Quest 3's SECRET FEATURE blew my mind!

[@360vroomers]

Update: 1/21/24 - I’ve been using it almost everyday outdoors (unless raining) and it’s still working normally. I've also used it outdoors at night and it can work if there's enough light such as with an outdoor security light. In the second half of this video, i discuss whether this is dangerous. Actually I also fly FPV drones and we use similar goggles. We use them outdoors all the time. As i said in the video, im volunteering to be a test subject for the vr community. Check back in a month or two to see if my quest 3 is still ok!

[@ImTooLockedIn]

Still going strong?

[@360vroomers]

@@ImTooLockedIn yup everything still seems normal

[@coolblckcat3585]

​@@360vroomerswhere you at now? Still going? I wana take mine outside

[@360vroomers]

@@coolblckcat3585 yes still using outside everyday as long as not raining. Still ok. Just keep wearing it so the sun cannot reach inside lenses.

[@coolblckcat3585]

@@360vroomers ty I'm bout to have some fun on my porch

[@endunry]

I think the reason why Meta is not advertise this yet, is the fear of people going outside and expose the lenses to the sun which can easily mess up the whole gear

[@360vroomers]

Possibly. They let people do it at their own risk.

[@irollerblade13]

Yeah Meta is deff worried about customers having to buy another one due to a consumer damaging it... 🤫🤭🤣

[@360vroomers]

@@irollerblade13 if they told people they could do it, and some people are careless and their lenses get exposed to direct sunlight, then they could try to blame meta for saying they could do it.

[@irollerblade13]

You don't think Mark thought about this? He probably had someone do the math and was then told that we will sell this amount of units more if people think this and had it subtracted by the potential lawsuit meta would have to pay out and if its profitable it makes more sense to say it.@@360vroomers

[@Towerr72]

Another thing to keep in mind....make sure you are in a safe area.. Not only will you look funky doing it out in a public park, but you also have no idea if someone is sneaking up behind you

[@360vroomers]

Yup for sure. Should bring a gun. Sorry, I mean a friend. hahaha

[@Xcjcyt]

@@360vroomers What about the senseors the don't burn?

[@Mr.Tootsie2005]

@@360vroomersimagine pulling the blicky out in color passthrough

[@krystalnichole85]

They better hope I'm not playing that boxing game if they sneak up cause that left hook will sneak up as well🤣

[@mindwalker420]

I play outside every single day I live in a very small space so I just play in the front yard. I’m sure my neighbors get a kick on it and sometimes when people are driving by, they like to honk at me and say look at that guy, but I don’t care, it’s a blast. There’s nothing like playing Arizona sunshine 2 outside.

[@PaddyMcMe]

Can I ask what version of Quest do you have? Do you play at any time of day or aim for early morning/dusk when there is no direct sunlight? Any tips or things you've noticed to keep it safe? Thanks.

[@바보Queen]

this is such a big deal that Meta isn't even promoting.. playing at the park is amazing

[@360vroomers]

Yup real game changer for me!

[@fitybux4664]

As long as people know that you might not see them. Some cones set up might at least help.

[@360vroomers]

@@fitybux4664 It would be good to have a companion. And if the game has it, use mixed reality mode. Example: thrill of the fight.

[@letsgoproductions6231]

Yeah it’s all fun in games until you get the sun in the lenses of the quest 3 and destroy the lenses

[@360vroomers]

@@letsgoproductions6231 I’m still using it outdoors. It still works normally.

[@brianbowles4385]

I have used my Q1 & Q2 out doors for years with no problems. Granted, Q2 would not track at all until the sun was below the tree line. I never gad any problems. Golf games are fantastic outdoors, I just wish it stayed warm here the year round like you have it.

[@360vroomers]

That’s awesome to know! I’ve tried using my other headsets outdoors too and like you said the tracking didn’t work when there was sunlight so I didn’t use it outdoors. But now I use my quest 3 outdoors all the time.

[@ChimpWhisperer]

This sounds petty immersive! I'll have to come back and see how your quest holds up to the sun in the coming months.

[@360vroomers]

It is very immersive!

[@michelverheijen6643]

Thrill of the fight has an mixed reality option. You can use it if you don't want to hit a wall at home.

[@360vroomers]

Thanks! I didn't notice that! I'll try it. Great tip!

