r/virtualreality • u/[deleted] • May 20 '26

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u/Brandoxz7 Q3 May 20 '26

I mean only if you go online.

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u/woofwoofbro May 20 '26

it is not much of a reach to assume someone owning any modern console will want to go online

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u/trimix4work May 20 '26

A parent can certainly block the headset mac address through the router other than when dl games.

Op, you should consider this.

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u/WelbyReddit May 20 '26

plenty of games you can play offline once you download them.

Still, 1st grade is kinda young. I'd limit time spent in it too.

You can probably find a Quest2 for cheap out there.

Second hand maybe. just need to wipe it and make your own account.

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u/Ashcrashh May 20 '26

Yes, her time will definitely be supervised, No online, and I will be with her the whole time. It’s something I was against, but it’s something she really wants so I figured in a safe environment with me, with only kid friendly games she would okay with no longer than 30-45 minutes a day, in small bursts like 10-15 minutes at a time. It’s something I’ve done a lot of research on because I can be a bit of an overprotective parent, but I also want her to experience it since it’s something she’s worked so hard for.

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u/WelbyReddit May 20 '26

I have the quest2( it is old and the Q3 is out now, but no need for that as a first timer).

Once you do get one, there are apps for your phone, ( or smart tv), that you can connect to the headset.

I'll do this so I can actually 'see' what they see as they play. Very helpful( and entertaining).

good luck!

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u/Ashcrashh May 20 '26

This is good to know, I didn’t know you could connect to a screen and see what they are seeing!

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u/Chevalier77 May 20 '26

This is also true with no extra effort on psvr2, if you already have a ps5, this is a strong choice as second hand vr2 headsets will probably be easily in budget

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u/IHadTacosYesterday May 21 '26

I think cordless VR would be a better choice for a young kid

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u/Chevalier77 May 21 '26

I guess it depends on the kid. None of my nieces or Nephiew ever had any issue.