Which accessories are you all getting for your frame? It would be nice to compile a list of suggestions here. All the official accessories were sold out when I ordered my Frame, but I was OK with that. I have a laptop charger that I'm using to charge it, and the ergonomic kit doesn't seem really essential.

This is what I'm considering getting or already ordered (in the US):

Case I looked at a bunch of options but they seem either too expensive, too ugly, or have disappointing functional design. I think I'm going to go with a DSLR camera case instead because I think it would work just as well but look better and be more versatile. My plan is to put the headset by itself with a lens protector on one side of the camera bag divider, the controllers on the other side, and charger, cables, battery packs, etc., in an external pocket. I'm looking at this one in particular, which seems to be the a good size, price, and look for me, and is available from a nearby camera shop for the suggested price: https://www.kfconcept.com/KF13.179_5l-camera-sling-bag-urban-wander-05-black

Update: the case above worked like I expected. it's a snug fit for the headset standing on its end, but I think it's good.

Power Bank I'm looking at this one (INIU 10,000mah PD 45W), which is available from the local Best Buy: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/iniu-portable-charger-markets-smallest-10000mah-pd-45w-power-bank-with-layout-usb-c-cable-for-iphone-samsung-pixel-etc-black/CZW8VCWVTF/sku/6670987

Cable to connect a battery in my back pocket with the Frame while I use it. Someone suggested a coiled cable, which I thought was a good idea. I found this one (Smallrig 5730) which is not only coiled but has one angled connector, on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/127902849864

Update: a couple of people in the discussion below have suggested not using a coiled cable because of weight and the coils possibly pulling at the battery pack. Try at your own risk or wait for confirmation of how well this works.

Lens Protector to protect the lens and screens from damage, not only from sunlight, but also from scratches, impact, etc. Found this one on eBay too (unfortunately shows out of stock right now, but you may find it or something similar elsewhere): https://www.ebay.com/itm/366526245964?var=636238931153

Can anyone think of anything else or have better suggestions in place of the items above?

Edit: I just added my country. It may be helpful if everyone making suggestions includes the country or at least continent to help others know if they may or may not find that item available to them.

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[–] 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 child)

I didn't get anything from Valve.

Once I received the Frame, the battery life was indeed not enough for me, so I went out an got a 20000mAh 65W power bank, and a one meter cable with a 90 degree connector. The angled connector is perfect, I already had some suitable cables, but I feel the pull of the angled one not at all. I feel like with a coiled one you wouldn't be able to avoid it tugging on the HMD ever so slightly?

I also initially considered 10000mAh to make it smaller and lighter in my pocket, enough to pretend it isn't there, but opted for double that for the additional playtime. That was again the right call, I have been draining the 20000mAh fully almost every session, and the larger bank hasn't been as heavy as I feared.

For a case, I found one made for the Pico 4. The Frame is just a tad smaller, and the controllers a tad bigger, but the general shapes are a close match. I used some big scissors to mutilate the soft plastic where the controller joysticks interfere with the fit, and as a result the Frame controllers fit ok. There is just enough space to squeeze in the power bank at the side.

Case Link and Pictureshttps://www.gigantti.fi/product/gaming/vr-pelaaminen/pico-4-ultra-vr-kotelo-musta/799754

I had planned on using something over bluetooth for audio, but I'm pretty happy with the internal speakers, actually. And trying my XM5s, they work, but the bluetooth latency for VR is noticeable.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 days ago

    Thanks. I will post an update about how the coiled cable worked out once I receive it. I considered a 20,000mAh power bank, but I heeded others recommendation to instead get 2x 10,000mAh ones (I only got one for now), to be able to charge one while using the other.

    Cool about the case. I'm happy enough with the internal speakers too, and this is my first VR headset so I have nothing to compare it to any way.

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