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I would love to experience this but I'm completely unwilling to buy-in because of the "you must have a Facebook account". I just want a piece of hardware that

I would love to experience this but I'm completely unwilling to buy-in because of the "you must have a Facebook account". I just want a piece of hardware that I can use. Is there any comparable (functionality) product that I buy that doesn't have the onerous third-party account requirement? I expect that I'll have to spend more not to be "monetized" but I can live that that (grudgingly).

dmead 5y ago
the valve index, but it's cost isn't subsidized by mark. it's a grand or more.
- MikusR 5y ago
  It's also not standalone. And is half the resolution of Quest.
  - dmead 5y ago
    on second thought, i'm not totally sure you can use the index without a steam account.
AnIdiotOnTheNet 5y ago
I'm fairly certain the Valve Index doesn't actually require Steam. Unfortunately it is very expensive. I myself am using an old Rift that I've refused to update since the Facebook account fiasco.
city41 5y ago
Not saying this is a good or viable option, but just pointing out you technically can get one without a Facebook account: https://www.inputmag.com/tech/oculus-sells-a-quest-2-headset-that-doesnt-require-facebook-login-but-it-aint-cheap https://www.inputmag.com/tech/oculus-sells-a-quest-2-headset...