[@StinkyWinky007]

If you Velcro-fasten appropriate neutral density filter foil to your Quest 2, it works under most conditions outdoors too. Doing just that for quite some time now. Just avoid exposure of the lenses to direct sun light to minimise the risk of breaking your device.

[@360vroomers]

Really? I didn’t expect Nd filters to work. But thanks for the tip and congrats!

[@antoniolives522]

have you noticed any type of damage to your quest after using it outdoors, within the past 3 months? I really want to use mine outdoors but im afraid of damage... I like what you explained about the inside lenses vs the outside lenses...

[@360vroomers]

I haven’t noticed any problem yet. If you still have your quest box and instructions, you can see that the instructions say don’t let sunlight hit it, but it is showing the inside lenses. Not the outside lenses. And there is also a sticker that you peel away over the inside lenses when they are new, warning users not to let sunlight hit the lenses. Again - they show inside lenses only.

[@piedpiperz80]

100% i bought it not even knowing this and it's unlocked so much more time I can play. I always play in my backyard.

[@360vroomers]

Yes makes it so much more useful! Just be careful and don’t allow sun to hit the inside lenses. ✌️

[@piedpiperz80]

@@360vroomers yep I keep them on until I'm back inside

[@MadBertus]

Cool vid, I m still waiting for some better aftermarket facial interface for Quest 3, that doesnt have as much of light leaks as the default one, before I dare to take Q3 outside. Btw is there currently any decent 3D 180 camera comparable with Insta360 Evo? (In terms of quality & price) Also any info on why the Insta360 Evo was even discontinued? (Was it too much ahead of its time?)

[@360vroomers]

Thanks John. Re facial interface you might be interested in this one: amzn.to/3MnXS3j Re 3d 180, there is one called calf which is quite detailed but it is not cheap (around $2000). For consumers, the best option imho is Qoocam Ego. It is a 3d camera (not 3d 180) but the image quality is decent imho. Here is my review (watch it in 3d on the KZbin vr app): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKHbY3ePn9V8fpI

[@slime-loc1992]

I'm checking back 11 mouths later is it still good as long as u keep the one's u look throw safe I'm about to get the quest 3s that's coming out this month of October

[@360vroomers]

Hi my quest 3 still works normally but I haven’t played it the last 3 months because I’ve been busy helping my kids with their school.

[@slime-loc1992]

@360vroomers that's understandable thank you much for your help and reply I'm going to us the quest 3s mosley in the car I have preored one for the 15th

[@marlborosilver]

This IS the biggest thing that sets this headset above the rest. I really appreciate your video. That’s a game changer and what makes it competitive since the vision pro is out.

[@360vroomers]

Thanks it is a very important feature and makes quest 3 much more useful. To be fair, it seems Vision Pro can also be used outdoors. I’ve seen several KZbin videos where users used Vision Pro outdoors.

[@ssshanemjlll]

I thought it was risky to bring these outside because the sun can damage the lenses and the sensors.

[@YTINRJYTINRJ]

Hi, this is great. But, I can't find any update on your feed for this. did you get a chance to upload one?

[@360vroomers]

@@YTINRJYTINRJ I just reply to comments here. My headset still works. Just be careful not to expose the inside lenses to sunlight.

[@BenClaremont]

Looks like fun! Looking forward to our boxing match- i'll try it in my backyard to avoid destroying the lounge room 😂

[@360vroomers]

Just be careful not to accidentally hit Devon! 😂

[@BenClaremont]

@@360vroomers she will definitely hit back… hard 😅

[@360vroomers]

@@BenClaremont lol 🤣

[@echelon2k8]

I thought the instructions say not to use this thing in direct sunlight. Or was that just the previous two Quests?

[@360vroomers]

I believe they put that instruction because sunlight can damage the display so we need to be careful to avoid exposing the inside lenses to direct sunlight. Anyway I am volunteering to be the guinea pig. Check back in a month or two!

[@echelon2k8]

@@360vroomers We'll do!

[@tinkerduck1373]

I also think they don't want headlines like: Kid jumps in front of a bus to get the beatsaber highscore

[@360vroomers]

@@tinkerduck1373 yup exactly. in fact there are already users who are starting to wear their quest and walk around in the city, which is annoying to some people. So we'll probably never see Meta recommend this use.

