If you want to play VR cricket, the headset you choose matters. In 2026 the clear recommendation is still the Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S.
Both headsets run iB Cricket well, are fully standalone (no PC or cables needed), and give the best overall experience for virtual reality cricket right now.
Why the Meta Quest 3 / 3S?
- Standalone – Put the headset on and play. No PC required.
- Performance – Smooth enough for iB Cricket’s stadiums and physics.
- Price – The Quest 3S is the more affordable option while still delivering a strong VR cricket experience.
- Game library – iB Cricket is available directly on the Meta Horizon Store.
I have used both the Quest 3 and Quest 3S for iB Cricket. Either one is suitable if your main goal is VR cricket.
What else do you need?
A headset is the main piece of kit, but a few other things improve the experience:
- Enough clear space to swing a bat safely
- A VR cricket bat (I only use the one from vrmerchstore.com)
- Good lighting for tracking
Full setup steps are covered in the Ultimate iB Cricket Setup Guide.
Getting started
- Buy a Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S.
- Download iB Cricket from the Meta Horizon Store.
- Use code VRCGUY at checkout for a discount on VR games.
- Follow the setup guide above and start playing.
If you are deciding between the Quest 3 and Quest 3S purely for VR cricket, both work. The Quest 3S is the better value option for most people.
More details on the recommended bat are in the Best VR Cricket Bat post.
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