Oculus Quest 2 Giving You Headaches?
2021 ж. 3 Ақп.
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Having headaches while playing with the Oculus Quest 2? It may not be because of the game or the screen. The pressure in your head while wearing the headset may have another cause.
Under rated video. Facebook and the Oculus team need to take note of this.
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Omg this is what I needed. You covered everything I was experiencing. Thank you
So glad to hear! Keep VRing.
I appreciate your video. We are close in age and I too was thinking the headaches were possibly a result of eye strain or just age related.. I tried this and it worked for me as well. I thank you, my head thanks you and everyone who was dealing with my crabby-ness thanks you..
That's fantastic! So glad to know!
Thank you!!! Fiance just got me this for Christmas & I felt so bad I couldn't play it long without getting a headache. This helped so much!
So glad to hear!! Keep VRing!
You really got into the problem I am suffering. Thank you for the video.
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I truly thought I was just getting motion sickness until I started wearing one of my beanies while also wearing the headset. It was still giving me a bit of a headache where the beanie wasnt padding in the front-- so your trick of making it lower TOTALLY helped!! :D Thank you!
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You are awesome thank you so much for this I wish you the best now I can have fun without having a mild amount of pain and discomfort in my forehead
Great recommendations! thanks. So glad I found your video. Placement of headset should be part of the Oculus instruction package.
This mostly helped. I still felt a little pain, but not nearly as much before. Thanks!
Woohoo!! Keep adjusting it! You'll find your sweet spot.
Thank you soooo very much..... I didn't even think of this being the culprit. I completely looked over this basic fact while doing everything else to set this quest 2 to my pc. lol should have been obviously clear why I was getting headaches... this video was short to the point and informative thanks from a VR dad. cheers.
Thank you so so much!!! I can actually use the oculus because I used to put it on and instantly get a headache. This works really well
Yay!! So glad to hear. Keep on VRing!
This video really helped me. I just received my oculus today and well I could only use it for maybe 20 minutes and my head hurt. And it still does. And I see why. Thank you.
Thanks for the tips! Going to try it 😊
I bought the elite strap straight with the headset. And I do notice that when I don't put the strap way to the back of your head, that I get headaches. Another way to solve it a bit is to use a battery pack on the back of your strap. just to balance out the weight on the front. have fun in VR
True. It's about weight for sure.
thanks so much, i just bought my quest 2 and i thought that i was gonna have to buy a new strap but this helped so much 🙏
Yay!!
I really needed this 😆
Nice tips, gonna try this, I'm 37th and I've always get headaches after play this OC2.
I hope it helps!!
thank you for the advice i just got my quest 2 today but i was only able to play for a little bit before i got a headache
So glad to hear. Let me know how it goes.
I got my Quest 2 just last week, and I really love it, but it does have issues: It's very front heavy, pressing down on my cheeks hard enough to somewhat cause skin irritation after usage, and how it can cause slight headache if the strap behind my head is too tight. I'm thinking of adding a battery pack on the back side to serve as a counterweight to make it lighter in the front, and an accessory that can disperse the weight more evenly rather than have it very tight on the front and back of the head.
If it's front heavy you are wearing it wrong. Make sure you follow the video, where the top strap is a bit looser and it wraps around your skull so the back strap sits below your skull. It should not be too tight and it won't be loose either.
@@TheVRMom Thanks for the heads up, I realized the side straps can be rotated and that ended up solving my issue.
@@Lexyvil woohoo!
Thank you
@@TheVRMom THIS WAS THE BIGGEST HINT I NEEDED. THANK U SO MUCH!! I realised that by wearing the strap more towards of the bottom of the skull actually distributes the weight better and also fits much better. At first I was skeptical because I have scar going vertically on the back of my head but tbh, it actually wore pretty well! I didnt feel any discomfort on my scar and i felt the strain on my eye reduce significantly. And guess could hit their shots now 😂 Once again, thank you very very much
I just got a Quest 2 and funnily enough I didn't get much pain using the default strap. _However_ when I got the Elite strap the pain was unbearable! After loosening it a bit it wasn't as bad but maaaaan- it felt like I had bricks on top of my head! 😤😤 I just bought the strap off eBay for $35 and the seller charges for return shipping so I don't know what to do! I'm suffering from heavy buyer's remorse and kinda wished I spent a little more and got the Kiwi Design strap with battery. (sigh)
Thank you so much for this! It does help a bit 😄
So glad to hear!
