> I don't want a device for a platform by Meta or Apple.

Meta headsets can be used for PCVR, for some time now, with link. You don't have to use the platform, but that platform definitely subsidizes it all.

I think the MQ3 + the link cable is a good value, the MQ3 can play games off the Oculus store (Meta) but also Steam. My main complaint about it in standalone mode is that there is not a lot of memory for the web browser so it is a struggle to use WebXR on it, but hook it up to a PC and it is a lot better —- though I’d rather be able to reach standalone users.

There are many PCVR headsets at eye watering prices, there is an adapter for the PSVR 2 which I think adds up to something not far from the MQ3 + link cable but you don’t have the standalone.

PCVR has bigger games and applications with better graphics but when it comes to games with a lot of motion like Beat Saber and such, standalone is hard to beat.