Oculus Faces Backlash Over New Facebook Account Requirement
Oculus has announced that, starting in October, new users must have a Facebook account to log in. [...]
Some are suggesting creating fake accounts...
prevnext#Oculus I mean just make a FB account with an old email. Don't put any real Credentials in. Yeah this sucks but I mean. No need to cancel Oculus.
— BigRedTx (@BigRedTx56) August 19, 2020
...but there are potential problems with that.
prevnextWhat's going to happen to your purchased games!? if your facebook account gets banned for using fake names (that can happen btw) will they be gone forever!? Oculus, I really don't wanna return my headset. Cancel this update!
— Moral Craft (@ihavecandy7) August 19, 2020
Even those with Facebook accounts aren't happy with the decision.
prevnextAs someone who has and loves the Quest, this is a bad move. I have my Facebook linked to my Oculus account but people should absolutely have that choice https://t.co/qWitFaUwe6
— Cody O'Connor (@codyoc14) August 19, 2020
Some are happy they never purchased an Oculus.
prevnextWow. Glad i never bought the Oculus i was going to a couple months ago. https://t.co/wjOHStlZP2
— Helmion (@Helmion_) August 19, 2020
Fortunately, there are other VR options.
prevnextTime to never purchase from your company then. Glad that theres other options out there now.
— 😸jellicle boi😸 (@vampircatprince) August 19, 2020
At least there's a two-year window.
prevnextGuess i'll be dropping my Oculus 1/1/2023 https://t.co/b7hHg8U1K6
— ブライアン (@BrewMaiden_) August 19, 2020
That's a good amount of time to save up!
prevnextExisting users have two years to save money for a Valve Index. Goodbye Oculus. I won’t miss you and your garbage software. https://t.co/Hif9Yply6M
— Cereal Man (@cereaIman) August 19, 2020