If you only have oculus quest, how can i get the oculus rift games to even try to get them on the quest with this cable? i'm new to oculus! lol.

This cable doesn’t allow you install the games to the Quest for standalone mode. It allows you to connect the Quest to a PC and play VR games that require higher graphics power on your PC. It basically turns the Quest into an Oculus Rift. This way you can play both standalone and PC VR games.

Is this cable proprietary, or does it follow the official usb type-c standards?

The cable follows the USB type-C standards. It's a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C cable. The specs for the cable are available here https://www.oculus.com/quest/accessories/.

If you use this with the quest, can you play steam vr games?

Yes but you will also have to download Steam VR and Oculus software.

Can you please explain what is a usb c fiber optic cable? did i miss a technology that charges over fiber?

A fiber optic cable is used because it can supports a 5 Gbps bandwidth over the 16 foot cable length. An electrical to optical transducer (LED?) converts the electrical signal to an optical signal. The optical fiber has a very wide bandwidth. The optical signal is recovered as an electrical signal by using a photodetector and amplifier. The copper cable which is co-located with the fiber optic cable is used to provide DC power to the Quest 2. I bought a cheaper, so called "USB C" cable that was claimed to support 5 Gbps but, as tested with my Meta Quest 2 and a gaming PC, could only support 368 Mbps data transfers. I am returning the cheaper cable to Amazon. Let the buyer beware!

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🎮 Plug into the future of VR — lightweight, lightning-fast, limitless.

FEATHERLIGHT FREEDOM - Weighing just 0.57 pounds, this cable keeps your setup nimble and tangle-free for marathon sessions.
SEAMLESS VR IMMERSION - Experience lag-free, high-speed data flow at 5 Gbps for ultra-smooth gameplay and visuals.
POWER EFFICIENT DESIGN - Delivers up to 18 Watts to keep your VR headset powered without overheating or lag.
EXTENDED REACH NO LIMITS - 16 feet of premium cable length lets you move freely without sacrificing connection quality.
UNIVERSAL USB C COMPATIBILITY - Plug and play with USB-C to USB 3.0 connectors, ensuring broad PC and Quest headset support.

The Oculus Link Cable by Meta is a 16-foot USB-C to USB 3.0 cable designed for Quest VR headsets and gaming PCs. It supports a high-speed 5 Gbps data transfer rate, weighs only 0.57 pounds for comfortable use, and delivers up to 18 Watts of power, ensuring seamless, lag-free VR experiences with extended mobility.

Specifications

Brand	Meta
Connector Type	USB
Cable Type	USB
Compatible Devices	PC
Special Feature	Lightweight Design
Colour	black
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Data Transfer Rate	5 Gigabits Per Second
Shape	Round
Net Quantity	1 count
Item Weight	0.57 Pounds
Connectivity Technology	USB
Wattage	18 Watts
Manufacturer	Oculus
Model number	301-00311-01
Item Weight	259 g
Product Dimensions	16.1 x 4.7 x 15.8 cm; 258.55 g
Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Item model number	301-00311-01
Item Height	15.8 Centimeters
Item Width	47 Millimeters
Number of USB Ports	1
Hardware Platform	PC
Are batteries included?	No
Lithium battery energy content	4.9 Watt Hours
Lithium Battery Packaging	Batteries contained in equipment
Lithium battery weight	0.85 Grams
Number of lithium ion cells	2
Main power connector	3 pin
External Certification	Não Aplicável

Reviews

H**

Effective and powerful cable..

Amazing wire amazing speed and light weight convient to use...

12.05.2025

D**R

Working absolutely fine

Perfect and genuine product

29.01.2023

N**R

Couldn't run anything smoothly on it

It didn't run anything smoothly on my meta quest 3. I thought buying directly from meta wouldn't compromise in any case but it's not running anything smoothly at all.

14.05.2025

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