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I'm thinking of pre-ordering it for my family. I'm not going to use my personal FB account for this. I'm assuming one can open a new FB account just for this, right? Also, is it worth getting the 256GB for extra $100? Never had a VR device and not sure how many games/apps you can have on 64G.

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I don't think you can have a FB account that is not linked to a real name.

They regularly flag people and ask them for passport or other national IDs to verify. If you make any purchases on the store, you have a chance to lose either your ID or brought items.

arstechnica's review [0] isn't thrilled with this version though. The part that hits me the most is the adjustment of pupil distance, which has a significant impact on the experience if not adapted to the wearer.

[0] https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/09/review-we-do-not-reco...

Thanks everyone! I see xbox and playstation are also releasing new consoles this year. Now I'm wondering maybe a new PS be a better return on investment.

From what I read, the 64 GB should be sufficient for most - about 40 apps/games.

I preordered the 64gb and got the extended battery (going to try coding on immersedvr.com), although it looks like you may be better off with an external battery pack and just the elite strap.

Having extra power built in is more convenient but it is $80 more than the base elite headset. I could probably power it all day with my Omnicharge pack.

Thanks! Yes, I saw a few reviews saying the elite strap is worth the money.

I recommend against getting any Occulus Quest device. They won't give you a good VR experience.

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