As long as you have a fast connection to your computer, Virtual Desktop elevates the Oculus Quest from being a limited portable VR device to what can only be described as the Switch of VR. Getting bored of the games on your Quest and want to play your SteamVR games? Just launch VD, get comfortable anywhere in your house (VD is completely wireless!), maybe grab a power bank for good measure, and play to your heart's content.

Another handy feature that Virtual Desktop provides is... well... the virtual desktop. It's pretty nice to be able to quickly pop out of a VR game and do something on the desktop before going back into VR, all without taking off the headset. The virtual screen is very customizable, as well, and even has support for various types of 3D content. I recommend playing around with it!

Virtual Desktop isn't perfect, however. There are a few things that you will want to take into consideration before buying it.

One of the most important things you will need to have a decent experience in VD is a fast connection. Get some kind of wired connection between your PC and router because trust me, YOU WILL NEED IT. Get a Powerline network adapter if running standard Ethernet simply isn't an option.

Additionally, I briefly mentioned this earlier, but you might want to have a power bank ready, because especially if you have the settings turned up, VD can be a bit of a battery guzzler.

Finally, the last problem with Virtual Desktop is compatibility. Simply put, not all games are going to play nice with it. With some games, you might be able to fiddle around with the various options VD gives you and get it working, but others simply won't cooperate. Thankfully, new games are becoming playable with each new update.

Even with these drawbacks though, I consider Virtual Desktop to be absolutely essential for those looking to play SteamVR games on their Quest who, for whatever reason, can't use Oculus Link.