VR Porn on Oculus Quest 1 - still worth it in 2023?

Alex Novak

Now that we’re over two years removed from the launch of the Quest 2, the original Oculus Quest 1 model is no longer supported by Meta, and we’re faced with a question - is watching VR porn on the Oculus Quest 1 still worth it in 2023?

If you remember back to 2019, the release of the Oculus Quest 1 from Meta was a relatively big deal. As the latest offering from the company going all-in on virtual reality, the Quest 1 was a step up from the Oculus Go, although not quite as comprehensive as the Oculus Rift. 

However, as the steady march of technological progress continues ever forward, the Quest 1 enjoyed only a year of existence before it was obsolete with the release of the Quest 2 in 2020. When looking at both headsets side-by-side, it’s easy to see that the newest version outperformed the original, at least when talking about screen resolution and storage capacity. 

When it comes to asking if VR Porn on Quest 1 is still worth it in 2023, the short answer is yes with a but, and the long answer is no with an if. Let’s break both answers down. 

Yes, But You’re Watching on Borrowed Time

If you’ve been paying attention to VR porn (and virtual reality content in general), you know that screen resolutions have been advancing at breakneck speeds. While 4K was all the rage in 2019, we’re already onto 8K videos, and higher resolutions are just around the corner. 

So, the Quest 1 works well for 4K and 5K videos (thanks to its 1440 x 1600 resolution per eye), but once you get above 6K (with some clever hacking), the technology just can’t quite keep up. While you can technically watch an 8K porn scene on a Quest 1, it won’t look as immersive or clear as it would on a Quest 2 or Rift. 

Because studios are adapting to these advancements, 8K is quickly becoming the standard, and as resolution rates increase, content providers will have to meet demand. So, the longer you watch VR porn on Quest 1, the further you’ll fall behind the curve. 

Remember, you can always watch lower-resolution scenes on a newer device, but you won’t be able to watch higher-resolution videos on an older headset. 

No, If You’re Willing and Able to Upgrade

VR headsets are not exactly cheap, so it’s somewhat unrealistic to buy the latest model whenever there’s an upgrade. However, because VR technology is still being developed, obsoletion is just the price of getting better and better hardware (and content). 

So, if you’re able to pay for the Quest 2 or Rift S, it’s worth switching to the latest and greatest examples of VR tech. However, since Meta has announced the Quest 3 coming soon, you might want to wait and buy that instead so you can go longer between upgrades. 

The Bottom Line

At the end of the day, watching VR porn is a much more immersive experience than viewing your favorite scenes on a regular computer screen. So, if you love the feeling of getting up close and personal with the hottest models in porn, you need to invest in high-tech gadgetry to make the experience more realistic. 

So, while the Quest 1 used to be king of the hill, it’s reign is already over. The longer you hold onto it, the harder it will be to stay “in the know” with VR porn upgrades and changes. The good news is, if you know how to watch porn on the Oculus Quest 1, you'll find the experience massively improved on the Meta Quest 2 or Quest Pro - the sooner you upgrade to a newer headset, the better your overall experience will be. Check out our guide to the best VR headsets for more information.