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Updated · UploadVR · Aug 7
Virtual Desktop Beta 1.34.19 Adds Wired USB Streaming for Quest PC VR
Updated
Updated · UploadVR · Aug 7

Virtual Desktop Beta 1.34.19 Adds Wired USB Streaming for Quest PC VR

3 articles · Updated · UploadVR · Aug 7

Summary

  • Virtual Desktop’s Quest beta now supports wired USB PC VR streaming, giving users an alternative to the app’s long-standing wireless-only setup.
  • Quest headsets need Quest OS v2.4 or later, while Pico and Play For Dream MR users must add USB Ncm support to use the feature.
  • Meta’s Link app has been the main wired option but is often seen as unreliable, while Steam Link still lacks USB support and ALVR requires more setup.
  • Quest devices account for more than 60% of SteamVR’s monthly users, making a simpler wired option significant for players whose Wi-Fi setups are impractical.

Insights

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