Elevating Your VR Experience: My Adventure with Three Game-Changing Gadgets for Quest 3 and 3S!

Despite RotoVR Explorer featuring a single rotational axis, this is sufficient to emulate substantial tasks in DigVR. I mastered the operation of multiple excavators with heightened realism afforded by my motorized Explorer seat.

DigVR integrates seamlessly with RotoVR’s Explorer; thus, when I maneuver my excavator or pivot the cab, the seat adjusts accordingly to reflect the events in VR. The base is equipped with a robust vibration pack, allowing me to feel the impact when colliding with an object like a tree or a rock. If you are intrigued by DigVR, the RotoVR Explorer amplifies the overall experience. With no discrepancies, it genuinely feels as though you are operating an excavator.

The RotoVR Explorer package is sizable and heavy yet straightforward to assemble. I attached the Explorer’s motion sensor to the head strap of my Quest 3S and connected its USB-C port to allow sound to activate the rumble feature. Following setup, the chair pivoted in alignment with my line of sight. This ingenious design works with the majority of games.

While racing and aviation games provide an excellent match, I discovered it also performed admirably with games where I would typically stand. I shifted my head to spin among enemies while facing a group of criminals in Batman: Arkham Shadow. My vestibular system was satisfied as what I visualized corresponded with what I experienced. The RotoVR Explorer may prove beneficial for those who experience VR-induced motion sickness.

Utilizing Logitech’s MX Ink, creating VR art becomes simpler, and drawing feels more instinctive than when using a Meta Quest controller. If you enjoy being artistic or have an inclination toward painting but have never pursued it, you can easily delve into creativity with applications like OpenBrush and PaintVR.

You can paint on a surface or form three-dimensional objects that you can walk around and explore. The MX Ink resembles a robust pen, pencil, or marker, and it is straightforward to use as such. I didn’t need any background on brushes to appreciate it.

Upon pressing the tip of MX Ink against my desk or table while in mixed reality mode, it left behind a virtual line. Certain applications, such as Gravity Sketch and Gesture VR, facilitate pressure sensitivity, enabling me to press more firmly for a bolder line. I found myself jotting down notes with elegant strokes and sketching doodles in mere moments.

A drawing surface isn’t necessary, as it performs equally well when painting in the air. Logitech outfitted the MX Ink with motion sensors featuring six degrees of freedom (6DoF). A fingertip button allows me to manage the pressure applied. There are four buttons in total, along with a drawing nib, enabling me to engage with Horizon OS as though I’m wielding a Quest 3 controller.

The Logitech MX Ink is a distinct and reasonably priced accessory that is sure to interest anyone keen on drawing or painting. A USB-C port on the MX Ink facilitates charging, and it can last for up to seven hours. I also experimented with the Inkwell dock that keeps the MX Ink charged and prepared for action. When I’m done drawing, painting, or sculpting, I can simply place the stylus into the dock for wireless charging. My desk served adequately, but the optional MX Mat can prolong the lifespan of the stylus tip. Logitech provides two extra tips: one fine and another wide.

Numerous VR racing games exist, yet few allow you to take the wheel of an authentic radio-controlled vehicle. Kobotix Real Racer XR includes an RC car that I can maneuver using my Quest 3.

I navigated through my kitchen, weaving between the legs of barstools. Collisions are an unavoidable aspect of the learning process, and the Real Racer XR boasts durability. The controls are user-friendly. I grasp a virtual steering wheel, then press the right trigger to move forward or the left trigger to reverse.

A camera situated on top of the RC vehicle, just above the windshield, provides a first-person perspective accompanied by engine sounds as I zoom across my floor, dodging furniture and steered clear of obstacles. It’s as if I’ve been reduced in size and am now driving around my home in a miniature electric car.

The RC vehicle measures 5.5 inches in length, 2.9 inches in width, and 2.5 inches in height, compact enough to navigate through tight spaces and short openings. The primary hazards are moving objects. If I draw too close to a moving person, it risk being stepped on. The wheels are equipped with shock absorbers and seem robust, yet I wouldn’t want to tempt fate by allowing the Real Racer XR to be crushed. It’s simply too enjoyable and too costly.

It performs best on smooth surfaces but can traverse some low-pile carpets and uneven spaces. It is feasible to jostle the RC car free if it becomes lodged, though I occasionally needed to intervene or request assistance.

I can envision constructing an obstacle course from household items or racing against another RC car for entertainment. Kobotix provides a basic headset that pairs with a phone and a standard RC controller. While a Meta Quest VR headset isn’t mandatory, it significantly enhances the driving experience, making it far more immersive and pleasurable.

If you’re serious about VR flight or racing simulations, acquiring a high-performance PC VR headset with superior resolution than a Quest, along with a gaming PC strong enough to render clear, lifelike images for each eye at a rapid rate, is advisable.