{"id":29616,"date":"2021-03-22T17:11:34","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T16:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/virtual-desktop\/"},"modified":"2025-12-27T23:22:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T22:22:53","slug":"virtual-desktop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Desktop VR: Complete 2025 Guide for Wireless PC Gaming Streaming"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#TLDR_%E2%80%93_The_Essentials_in_30_Seconds\" >TL;DR \u2013 The Essentials in 30 Seconds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#What_is_Virtual_Desktop_and_why_use_it_in_2025\" >What is Virtual Desktop and why use it in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#System_Requirements_PC_Wi-Fi_7_Router_and_VR_Headset\" >System Requirements: PC, Wi-Fi 7 Router, and VR Headset<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#%E2%80%9CVR-Ready%E2%80%9D_PC_2025\" >\u201cVR-Ready\u201d PC (2025)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Wi-Fi_6E_or_Wi-Fi_7_Router_The_Critical_Element\" >Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 Router: The Critical Element<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Compatible_VR_Headsets_2025\" >Compatible VR Headsets (2025)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Step-by-Step_Installation_and_Configuration_Streamer_App\" >Step-by-Step Installation and Configuration (Streamer App)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Step_1_PC_Installation_Windows_1011\" >Step 1: PC Installation (Windows 10\/11)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Step_2_Headset_Installation_Quest_Pico_others\" >Step 2: Headset Installation (Quest \/ Pico \/ others)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Step_3_Initial_Settings_In-Headset\" >Step 3: Initial Settings (In-Headset)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Best_Settings_for_Godlike_Image_Quality\" >Best Settings for Godlike Image Quality<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Streaming_Settings_VD_In-Headset_Menu\" >Streaming Settings (VD In-Headset Menu)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Streamer_Settings_PC_Side\" >Streamer Settings (PC Side)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Windows_Optimization_for_VR_Streaming\" >Windows Optimization for VR Streaming<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Launching_Games_VDXR_vs_SteamVR_Using_KeyboardMouse\" >Launching Games (VDXR vs SteamVR) &amp; Using Keyboard\/Mouse<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#VDXR_Virtual_Desktops_OpenXR_Runtime\" >VDXR: Virtual Desktop&#8217;s OpenXR Runtime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Launching_Games_from_the_%E2%80%9CGames%E2%80%9D_Tab\" >Launching Games from the \u201cGames\u201d Tab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Windows_Desktop_and_KeyboardMouse_Usage\" >Windows Desktop and Keyboard\/Mouse Usage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Video_Streaming_and_DRM_Services_Netflix_Prime_Video\" >Video Streaming and DRM Services (Netflix, Prime Video)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Quick_Troubleshooting_Checklist\" >Quick Troubleshooting (Checklist)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#PC_Not_Detected_%E2%80%9CComputer_unreachable%E2%80%9D\" >PC Not Detected \/ \u201cComputer unreachable\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#%E2%80%9CMeasuring_bandwidth%E2%80%9D_Looping_Packet_Loss\" >\u201cMeasuring bandwidth\u201d Looping \/ Packet Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Black_Screen_Games_Video_Stream\" >Black Screen (Games \/ Video Stream)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#High_Network_Latency_%3E_30_ms\" >High Network Latency (> 30 ms)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Virtual_Desktop_vs_Air_Link_vs_Steam_Link_vs_Quest_Remote_Desktop\" >Virtual Desktop vs Air Link vs Steam Link vs Quest Remote Desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#2025_FAQ_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >2025 FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Which_headsets_work_with_Virtual_Desktop_in_2025\" >Which headsets work with Virtual Desktop in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Do_I_need_a_special_router_Which_model_should_I_choose\" >Do I need a special router? Which model should I choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#What_exactly_is_VDXR\" >What exactly is VDXR?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#What_bitrate_should_I_choose_for_a_balance_of_qualityperformance\" >What bitrate should I choose for a balance of quality\/performance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Why_do_NetflixPrime_Video_show_a_black_screen\" >Why do Netflix\/Prime Video show a black screen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Can_I_play_from_outside_remote_streaming\" >Can I play from outside (remote streaming)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Is_Virtual_Desktop_better_on_Quest_3_than_Quest_3S\" >Is Virtual Desktop better on Quest 3 than Quest 3S?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#AV1_or_HEVC_Which_codec_should_I_choose\" >AV1 or HEVC: Which codec should I choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Does_Quest_Remote_Desktop_replace_Virtual_Desktop\" >Does Quest Remote Desktop replace Virtual Desktop?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Passthrough_and_Mixed_Reality_via_Virtual_Desktop\" >Passthrough and Mixed Reality via Virtual Desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Optimization_for_Simracing_and_Flight_Sim_MSFS_2024_iRacing_DCS\" >Optimization for Simracing and Flight Sim (MSFS 2024, iRacing, DCS)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Microsoft_Flight_Simulator_2024\" >Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#iRacing_Assetto_Corsa_Competizione\" >iRacing &amp; Assetto Corsa Competizione<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#DCS_World\" >DCS World<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/virtual-desktop\/#Useful_and_Additional_Resources\" >Useful and Additional Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tldr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR_%E2%80%93_The_Essentials_in_30_Seconds\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR_%E2%80%93_Lessentiel_en_30_secondes\"><\/span>TL;DR \u2013 The Essentials in 30 Seconds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Virtual Desktop (VD)<\/strong> allows you to <strong>stream your PC VR games wirelessly<\/strong> to Quest 3\/3S, Pico 4\/Ultra, and other standalone headsets via 5 GHz\/6E\/7 Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<li>For the best experience: <strong>PC via Ethernet<\/strong> \u2192 dedicated <strong>Wi-Fi 6\/6E\/7 router<\/strong>, <strong>VDXR (OpenXR)<\/strong> enabled, <strong>HEVC or AV1<\/strong> codec, <strong>120-200 Mb\/s<\/strong> bitrate depending on your network.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatives: <strong>Air Link<\/strong> (Meta, free), <strong>Steam Link<\/strong> (app), <strong>Quest Remote Desktop<\/strong> for Windows desktop productivity.