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The latest Vr Gaming coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Valve Rolls Out Steam Deck-Like Quick Menu for SteamVR — Here's How to Get It
On July 17, Valve released SteamVR beta 2.17.4, and it comes with a feature VR users have wanted for years: a quick-access dashboard that puts critical settings and Steam features right inside the...
Forgotten Windows VR Headsets Get a SteamVR Lifeline via Oasis Driver
On August 29, 2025, owners of Windows Mixed Reality headsets got an unexpected reprieve. A new native SteamVR driver called Oasis, developed by former Microsoft mixed reality engineer Matthieu...
Oasis Project Revives Windows Mixed Reality Headsets Amid Platform Deprecation
Microsoft’s announcement in 2024 that it would deprecate the Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) platform sent shockwaves through the virtual reality community. For years, WMR headsets had provided an...
Building a High-Performance Windows 11 Gaming VM with GPU Passthrough on Proxmox
Building a high-performance gaming virtual machine (VM) with GPU passthrough on Proxmox has evolved from a theoretical pursuit for enthusiasts to a practical, robust solution for gamers, developers,...
Windows 11 25H2 & Windows 10 ESUs: What to Expect in Microsoft's 2025 Updates
Microsoft's 2025 roadmap for Windows updates promises significant changes, with Windows 11 25H2 bringing major feature enhancements while Windows 10 enters its Extended Security Updates (ESU) phase....
Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition Leaks: A Game-Changer for VR and Console Gaming
The gaming world is buzzing with excitement as leaked images and reports suggest an upcoming collaboration between Meta and Microsoft for the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition. This unexpected partnership...
Reviving Windows Mixed Reality: Can Community and OpenXR Save PC VR?
Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets have long occupied a unique niche in the PC VR landscape, offering an affordable entry point into virtual reality without sacrificing quality. While competitors...
Reviving Windows Mixed Reality: How the Oasis Project Saves Old VR Headsets from E-Waste
Microsoft's decision to drop Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) support in Windows 11 24H2 left thousands of VR headsets from Acer, HP, Samsung, and others in limbo—until now. The Oasis Project, a...
Windows 11 24H2 Update Threatens Meta Quest VR Air Bridge Compatibility
For VR enthusiasts and early adopters of the D-Link VR Air Bridge, the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update threatens to disrupt a critical link between their Meta Quest headsets and gaming PCs. This...
Oculus Link Hourglass Freeze on Windows 11 Traced to GPU Scheduling in Unity 2022.3
Virtual reality developers working on Windows 11 systems recently encountered a perplexing roadblock—an endless hourglass cursor when attempting to connect Oculus headsets via Oculus Link in Unity...
Enhancing Productivity: Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Link Integrates Windows 11 with Meta Quest Headsets
Introduction In a significant advancement for virtual workspace technology, Microsoft has introduced the Mixed Reality Link, a feature that seamlessly integrates Windows 11 with Meta's Quest 3 and...