[@realmeee]

is your headset okay after direct sunlight consumption ?

[@360vroomers]

I only expose the exterior of my quest 3. I never expose the large ainside lenses. It’s still ok.

[@steelymaverick88]

the warning is for an over abundance of caution the sun can damage the inside lenses but it usually wont unless you leave them in direct sunlight just never take it off your face outside should be 100% fine. and if u must take them off outside keep lenses pointing down

[@derekewing9669]

I wonder why they can’t just make something where the lens like darken in sunlight to protect itself or have something we can put on them for outside usage.

[@360vroomers]

I think if the lenses applied an ND filter dark enough to protect against the sun then it may be too dark to see regular objects which would make it unable to track the headset’s position. For what it’s worth, with Vision Pro’s release, several people have tried wearing Vision Pro outdoors and no one seems to be complaining about sunlight burning the outside lenses. (But of course inside lenses can definitely magnify the sunlight and burn the display)

[@zinodays1007]

How does the space work if you are on a slope? Do you walk down the slope and end up under the virtual floor?

[@360vroomers]

Yes kind of.

[@zinodays1007]

@@360vroomers that's disappointing

[@iinterworld]

You can use it outside without the lens damaged? Is it the same for a quest 2?

[@360vroomers]

Hi I used it outside with no damage but I was very careful not to let direct sunlight reach the inside lenses. Quest 2 cannot be used outside in bright sunlight because it can’t track the controllers, as I demo’d in the video.

[@SuppVr]

Bro you're the best I just got the Quest 3 And I've been wondering if I can go outside Been looking for answers for a long time Thank you so much. You're the best

[@360vroomers]

Thanks buddy! So far my headset is still working! 😀

[@cobblett]

just dont get sun on the lenses, I think it can damage it. find a big open covered space like parking garages, school covered outdoor areas.

[@360vroomers]

Yes a covered space would be ideal. And yes sun can damage the inside lenses.

[@podcast-cr7rl]

Hi its been quite a few months i was wondering how the headset is doing i live in a very small trailer and want one but cant play inside is it worth getting it to play outside ?

[@360vroomers]

Mine is still working. But tbh I haven’t been able to play for about 3 months due to work.

[@capolean2902]

hey will this work with any game? i got a couple games i wouldnt mind trying outside 😂

[@360vroomers]

Yes. As long as it is quest 3.

[@capolean2902]

@@360vroomers thanks man u definitely saved me a ton of bread (planned on getting the treadmill from ready player 1 cost 50k😂 when i get my own apartment )

[@360vroomers]

@@capolean2902 that’s great! Pls note there is a maximum area of 30 x 30 ft so it’s not a total replacement for a vr treadmill.

[@supergamer85391]

i think the reson the tracking works is because it uses hand tracking and infered tracking at the same time

[@lenoxpI]

Meta doesn’t promote it because it can damage the lenses if left in direct sunlight for too long. I’m pretty sure if you move around you would be fine.

[@360vroomers]

I believe the ones that can be damaged by sunlight are the inside lenses (the ones you look through with your eyes). Anyway I’m still using it outdoors and it is still working normally.

[@stephenhumble7627]

Wonder if there will be game's similar to pokemon go where your using pass thru to show the pokemons or other AI generated characters and stuff. It would require a large amount of local info similar to google maps street view so that the AI characters are not just randomly floating in space but follow roads and paths as if they are real. That would enable you to do things like run and be chased by a bunch of zombies or chase a pokemon to catch it or have a virtual coach etc. It would probably have to work in conjunction with a mobile phone to provide GPS info and download maps as you moved about. Also more like what your doing in the park there seems the possibility for games or apps that are intended to use really big areas and map a full building to the area - so you could pretend to be walking inside the pyramids or taj mahal in VR.

[@360vroomers]

Hi Stephen. i think that would be very cool but as far as i know, there aren't any that are open world type games i think because they are afraid of liability (like if someone gets hurt wandering into traffic, etc.).

[@stephenhumble7627]

@@360vroomersInteresting point it would be a bit of a risk to be enjoying a walk inside the pyramids then suddenly a real truck or something passes thru the wall. Hopefully it does not limit what becomes available.

[@DarthQueefious]

boxing at the park is fun ...until you knock out a little kid and end up in a real fight with the dad

[@360vroomers]

That would be very immersive 😉 but fortunately thrill of the fight has a mixed reality mode (you can see your surroundings).