<\/li>\n<li>Below: <strong>step-by-step installation<\/strong>, <strong>advanced 2025 settings<\/strong>, <strong>detailed comparison<\/strong>, <strong>complete FAQ<\/strong>, and <strong>troubleshooting guide<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quest-ce-que-virtual-desktop\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Virtual_Desktop_and_why_use_it_in_2025\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quest-ce_que_Virtual_Desktop_et_pourquoi_lutiliser_en_2025\"><\/span>What is Virtual Desktop and why use it in 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrdesktop.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Desktop<\/a><\/strong> is the gold standard application for displaying your <strong>Windows desktop<\/strong> in virtual reality and, most importantly, <strong>streaming your PC VR games wirelessly<\/strong> from a &#8220;VR-Ready&#8221; computer to your standalone headset.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by Guy Godin, this paid solution (approx. $20) often outperforms free alternatives thanks to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>VDXR<\/strong>: A proprietary OpenXR runtime that bypasses SteamVR to reduce latency and improve stability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Settings<\/strong>: Fine control over bitrate, codec (HEVC, AV1 10-bit), smoothing, FOV, and sharpening.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-platform Support<\/strong>: Quest 1\/2\/3\/3S\/Pro, Pico 4\/Ultra, HTC XR Elite\/Focus 3, Play for Dream MR, Samsung Galaxy XR, and other Android VR headsets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passthrough and Mixed Reality<\/strong>: Native integration to blend the real environment with virtual screens (productivity, multi-tasking).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remote Streaming<\/strong>: Play from outside your home via the Internet (using UPnP port forwarding).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2025 Use Cases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wireless PC VR Gaming<\/strong>: Half-Life: Alyx, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, iRacing, Assetto Corsa Competizione, DCS World \u2013 all SteamVR and Oculus Rift titles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Productivity<\/strong>: Multi-monitor Windows desktop in VR (web browsing, videos, apps) \u2013 a competitor to Quest Remote Desktop but with more control.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional Simulation<\/strong>: Architecture, medical training, data visualization (via PC software).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installer-virtual-desktop-pour-la-vr-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Install Virtual Desktop VR\" class=\"wp-image-35257\" srcset=\"\/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installer-virtual-desktop-pour-la-vr-1024x576.jpg 1024w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installer-virtual-desktop-pour-la-vr-300x169.jpg 300w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installer-virtual-desktop-pour-la-vr-768x432.jpg 768w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installer-virtual-desktop-pour-la-vr-1536x864.jpg 1536w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installer-virtual-desktop-pour-la-vr-747x420.jpg 747w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installer-virtual-desktop-pour-la-vr-696x392.jpg 696w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installer-virtual-desktop-pour-la-vr-1068x601.jpg 1068w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/installer-virtual-desktop-pour-la-vr.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Installing Virtual Desktop VR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"configuration-requise-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"System_Requirements_PC_Wi-Fi_7_Router_and_VR_Headset\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configuration_requise_PC_Routeur_Wi-Fi_7_et_Casque_VR\"><\/span>System Requirements: PC, Wi-Fi 7 Router, and VR Headset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pc-vr-ready\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CVR-Ready%E2%80%9D_PC_2025\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PC_%C2%AB_VR-Ready_%C2%BB_2025\"><\/span>\u201cVR-Ready\u201d PC (2025)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operating System<\/strong>: Windows 10 64-bit (21H2+) or Windows 11.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Processor<\/strong>: Intel Core i5-8400 \/ AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 cores minimum recommended).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Graphics Card<\/strong>: NVIDIA RTX 4060 \/ AMD RX 7600 XT minimum. For &#8220;Godlike&#8221; mode (max quality): RTX 4070 Ti \/ 4080 \/ 4090, or AMD RX 7900 XT\/XTX.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM<\/strong>: 16 GB DDR4\/DDR5 (32 GB for heavy simulations like MSFS 2024, DCS World).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Network Connection<\/strong>: <strong>Gigabit Ethernet Port (1000 Mbps)<\/strong> mandatory \u2013 the PC <strong>must NOT<\/strong> be on Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPU Drivers<\/strong>: Always up to date (GeForce Game Ready \/ Adrenalin for AMD).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-background\"><strong>RTX 50-series Note (2025)<\/strong><br \/>The new NVIDIA RTX 5070\/5080\/5090 cards offer 2nd generation hardware AV1 10-bit encoding (NVENC): ~15% reduced latency and superior image quality at the same bitrate compared to the RTX 40-series. If you are planning an upgrade, prioritize these GPUs for Virtual Desktop.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"routeur-wi-fi-6e-7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wi-Fi_6E_or_Wi-Fi_7_Router_The_Critical_Element\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Routeur_Wi-Fi_6E_ou_Wi-Fi_7_lelement_critique\"><\/span>Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 Router: The Critical Element<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>wireless network<\/strong> is the #1 bottleneck for PCVR streaming. Here is the ideal setup:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recommended Standard in 2025<\/strong>: <strong>Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax on 6 GHz band)<\/strong> or <strong>Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)<\/strong> for optimal latency and bandwidth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency Band<\/strong>: <strong>5 GHz (DFS channel preferred) or 6 GHz<\/strong> exclusively. Avoid 2.4 GHz (too slow, interference).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Channels<\/strong>: Minimum 80 MHz width (160 MHz ideal on 6 GHz). Select an uncongested channel via a Wi-Fi analysis app (WiFi Analyzer on Android).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Placement<\/strong>: Router in the <strong>same room<\/strong> as the play area, with no obstacles (load-bearing walls, aquariums, metal).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dedicated SSID<\/strong>: Create a separate Wi-Fi network <strong>only for the VR headset<\/strong> \u2013 this avoids congestion if other devices saturate the bandwidth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>QoS (Quality of Service)<\/strong>: If available, prioritize VR headset traffic on the router.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Popular Router Models in 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi 6E<\/strong>: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000, TP-Link Archer AXE75, Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi 7<\/strong>: ASUS RT-BE96U, TP-Link Archer BE900, Netgear Orbi 970 (high cost but record latency &lt; 2 ms).