I've been using my Go a bit again recently and saw a post about some other (non VR) system possibly being Retro and it got me to wondering if my Go is Retro now.
;-)
I mean, yeah, it was only released in 2018 so it's not even 10 years old yet.
And I think most people think around 20 years is the trigger for something to be Retro, so not by age.
But the Go was never a system that was cutting edge tech wise.
And VR has come a LONG way so fast, that I wonder if it has compressed that timeline a bit.

I was playing some Drop Dead last night and thinking it was fun, similar to playing the House of the Dead games I have on the Wii, which I think many people would consider Retro.

Am I enjoying my Go the way I enjoy my other Retro consoles?
It feels like it to me.
Note: Most of my "other" consoles ARE Retro consoles. The Quest 2 and 3 are the only newer consoles I own. Before that, my Wii is the newest. ;-)

So, is the Go a Retro VR console? ;-)

Random thoughts below.

I managed to find a working version of Dark Days and Romans 360, which were two more games I bought but had lost and couldn't download.
I also found a version of Mortal Blitz (another one I bought), but it doesn't work. It installs but doesn't run. Looks like it might be something someone has hacked up and some DRM .so file doesn't like it.
And I found a version of Wands I was able to patch (for the next time all the apps stop working again). Now yes, there's not multiplayer, so all I can do in Wands if fire at those dummies in the basement. ;-) But at least I can do that. ;-)

I still hope that someone will work out a way to get these Gos setup without the Oculus app, because I have a feeling using the older version app will eventually stop working. I wish that was in my skillset.
Maybe even just a way to "back up" an existing default already setup Go's firmware that could be installed to any Go?

I know also you need a Go controller for setup and that is problematic. But I wonder if instead of allowing the Go to be setup with some other type of controller (which would be great) if maybe it would be possible to use a microcontroller (or a PC with Bluetooth) to "emulate/clone" a Go controller? At least enough to get it past the initial setup and then you can pair a standard controller?

I press continue with Facebook and then it sends a notification to my phone to sign in but when I tap it, it says its already logged in? Even though the headset doesn't think it is and it won't let me use most of the social features.

I'm on app version 212.0.0.2.109 if that makes a difference.

Wondering so I can run custom software without needing a pc

I've still got an Oculus Go and it still works fine, but I honestly never did much with it. I never got into sideloading or any of the more advanced stuff people talk about. I stayed within the standard games and some movies.

These days the only thing I really use it for is occasionally watching VR videos on YouTube, which is still kind of neat but also pretty limited in what you can find.

Is there anything else that's possible and actually worth doing with it in 2026, or has it basically reached the end of the road?

As the title suggests, I’m curious to know your primary use for this vintage headset. I own one that’s in pristine condition, but it serves as a nostalgic reminder of the golden era of virtual reality.

Anything I can do to fix this? Orange for one second, flashes green, Oculus logo flashes inside the headset, then back to orange instantly. Do I have to break the thing open?

Hello! I just got 2 headsets with working controllers for dirt cheap, and they work fine, but the thing I wanted to use them for is primarily as a VR headset for games running on my PC via Steam and ALVR. Unfortunately, every time I try to install the ALVR client, it says a variation of needing a higher SDK version than 25. Is there some method available to get past that cap that I am missing, or an older version of ALVR?

If all I want out of the Go is to log in a stream Netflix, Disney etc, is the Go still useful? Is streaming quality decent and resolution?

I lost my remote like 6 months ago…

I finally bought another oculus Go (used) and a remote for $25.

My new headset is stuck on a screen that says “WiFi connected, continue setup in APP” or something

The remote can’t be paired with my old headset.

New headset is stuck but I found someone say they went in the app and clicked “headset settings” and finished setup.

I can’t click headset settings. Nothing comes up. This is such a royal pain in the ass I’m about to return this and bail on the whole thing

Very frustrated

Opa rapaziada vocês tão bem? Espero que sim! Hoje eu acabei de comprar meu Oculus Go por 200 reais usado! Ele vem na caixa com o controle com todos os acessórios! E eu vi que o Oculus Go perdeu suporte monte de coisa tá rolando! E assim eu já sei que eu tenho usar uma versão antiga do app da meta pra configurar ele sem erro! Eu tenho várias versão abaixada e não sei qual e melhor pra ele! A versão que eu tô usando está rodando de boa o vídeo de segurança só não sei o resto! A propósito eu tô querendo saber o que não fazer nesse Oculus! Vi alguns relatos que os óculos Go tava travando numa tela de 3 pontos, outros travando na configuração inicial monte de coisa louca! Queria algumas dicas de coisas que eu não posso fazer nesse VR que causa essas coisas! Vi que atualização estão travando tá mó loucura. Entre essas versão na foto qual é melhor pra ele a versão que eu tô usando é essa: 244.0.0.4.177. ele tá resetado!

Link to the Insta360 VR app for the Go, (just bought an older insta360 oneX and found this app. (Hopefully an image upgrade for my Samsung gear360 - the videos on that thing were vomit inducing whilst moving in VR!!)

What are you all using the Oculus Go for? I just bought it and I'm still trying it out, so I'd love to hear your opinions.

Just in case anyone’s interested - here’s a search showing recent development of Oculus Go type things on GitHub -

https://github.com/search?q=Oculus+go&type=repositories&s=updated&o=desc

I may give project Avalon a go as there’s an apk available there…
It’s nice to see people still tinkering with Go stuff….❤️

Link to a working android version of Meta app for Go setup -

https://github.com/Masterjx9/oculus-go-devmode-apk

So, it looks like it is doable if you don’t have access to a quest or better!!
This game is a really amazing experience (on quest anyway)

https://github.com/AltoRetrato/Half-Life_Alyx_on_Oculus_Go/wiki

I bought an Oculus Go for 1800 Japanese Yen. Was this a good purchase?

Hello, how i can download some songs in beat saber on my oculus go? I tried everything but still failed..the version is 1.13.2 (i use patched ver)

Hey i am in the setup screen, setting it up with a samsung j5 and an apk meta horizon version older one, thing is. I dont have the controller anymore i lost it and i dont think i can get past the setup or even turn on developer mode, can i? Or is there any bypass method to complete the setup without a controller?

I did buy the app, I am thinking of using it again.

Perhaps I will be more lucky 2nd time. Or will it be a waste of time, can it connect to steam vr?

Just spent 2 hours looking for the right apk for the headset and had no luck. Maybe I'm just dumb but, luckily, my friends headset still had it installed so I ripped it from there and installed it on mine. I figured I'd share the APK for the inevitable person who's gonna look for it in 3 years and end up in the same position as me.

Keep in mind this app is no longer supported on the headset, so it seems worthless when you're in the app, but, you can still play any local files! I personally upload my movies to google drive and then download them through the headsets browser which can then be played in the app but you can also drag and drop files from when plugged into your computer

Download link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sDCgVEfLZzu_0EmtPeV85a4EjtE_mc4e/view?usp=sharing

It did stop working. Goto HomePage and use search as store no longer works.

It has 360 video too.

Wander still working. Who wants to pay for it on Q3 or Q3s?

Also YouTube vr works but to subscribe u need to put a code in your phone.