[@eagaming28]

💀

[@atulsalgaonkar6222]

Another great video, with superb insights. However, I have two concerns: (1) Secure and stable internet connectivity -what do you use? 5G? Is it expensive?, and (2) Social pushback - Parents in the park are not likely to approve and there's always a chance that a child or a dog will walk into your area.

[@360vroomers]

Thanks buddy! Just to clarify, you can play in your backyard. You don't have to be away from your house. As for internet, many games don't require internet connection. But I'll test if my phone's 5G hotspot is good enough. As for other people, there were parents and kids when I was using Quest and I was playing Thrill of the Fight (punching etc.) and no one looked at me strangely. I think part of it was choosing a spot that was far away from other people.

[@lolo2k]

Great tip Mick! Hmmm I'm wondering if I can use my laptop to stream alyx to my quest 3. Need to check if it has a wifi 6 access point I guess. There is a 3070ti mobile gfx in it

[@360vroomers]

Wow nice setup! I heard quest 3 has wifi 6 but I can’t test bec I don’t have a wifi 6 router.

[@vrvisionaustralia]

I stream Alyx from laptop and play in my backyard. It’s awesome!

[@lolo2k]

HI! @vrvisionaustralia i have been trying to get this to work, but i keep failing. i tried many times to create a network on my laptop to connect the quest, but no succes yet. can you PLEASE explain how you did this? i tried connectify and virtual desktop using both my internat WiFi6 and a WiFi 6 usb adapter... both show up as 200 mbps connections in Virtual Desktop.

[@360vroomers]

@@lolo2k you don’t need to create a network. I have a guide here (unlisted video) Quest 3 PCVR Beginners Guide 2023 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5Kcgop5f612q9E

[@lolo2k]

@@360vroomers oh man. Mick you are the best! Its dinnertime here in Amsterdam but afterward I'm sure keen to check out your brand new content!

[@MrGirodog]

What do you mean keep them covered when outside ?

[@360vroomers]

Quest has 2 big lenses for your eyes. You shouldn’t allow direct sunlight to hit these lenses. (Shadow is ok.) For example, you could wear quest so your face blocks the sunlight.

[@MrGirodog]

@@360vroomers Your not in shadow in video ? Also the video is about quest 3 not quest 2 ?

[@360vroomers]

@@MrGirodog yes we are talking about quest 3. Quest 2 does not work in sunlight. It cannot track the controllers. I was using quest 3 in sunlight but my face was covering the inside lenses so the inside lenses were protected from the sun.

[@MrGirodog]

@@360vroomers when people say don’t use in direct sun light do they mean directly at sun ?

[@360vroomers]

@@MrGirodog let’s say you are standing under a tree on a sunny afternoon. If you are in the shaded part then you are not in direct sunlight even if it is a sunny day. Also if a cloud is covering the sun then you are not in direct sunlight either. So I avoid direct sunlight on the two big lenses inside the quest. I’m either wearing it so my face blocks sunlight from hitting the lenses. Or I carry the headset with lenses facing down and my hand covering them. Or you can put a piece of cardboard to cover the lenses.

[@harrypotterfan1623]

Meta says explicitly not to take ANY of its Quest devices outside. The reasons are two-fold. First, the Quests use infrared sensors for tracking, and bright sunlight will overwhelm those sensors. The second problem is, in many ways, more critical: Direct sunlight can damage your Quest's lenses and display

[@360vroomers]

Hi Harry. That’s my point in this video. 1. Even though quest 3 uses infrared, its tracking works even in bright sunlight. 2. Yes direct sunlight on the inside lenses can burn the display as I mentioned in the video. But as long as I protect it from that (eg by wearing it and putting a cover when not using it) then it seems to be ok so far.

[@arkaniaknight6268]

I just came to find out if I can use the Meta headset outside, but end up reading all your replies because you are are such a witty, cheerful man. 😄🤘

[@360vroomers]

Thanks! And all my replies are still human-generated! 😂

[@xxPYROxxJONESxx]

How's it holding up?

[@roslynjoy]

Is there any issues with the ground being slightly sloped or uneven?

