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Looking at picking up a quest 3, but want to try one out before I buy. Doesn’t seem like the usual places (JB, EB, department stores) offer any way to test them? Does anyone know of retailers who have demos?

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[–] andyMFK@reddthat.com 4 points 2 years ago

I certainly don't want to encourage buying a Facebook product, but just buy it and return it if you don't like it?

[–] UnbrokenTaco@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

It might depend where you are. If you want to try that specific headset, you could ask on vr Facebook pages etc. I recall VR meet ups used to have headsets being used for demos.

Otherwise, there are sometimes vr arcades where you can pay to use a headset. You can call them and ask which ones they have

[–] otl@lemmy.srcbeat.com 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A few years back people who had HTC Vives and whatever else seemed pretty keen to let people have a go. Sharing interests and all that. Maybe you can ask around in your local area somehow?

[–] Fluid@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Worth a try I guess, cheers

[–] communication@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

Some libraries have headsets you can loan, which can be a great option.

Like another commenter said, VR arcades are pretty widespread and affordable. In my area, though, most of them use HTC Vive or Valve Index. I don't think I've ever seen Meta headsets anywhere.