Skip to Main Content

Teen Services Web

A professional development guide for Teen Librarians, Teen Liaisons, and anyone else fortunate enough to work with Teens in the Library.

VR with Oculus Go

What is the Oculus Go?

The Oculus Go is a virtual reality system. It is essentially a headset, or a pair of goggles, that allows you to view a virtual world through accompanying software. The Oculus Go does not require a desktop/monitor, making the Go a great portable option for VR.

How do I get one?

Teen Services has two Oculus Quest systems; they are available for request through the TSSR Request System.

How do I set it up?

Because the Oculus Go does not require any equipment other than the headset and the controller, there is no set up needed. As long as the Oculus Go is charged, it can be powered on and used immediately! If needed, additional support can be found here.

At a Glance

  • For one teen only at a time
  • Pre-loaded with games and lasts approximately 3 hours on a full charge
  • Comes in a carrying case with all necessary equipment (headset, controller, charger)

Here are some additional considerations when using the Oculus Go:

  • Takes approximately 3 hours to completely charge from 0% to 100%
  • Lasts approximately 3 hours on a full charge
  • Controller requires one AA battery; be sure to have one nearby as a backup
  • Wipes are recommended to clean the headset/controller after every use

Current Games

The Oculus Go comes pre-loaded with the following games:

  • Coco VR
  • Conflict0: Shattered
  • Dead and Buried
  • Dreadhalls
  • Epic Roller Coasters
  • Jurassic World: Apatosaurus
  • Jurassic World: Blue
  • Maze VR
  • Suicide Squad: Special Ops VR
  • Temple Run VR
  • Tomb Raider VR: Lara’s Escape
  • Within
  • Wonders of the World

With the fast pace of game development in mind, encourage your teens to identify any new (free) games that should be downloaded to the Oculus Go. These can be downloaded when using the Oculus Go headset through the main interface. Please ensure that any new games downloaded to the Oculus Go have one of the accompanying ratings:

  

Mature/Adults Only games are not permitted to be downloaded on the Oculus Go.