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Can I run Half-Life: Alyx on Meta Quest 3?

Short answer: your PC must meet Half-Life: Alyx's official requirements and the connection requirements for Meta Quest 3. Both are below, with sources. Last checked October 11, 2026.
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Half-Life: Alyx requirements

ComponentRequirement
Operating systemWindows 10
ProcessorCore i5-7500 or Ryzen 5 1600
GraphicsGTX 1060 6GB or RX 580 6GB
Memory12 GB RAM

Valve lists only a minimum spec, so there is no official recommended spec to compare against.

Connecting Meta Quest 3

Meta Link needs a USB cable of at least 3 m (10 ft) that carries data and power, a Core i5-4590 or Ryzen 5 1500X or better, 8 GB RAM and Windows 10 or 11. Intel Arc GPUs are not supported by Meta Link.

Questions

Can I play Half-Life: Alyx on Meta Quest 3?

Yes. Valve lists only a minimum spec, so there is no official recommended spec to compare against.

What PC do I need for Half-Life: Alyx on Meta Quest 3?

Meet the game's requirements in the table above and the connection requirements for your headset, whichever is higher.

How do I connect Meta Quest 3 to my PC?

Meta Link (USB cable) or Air Link (wireless), or Steam Link (wireless).

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