The last product I am reviewing for ZyberVR is their USB-A/C Streaming and Charging Cable. I will note that I am an affiliate, and I was sent the cable for free. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions on the product. This will be my honest review.
Make sure you read my reviews for the 2-in-1 multipurpose sticks, and the prescription lenses as well. Please use my discount code CHURAPE at checkout for 15% off your purchase. If you enjoy these reviews, make sure you like, comment, subscribe, and share them with your friends.
There isn’t too much to say about this cable other than it beats paying $80 for the official Quest Link cable. For $33, you are getting a thick durable 16 ft (5m) cable. It has easy-to-see LED indicators to let you know that it is charging, and 16 feet is a good length for play. At least it was for my setup. The port has a convenient 90-degree angle so it doesn’t get in the way when it’s hooked up, and it comes with a built-in USC-A to C adapter that you can cycle through easily. This is incredibly convenient because you don’t need to have a separate dongle for those times you need USB-C.
ZyberVR promises high transfer rates of up to 20 Gbps and 2.2 Gbps streaming speed, but I don’t have a rig to test this. That said, transferring files to and from my headset felt quicker, and I never experienced any lag or stutters while playing games from my PC.
I can’t compare this to the official Meta cable because I am not spending $80 on a cable when cheaper comparable alternatives exist. If you are looking for a cable for your VR setup, check out the Streaming and Charging Cable by Zyber VR. It’s long and sturdy, and it gets the job done. If you buy anything from Zyber VR, make sure you use my discount code CHURAPE at checkout for 15% off.
ZyberVR reached out and asked me to review a few of their products for my blog. ZyberVR makes third-party accessories for VR headsets. I was fortunate to be sent three of their products, and will review them honestly. If you end up buying anything off of the Zyber VR site, make sure you use my code: CHURAPE for 15% off your order. You can also use my affiliate links. If you like these reviews, like, comment, subscribe, and share them with your friends.
The lenses are well made. The frames are of solid construction, and the lenses look good. They come with a nice protective carrying case but a cheap cleaning cloth. The cloth will clean the lenses, but if you wear glasses, you have nicer ones.
The attachment comes in two pieces, the frame that connects to the headset, and a magnetic frame that holds the lenses. The magnets are strong enough to keep the lenses secure to the headset, but they make changing and removing them easy. This is a great feature for times you need to share your headset with someone who doesn’t have the same prescription. Installation is a simple process, and they stay on securely without issues.
My biggest issue with VR is my sensitivity to blue light. I can only manage short sessions in VR before I have to stop due to strain. While I did manage longer sessions with the lenses on, I am not quite convinced they were necessary. It could be that my eyes are too sensitive to be effective, so your mileage may vary. If you wear glasses, you need to buy yourself a pair. ZyberVR offers a wide range of prescriptions for a reasonable price.
Prescription lenses with blue light protection are available for the Quest 2, PSVR, and Pico 4 for $55. Blue light protection lenses without the protection are available for the Quest 2, PSVR, and Pico 4 for $35. They are currently on sale for $10. Don’t forget to use my discount code CHURAPE at checkout to save 15%.
My search for a more ergonomic gaming setup eventually landed me the Razor Orbweaver. Unfortunately, this device is no longer supported by Razor, and each day becomes an increased gamble of whether or not it will continue to work. That said, I love this keypad to bits and will continue to use it till it officially dies. I won’t be linking to this product because all I could find were listings with inflated prices that are not justifiable for this keypad. The most ideal price for this would be $50-$60 new, and that is pushing it.
The Orbweaver is a 30-button keypad that you can reprogram to fit your gaming style. The keypad can be easily remapped through the official Synapse app. You can save multiple different profiles that are game or program-specific. You can program the device to automatically switch profiles when certain programs or games are running. One issue I have with the software is that you do need to have an account with Razor to access your keybinds. The software will occasionally log you out, and if you lose your password, you have to start over. I wish they would have had onboard memory so that I didn’t have to sign into synapse every single time. Otherwise, the program is pretty straightforward, but I have heard people having issues with the buggy software.
Please note that Razor is no longer supporting the Orbweaver. There will no longer be any updates to the firmware or the software; it will eventually become unusable. I am sure there are third-party open-sourced solutions for remapping this device, but I haven’t looked into any because the current configuration works for me.
Images are from Amazon store
Build quality is another issue that you should consider when buying this keypad. It looks cool out of the box, but it feels cheap. I purchased mine as an Amazon renewed, and while I did get lucky, one of the directions on the thumbstick stopped working when the window for exchange closed. Since then, the bottom thumb key has stopped registering presses consistently, and I fear it will eventually stop registering presses completely. Aside from these two issues, the Orbweaver works perfectly, and I still plan on daily driving it till it dies.
What I love about the Orbweaver is how customizable the experience is. You can readjust the wrist, palm, and thumb rests to fit your hand size. People with larger hands might have an issue, but I was able to find a perfect configuration that has allowed for a much more comfortable gaming experience. I used to get bad wrist and hand pain that limited how much meaningful gaming I could get from a session. I used to only be able to manage 30 minutes of gaming before I had to give up because the pain was too much. I can now play for a lot longer without issue, although I still recommend taking regular breaks and stretching. This isn’t a perfect solution, and the pain comes back if I use the computer for longer than I should. This is currently the best solution I have found for me and my hands.
For gaming, the Orbweaver has been a fantastic upgrade. The pain in my hands and wrists used to make it difficult to hit all the number keys. This greatly affected my reflexes, and it made competitive gaming impossible. I love being able to remap the key to fit both my hands and my play style. I no longer have issues with overextension to reach the keys. If you are looking for something more comfortable, or even something that is more convenient, this keypad is a great option.
I love the Orbweaver, and under normal circumstances, I would be recommending it, but it’s just too expensive for what you are getting. Anyone over $50 new is asking too much. Buying it used is a gamble because the build quality isn’t reliable enough to be worth the risk. It won’t be falling apart, but it is something to keep in mind before paying. This device is also reaching the end of its life, and when Razor stops supporting its software, you will have to deal with third-party solutions. It is probably a better idea to look for alternatives or the Orbweaver’s successors if you thinking of buying a keypad unless you find it for cheap and don’t mind working a little harder.
