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Does the headset contain batteries, computer and the GPU?

Seems like it'd get hot and not last long. Impressive if they've actually made it work.

The Oculus Go is basically a GearVR that’s not constrained by the having its core in the form factor of a phone. So, it has much better thermal design and overheats much less. The Quest is an improved Go.

Now that I think about it, it makes sense that you’d be able to squeeze more performance and have reduced throttling with the larger form factor of a headset.

Then they’re able to use cheaper parts and keep the price lower, which is pretty exciting.

The Oculus Go lasts around 2 hours. Then you have to load batteries for 4 hours. Although they don't recommend it - you can buy a long usb-cable and plug it into your PC to get around this (for apps where the cable doesn't get in the way).

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