Oml this was so helpful!! Thank you!!
You are very welcome!
Thanks so much it’ll take some getting used to but this helped alot
Yay!
thank you so much i bought VR yesterday after waiting for so long and i keep getting dizzy and it hurts but ill try your tip :)
I hope it works! Keep VR-ing!
I returned my Oculus from headaches in certain scenarios. The pressure was just too much and got really uncomfortable. I wish I found this video before I returned it lol. I'll try and pick up another one and try this!
quest 3 .. I also get headaches with this strap. Got elite strap with battery and all problems are gone now.
I bought a crappy (i thought it was good when i bought it) strap that has weird semi coushion material, and thought i was motion sick or that it was because my eyes werent adapted to VR, so i did some research and found your video, i bought one with good reviews, it's called the boboM2 Pro, It's a game changer ! Thank you for your video, i wouldn't have know what caused it in the first place.
Thanks for sharing! Good to know it helped!
Thanks for the help
my scalene muscles are overloaded when i get the headaches. using the elite strap has partially helped but its still happening so i limit myself to an hour a day. i believe zuck designed a neckbreaker that can have you addicted
I went with the elite strap and it does exactly that, cups under the back of the head... could've saved a few roubles there
Many are returning the elite strap because it's breaking easily. At the same time, it's cool to make the original design work. I think most of the issues I had was because I was using it incorrectly.
@@TheVRMom the issue has been fixed it was only occurring for one batch. I have one and it’s amazing fixed all the issues you mentioned in the video.
@@davkin8445 I heard by many that received replacements and newer batches that the only difference is that now you have a two year guarantee. My hypothesis (not proven, ha!) is that temperature may be causing it to crack randomly. At any rate, I'm all for making the original ones work. Fingers crossed!! ;)
Thank you VR Mom! I was thinking I was too old too play longer than 10 minutes. LOL!
Never too old my friend! Keep on VR-ing.
If the position of the headset can give you headaches, my theory is that the strap is pushing on the vestibular cortex of the brain, next to the ears. I am not specialised in this field so I am in no way sure, but I wanted to share another theory. But like you said, it's probably also (or only) the fogging of the lenses.
Most likely!
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*hear *gibberish ;)
@@TheVRMom 😂
The strap is badly designed so you have to buy the super expensive elite strap, what you need to have a comfortable strap is a 300g counter weight attached to the back strap also the studioform elite deluxe strap ($17) helps a lot.
It seems like many of my comments were deleted somehow... so apologies for adding this one so late but for the sake of others reading later, here it goes! I don't think the strap is that bad, I think it's used poorly by many users. The elite strap had many many issues with snapping out of the blue.
The strap that comes with it is not for comfort they even said it was to make it cheaper but you can buy the elite strap to make it more comfortable
I find it quite comfortable actually. And spending some time finding the sweet spot for you it may be far more comfortable than you are experiencing now. Elite straps is known to snap easily though. I would not recommend. There are other brands out there like the Halo strap but I have not personally purchased it.
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Woohoo!! That requires some celebration! I'd love to send you a gift. Are you in the US?
@@TheVRMom no and i dont need anything :D
I didn't realise I looked so silly wearing it. Learnt something else from this video. Thanks for the tips.
The fact that they are British makes it a million times better 😂❤
Hot nausea and big headache for more then 6 hrs . I played only 15 min. I adjusted the lens also. Planing to return it asap.
So sorry to hear! Could it be the game you played helped with the nausea?
Thanks!
Just get an Elite Strap and that for me helped a ton! No headaches so the 50$ was worth it 100% :)
It's known to snap and break easily. There are other options out there, but again, you can play in the Oculus headache free without having to pay. :)
Thank you!
You are very welcome!
i bught new Attachments and stil get Head pain XD so il take your hint to but it lower behind my head :) it makes more sence now :D but those Main Straps Should be Changed tough. they should sell one whit better Straps for Comfort whit the headsets insted of peace by peace
thank you for this
You bet!
I’ve had to order prescription Len’s for my oculus as my eyes were feeling strained.It’s the neck strain I have the problem with.