[@360vroomers]

Hi Roslyn. If the ground is uneven, you will need to be a little careful so that you don’t twist your ankle or something. For sloped ground, the floor of the game is not going to change to match your actual ground. If the floor in the game is flat and your real world ground is sloping then as you walk down the slope, your perspective in the game will get lower. I hope that clarifies.

[@DjFuNkysara]

The moment when u are outdoor and u accidentally dropped into a lake or land on an open road when a car run over you . Then it will be a quest for everyone 😂😂

[@360vroomers]

You will definitely be immersed! 😂

[@MusicByNumbersUK]

I think you mean "submersed" lol ;) good video, thanks!@@360vroomers

[@360vroomers]

@@MusicByNumbersUK thanks! Btw no burned lenses yet!

[@Ghofy]

yeah my Quest 3 glitches in grass, idk why it had a problem outside

[@360vroomers]

Hmm weird. I’ve used it in grass without any issues. What issues did you have? Were you using the controllers or hand tracking?

[@Ghofy]

@@360vroomers controlers & i was on espire 2

[@guyblais6365]

Could ypu confirm something for me? I dont have a q3 and id like to know if the depth sensor is used while playing games . If i were to walk into a dip in the ground, will i shrink in game or will the sensor pickup the dip and keep me at the same level. This was an issue for me when playing outside on the q2.

[@360vroomers]

Hey there guyblais. The issue is not going to be fixed by quest 3. What’s happening is that the game floor is flat but your physical floor is inclined for example. If you walk down the incline in real life then your perspective will get lower, making it seem like you are shrinking. Dips have the same effect.

[@guyblais6365]

@360vroomers ha yes I realize that. But as the quest 3 has depth sensor I am hoping it continuously tracks the height of the ground relative to the height of your head auto adjusting for lower areas of the yard.. so in game height would not be affected . Make sense ? Haha I really hope it's the case. The quest 2 determined the height based on one flat plane so if you went up or down from that plan you would rise or shrink in game. I'm just wondering if the depth sensor will detect those lower areas and be able to compensate.

[@360vroomers]

@guyblais6365 sorry the quest 3 depth sensor doesn’t do that.

[@AustinCameron]

One of the first reviews I've seen outside in the sun!

[@360vroomers]

Thanks! Btw my headset is still ok. 😀

[@MrGirodog]

People keep telling if damages the lenses outside ??

[@360vroomers]

Meta warns not to use the quest outside because the sun can damage the lens. The sun can definitely damage the display if direct sunlight hits it because the lenses are like magnifying glass. But what is not clear is whether the other 7 cameras on the outside of the quest are ok to use in sunlight. I am making an experiment where I used them outdoors so we can find out if it is ok or not. So far after 1 month using outdoors, the sensors still work.

[@MrGirodog]

@@360vroomers in your video you aren’t in shade ?

[@360vroomers]

@@MrGirodog my face is covering the inside lenses. So it’s ok.

[@ninjabiatch101]

Why didn't they tell you? Because they specifically tell you not to use it in direct sunlight, claiming it can damage the external cameras. Now why that would be the case? No idea, could be BS so you don't break your lenses. But they do say it.

[@360vroomers]

Hey there ninja. Actually they say it damages the display if sunlight hits the inside lenses. And that definitely can happen. As for the inside out cameras, they don’t specifically say those could be damaged. They just say say “don’t use outdoors.” I’m one of those people who doesn’t just accept rules blindly. In any case I’m willing to be the test subject.

[@sherbuel]

" claiming it can damage the external cameras. " : sources please ? because i never saw this anywhere.

[@ninjabiatch101]

@sherbuel I may have been jumping to conclusions, but they weren't my conclusions. From what I understood they tell you not to use it outside regardless of lense protection. Like I said, I don't know why. As the magnificent of the lenses frying the display seems to be the primary concern.

[@ninjabiatch101]

@360vroomers I may have made assumptions based on the reports of others. Like I said, it may just be them covering their bases so you don't accidentally fry your lenses. But it seems to tell you not to use it outside in general. That said, meta DEFINITELY promoted Espires' MR mode, which absolutely shows them playing outside, of only momentarily.

[@DopeTheG]

How is it holding up now

[@360vroomers]

Headset still ok. My left controller joystick got stuck in one position and my right controller wouldn’t turn on even with fresh batteries so I had to send them back for replacements but I don’t think they have anything to do with using it outdoors.

