24 Nov 2021 4:16 PM +00:00 UTC

Does Oculus Quest 2 Have Hand Tracking? Here's Everything You Need To Know

For many looking to explore virtual reality, hand tracking can be an important factor when considering which VR headset to buy.

The Oculus Quest 2 is one of the most popular VR headsets out there, thanks to its (relatively) affordable price and standout alone gaming capabilities.

So, does Oculus Quest 2 have hand tracking? Let's find out...

Does Oculus Quest 2 Have Hand Tracking?

The short answer is, yes, the Oculus Quest 2 does feature hand tracking.

However, while most games and apps on the Quest 2 are compatible with hand tracking, it may not be available in every game or app.

While Oculus Quest 2 does feature hand tracking when it comes to full-body tracking, you'll need extra peripherals and even fewer games support it.

Although full-body tracking is something we could see with the upcoming release of the Oculus Quest 3 or Quest Pro.

What Is Hand Tracking?

Hand tracking is when you can use your hands rather than the controllers in the virtual reality world and is a key feature on some of the best VR headsets to date.

The Oculus Quest 2 uses inside-out cameras to detect the position of your hands and fingers, and then it will continue to track their movement and orientation, to create the hand-tracking effect.

Hand tracking can be toggled on or off in the Oculus Quest 2 settings menu allowing you to adjust to your personal preferences for each game.

In certain games, the Oculus Quest 2 can track your hands at up to 60Hz which should make movements seamless and track even fast manoeuvres.

Which Games Support Hand Tracking On Oculus Quest 2?

The game library for the Oculus Quest 2 is ever-expanding as more game developers grasp this exciting technology.

As mentioned earlier, a lot of games will work with hand tracking but not all, here are some notable mentions that are hand track compatible.

Unplugged

Unplugged plays like guitar hero but without the guitar and in fact, can only be played using hand tracking on the Oculus Quest 2.

If you want to test the limits of hand-tracking capabilities, we'd say this is a fantastic one to start with especially if you want to feel like an air guitar rock god.

Cubism

Cubism is a 3D puzzle game, similar to Tetris, although taken to the next level thanks to VR capabilities.

It utilises hand tracking in a simple, yet effective way, by using your hands to pick up and move puzzle pieces.

Definitely worth checking out if you ask us.

Hand Physics Lab

Of course, another standout game that makes great use of the hand tracking technology on the Quest 2 is Hand Physics Lab.

You'll be able to use your hands to make precise and delicate movements as you solve puzzles and fulfil a variety of tasks.

Vacation Simulator

Vacation Simulator is a bright and fun game that's set in a fantasy world where you simulate spending time on holiday in the future with a bunch of robots.

It's made by the same people as Job Simulator and offers the same creative approach and decent gameplay, complete with a wacky art style that makes a must-have for Oculus Quest 2.

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