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i8comments | 2 years ago

VR headsets like the Quest have caused serious neck injuries with vigorous use.

Not buying it until it is very light.

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seanmcdirmid|2 years ago

I use by Quest exclusively for working out (FitXR + some Beat Saber), around 1 hour a day, 5 days/week. I don't have any neck problems at all. Maybe you just have a weak neck?

dougmwne|2 years ago

Do you have a source on that? I am curious if it’s a widespread issue or very rare.

somewhereoutth|2 years ago

Given that a VR headset places an unbalanced, unusual, not insignificant weight (pulling down the front of the head) on delicate and vital structure that is the neck, I think the onus would be on the manufacturers to show that it is safe, rather than vice versa. Everything else you wear on your head is either balanced (helmets) or very light weight (glasses).

jwells89|2 years ago

FWIW, as someone who logged between 175 and 200 hours of usage with a Quest 2 playing Beat Saber (a high-movement game) last year, I’ve not experienced any issues.