[@jmystigan]

Just got mines the other day want to take it places too! N now I'm going todo a review video with outdoor use thanks so much.

[@360vroomers]

awesome! just be careful not to let sunlight hit the inside lenses

[@lel_juan]

when mom says: "you should play outside" me:

[@NeedSomeNuance]

Great video! I’m super excited to workout outside in vr!

[@-RedAfro]

Useing ANY meta headset outside VOIDS the manufactures warranty... This video is a high risk of misleading Quest 3 users into damageing their equipment. The front faceplate IS infrared translucent to aid in heat dissipation.... The risk of damage goes beyond just the light through the leans screen damage that is also a risk.

[@360vroomers]

I've been using it in sunlight for 2 weeks now. No problems. I'm not the only one. Check back in a few months from now and say "I told you so." Don't worry, if I'm right and it's still ok I'm not going to say I told you so to you. :)

[@-RedAfro]

@@360vroomers Your video starts with the very question of "why didn't META tell us that the QUEST could do this ...". I will happily share with you the simple answer to your question within the context as it was given to me by Oculus when I made a video showing the original QUEST being used in a 25 foot by 25 foot closed wall gazebo with some other tek I was developing; META simply want's absolutely no affiliation with the risk of labiality regarding any injury to person due to even just the suggestion of usage regarding their headset product outside; thus, even IF no-risk of hardware was deemed as a possibility META would still boldly declare within it's TOS for allowable usage of their QUEST product line of headsets that; any META headset used is conditional to usage under it's official statement of compliance for TOS of their product with the firm unconditional statement of "DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH IT'S TOS"... thus, one of the firm directives of the TOS is "Do not use your headset outdoors". The TOS actual statement on this topic is "Do not use your headset outdoors" and META further remarks "any type of outside damage isn't covered under warranty, nor is exposure to direct sunlight even if it's indoors". I had a product idea that I was going to move forward with and Patent when the first Quest headset just released; however, in that action or researching the plausibility of my idea being nonobvious and novel for the sake of getting a Patent I discovered Oculus/META had taken a rather aggressive stance in the effort of reducing litigation possibility due to personal injury from product usage. in-fact your statement of "I'm not a representative of meta I'm not even an engineer so I can't guarantee anything" might place you at a level of risk of labiality. I continue to use a large infrared/UV shielded enclosed gazebo outdoors from time to time to play on my Quest, the large play are is totally awesome and worth the cost of the gazebo as I live in a small apartment with access to a large grassy secluded area right outside our apartment. So I totally get where your coming from being able to utilize a large area; and surprisingly the argument-reality side of the Quest 3 headset works even better with high intense lighting. Never the less... META simply want's absolutely no affiliation with any risk of labiality regarding any injury to person due to even just the suggestion of usage regarding their Quest headset product line outside. honestly; if the headset fails as a result of outside usage then it's simply some money lost and thus not much of a big deal as it get writing off as just another life lesson learned... however, the other point as made by Oculus/META in the past regarding wanting absolutely no affiliation with risk of labiality discouraged me from suggesting the idea to others within a public circle of activity. possibly this is the very reason "Even reviewers aren't talking about it!". I'm not trying to be a downer here; rather, suggesting another angle you might wish to consider.

[@Robbeer]

Jesus im sure the making of arizona sunshine 2 is outside in arizona ? They all have them on . Im.sure if your stupid and leave exposed you pay price as would do leaving any camera in sun . Move to england or Scotland wont need worry bout the sun 😂

[@jr1844_deo]

it’s been a year, i think we need an update

[@blanfix]

Mic looks yanger and yanger ) keep doing you video awesome curious))

[@360vroomers]

I didn’t show the part where I was huffing and puffing in round 2 and just quit the match 😂

[@blanfix]

@@360vroomers ha ha next time should show )) 😅 show that games make more sporty and gamers have to become more philosophical train ))) to play games ))) this make new things to game make more healthy )))

[@360vroomers]

@@blanfix yes it is great exercise!

[@paulsears1805]

I've used Quest 2 loads outdoors, but as mentioned here tracking failed on sunny days. Overcast weather was rhe way to do it. Love that you're checking into this for us on Quest 3, and super jappy to know its functional in bright sunlight! I'll definitely be checking back!

