CASEMATIX Hard Case Compatible with Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest 3, Quest 2 and Oculus Quest VR Gaming Headset & Accessories - Hard Case with Customizable Foam

The media could not be loaded. I'm not really here to review the CaseMatix product itself as much as to offer my experiences and assistance to the community of users / customers. The product seems fine and sturdy and will serve its job well. Seems a little high priced to me, but also seems pretty good quality and should do its job well if you cut the foam properly. That was my first surprise (and not immediately obvious to me) that you have to design it yourself for whatever your use. That's a good thing, because you can use it for a lot of purposes and use it the way you see fit. But it's also more work to have to try to decide the best configuration. It gave me pause, because most of the ad photos show the product finished after someone has cut out the squares.NOTE: I'll try to attach media to this post in the order mentioned in the post. No promises, though! :-)MY LAYOUT DESIGN AND TEMPLATE FOR THE OCULUS QUEST 2 (default head strap)So I looked at the photos that other customers submitted for the way they designed the foam for the Oculus equipment (thanks for those submissions, everyone!). Then I embarked on designing my own.I tried to design mine with extra cushion (2 squares) towards what would be the bottom of the case when it is closed and standing upright. I also didn't want any of the main pieces touching each other and clanking together, and at least 2 squares between almost all of the pieces. I also wanted the pieces to be snug, so they just fit in there and hold in place well. The heavy end of the headpiece is towards the bottom of the case so that when the case is closed and upright, it will not exert extra pressure on headband / earpieces / any other pieces. As you can see, there is also a special section of loose foam (green section in my grid template) to attempt to protect the lenses and keep the headband tamed. The headband excess is folded back and forth gently in its designed foam pocket, leaving extra room for other features in the case. Finally, with some remaining space near the handle of the case, I'm using 2 squares the length of the case for chargers, cords, etc.I found that the foam squares in my CaseMatix case are 28 across by 21 down. Since I had to go through the design work for myself, anyway, I was inspired to freely offer the blueprint for this design here so that others could use it if they felt it would meet their needs and did not want to take the time to design their own (see photos to make this determination if you are interested). To do that, I obtained a grid and colored it in accordingly (see photos). I also included a blank grid (see photos) in case anyone else wants to document their particular design for others to use similarly. I hope this is helpful to someone! :-)TIP FOR SEEING FOAM SQUARE EDGESI also found that it was difficult to keep track of where the edges of the squares were in normal light (for grid transfer, counting squares, precision separating, etc). (Maybe this is my eyes? or maybe I'm not using enough light?). So I offer this tip you can kind of see the square edges when light is above or around you (see photos), but you can really easily see the square edges when you lay a light source (like flashlight) down on the foam and shine it across the surface of the foam (see photos)!SEPARATING THE SQUARESI initially missed the small, single-sided "foam customization guide" included the the case because of the advertisey-looking "follow us" message on the opposite side. So I made the mistake of trying to cut my first section out with a knife. That is not necessary, though, as the squares are connected to each other in such a way that you can pull them apart with your fingers. Once you pull them apart, they are permanently separated, unless you tried to glue them back in or order a new foam replacement. If you pull them apart, there seems to be much less (maybe even none) loose foam fragments than if you try to cut them out. After I discovered the "foam customization guide", it says you can "press down firmly on the blocks of foam you wish to remove and they will separate from the surrounding blocks" however, when I tried this, I was concerned that this method might weaken the connection of the surrounding blocks I wanted to keep in place. So instead I found that separating each block connection one at a time was better. I'm going to try to submit a movie demonstrating this technique (see attached movie). It allowed me to precisely sever only the connections that I wanted to without compromising surrounding connections: You insert your finger on the connection you want to sever (in between two squares), and alternate (wiggle) the tip of your finger back and forth against the two foam blocks you are trying to separate as you press your finger all the way down to the bottom of the blocks.OTHER IDEAS:I am experimenting (see photos) with storing (and attempting to protect) the long and expensive Oculus Link cable under the main foam, so that I can bring it with me and not have to pack it separately and hopefully not have to worry about it getting any kinks / sharp bends in it.I also experimented (not pictured here) with trying to fit my dedicated wireless router in the package (but mine is a little too tall with antennas that cannot be removed), and the chargers and a Chromecast device. The router was really the only thing that didn't fit because it was too tall. So the good news is that there's additional room you can experiment with in this design.Finally, I had another, generic idea to share about the CaseMatix case: This might be especially helpful if you only use it for transporting? You could purchase more foam inserts, and switch them out, depending on what you want to store / transport in it. I haven't checked how much the new foam inserts cost, though, to know if it is very cost effective or not. Information about this is available on the insert called "foam customization guide" (at the CaseMatix website, apparently).Dont forget to register at their website for your free lifetime warranty! (as mentioned on the "advertisey-looking 'follow us' message" insert).

Easy to customize for your individual needs. Just be sure you've measured and laid everything out to be sure it will all fit.I've included 2 pics... One with my cuts and one with the case populated.I have the KIWI design K4 Boost Comfort Battery Head Strap and the AMVR Facial Interface. It all fits nicely. I did cut out a small section of the bottom padding of the case to accommodate the head strap so there wasn't too much pressure on the strap when closing the case.

I will NOT recommend this case for FrankQuest.I purchased this case to protect my FrankenQuest mod. I missed Nevan's reviews and photos (which I regret). Please read his review at https://smile.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2YQA25DX7WUY5/ref=cm_cr_getr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B07S59ZSMNThe case is great to protect your Oculus Quest and other gear, but NOT for a modded unit (FrankenQuest).I will give it 5 starts because it IS a good case and the vendor never claimed it would fit the HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap. If you need a nice, strong case (but NOT as strong as a Pelican case), this case is a good choice.Now... for MY problem. For those that don't know, a FrankenQuest is a simple modification to the Oculus Quest, where you remove the default head-strap and attach a HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap (DAS). Using the DAS in your Quest will redistribute the weight of the Quest away from the front (making it much more comfortable), making is super easy to adjust (great if you share your set) and enhance audio with excellent over the ear headphones. Its super nice! Information can be found at https://smile.amazon.com/HTC-Vive-Deluxe-Audio-Strap-pc and you can Google "FrankenQuest" for video tutorials.I will agree with Nevan that the DAS seems to be a bit too tall for this case (see the photos in his review). While the DAS is flexible and I could force the case close, I'm concerned that it may permanently damage the DAS in the long run. I would be more comfortable if the case were 1 inch taller.I will NOT recommend this case for FrankQuest.

I really like the build of this case. Great idea with the foam to have it customisable. There are some stuff that could be better tho.Pros- lightweight, foam is nice and sturdy, easy to cut to any shape. It's not super big and annoying to carry. Has a foam sheet in the lid and bottom so nothing sets against plastic unless you cut to do so. Fast shipping.Cons- plastic is only durable cause of the mold shape. The plastic its self is thin and kinda weak feeling BUT because of the mold shape it should be ok as long as you don't throw it. The latches are simple and somewhat weak. That being said, the handle is a 2 piece that's on each side so if you was holding it and a latch did come off, it wouldn't fall open. Don't throw it tho! It's a bit thin inside so when you set the Oculus in it you have to give it some pressure to close it down. Personally, I don't like that. Snug is good but I don't really like it being so tight against the head unit.All and all, it's not bad for the price and ultimately beats using the box it came in.Not a bad buy at all, just feel these things should be known. It is a good case for the price. Will do its job for sure. As you can see, it's plenty of room for headset, both controllers, and charge cable. Could fit an extra battery pack and such if needed as well