The Oculus Quest 2 will soon feature multiple user accounts and app sharing, which could lead to increased demand for headsets in the future.
App Sharing Quest 2 EXPLAINED! Everything you need to know about app sharing and multi-user accounts
A recent update on Oculus’s development blog revealed plans for multi-user accounts and app sharing, two of the biggest features the virtual reality community has been asking for. While the idea of app sharing may not seem that important to the overall future of VR, some believe it will be a vital step in increasing the number of people enjoying VR content. This could lead to more purchases of Oculus VR devices in the future, especially as the company continues to update and expand its app sharing system.
“Think about accounts on a family computer or a game console,” said Rory Thomson, co-founder and developer at Pocket Sized Hands, in an email interview with Lifewire. “It allows people to have their own saved data in apps and games, their own list of friends they play with, and the content in the store is tailored to them rather than whoever owns the primary account.”
Like traditional gaming consoles, VR headsets like the Oculus Quest 2 can be quite expensive. The Quest 2 itself costs $299 to purchase. That’s the same price as a regular Nintendo Switch, which is currently one of the most affordable gaming consoles on the market. Because of this upfront cost, plus the cost of individual apps, it’s unlikely that users in the same household will want to purchase multiple headsets, especially if they’re new to virtual reality.
