The Meta Quest 2 is one of the best standalone VR headsets for most people. The best part is that you don’t have to connect it to a PC or a console to play games. You can download your favorite games from the Oculus store directly and enjoy them. However, the game library on the Oculus store is limited. Luckily, you can play some Steam games using your PC. And for that, you’ll need any of the best Meta Quest 2 link cables mentioned below.

Cable length: 10ft | Connector: USB Type-A

5 Meta Quest 2 Link Cables to Play PC VR Games - 1

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Link cables are generally long to let you use a VR headset easily. So, if your PC is quite far from your playing area, avoid the Deegotech link cable. There are no issues with connectivity and the outer casing of the cable seems strong. You also get a couple of cable ties in the box, making it easy to carry the cable around.

What We Like

  • Good connectivity
  • Easy to carry

What We Don’t Like

  • Link cable is short

Cable length: 16ft | Connector: USB Type-C and USB Type-A

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If you have multiple computers with different ports, look at the JSAUX 2-in-1 link cable for the Meta Quest 2. The default connector is USB Type-C, but the brand has also attached a USB Type-A dongle to the cable, making it a versatile link cable.

What We Like

  • Sturdy design
  • Versatile design

What We Don’t Like

  • Looks basic

Cable length: 20ft | Connector: USB Type-A

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As mentioned previously, playing in VR with a link cable connection can involve some involuntary tugging from time to time. You may step on the cable or move far away from your PC without realizing it. With the Syntech link cable, you don’t have to worry about this since it’s longer than usual.

What We Like

  • Long cable
  • Sturdy design

What We Don’t Like

  • N/A

Cable length: 16ft | Connector: USB Type-A

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The issue with most Oculus Quest 2 link cables (including the first-party one) is that they either don’t charge the headset when playing or supply a low wattage that is insufficient to charge the headset for long periods. This Syntech link cable with a charging port solves that issue.

What We Like

  • Offers charging port
  • Good design

What We Don’t Like

  • Slightly expensive

Cable length: 16ft | Connector: USB Type-C

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It’s neither braider nor is it extraordinarily long. Also, it lacks a pass-through USB Type-C port for charging. Except for the Official Quest 2 cable, it doesn’t have anything spectacular. The only real advantage of the first-party Oculus Quest 2 link cable is that it’s a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C cable which promises faster data speeds. Meanwhile, most of the other cables on this list are USB 3.0.

What We Like

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
  • Decent build quality

What We Don’t Like

  • Lacks a USB-C pass through
  • Expensive

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