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Setting Up the X-Arcade Arcade2TV-XR with Meta Quest 3 for VR Arcade Gaming
The X-Arcade Arcade2TV-XR, a stand-up fighting stick designed for PC or console, can now be enjoyed in a virtual reality (VR) environment with the Meta Quest 3 headset. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up this unique gaming setup.
- Connect the Arcade2TV-XR Controller Connect the Arcade2TV-XR controller to your Meta Quest 3 headset or compatible system following the controller's instructions. This can be done via USB or Bluetooth, depending on the supported connection.
- Initial Setup on Meta Quest 3 Power on the Meta Quest 3 and perform the usual headset setup if not already done (Wi-Fi, Oculus account, updates). Ensure the headset recognises the Arcade2TV-XR controller as an input device, and configure any necessary input bindings or calibrations via the Quest menu or third-party VR game launcher tools.
- Installing Arcade Ranger Arcade Ranger is a VR arcade software designed to work with the Arcade2TV-XR on Meta Quest 3. Download the Arcade Ranger app or game either via the Quest Store or sideload it using tools like SideQuest if not officially available in the store. Once installed, launch the app to configure arcade controls and game selections.
- Launching and Configuring Games Select and launch supported VR arcade games using Arcade Ranger. You may need to calibrate button mappings and stick sensitivity for optimal gameplay with the Arcade2TV-XR controller.
For a visual guide and gameplay demonstration of this setup process, refer to the YouTube video from Xgaming X-Arcade. This video provides detailed steps and configuration tips for the Tankstick VR (Arcade2TV-XR) with the Meta Quest platform.
Please note that connecting the Tankstick VR to consoles requires buying separate adapters from X-Arcade, costing upwards of $80. Additionally, ROMs must be manually uploaded into the Meta Quest 3 for use with the Arcade Ranger app. Setting up the Tankstick VR can take close to an hour, especially if done alone.
The Arcade Ranger app allows for the installation of multiple arcade emulators (MAMEs), and the ball-top, Japanese-style joystick on the Tankstick VR is clicky and sturdy. The 16 bowl-shaped, Sanwa buttons on the Tankstick VR do not require much force but do not have a squishy feel.
The Arcade2TV-XR has a cool aesthetic and sturdy design, especially for its price, and playing games on consoles with the Arcade2TV-XR can provide an experience that feels close to playing on a real arcade cabinet. However, using the controller does not make it easy to play games on any system.
The trackball on the Tankstick VR is a "chef's kiss" of multicade setups, and the controller can be connected to any monitor, but it offers a VR gaming experience with the aid of a Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3s headset.
References: [1] Xgaming X-Arcade YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhKJb2mXB-Q [2] X-Arcade official website: https://www.x-arcade.com/products/arcade2tv-xr [3] X-Arcade Arcade2TV-XR on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/X-Arcade-Arcade2TV-XR-Stand-Up-Controller/dp/B098ZM6HZM [4] X-Arcade Arcade2TV-XR on Oculus Store: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/2954695110405484/
- Gizmodo could write a review on the future of VR arcade gaming with the Meta Quest 3 and the Arcade2TV-XR technology, discussing the potential of gameplay experiences that emulate real arcade cabinets.
- Technology enthusiasts may find it intriguing to learn about how gadgets like the Arcade2TV-XR can be integrated with VR headsets like Meta Quest 3 to offer immersive gaming experiences, as featured in upcoming technology articles on Gizmodo.
- In the realm of VR gaming, the combination of arcade technologies, such as the Arcade2TV-XR, with advanced devices like the Meta Quest 3, can revolutionize the way gadgets and gizmos are experienced in the coming years.