[@360vroomers]

Thanks! If you use Quest 2 passthrough in bright daylight you can see that any areas under direct sun are just totally white. With Quest 3, you can see in the video that it looks like a normal camera. I think that's why it's able to track the controllers in sunlight. Anyway I'll keep using Quest 3 in sunlight and we'll find out. :D

[@maxquen5560]

How are u hooked up to internet

[@360vroomers]

Either I’m in my backyard and connected to our home network. Or I’m connected to my phone hotspot. Or not connected at all. For example thrill of the fight doesn’t require internet connection.

[@zantesh]

I hope meta confirms it.

[@360vroomers]

That would be ideal although I think they would prefer to just keep quiet and let users try it at their own risk. 🤷‍♂️

[@GirlOnAQuest]

Meta will never confirm it because the sun will 100% absolutely burn the screens. You need to go outside waring it and come inside waring it. Never risk it. Passthrough games only :P

[@kupua]

Mic, you’re in LA. Aka Gotham city south. Somebody’s likely to knock you out over your head and take your MedQuest 3. 😢

[@360vroomers]

Thanks for watching out bro! There are many places in LA where I wouldn't do this. But I know this neighborhood really well and chose a time when there are very few people. still need to be aware though no matter what!

[@blanfix]

How cool things going future to our life)) thanks for video I don't get it but very interesting in this things, gadget)) so please, more things share with us who don't have it))

[@360vroomers]

The summary is that quest 3 vr headset can be used outdoors so it gives us a lot of space to play. In my house we don’t have much space and I can’t move around much in VR.

[@blanfix]

@@360vroomers in our country Most evil of the world 😂 we have the same situation ) not big flats ) so this opportunity is awesome and be mobility ))

[@360vroomers]

@@blanfix it's a problem in many parts of the world!

[@DiscoStu30]

Dont do this kids.... Sunlight + lens = damage.

[@360vroomers]

Pls see the pinned comment…

[@MicMaine]

this is gonna be cool in the snow!!

[@360vroomers]

Hmm I haven’t tried that but could be really fun! Just make sure the headset doesn’t get wet, especially the usb port.

[@danielboda3900]

Is it still okay? :D

[@360vroomers]

Yes so far still ok although the past couple of months it’s been rainy or cold so I’ve been using it indoors. When weather permits I will go out again.

[@robobass25]

Doesn’t it need wifi at least 5G though? Theres no wifi outdoors 🤨🤷‍♂️

[@360vroomers]

There are some games that require wifi but many games don’t. For the ones that do, I can use my phone’s hotspot.

[@peaceswife3929]

I got stung by a bee

[@360vroomers]

sorry to hear that!

[@leonrussell4435]

Meta probably dont recommend it because of safety concerns.

[@Wompwompvr96]

Thank you for the information

[@360vroomers]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@bloodangelz]

Thought bright sun damages/burns the lens and screen

[@360vroomers]

Direct sunlight on the inside lenses (the ones you look through) damages the display. So in the second half of this video I talk about that. Then I discuss whether sunlight damages the inside out cameras. And I explain why it does not appear to, and how I am going to be the test subject for the vr community by using my quest 3 in sunlight long term.

[@bloodangelz]

@@360vroomersthank you for taking one for the team

[@Dr.Slots.777.]

How to get WiFi on the quest 3 by itself

[@360vroomers]

If I need to use wifi then I just use my phone’s hotspot. But usually I use it with games that don’t need internet such as thrill of the fight.

[@Robbeer]

Got quest 3 just after xmas having had vr2 playstation . After playing table tennis and thrill of fight i thought to myself im in north of England rarely sunny even in summer why am i squashed in my dinning room when i have 60m2 artfificial lawn in back garden. Well guess what its amazing in this space and cooler . I really think meta dont want you outside incase you start walking over rds etc with a headset on if, for some reason the boundaries didn't work . Cant be any other reason but why they dont say long as lenses not exposed to bright sunlight you ok in garden/yard i mean my garden is safer than my living room meta 🤷‍♂️

[@360vroomers]

Whoa that’s an amazing space for playing arena scale games! Space pirate trainer DX has a game that requires the maximum space available to quest 😁

[@TeliportMe]

You said teleport soo many times more than in any previous video ;)

[@360vroomers]

😂😂😂

[@marklola12]

