Do you need a PC for Oculus Rift s?

By Mr Gadget 9 September 2020

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Do you need a PC for Oculus Rift s?

Yes, the Rift S requires a connection to your PC to function. It uses a DisplayPort or USB 3.0 connection to transmit the video and audio data. The Rift S headset is essentially just a monitor. All of the computation is by the PC, not the VR headset.

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