Q: Can the first generation touch controllers from the original Rift work with the Rift S?Ī: No, the original generation touch controllers do not work with the Rift S. Q: Can I use USB 2.0 to connect the Rift S to my computer?Ī: The Rift S will need to be plugged in via USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 to be detected properly.Ī: Yes, the Oculus Rift S works with SteamVR.

Q: Can I use external sensors or cameras from the original Rift with the Rift S?Ī: The external sensors and cameras from the original Rift are not compatible with the Rift S. Q: Does the Oculus Rift S still come with built in headphones?Ī: The Rift S has built in speakers on each side of the headset, however it does feature a 3.5mm jack on the left side of the headset where headphones can be plugged in and used instead of the built in speakers. Open the Oculus app that downloads and install it.

Q: Where do I download the software for the Oculus Rift S?Ī: Go to and download the Oculus Rift Software. Q: What is the minimum graphics card required for the Oculus Rift S?Ī: Oculus recommends your PC should have at least an NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent graphics card. The Rift S will not work with a different adapter such as a DisplayPort to HDMI. Q: Can I use an adapter to convert the DisplayPort connection from the headset to my PC?Ī: The only adapter known to work with the Rift S is the included DisplayPort to mini DisplayPort adapter. Q: What plugs or ports are required for the Oculus Rift S?Ī: The Rift S connects to a computer via one DisplayPort connection or mini DisplayPort with an adapter included and one USB 3.0 connection. Q: What are the biggest differences between the tracking on the original Oculus Rift and the Oculus Rift S?Ī: Unlike the original Oculus Rift, which used external sensors and cameras to track the position of the Oculus headset and touch controllers, the Rift S uses inside out tracking with five cameras and sensors built directly in to the headset. Help options - 4 groups of items - 12 total selectionsĭescription: This article contains some of the most frequently asked questions about Oculus Rift S from Winter of 2019. PC Parts options - 11 groups of items - 49 total selectionsĮlectronics options - 11 groups of items - 54 total selectionsĪccessories options - 10 groups of items - 50 total selections

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