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-background\"><strong>Wi-Fi 7 vs 6E for Virtual Desktop<\/strong><br \/>Wi-Fi 7 reduces network latency by 30-40% thanks to Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and offers theoretical speeds up to 46 Gbps. In practice, for VR streaming at 200 Mb\/s, Wi-Fi 6E is more than enough. Invest in Wi-Fi 7 if you plan on other bandwidth-heavy uses (8K streaming, 10 GbE NAS) or if your budget allows.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"casques-compatibles-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compatible_VR_Headsets_2025\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casques_VR_compatibles_2025\"><\/span>Compatible VR Headsets (2025)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meta Quest<\/strong>: Quest 1, Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest 3S, Quest Pro.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pico<\/strong>: Pico 4, Pico 4 Ultra, Pico Neo 3.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HTC<\/strong>: XR Elite, Focus 3, Vive Focus Vision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Others<\/strong>: Play for Dream MR, Samsung Galaxy XR (expected 2025), Lynx R-1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Quest 3S (released late 2024) and the Quest 3 remain the most popular headsets thanks to their excellent price-to-performance ratio and large library of native apps.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"installation-pas-a-pas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Installation_and_Configuration_Streamer_App\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installation_et_configuration_pas_a_pas_Streamer_App\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Installation and Configuration (Streamer App)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"etape-1-pc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_PC_Installation_Windows_1011\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Etape_1_Installation_sur_PC_Windows_1011\"><\/span>Step 1: PC Installation (Windows 10\/11)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download Virtual Desktop Streamer<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrdesktop.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vrdesktop.net<\/a> (approx. 50 MB).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Install the application<\/strong> following the wizard (default installation in Program Files).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect your PC via Ethernet<\/strong> to the router (Cat 6\/Cat 6A cable recommended).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Launch Virtual Desktop Streamer<\/strong> \u2192 log in with the <strong>same account<\/strong> (Meta, Pico, or email) used on your headset.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allow the Streamer in the Windows Firewall<\/strong> (automatic popup on first launch): check &#8220;Private networks&#8221; and &#8220;Public networks&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verify GPU detection<\/strong>: The Streamer should display your primary graphics card (RTX 4080, RX 7900 XTX&#8230;). If &#8220;Intel UHD Graphics&#8221; appears, force the dedicated GPU via Windows Graphics Settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"has-background\"><strong>VDXR (OpenXR) Tip<\/strong><br \/>In the Streamer&#8217;s &#8220;Options&#8221; tab, enable &#8220;<strong>Use Virtual Desktop OpenXR runtime<\/strong>&#8221; (VDXR). This allows you to launch PC VR games <strong>without SteamVR<\/strong>, reducing latency by 5-10 ms and improving stability. To switch between VDXR and SteamVR, use the <strong>OpenXR Switcher<\/strong> tool (available on GitHub).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"etape-2-casque\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Headset_Installation_Quest_Pico_others\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Etape_2_Installation_sur_le_casque_Quest_Pico_autres\"><\/span>Step 2: Headset Installation (Quest \/ Pico \/ others)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purchase Virtual Desktop<\/strong> from your headset&#8217;s store (Quest Store, Pico Store, Viveport) \u2013 approx. $20 depending on the region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect the headset to the 5 GHz\/6E\/7 Wi-Fi network<\/strong> (Settings \u2192 Wi-Fi \u2192 select the dedicated SSID created earlier).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Launch Virtual Desktop<\/strong> on the headset: after a few seconds, your PC should appear in the &#8220;Computers&#8221; list.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select your PC<\/strong> \u2192 enter the PIN code displayed in the Streamer (additional security).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connection established<\/strong>: You now see your Windows desktop in VR!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the PC is not detected, see the <a href=\"#depannage-pc-non-detecte\">Troubleshooting: PC Not Detected<\/a> section.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"etape-3-premiers-reglages\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Initial_Settings_In-Headset\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Etape_3_Premiers_reglages_dans_le_casque\"><\/span>Step 3: Initial Settings (In-Headset)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Virtual Desktop menu<\/strong> (menu button on the left controller).<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Streaming&#8221;<\/strong> tab:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Graphics Quality<\/strong>: Start with &#8220;High&#8221; (test &#8220;Ultra&#8221; or &#8220;Godlike&#8221; if you have a powerful GPU).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bitrate<\/strong>: 100 Mb\/s on Wi-Fi 6E, 80 Mb\/s on 5 GHz (fine-tune later).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Codec<\/strong>: HEVC (H.265) by default. AV1 if using an RTX 40\/50-series or RX 7000 GPU (better compression).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh Rate<\/strong>: 90 Hz (Quest 3\/3S support 120 Hz \u2013 test if PC is very powerful).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Games&#8221;<\/strong> tab: Virtual Desktop automatically scans Steam, Oculus, and Epic Games. Your PC VR games will appear here.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reglages-optimaux-godlike\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Settings_for_Godlike_Image_Quality\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Les_meilleurs_reglages_pour_une_qualite_dimage_Godlike\"><\/span>Best Settings for Godlike Image Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is the recommended configuration for <strong>Quest 3\/3S with Wi-Fi 6E and an RTX 4080\/4090 or RX 7900 XTX GPU<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"parametres-streaming\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streaming_Settings_VD_In-Headset_Menu\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parametres_de_streaming_menu_VD_dans_le_casque\"><\/span>Streaming Settings (VD In-Headset Menu)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Graphics Quality<\/strong>: <strong>Godlike<\/strong> (maximum encoding resolution: 4K+ per eye). If performance is insufficient, drop back to &#8220;Ultra&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bitrate<\/strong>: <strong>150-200 Mb\/s<\/strong> on Wi-Fi 6E\/7. Start at 120 Mb\/s on 5 GHz and increase in steps of 10 until saturation (&#8220;Network&#8221; indicator > 30 ms = too high).