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Got yourself a Quest 3? Nice. Or maybe the 3S. Those come with everything in the box, right? Ready to dive into VR games like, bam? But let’s be real, a few sessions in and you’ll probably wonder about upgrades. Happens to the best of us. Accessories can solve a ton of little hiccups. Honest.
Updated on May 14th, 2025 – mark your calendars. Or don’t. Your call.
Headstrap Woes: Let’s Talk Upgrades
You might love the stock strap… until you don’t. Play a bit longer, and it’s like your head’s carrying a wiggly backpack. Weird analogy, but stick with me. Users say stuff like it presses on ears—yikes, right? Meta’s got Elite straps. Sweet, but at $70 or $130? Oof, expensive.
Enter third-party saviors: KIWI Design, BOBOVR. Trusted names. Lots of options here. So many I could make a whole list. Later?
Headstraps Highlights:
- KIWI Design K4: $40. Ears are safe. Swaps out easy, too.
- BOBOVR M3 Pro: $50. Add a battery. Halo-style. Just sounds cool.
Face Feelings: VR Covers and Extras
Old Quest users: new interface, same fabric feel. Nice, but tricky to clean. Silicone covers make sense—wipe and go. Too easy.
- KIWI Leather Interface: $25. Washable. Nose compartment added.
- Silicone Cover: $17. Quick strap-on-whatever thing. Wicked easy clean.
Not into silicone? Fabric’s a thing too. VR Cover does it well. Two for $30. Switch colors if you’re feeling funky.
Charge Woes: Make Life Easier
Charging pins. Quest 3’s got ‘em. Meta’s dock—cool if you’re into splurging. $130 though? Hmmmm…
Affordable fix:
- Esclick Dock: $37. Magnetic style. No pins. Includes batteries. And it charges great.
Pro Tip! Use the original USB wall adapter. Others might lag. Trust me. And if you’re into it, magnetic USB-C cables are nifty for casual users. Port wear? Minimized.
Cases and Cables: Pack Up and Go
Meta’s carrying cases—yeah, they’re good, but $70? Compact version’s $50. Meh.
- Sarlar Case: $20. Solid pick for Elite straps. But, aftermarket strap users, double-check fit.
USB-C Cables? Meta’s Link Cable is $80 for optic. But check this:
- INIU Cable: $22. Includes extra power port. Long sessions? No battery worry. Cheap and reliable.
Wireless gaming your thing? Wi-Fi 6 routers. Asus or TP-Link, depends on wallet size. Stay in the room for best performance.
Learned something? Or did I ramble? What’s your accessory MVP? Hit me with your thoughts below!
