Ultimate Guide: Purchasing Oculus Quest ² VR Games Seamlessly

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What to Know

• From headset:Oculus button on right touch controller >Store > select game >Price >Purchase .
• In Quest/Quest2 app:Store > select game >Price >Purchase .
• Games bought through the desktop app will_typically_ play on your PC but require you to tether your Quest 2.

This article explains how to buy new games on your Meta Quest 2.

How to Buy Games for Meta (Oculus) Quest 2

The Quest 2 has a built-in storefront you can access in VR, so you can buy games, download them, and jump right into the action without taking off your headset.

The mobile app also includes the same storefront, which allows you to browse Quest 2 games at your leisure when you aren’t in VR, make purchases, and queue games for download.

If you buy a Quest 2 game through the mobile app store, it will download the next time you turn on your headset and connect it to the internet.

How to Return Games on Meta (Oculus) Quest and Quest 2

The Oculus desktop app also has a storefront, but it’s focused on Rift and Rift S games. You can buy games through that app and play them when your Quest 2 is tethered to a VR-ready PC, but you won’t be able to play them on an untethered Quest 2 unless it specifies in the game details that it’s cross-buy compatible.

How to Buy Games for Quest 2 From the Headset in VR

If you’re already in virtual reality (VR) and you want to get into a new game fast, the best way is to buy a game through the Quest 2 storefront. Here’s how to buy a game from the Quest 2 store in VR:

As long as you’ve already added a payment method for Oculus purchases through the mobile or desktop app in the past, you can purchase games directly from the Quest 2 store without leaving VR.

1. Press the Oculus button on your right touch controller to bring up the Toolbar, and select theStore (the shopping bag) icon.
   
2. Scroll through the list of games, use the search field to look for a specific game, or select a filter on the right likeGenre .
   You can also select the search field and type the name of a specific game, or scroll down to see a select of deals and recommended games.
3. Narrow your search by selecting aGenre option.
   
4. Locate and select a game you want.
5. Select the blue price button.
6. SelectPurchase .
   
7. Your default payment method will be charged, and the game will be added to your library.

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How to Buy Games for Quest 2 Through the Mobile App

The Quest 2 storefront is convenient if you’re already in VR, but the mobile app lets you check out new games and make purchases whenever you want.

If you’re a parent, and you have Oculus game sharing set up with your teens, the mobile app is a great way to buy games for them without having to get into VR yourself.

1. In the Meta Quest app on your phone, tapStore .
2. Locate a game you want to buy.
   You can tap the magnifying glass name and type the name of a game, or scroll down to view different categories.
3. Tap the game you want.
   
   If you have other headsets connected to your app, like a Rift or Rift S, make sure that the app says Oculus/Oculus 2 in the upper right corner. If it doesn’t, tap the name of the headset that is shown there and select Oculus/Oculus 2. If you don’t, you could end up buying games for the wrong platform.
4. Tap the blue price button.
5. TapPurchase .
6. Your default payment method will be charged, and the game will be added to your Quest 2 library.

What Is Oculus Quest Cross Buy?

Cross buy is a feature that lets you buy certain games one time and then play them in both tethered and untethered mode.

When you buy a game in the Quest 2 store, you typically only get access to the Quest 2 version of the game. Similarly, when you buy a game from the Oculus desktop app store, you typically only get access to the desktop version of the game, which you can play with a Rift, Rift S, or tethered Quest 2.

If a game is marked cross buy, you can buy it on the Quest 2 store and also get access to the desktop version, or buy it through the desktop app and also get access to the Quest 2 version.

Meta maintains a list of cross buy games , but the safest way to make sure a game will actually work on your Quest 2 is to buy it through the Quest 2 store in VR or the mobile app with Quest/Quest 2 selected as the active headset.

How to Get Free Games on Meta Quest and Quest 2

FAQ

• Does the Meta Quest 2 come with games?
  Yes, the Quest 2 comes with a few preinstalled games, but they are just tech demos, so you’ll want to download more games as soon as you can.
• What cards can you use to buy games for Meta (Oculus) Quest 2?
  You can use any major credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) or even your PayPal account to buy Quest 2 games. You can change your Meta Quest payment method at any time.
• Can I play Steam VR games on my Meta (Oculus) Quest 2?
  Yes. To play Steam VR games on the Meta Quest 2 , connect a compatible USB cable to your PC and headset. Turn on the Quest, selectContinue on the enable Meta (Oculus) Link pop-up on your PC, then put on the headset and selectEnable Oculus Link .

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