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Codec<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AV1 10-bit<\/strong> (RTX 40\/50, RX 7900): Best quality at the same bitrate, reduced banding in dark scenes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HEVC (H.265)<\/strong>: Reliable standard, compatible with all recent cards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>H.264<\/strong>: Avoid (obsolete, inferior compression).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh Rate<\/strong>: <strong>90 Hz<\/strong> (compromise between latency and smoothness). 120 Hz possible if GPU utilization is &lt; 50% in-game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sliced Encoding<\/strong>: <strong>Auto<\/strong> (reduces GPU latency on RTX 40\/50-series by slicing the image into parallel strips).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Synchronous Spacewarp (SSW)<\/strong>: <strong>Off<\/strong> by default. Set to &#8220;Auto&#8221; if FPS is unstable (generates intermediate frames, but can create artifacts).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sharpening<\/strong>: <strong>15-20%<\/strong> (softens compression blur). Beyond 30%, artifacts become visible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color Vibrance<\/strong>: <strong>0-10%<\/strong> depending on preference (boosts saturation).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra Latency Mode<\/strong>: <strong>Off<\/strong> (&#8220;On&#8221; mode adds a buffer to stabilize the stream but increases latency by ~10 ms \u2013 only useful if packet loss is frequent).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"parametres-streamer-pc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamer_Settings_PC_Side\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parametres_du_Streamer_cote_PC\"><\/span>Streamer Settings (PC Side)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capture Method<\/strong>: &#8220;<strong>Automatic<\/strong>&#8221; (uses NVENC\/AMF depending on GPU). If issues occur, force &#8220;NVIDIA NVENC&#8221; or &#8220;AMD AMF&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use 10-bit capture<\/strong>: <strong>Enabled<\/strong> if using AV1 codec (reduces banding).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display<\/strong>: Select your primary monitor (Virtual Desktop must capture an active screen).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audio Device<\/strong>: VR Headset (sound travels via the stream).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microphone<\/strong>: Headset mic (transmitted to PC for multiplayer games).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"optimisation-windows\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows_Optimization_for_VR_Streaming\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimisation_Windows_pour_le_streaming_VR\"><\/span>Windows Optimization for VR Streaming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Game Mode<\/strong>: Enabled (Settings \u2192 Gaming \u2192 Game Mode).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disable HDR\/WCG<\/strong> temporarily (Settings \u2192 Display \u2192 HDR) \u2013 can cause black screens or &#8220;Measuring bandwidth&#8221; loops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Plan<\/strong>: &#8220;High Performance&#8221; (Control Panel \u2192 Power Options).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Firewall\/Antivirus<\/strong>: Add Virtual Desktop Streamer as an exception (avoids random blocks).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Close Resource-Heavy Apps<\/strong>: Chrome with 50 tabs, OBS, Discord (overlay disabled), RGB control (Razer Synapse, iCUE).<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPU Drivers<\/strong>: Check for updates (GeForce Experience, AMD Software Adrenalin).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"has-background\"><strong>Latency Benchmark (2025)<\/strong><br \/>With an optimal setup (RTX 4090, Wi-Fi 6E, ASUS GT-AXE11000 router, Quest 3, VDXR), total Motion-to-Photon latency is <strong>35-45 ms<\/strong> (comparable to wired Link). Breakdown: GPU encoding ~8 ms, network transmission ~5 ms, headset decoding ~12 ms, headset latency ~15 ms. Wi-Fi 7 can reduce transmission to ~2 ms.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lancer-jeux-vdxr-steamvr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launching_Games_VDXR_vs_SteamVR_Using_KeyboardMouse\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lancer_les_jeux_VDXR_vs_SteamVR_utiliser_claviersouris\"><\/span>Launching Games (VDXR vs SteamVR) &amp; Using Keyboard\/Mouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jouer-avec-virtual-desktop-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"playing PCVR games with Virtual Desktop\" class=\"wp-image-35260\" srcset=\"\/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jouer-avec-virtual-desktop-1024x576.webp 1024w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jouer-avec-virtual-desktop-300x169.webp 300w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jouer-avec-virtual-desktop-768x432.webp 768w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jouer-avec-virtual-desktop-747x420.webp 747w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jouer-avec-virtual-desktop-696x392.webp 696w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jouer-avec-virtual-desktop-1068x601.webp 1068w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/jouer-avec-virtual-desktop.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playing PCVR games with Virtual Desktop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vdxr-runtime-openxr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VDXR_Virtual_Desktops_OpenXR_Runtime\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VDXR_le_runtime_OpenXR_de_Virtual_Desktop\"><\/span>VDXR: Virtual Desktop&#8217;s OpenXR Runtime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>VDXR<\/strong> is the proprietary OpenXR implementation for Virtual Desktop. Enabled by default since 2024, it replaces SteamVR for most games and offers:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduced Latency<\/strong>: Removal of a software layer (SteamVR = OpenXR runtime + Compositor).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased Stability<\/strong>: Fewer crashes, improved compatibility with native Oculus games.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong>: Saves 10-15% of GPU\/CPU load.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>VDXR Compatible Games (2025)<\/strong>: Half-Life: Alyx, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Boneworks, Beat Saber (PC version), The Walking Dead: Saints &amp; Sinners, Contractors, Pavlov VR, etc. The full list is on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrdesktop.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vrdesktop.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Switching between VDXR and SteamVR<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install <strong>OpenXR Switcher<\/strong> (free tool on GitHub or Steam).<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;Virtual Desktop&#8221; or &#8220;SteamVR&#8221; as the active runtime.<\/li>\n<li>Restart the game.