[KB-027] Can I use a wired USB connection instead of the wireless dongle for Quest 3?

Product: Arcade2TV-XR / Tankstick VR | Platform: Quest 3 VR | Confidence: High

Answer:

Yes, you can use a wired USB connection to Quest 3 with an OTG cable setup. This provides a reliable alternative to the wireless dongle and allows simultaneous charging.

Wired Setup Requirements:

Use the Arcade2TV app to customize the keyboard mapping to align with the dongle output

Connect the Tankstick VR and a charging cable (from wall or battery strap) to the Meta Quest headset via an OTG cable

The OTG cable has one USB-A input for data and a USB-C input for powering

Recommended Accessories:

• Right angle adapter: https://a.co/d/hnjeaBX
• OTG cable: https://a.co/d/8qZgTrU

Important Notes:

• The Tankstick VR itself does not function as a charger (it acts as a slave device electronically)
• Direct USB-B to USB-C connection without the OTG setup will not work for Pinball FX VR (headset sees it but games don't recognize it)
• Latency is similar to the optimized Bluetooth dongle - both offer very low latency

Evidence: Support thread 2025-06 to 2025-07, keywords: wired USB, OTG cable, Quest 3, charging, Pinball FX VR