weekend as motivation enough to dust off that old headset—I couldn’t believe how comfortable it felt right away! Perhaps having grown accustomed only using quests made this comfort stand out even more—but wearing it allowed me hours without discomfort or interruptions from virtual boundaries unlike what I'd experienced before!
In fact during gameplay sessions where immersion matters most—the sensitivity levels felt just right allowing deeper engagement without constantly worrying about hitting invisible walls (I only bumped into one wall!).
A New Perspective
Initially convinced that switching back would feel inferior compared against newer models—it turned out otherwise! While yes—the specs show higher resolution per eye on Quest models—the OLED display found within PSVR2 offers richer contrast images making up some ground lost elsewhere plus amazing eye tracking capabilities which had almost slipped from memory since moving away from this system entirely!
In The Midnight Walk specifically—I could control parts simply by closing eyes tracked accurately by this device—a feature easily overlooked until now!
Returning back felt refreshing almost as if experiencing everything anew realizing many great aspects had been taken granted previously—all because new doesn’t automatically equal better!
While both Quests remain excellent choices especially regarding their unmatched wireless play capabilities—I’ve learned something valuable about technology through this experience: sometimes your best fit might be something you already own rather than chasing after every shiny new gadget available today!