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Some games (VRChat, Blade &amp; Sorcery with mods) require SteamVR for overlays or plugins.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lancer-jeux-onglet-games\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launching_Games_from_the_%E2%80%9CGames%E2%80%9D_Tab\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lancer_vos_jeux_depuis_longlet_%C2%AB_Games_%C2%BB\"><\/span>Launching Games from the \u201cGames\u201d Tab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Virtual Desktop (headset), open the <strong>&#8220;Games&#8221;<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<li>Virtual Desktop automatically scans Steam, Oculus, Epic Games, and Xbox App.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Click on a game<\/strong> \u2192 it launches in VR via VDXR (or SteamVR if configured).<\/li>\n<li>During the game, press the <strong>Menu button<\/strong> (left controller) to display stats (latency, FPS, bitrate, packet loss).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bureau-windows-et-claviers-souris\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows_Desktop_and_KeyboardMouse_Usage\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bureau_Windows_et_utilisation_du_claviersouris\"><\/span>Windows Desktop and Keyboard\/Mouse Usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Desktop&#8221;<\/strong> tab: Displays your Windows desktop in VR (web browsing, videos, non-VR apps).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Keyboard &amp; Mouse<\/strong>: Recognized automatically. Enable <strong>Passthrough<\/strong> (right side button on Quest 3) to see your peripherals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Virtual Keyboard<\/strong>: Press the &#8220;Keyboard&#8221; button in the menu to type without a physical keyboard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resize Virtual Screen<\/strong>: Mouse wheel or handles in the corners (Desktop mode).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-monitor<\/strong>: If multiple monitors are on the PC, change the captured screen in the Streamer (&#8220;Display&#8221; tab).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"streaming-video-netflix-drm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Streaming_and_DRM_Services_Netflix_Prime_Video\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streaming_video_et_services_DRM_Netflix_Prime_Video\"><\/span>Video Streaming and DRM Services (Netflix, Prime Video)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Services with <strong>DRM<\/strong> (Digital Rights Management) block screen capture by default:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Solution<\/strong>: Use <strong>Firefox<\/strong> in Virtual Desktop&#8217;s Desktop mode (Chrome\/Edge often block).<\/li>\n<li>Other option: Native Quest app (Quest Remote Desktop displays Netflix\/Prime correctly, but at lower quality).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"depannage-express-checklist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Troubleshooting_Checklist\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Depannage_express_checklist\"><\/span>Quick Troubleshooting (Checklist)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"depannage-pc-non-detecte\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PC_Not_Detected_%E2%80%9CComputer_unreachable%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PC_non_detecte_%C2%AB_Computer_unreachable_%C2%BB\"><\/span>PC Not Detected \/ \u201cComputer unreachable\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Symptom<\/strong>: The PC does not appear in the list or &#8220;Computer is unreachable&#8221; error message.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solutions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Same Network<\/strong>: Verify that the PC and headset are on the <strong>same local network<\/strong> (no guest network, VPN, or proxy).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Windows Firewall<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Control Panel \u2192 Firewall \u2192 Allow an app.<\/li>\n<li>Add &#8220;Virtual Desktop Streamer&#8221; (check both private AND public networks).<\/li>\n<li>Or temporarily disable the firewall to test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antivirus<\/strong>: Temporarily disable Avast\/AVG\/Norton (sometimes block local connections).<\/li>\n<li><strong>VPN\/Proxy<\/strong>: Disable on the PC (Hamachi, ZeroTier, corporate VPN).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Double NAT \/ DS-Lite<\/strong>: If your box is on DS-Lite (IPv6 only), request a <strong>public IPv4<\/strong> from your ISP. Or configure an <strong>IPv4 bridge via tunnel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UPnP<\/strong>: Enable UPnP in router settings (required for remote streaming).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restart<\/strong>: Restart the Streamer, the router, and the headset.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"depannage-measuring-bandwidth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CMeasuring_bandwidth%E2%80%9D_Looping_Packet_Loss\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%AB_Measuring_bandwidth_%C2%BB_qui_boucle_pertes_de_paquets\"><\/span>\u201cMeasuring bandwidth\u201d Looping \/ Packet Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Symptom<\/strong>: Connection stuck on &#8220;Measuring bandwidth&#8230;&#8221; or stats showing > 5% packet loss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solutions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PC via Ethernet Mandatory<\/strong>: PC on Wi-Fi causes 90% of bandwidth issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Congested Wi-Fi Channel<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analyze with <strong>WiFi Analyzer<\/strong> (Android) \u2192 change 5 GHz channel (36, 40, 44, 48 or DFS 52-144).<\/li>\n<li>Prefer a channel with <strong>80 MHz width<\/strong> (160 MHz if using Wi-Fi 6E\/7 router).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance\/Obstacles<\/strong>: Move the headset closer to the router (&lt; 5m ideal), eliminate thick walls\/metal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Competing Devices<\/strong>: Disconnect smartphones, 4K TVs, and NAS during testing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outdated GPU Drivers<\/strong>: Update (GeForce Game Ready, AMD Adrenalin).<\/li>\n<li><strong>HDR\/WCG Enabled<\/strong>: Disable temporarily (Windows Settings \u2192 Display \u2192 HDR).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Router QoS<\/strong>: Prioritize headset traffic (MAC address) in QoS settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"depannage-ecran-noir\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_Screen_Games_Video_Stream\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ecran_noir_jeux_stream_video\"><\/span>Black Screen (Games \/ Video Stream)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Symptom<\/strong>: Sound works, but image is black in-game or on the desktop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solutions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active Primary Monitor<\/strong>: Virtual Desktop captures the primary Windows screen. If the monitor is off, turn it on or change the &#8220;Display&#8221; in the Streamer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-Performance GPU<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Display \u2192 Graphics Settings.