They say not to use it outdoor thats why, how stupid. They state not to use outdoor even on the quest 3 because of the cameras and lenses on the outside

[@360vroomers]

Hi markola12. I am willing to experiment with mine. After a while you can come back and see if mine has been damaged by playing out in the California sun. 😀

[@Robbeer]

Just let guy have fun he knows what they say and is willing test as am.its worth it for space just dont overdo it

[@leoispog1951]

If ur outside with vr it damages the lenses

[@mevans4953]

Nice to know there’s one more reason to never have a Californian on my team (Other than ping and team harmony)

[@vincentnicolae9440]

Arent the lenses suposed to burn when in the sun just like q2 effectivly killing it. I wold not risk it especialy if you buy the more expencive 512 gb actualy any version just burning your lenses is not worth the space in the long run 🤣🤣🔥

[@360vroomers]

Hey there Vincent. The lenses do not burn because they are transparent. What can burn is the display inside because the inside lenses can act like a magnifying glass. As I explained in the second half of the video, that’s not the case with the 7 outward facing sensor cameras. Anyway like I said in the video, I volunteer to be the test subject by using my headset in sunlight every day and you can check back after a month or two.

[@vincentnicolae9440]

@@360vroomers Sure thing you might be right but good to check after a few months outside I have a quest as well just don't want to risk it personally. And yes I understand In Florida houses have small rooms I also live in a small apartment but it is manageable but there are more restrictions on movement. It would have been nice to use a bigger space outside but me personally, I'd rather be safe than sorry. Also here in UK Scotland where I live it's rains a lot so the quest 3 is not anti rain prof in case I wanted to try it outside which I won't

[@360vroomers]

@vincentnicolae9440 Uhuh I understand. So let me be the guinea pig! 🐹

[@jamskof]

im so sick of these game developers building nothing but zombies and killing. death death death. what kind of world we live in is just really sad. is this really what all gamers want? to kill and murder and explode heads??

[@blanfix]

Cool unbelievably nice))

[@360vroomers]

Spasibo Aleks!

[@berkin1233]

DİD ANYTHİNG BAD HAPPENED SİNCE THEN

[@360vroomers]

No it’s still ok but the past couple of months we added a room to our house so I could use it and I don’t need to use vr outdoors for now.

[@berkin1233]

@@360vroomers thank you very much for informing us. I have one more last question. Does controllers lag in outdoor, mostly in games like beat saber which you move your hands backwards. Again thank you very much

[@360vroomers]

@@berkin1233 there is generally no lag. But occasionally if the sun is very bright and there are also shaded areas creating high contrast, then occasionally, the controller might not be detected. To avoid this, I play with the back toward the sun when it’s sunny. But tbh if it’s just beat saber you dont need a lot of space and you’re better off playing indoors.

[@berkin1233]

@@360vroomers again thank you gery much. Generally youtube channels ( which has more than 40.000 subs) do not answer any question. But you did. This video was the first one of yours that I watched. Due to your helpfulness, I will subscribe you. Have a great day, I wish you the best

[@360vroomers]

@@berkin1233 thank you my friend. I try to respond to all comments that I see. So anytime you have questions let me know!

[@porscheTech914]

"Here in California we have really small houses" lol peasants

[@360vroomers]

I’m glad you got some fun out of that.

[@anthonyder3685]

In 2 monrhs we move to a house with a big garden. If youe quest 3 aint broke by then ill certainly be trying this!

[@360vroomers]

Check back! So far still going strong. Still using it outdoors everyday…

[@anthonyder3685]

​@@360vroomers Still going?

[@Duke_The_Bandit]

Stop spreading this misinformation playing outside can Lead to sun damaging your lenses inside and the cameras outside leaving your new quest 3 just if paper weight

[@360vroomers]

Pls see the pinned comment…

[@ChrisTheCasual]

It can only damage the inside lenses the outside cameras are completely safe and shouldn’t do any harm in the sun I know many people who only use their quest 2 outside for years and never had damage

[@ChrisTheCasual]

Even with the outside cameras you can get filters for them that act like sunglasses

[@360vroomers]

I didn’t know filters were available. Nice tip!

[@ChrisTheCasual]

@@360vroomers you would get camera filters and then just cut them and tape em over the oculus camera I’ll have to see what kind my friend uses