Try the ideas in the video.
i recommend a pro strap
I also had small headaches ... I think the pressure of the front end weighing on my eyes and forehead are the issue
Very likely, yes. Try positioning it like the video describes. I hope it helps!
@@TheVRMom I bought the elite strap the very next day ... seems to be a lil better .. but I have 10/20 vision and I assume the not so high quality imagery is what causes nausea and headaches. Thank you
I’ve had two concussions and my Meta hurts my head within two mins. It’s excruciating. I want to use it to work out and I can’t hardly use it at all.
Came across this! Really hope this works!!
Fingers crossed! Don't forget to report back! ;)
Thank you! This may of just saved me $35!
Woohoo!!
Thanks , I will try this
Did it work?
@@TheVRMom I use a hat or a Hoodie , basically anything that's separating the band from your head works well , thanks for the tips
@@Izzy267NZ that's good! Happy VR'ing.
The lens fogging up went away with a new strap and so did my headaches
But is your headache like migraine on one side, or pressure headache?
@@henriquesantos.official more like a pressure headache I found the strap was very tight but I needed it that way to hold the headset in place. Once I switched to the elite strap that ended the need for the right strap, thus my headaches stopped.
@@RandomBiggz I'm going to buy a handle like this so I can test to see if my problems are over too, but my pain is one day after using VR, but it's like migraine just one side of the head.
@@henriquesantos.official it can be a few things first adjust the lenses in the headset perhaps that would help or if you wear glasses maybe keep them on while playing. Also there is a thing called VR sickness. Look into that to find out if it matches what you are feeling.
@@RandomBiggz my DPI is 68, I use lenses in position 3 which is 68, I am wearing glasses that bore blue light, so I don’t know what to do, it’s been 2 weeks since I have quest2.
I want a VR now 😁
Also I tried adjusting it how you did and it won’t stay that way. The front keeps sliding down making it top heavy on my head.
It has to be below the back of your head so the shape of your head helps keep it in place.
@@TheVRMom It was at the back of my head though.
I brought it back bc I got headaches but I’m gon buy it again and try again
Get the elite strap the main strap comes with a lot of uncomfortable pain
It's known to break easily. I believe if you find your sweet spot you will never had to worry about the straps. Not against buying a different one if you prefer, but I would not go for the Elite strap.
Get gamer glasses it helps a lot and that comes with a glasses spacer so that will help
Got a link for that? Would love to see it.
You mean just the blue light ones?
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i wear a hoodie while on vr and have my hood up: thats a tip
We want you back your the best
Awwwwwwe ❤️! You are going to make me cry! Soon, very very soon!
@@TheVRMom np your one of my favorite you tubers your so funny in this video and I like the tips you do
@@King_Nazmbm awe!! That so kind of you!!
when the strap is at my neck instead of the middle of my head the oculus pulls down on my face and causes under my eyes to get pulled and creates a blurry view in the oculus
Adjust the side, those bars move up and down.
The headache I feel is 1 day after using Quest2, it is a migraine type pain on the right side of the head, I don't know if it is related to the settings of the oculus or the belt.
It could be the lenses, yes. Maybe your vision is strained if the lenses are not in the correct focus.
@@TheVRMom My DPI is 68mm and use in number 3 of quest2 which is 68mm
Literally the same. It's like delayed half a day or a day and then when it arrives it gets fuqking bad. Did you find a solution?
my head is too small for this unfortunately :( if i do that the headset keeps falling off and i cant make it tighter to my head unless i adjust the thing at the top, not on the sides
Adjust the top one as well. It can be tighten as needed, even to a small child's head.
Amazing videos ! But I don't have hair cushion :(
lol
carefully with sun through the window it fryes headset screens 😊
Yeah, it was pretty sunny that day...
@@TheVRMom as long as its not broken :) great content btw
@@shlomoi9404 Thank you!! I'm just starting, so very grateful for the support.
I tried this but when it's lower to my neck it falls down even if I tighten it reallly tight it just hands down and is only tight on the top of my forehead but not my cheeks so it just falls down
Yeah, it shouldn't be tight on your cheeks, you need that little gap, but how does it fall if it's tight and around your skull?