<\/li>\n<li>Add &#8220;VirtualDesktop.Streamer.exe&#8221; \u2192 Options \u2192 High Performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>DRM Services (Netflix\/Prime)<\/strong>: Use <strong>Firefox<\/strong> in Desktop mode (Chrome blocks capture).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incompatible Codec<\/strong>: Force HEVC instead of AV1 (some AMD cards have AV1 bugs).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discord\/MSI Afterburner Overlay<\/strong>: Disable overlays (conflicts with GPU capture).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display Driver<\/strong>: Reinstall GPU driver using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) in Safe Mode.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"depannage-latence-elevee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Network_Latency_%3E_30_ms\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Latence_reseau_elevee_%3E_30_ms\"><\/span>High Network Latency (> 30 ms)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Symptom<\/strong>: Noticeable lag between head movement and display, nausea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solutions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Congested 5 GHz Wi-Fi<\/strong>: Switch to <strong>Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz band)<\/strong> or reduce bitrate to 80 Mb\/s.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Too Many Obstacles<\/strong>: Router should be in direct line of sight with the headset.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frame Smoothing<\/strong>: Test &#8220;Auto&#8221; vs &#8220;Off&#8221; (smoothing adds ~5 ms but stabilizes FPS).<\/li>\n<li><strong>SteamVR Active<\/strong>: Switch to <strong>VDXR<\/strong> (saves 5-10 ms).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh Rate Too High<\/strong>: Drop back to 90 Hz instead of 120 Hz (overloaded GPU = increased latency).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparatif-vd-air-link-steam-link\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Desktop_vs_Air_Link_vs_Steam_Link_vs_Quest_Remote_Desktop\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Desktop_vs_Air_Link_vs_Steam_Link_vs_Quest_Remote_Desktop\"><\/span>Virtual Desktop vs Air Link vs Steam Link vs Quest Remote Desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Main Usage<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>2025 Highlights<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Virtual Desktop<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~$20<\/td>\n<td>Wireless PC VR Games + Windows Desktop<\/td>\n<td>VDXR (minimal latency), ultra-fine settings (bitrate, AV1 codec, smoothing, FOV), MR Passthrough, remote streaming (UPnP), multi-headset support (Quest, Pico, HTC&#8230;), superior image quality (Godlike mode), real-time network stats<\/td>\n<td>Paid, learning curve (many settings), requires optimized Wi-Fi network<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Air Link (Meta)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<td>PC VR Games (Meta headsets only)<\/td>\n<td>Integrated into Quest OS, quick setup, continuous improvement (quality close to VD in 2025), HEVC\/H.264 codecs<\/td>\n<td>Limited settings (auto bitrate, no fine control), variable stability depending on config, Meta Quest exclusive, no official remote streaming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Steam Link (app)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Free<\/td>\n<td>Direct access to SteamVR<\/td>\n<td>Free, simple installation, native Steam integration<\/td>\n<td>Lower quality\/performance (aggressive compression), mandatory SteamVR dependency (extra latency), few advanced settings, smaller community<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Quest Remote Desktop \/ Mixed Reality Link<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Free (Windows 11)<\/td>\n<td>Windows Desktop in VR (productivity)<\/td>\n<td>Automatic Wi-Fi Direct pairing (no router needed), virtual multi-monitors, native MR passthrough, optimized keyboard\/mouse, Windows 11 integration<\/td>\n<td>NOT designed for PC VR gaming (latency > 60 ms), basic video quality (limited bitrate), Windows 11 only, no support for non-Microsoft games<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>2025 Verdict:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hardcore PC VR Gaming<\/strong>: <strong>Virtual Desktop<\/strong> (advanced settings, VDXR, best quality).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Casual \/ Tight Budget<\/strong>: <strong>Air Link<\/strong> (free, sufficient for 80% of players).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Productivity \/ Multi-monitor Desktop<\/strong>: <strong>Quest Remote Desktop<\/strong> (Windows 11 integration, zero network config).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick SteamVR Test<\/strong>: <strong>Steam Link<\/strong> (discovery, but limited).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2025_FAQ_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_2025_%E2%80%93_Questions_frequentes\"><\/span>2025 FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-casques-compatibles\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_headsets_work_with_Virtual_Desktop_in_2025\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Desktop_fonctionne_avec_quels_casques_en_2025\"><\/span><strong>Which headsets work with Virtual Desktop in 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Quest 1\/2\/3\/3S\/Pro, Pico 4\/Ultra\/Neo 3, HTC XR Elite\/Focus 3\/Vive Focus Vision, Play for Dream MR, Samsung Galaxy XR (expected 2025), Lynx R-1. All Android VR headsets with store access (Quest Store, Pico Store, Viveport) are compatible. Wired PCVR headsets (Valve Index, HP Reverb G2) do not need Virtual Desktop (direct DisplayPort connection).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-routeur-special\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_special_router_Which_model_should_I_choose\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Faut-il_un_routeur_special_Quel_modele_choisir\"><\/span><strong>Do I need a special router? Which model should I choose?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 5 GHz router<\/strong> is the minimum recommended in 2025. Ideal: <strong>Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz band)<\/strong> or <strong>Wi-Fi 7<\/strong> for latency &lt; 5 ms. The PC <strong>must be on Ethernet<\/strong> to this router. Popular models: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 (Wi-Fi 6E, $300), TP-Link Archer AXE75 (Wi-Fi 6E, $200), Netgear Orbi 970 (Wi-Fi 7, $800). A dedicated SSID for the headset improves performance.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-vdxr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exactly_is_VDXR\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cest_quoi_VDXR_exactement\"><\/span><strong>What exactly is VDXR?