Will I be missing anything in Steam VR if I use an Oculus Rift S?

I have used the PSVR headset a lot on my PC with Steam thinking that it is a Vive.

Now I want something a bit better and given the price of the Valve Index and Vive Pro its the Rift S I am looking at getting.

I can see that compatibility with games is good with the rift on Steam so I am happy about that but would I be missing out on anything by not getting a Valve marketed "Steam VR" headset?

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Best Answer

Steam have been sure to make it so that it's software works with the Rift S even before it's public release. You'll have to look into it yourself as there are a few things people use specifically to avoid using SteamVR to play Steam games.

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Can you use SteamVR with the rift S?

SteamVR supports the Oculus Rift. When using the Rift with SteamVR, use the Back button on an Xbox controller to bring up and dismiss the SteamVR Dashboard.

Do SteamVR games work with Oculus?

You can play Steam games on the Quest 2 by linking your virtual reality headset to a computer. You can access Steam VR games with a USB link cable or a wireless Air Link connection. Your PC needs to meet the Quest 2's minimum system requirements, and you'll need to install the Quest desktop app.

UPDATED SteamVR Setup Guide for Oculus Rift S | How to Play Steam VR Games on Oculus Rift S

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