"Expansion of Virtual Reality World" SKT and Facebook Unveil 'Oculus Quest 2' for the First Time

Enjoy Popular VR Games Like
Beat Saber and Population One

[Asia Economy Reporter Minyoung Cha] SK Telecom and Facebook have joined hands to expand the domestic virtual reality (VR) ecosystem.

SK Telecom announced on the 1st that it has secured the domestic distribution rights for Facebook’s latest mixed reality device, the Oculus Quest 2, and will officially begin sales on the 2nd.

The launch of the Oculus Quest 2 is a continuation of the partnership agreement between SK Telecom and Facebook established in 2019. Previously, the first product from this partnership, the Oculus GO, sold out its contracted volume in the domestic market from 2019 through last year.

The new product’s specifications and performance have been elevated to a higher level compared to existing products. Equipped with the Qualcomm XR2 chipset, it offers improved processing power over previous models, and the display has been upgraded to 1832x1920 pixels per eye, supporting 4K resolution for both eyes. The newly designed Oculus Touch Controller and built-in surround sound enable customers to experience more immersive VR content.

Purchasers can enjoy over 200 representative VR games on the Oculus platform, including the globally popular VR rhythm game Beat Saber, the battle royale VR game Population One, and Real VR Fishing, developed by a domestic company and gaining worldwide popularity. Games co-developed by SK Telecom, such as Crazy World VR and Friends VR World, will be available within the first half of this year, and the JumpVR platform is expected to be accessible in the second half.

With the official domestic release, purchasing the gaming device and after-sales service (AS) processes will become more convenient, enhancing user convenience. The selling price is 414,000 KRW including tax, and it can be purchased through SK Telecom’s 5GX official website, online channels such as 11st and One Store, as well as offline stores nationwide including T Factory. SK Telecom customers can also purchase via a 12-month installment plan (34,500 KRW per month) or a 24-month plan (17,250 KRW per month).

Colan Suel, Facebook’s Global Sales Vice President, said, “The Oculus Quest 2 is the fastest-selling VR headset ever released, with many people enjoying and communicating together in virtual spaces,” adding, “We are very pleased to invite even more people into the amazing experience of Quest 2 through this partnership with SK Telecom.”

Jinsu Jeon, Head of SK Telecom’s MR Service CO, stated, “With the launch of the VR device Quest 2, the company has established a comprehensive mixed reality (MR) service system encompassing the JumpVR·AR platform and Jump Studio,” and added, “We will continue to lead global MR services and take the lead in expanding the related ecosystem through partnerships with global big players like Facebook.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.