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>VDXR (Virtual Desktop XR) is Virtual Desktop&#8217;s proprietary <strong>OpenXR<\/strong> implementation. OpenXR is the multi-platform standard for VR apps (replacing Oculus SDK and SteamVR). VDXR allows you to launch PC VR games <strong>without going through SteamVR<\/strong>, reducing latency by 5-10 ms and improving stability. Compatible games: Half-Life: Alyx, MSFS 2024, Boneworks, Beat Saber PC, etc. To enable VDXR: PC Streamer \u2192 Options \u2192 &#8220;Use Virtual Desktop OpenXR runtime&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-bitrate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_bitrate_should_I_choose_for_a_balance_of_qualityperformance\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quel_bitrate_choisir_pour_un_equilibre_qualiteperformance\"><\/span><strong>What bitrate should I choose for a balance of quality\/performance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>2025 Recommendations:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi 6E\/7 (6 GHz band)<\/strong>: 120-200 Mb\/s (start at 150).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi 6\/5 GHz (802.11ax\/ac)<\/strong>: 80-120 Mb\/s (start at 100).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standard Wi-Fi 5<\/strong>: 60-80 Mb\/s maximum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Increase in 10 Mb\/s steps until you see packet loss (network stats > 2%). The AV1 codec offers superior quality at the same bitrate vs HEVC (+20% perceived detail at 120 Mb\/s). A bitrate that is too high saturates the Wi-Fi and creates lag.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-netflix-ecran-noir\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_NetflixPrime_Video_show_a_black_screen\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pourquoi_NetflixPrime_Video_affichent_un_ecran_noir\"><\/span><strong>Why do Netflix\/Prime Video show a black screen?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Streaming services with <strong>DRM (Digital Rights Management)<\/strong> block screen capture for security (piracy prevention). <strong>Solution<\/strong>: Use the <strong>Firefox<\/strong> browser in Virtual Desktop&#8217;s Desktop mode (Chrome\/Edge block via Widevine L1). Other option: Native Quest Netflix app (but quality is limited to 480p-720p vs 1080p\/4K PC). For Prime Video, follow the same procedure with Firefox or the native app.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-streaming-distant\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_play_from_outside_remote_streaming\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puis-je_jouer_depuis_lexterieur_streaming_distant\"><\/span><strong>Can I play from outside (remote streaming)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Virtual Desktop supports <strong>streaming via the Internet<\/strong> (away from home). Prerequisites:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UPnP enabled<\/strong> on the router (or manual forwarding of ports 38810-38820 TCP\/UDP to the PC).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fast Symmetrical Internet Connection<\/strong>: Upload \u2265 50 Mb\/s at home (fiber optic recommended).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acceptable Network Latency<\/strong>: &lt; 30 ms between the headset and home (test with ping).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The stream is <strong>AES-256 encrypted<\/strong> (secure). Performance depends on mobile network quality or public Wi-Fi. Example: 4G\/5G with 20 ms latency + 100 Mb\/s upload = playable for slow games (simracing, VR puzzles). Competitive FPS (Pavlov, Contractors) = difficult (total latency > 80 ms).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-quest-3s-vs-quest-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Virtual_Desktop_better_on_Quest_3_than_Quest_3S\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Desktop_est-il_meilleur_sur_Quest_3_que_Quest_3S\"><\/span><strong>Is Virtual Desktop better on Quest 3 than Quest 3S?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Quest 3S<\/strong> (released late 2024) has the same processing chips (Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2) as the Quest 3, so decoding performance is identical. Difference: lower screen resolution (Quest 3S: 1832\u00d71920\/eye vs Quest 3: 2064\u00d72208\/eye). Impact: slightly reduced image quality in Godlike mode, but <strong>no difference in latency\/stability<\/strong>. For Virtual Desktop, both headsets offer a similar experience (the Quest 3S is an excellent budget choice).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-av1-vs-hevc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AV1_or_HEVC_Which_codec_should_I_choose\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AV1_ou_HEVC_quel_codec_choisir\"><\/span><strong>AV1 or HEVC: Which codec should I choose?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In 2025, <strong>AV1 10-bit<\/strong> is superior if your GPU supports it (NVIDIA RTX 40\/50-series, AMD RX 7000-series):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Image Quality<\/strong>: +20-30% more detail vs HEVC at the same bitrate (more efficient compression).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced Banding<\/strong>: 10-bit eliminates visible gradients in skies\/dark scenes (vs 8-bit HEVC).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Latency<\/strong>: Equivalent to HEVC on recent GPUs (2nd gen NVENC\/AMF hardware encoder).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use <strong>HEVC<\/strong> if you have an older GPU (GTX 1000-series, RTX 20\/30, RX 6000) or if AV1 causes artifacts (sometimes AMD driver bugs). H.264 is obsolete (compression is 2x less efficient than HEVC).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-quest-remote-desktop-vs-vd\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Quest_Remote_Desktop_replace_Virtual_Desktop\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quest_Remote_Desktop_remplace-t-il_Virtual_Desktop\"><\/span><strong>Does Quest Remote Desktop replace Virtual Desktop?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. <strong>Quest Remote Desktop<\/strong> (integrated into Windows 11, free) is designed for <strong>productivity<\/strong>: displaying multi-monitor Windows desktops, browsing, and typing. It is <strong>not optimized for PC VR gaming<\/strong> (latency > 60 ms, limited bitrate, no advanced settings). Virtual Desktop remains superior for gaming thanks to VDXR, AV1 codecs, flexible bitrate, and latency &lt; 40 ms. For working in VR, Quest Remote Desktop is enough; for gaming, use Virtual Desktop.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"passthrough-realite-mixte\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passthrough_and_Mixed_Reality_via_Virtual_Desktop\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passthrough_et_realite_mixte_via_Virtual_Desktop\"><\/span>Passthrough and Mixed Reality via Virtual Desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since 2024, Virtual Desktop has integrated native <strong>Passthrough<\/strong> for headsets (Quest 3\/3S, Pico 4 Ultra&#8230;) to mix real environments with virtual screens:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Passthrough Mode<\/strong>: Double-tap the side button (Quest 3) or enable via the VD menu \u2192 &#8220;Environment&#8221; \u2192 &#8220;Passthrough&#8221;. The VR background disappears, replaced by the headset&#8217;s camera feed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use cases<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Productivity<\/strong>: See your physical keyboard\/mouse\/desk while having 3 floating virtual screens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hybrid Gaming<\/strong>: Strategy games (Civilization VR, management simulators) on a giant virtual screen with visibility of the room.