Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 - How To Mirror Gameplay To The Xbox…

Even though the Meta Quest 2 (formally the Oculus Quest 2) is arguably more versatile than the PSVR thanks to its wireless features, it does lack one of the most fun features of PlayStation's device: the ability to watch the VR user's gameplay on the TV at the same time. While the Meta Quest 2 lacks this feature by default, Xbox users can pair the device with their console to watch the gameplay, similar to a PSVR.

It can't be overstated how enjoyable it is to have friends and family around during a VR session and watch them jump and react to a horror VR game or scream while they're on a virtual roller coaster. It's even better to know what's happening on the headset. Thankfully, there's a way to do this the Meta Quest 2 and an Xbox One, and an Xbox Series X/S.

How To Mirror The Meta Quest 2 To An Xbox

Users can stream their gameplay using Google Chromecast, but there is lag, making it unreliable compared to PSVR users. The AirServer Xbox Edition is one of the best third-party apps on the Xbox and it offers players more options and features to mirror their gameplay from the Meta Quest 2 via the app.

Download The AirServer Xbox Edition App

Press Y to access the search bar and type in AirServer Xbox Edition.
There's an option to make a one-off payment, but there's a 7-day trial too. Agree to the seven days, or keep it until friends and family come over to play too.
The trial can be activated again on different accounts using the same Xbox.
When the AirServer app has downloaded and then open it.

AirServer Settings

Use the following settings to ensure the Meta Quest 2 synchs up with Xbox AirServer:

Click the bottom left-hand corner of the AirServer splash screen to open the menu options.

Set Screen Mirroring Reciever to on.
Set Google Cast on.
Set Miracast to on.
On the Display option - limit Mirroring Resolution to reduce bandwidth. This will reduce lag when mirroring gameplay on the Xbox.

The Meta Quest App Setting On The Phone

Before starting, Quest users need to ensure they have the correct settings in order on their phone's Meta app.

Open the Meta app.
Select the Menu option.
Select Settings.
Select Casting Settings.
Make sure the Permissions required for casting are switched off.

In The Meta Quest Screen

To connect Meta Quest 2 to the Xbox AirServer, use the following instructions:

Select Files to open the media gallery in the Quest. It's the same location where screenshots are located.
Select the Sharing option.
Select the Cast option.

A prompt will appear with the Meta Quest searching for a casting device. Wait for the Xbox option to appear.

Select Xbox and Next, and the Meta Quest will mirror onto the Xbox AirServer.

That's everything needed to mirror Meta Quest 2 gameplay on the Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S. The one-off payment is a bit off-putting, but this is the best method for getting the gameplay on a big screen that's comparable to the PSVR.