Oculus releases Link USB cable specs and PC VR beta software for Quest

Absent official sales numbers, there are still plenty of reasons to believe that the standalone Oculus Quest VR headset has been a qualified hit for Facebook — likely more so than the Rift S headset that was launched for PCs. Today, Facebook is giving Quest a major boost with the release of Oculus Link beta software and cable specs that will widen its appeal, enabling VR fans to use a single headset for both PC and standalone apps.

There’s good news for current Quest users: Link won’t be an expensive add-on. First, the company says that “most high-quality USB 3 cables” will work to transfer data and power between the PC and headset — though not the USB 2-based USB-C cable that currently comes in Quest boxes. Oculus still plans to release its own 16-foot fiber-optic cable in select regions “later this year,” but says that a sub-$15 Anker cable delivers “good results” for those who want to try the experience during the beta period.