If I’m in vr too long I get motion sick and headaches and the strap is putting way to much pressure on my forehead and not enough on my nose and it really hurts and itches so I can’t stay in for longer than 2 minues
Try adjusting the straps as I show in the video. It will help tremendously.
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I hate those VR glasses! I get such a headache EVERYTIME I use them but I haven't found a way to wear them to make it feel less straining. The way you describe it doesn't work for me. Must be something wrong with me... :(
Could it be that the lenses are not adjusted for you so the lack of focus is causing the headaches?
Okay so, maybe it is motion sickness, you are so close to the screen and have so much control in some games making you get SUPER IMMERSED, you are making your brain think *"Oh im in this place, no doubt about it, the only thing that can proof me wrong is in obstruction in my view"* like the guardian Today like 10m i threw my controller the first time, i was trying to throw my shield in battle talent(applab download for the quest 2, im specifying quest 2 since im talking about immersion not uncomfrotablity) So yeah maybe you are so immersed you feel weird getting back in the real world, right after i played vrchat for the first time when i got it, i chose walking locomotion not teleporting, because for me it will ruin the immersion, im used to it now. But you understand me right?
Yeah, the brain is definitely highly engaged and that's why so many experience motion sickness because the brain believes what the eye is seeing to be real so it compensates.
Just got my Oculus 2 and had a migraine by the time I got through the setup process ☹
Try the tips above!! Let me know how it goes.
You can start watching from 2:50
Oh nooooooooo!!!! :D
I hated headaches, but I loved playing oculus. I want to play vr but I don’t want to struggle in school!
Were you able to make it work?
@@TheVRMom not yet, but at this point I don’t even think it’s vr. I’ve practically abandoned it and the headaches are still frequent, so it probably wasn’t the vr I think there is something actually medically wrong with me
its a vr headache when you get used to it it the headache goes away there you go or buy a vr cover or a better built headset strap 2 ways to solve your problems i had it from launch
But is your headache like migraine on one side, or pressure headache?
@@henriquesantos.official its like a temporary migraine so the strap is made out of fabric so it does not feel that good because it hangs on your face but after a while you could get like 2 hours with it feeling fine but i got a elite strap what solves the problem
and btw the strap is trash because it was not designed well it was to cut down shipping costs and thats why it is uncomfortable
I don't think the original strap is that bad. I think most don't spend time understanding how to use it correctly.
I have no headaches, but I have problem reading text on sides of the screen it's always blurry (sides)
You have to move your head, not your eyes.
Marko, did yo check the IPD? You can move the lenses in and out to adjust to the IPD: support.oculus.com/351344152731317/
I sold mine because of the massive headaches smh 🤦♂️ I want mine back now
Oh no!!! 😱
It was never really meant to be comfortable because they offer an overpriced elite strap which I have.. and I can confirm it's only marginally better. The best headstrap is the halo design playstation came up with, so companies like bobovr made their own. Your top strap is also way too loose.
I doubt they intentionally made it uncomfortable. I'd say, they tried to keep costs low but even then the strap is not terrible. The Elite Strap is far more of a concern to me as it snaps easily and it's bulky. Top strap is not loose, it's comfortable but remember this was just a quick demonstration. ;)
I can't adjust those plastic things though. They won't move for me.
They slide to the sides. Hold the plastic part only and you can move them to make it tighter as needed.
The brain is also trying to make sense of the illusion the headset is displaying. I get a headache literally every time and its so frustating. I'll try this.
That is so true. Our brains are amazing machines...
Get a better head strap. Makes ALL the difference. It worked for me. Beautifully. I couldn’t wear the stock strap for longer than 15 mins and I was constantly trying to take the pressure off my head and face. Adjustments help. But noting works like a better head strap. The first time you try a better one, you will be like…..“Ahhhhh! Where have you been all my life. Only think the base head strap is good for is playing a game or watching a movie, laying on your back. Because the base strap is flat in back and soft. Other than that, it’s basically crap compared to the upgrades. Stop trying to figure out the base strap. Just get a better one.
I think some people give up on the device (that is already expensive) before they adjust it correctly. Imagine spending even more money before you can be certain it's not something else. Many people are fine with the regular strap, the upgrade should come at a later stage once you have different habits. I'm still a big defender of learning how the original strap works, because if used correctly it does work.