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaboration<\/strong>: Virtual meetings (Spatial, Immersed) with multi-screens and physical notes visible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong>: Passthrough consumes ~10% of headset GPU (minimal impact). Color quality is improved on Quest 3 vs Quest 2 (18 MP cameras).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Virtual Desktop allows you to freely <strong>resize\/position<\/strong> Windows windows in Passthrough (mouse wheel + handles). Ideal for creating an ergonomic VR workspace setup.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"optimisation-simracing-flight-sim\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimization_for_Simracing_and_Flight_Sim_MSFS_2024_iRacing_DCS\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimisation_pour_Simracing_et_Flight_Sim_MSFS_2024_iRacing_DCS\"><\/span>Optimization for Simracing and Flight Sim (MSFS 2024, iRacing, DCS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vo2pU9y8JgRrTNvZ4H7Qcb-1200-80-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Flight Simulator (msfs) VR\" class=\"wp-image-32755\" srcset=\"\/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vo2pU9y8JgRrTNvZ4H7Qcb-1200-80-1024x576.jpg 1024w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vo2pU9y8JgRrTNvZ4H7Qcb-1200-80-300x169.jpg 300w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vo2pU9y8JgRrTNvZ4H7Qcb-1200-80-768x432.jpg 768w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vo2pU9y8JgRrTNvZ4H7Qcb-1200-80-747x420.jpg 747w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vo2pU9y8JgRrTNvZ4H7Qcb-1200-80-696x392.jpg 696w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vo2pU9y8JgRrTNvZ4H7Qcb-1200-80-1068x601.jpg 1068w, \/\/ovrdoz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/vo2pU9y8JgRrTNvZ4H7Qcb-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Microsoft Flight Simulator (msfs) VR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Simulators<\/strong> are the most resource-intensive VR apps in 2025. Specific settings for Virtual Desktop:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"msfs-2024\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Flight_Simulator_2024\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Flight_Simulator_2024\"><\/span>Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Graphics Quality VD<\/strong>: Ultra (Godlike saturates even an RTX 4090).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bitrate<\/strong>: 150 Mb\/s minimum (detailed landscapes = visible compression if &lt; 120).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Codec<\/strong>: AV1 10-bit (reduces sky banding).<\/li>\n<li><strong>In-game MSFS<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Render Scale: 80-90% (high TAA compensates).<\/li>\n<li>Terrain LOD: 200 (limits distant pop-in).<\/li>\n<li>Clouds: Ultra (demanding but critical for immersion).<\/li>\n<li>DLSS\/FSR: Quality mode (saves 30% GPU).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>FOV VD<\/strong>: Slightly reduce FOV in advanced settings (saves 5-10 ms GPU with no perceptible loss in the cockpit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iracing-acc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iRacing_Assetto_Corsa_Competizione\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iRacing_Assetto_Corsa_Competizione\"><\/span>iRacing &amp; Assetto Corsa Competizione<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refresh Rate<\/strong>: 90 Hz (120 Hz difficult to maintain during a race).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bitrate<\/strong>: 100-120 Mb\/s (aggressive compression = blurry track edges).<\/li>\n<li><strong>SSW (Spacewarp)<\/strong>: Auto (generates intermediate frames if FPS &lt; 90 \u2013 useful on the starting grid with 30 cars).<\/li>\n<li><strong>iRacing settings<\/strong>: Max FPS = 90, VSync off, Shadows Medium, Mirrors 1 car, Crowd off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ACC settings<\/strong>: DLSS Balanced, View Distance Medium, Post-Process Low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dcs-world\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DCS_World\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DCS_World\"><\/span>DCS World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Graphics Quality VD<\/strong>: Ultra (compromise between cockpit detail and performance).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Codec<\/strong>: AV1 (reduced banding in dark cockpits).<\/li>\n<li><strong>DCS settings<\/strong>: Pixel Density 1.0, Textures High, Shadows Low, SSAA off, MSAA 2\u00d7.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Module Dependent<\/strong>: F\/A-18C is more demanding than A-10C (HD cockpit).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-background\"><strong>RTX 4090 \/ 7900 XTX Tip<\/strong><br \/>In simracing\/flight sim, the GPU is the #1 bottleneck. With an RTX 4090, you can maintain 90 FPS in Godlike VD mode + DLSS Quality in-game (equivalent to native 120 FPS). RTX 4070 Ti\/4080 require a compromise (Ultra VD + DLSS Balanced).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ressources-complementaires\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_and_Additional_Resources\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ressources_utiles_et_complementaires\"><\/span>Useful and Additional Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meta.com\/help\/quest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Meta Quest \u2013 Official Support<\/a><\/strong> (Quest Remote Desktop, Mixed Reality Link for productivity).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrdesktop.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Desktop \u2013 Official Site<\/a><\/strong> (changelog, compatibility, community forum).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reddit \/r\/VirtualDesktop<\/strong> (troubleshooting, settings sharing).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discord Virtual Desktop<\/strong> (responsive support, Guy Godin active).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/OpenXR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OpenXR on Wikipedia<\/a><\/strong> (understanding the OpenXR standard vs SteamVR).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional OVRdoz Guides<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ovrdoz.com\/en\/how-to-connect-steam-vr-to-quest-3\/\"><strong>Connect SteamVR \u2194 Quest 3<\/strong><\/a> (all methods: wired Link, Air Link, Virtual Desktop).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Top 50 Quest 3 VR Games<\/strong> (native + PCVR).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optimize Quest 3 Performance<\/strong> (resolution, refresh rate, guardian).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-background\"><strong>2025 Conclusion<\/strong><br \/>Virtual Desktop remains the gold standard for <strong>high-performance wireless PCVR<\/strong> in 2025. The arrival of Wi-Fi 7, AV1 10-bit codecs, and the optimized VDXR runtime have reduced total latency to levels comparable to wired Link (35-45 ms Motion-to-Photon). With a suitable setup (powerful PC, Wi-Fi 6E\/7 router, dedicated network), the experience rivals \u2013 or even surpasses \u2013 wired PCVR headsets thanks to total freedom of movement. Simulators (MSFS 2024, iRacing, DCS) and AAA games (Half-Life: Alyx, Resident Evil 4 VR) finally reach their full potential in wireless. 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