What if you have a bun on top of your head? I end up rerouting the strap beside my bun, does that change anything?
Move the bun to the side. :)
@@TheVRMom thanks for your help it works
Did I play pokerstars vr with you the other day?
No, my friend. Most of my VR time is in fitness and Beat Saber with my kids. I haven't had the chance to play poker yet.
@@TheVRMom Check it out if you get a chance, it's free. I'm 31 and it's a very relaxing game of you get a table full of adults. You can sit down and easily play. Might be a game you can play without headaches.
@@vanillabean3183 I'll give it a shot!
I’ve been having really bad headaches on my oculus and I can’t play well because of the constant throbbing in my head and I don’t know what to do
So sorry, KZhead wasn't alerting me of new comments. Try the tips in the video. Pressure on the head will cause headaches.
@@TheVRMom ok
@@Seanb575 keep me posted! I hope it worked.
I don't have a headache, but I have a LOT of neck pain. Any tips?
It could be because of how the weight is distributed. If it's too heavy on the front it will strain your neck. Balance the weight out by adjusting the main strap below your skull. Some accessories may help.
I bought mine 2 days ago and im kinda sad that i can only play for like 1-2 minutes before it gets really bad
Did you try adjusting the straps? It could also be the distance between the lenses straining the eyes.
Only had quest 2 for about a week after using it for a week I find that I had head pain right at the back of my head hurt when I turn my head.
Yeah, it's most likely pressure.
I just got the headset now and using makes my head hurt.
@@idunno...2179 try the tricks in the video.
@@TheVRMom ok thanks
I purchased Amvr head back padding & AMVR Resilient VR Facial Vent Soft Interface Bracket sells on amzon well worth it supports the head as well as stopping lans fog up
Thank you 😊
you should get a elite strap
They are known to break easily. Other brands may be a better option.
me too, i don’t really like my quest 2. i prefer the original. i get frontal head pain afterr 30 min.
Did you try positioning it differently as not have the pressure?
My cheeks and forehead always hurt when i play for a while (im 11 so its happens for everyone probs) i do have a rubber part for it but i lost it i will try this later today!
Hey there, friend! The rubber part may help not hurting. If you can't find yours ask your parents to buy something like this: amzn.to/3xlb28J But if cheeks and forehead are hurting it's mostly likely because you have it too tight. Try the instructions in the video and let me know how that goes. Happy VR-ing.
Taking mine back to the store until they release Oculus the same weight as normal sunglasses
It has to enclose around the eyes to be immersive, but I hear ya... Yet, I think they've achieved a lot with the current device since it's light and cordless.
I’ve been having headaches but it’s like a 1 time thing
Not sure why I didn't respond to this one. Yes, these tend to be temporary, yet still annoying.
I got a headache too. Tried twice, felt nausea. I'm returning the product
Oh! That's too bad!! I did experience nausea but it was because of motion sickness so I'm avoiding some games for now. Try the tips above and a stationery game.
Dang the motion sickness goes away after playing for a few days. It’s normal to feel sick at first.
I got heavy headache and nausea. Planning to return it .just playing 15 min gives nausea
The elect strap hurts my forehead
Which one?
It’s weird I have a headache while playing but seconds after I’m done it subsides, I’ll try your tips. Thank you!
I hope it helps! It's most likely pressure on the wrong side of the skull.
What about you have a small head and it feels like it’s going to fall off??????
You can adjust it in different ways: the main strap, the top strap and also the side bars move up and down to adjust to any size. That being said, remember the headset is for 13 and older, so not a child's head if that's your case.
GET THE QUEST TWO ELITE STRAP
Oh no no no, thank you very much! ;) They are known to snap easily and they are very bulky and hard to store. There are better options out there that are far cheaper as well. :)
im 15 and this happens to me i cant get over this thing
Have you tried adjusting it like the video shows?
I feel a bit dizzy after watching from VR for some time.....sad...
It takes some adjusting and depending on the app it may cause dizziness. But I'd also check the distance between the lenses.
The back bottom of my head hurts
Yeah, release the tension. It shouldn't be pressing.
@@TheVRMom ok thank you
Great but u play vr right play gorilla tag I will give u a tip stay parallel to the ground don’t push down
Cool tip!