iB Cricket on Meta Quest 3 is the closest most of us will get to a net session without leaving the house. It only feels right if the room, the Guardian, and the bat are set up properly.
This guide takes you from an empty headset to your first 15 minutes in the nets. It covers Quest 3 and Quest 3s. The steps are the same on both.
You can start with the bare controller. You should not stay there. A two-handed handle makes timing and shot shape much easier.
The bat we use for this setup is the Meta Quest 3 and 3s VR Cricket Bat.
When you buy iB Cricket, or other full-priced games and apps on the Meta Store, use promo code VRCGUY at checkout.
What you need before you start
Get these in place first. Do not open the game and hope the room works.
- A Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3s, charged and set up on Wi-Fi
- iB Cricket from the Meta Quest Store
- A clear floor. Aim for at least 2 m x 2 m. More is better
- Even room lighting, so the headset can see the controllers
- The right-hand Quest controller
- A Quest 3 / 3s VR cricket bat, if you have one
- No coffee table, TV, lamp, pet, or child in the swing path
If you still need to choose a bat, read how to choose a VR cricket bat for Meta Quest 3 first.
Clear the room like a batter, not a gamer
Most Quest games need a small standing circle. Cricket does not.
You need space for:
- Your stance
- A backlift
- A full follow-through
- A missed pull that travels further than you planned
Move chairs back. Push the table out. Check the ceiling fan. Check picture frames at bat height.
Then stand in your batting stance and slowly play a drive, a cut, and a pull with no headset on. If you clip anything, the room is still too tight.
Set a Guardian that can survive a cover drive
Put the headset on and set the Guardian in Roomscale, not Stationary.
Draw the boundary larger than the empty patch you think you will use. Give yourself extra room in front and on your strong side.
After that, stand where you will bat and look around. If the Guardian grid appears when you play a normal shot, redraw it.
Good lighting helps tracking. Very dark rooms and harsh sunlight both cause problems. Use normal indoor light.
Buy and install iB Cricket with code VRCGUY
Buy the game on the headset, in the Meta Horizon app, or on meta.com. The code works on full-priced games and apps.
- Put on the headset, or open the Meta Store on your phone.
- Search for iB Cricket.
- Add it to your cart.
- Choose Add promo code and enter VRCGUY.
- Complete the purchase and download the game.
- Open it from your library when the install finishes.
Use the same code if you are still adding other full-priced Quest games around the headset. It will not usually apply to items that are already on sale.
The first launch may ask you to complete a short in-game setup. Follow the prompts. Do not skip them and jump into a match.
Why the bare controller feels wrong
iB Cricket on Meta Quest 3 still works if you only hold the controller. The problem is the grip.
A cricket shot uses two hands on a handle. A Quest controller gives you one short stick. Your bottom hand has nowhere to go. Your swing gets short. Every shot starts to feel the same.
A physical VR cricket bat fixes that. You get a real handle, a two-handed grip, and a swing that matches the virtual blade much more closely.
If you already own the game and the shots feel late or “floaty,” fit the bat before you change ten other settings.
Fit the VR cricket bat to the Quest 3 controller
Use the right-hand controller. That is the one most Quest cricket bats are built for.
- Put the wrist strap on first.
- Slide the right controller into the bat handle.
- Lock it so it cannot twist or rattle.
- Add the bat strap and the controller strap.
- Give the handle a firm shake. If it wobbles, tighten it before you play.
Orientation matters more than people think.
When you take stance, the black tracking part of the controller should face you. In other words, it sits at the back of the bat, not pointing down the pitch.
If that ring faces the bowler, the headset can lose the controller on the backswing. That is a common cause of “the bat will not track.”
The Quest 3 and 3s bat from VR Merch Store is made for these controllers, so you are not forcing a Quest 2 mount onto newer hardware.
Calibrate the bat inside iB Cricket
A tight mount is not enough. The game still needs to know where your real handle sits.
Use this path:
- Open iB Cricket.
- Go to Settings.
- Open Bat settings or Bat settings and personalization.
- Choose Adjust bat grip.
- Pick a profile and press Edit.
You will see ghost bats or an alignment outline.
Do this:
- Hold the physical bat as you would at the crease.
- Line up the shoulders of your real bat with the shoulders of the virtual bat.
- Do not only match the top of the handle.
- Keep the bat still and press the trigger to save.
- Lift the headset slightly and check that the real handle matches what you just set.
If the in-game bat looks open, closed, or twisted, edit the same profile again. Do not start a match and try to “play around it.”
Save one profile for this bat. If you later use a different attachment, use a second profile. Do not overwrite the one that already works.
Best first-session settings
Stay in the nets. Do not open a full match yet.
Use settings like these for session one:
- Mode: Practice Nets
- Bowling: medium pace, not the fastest option
- Length: a mix of good length and fuller balls
- Help options: leave a little assistance on if the game offers a bat shield or similar aid
- Ambition: clean contact, not sixes
If you cannot time anything, slow the bowling down before you blame the bat. If every ball feels easy, add a little pace. Change one thing at a time.
You can turn the help down later. First you need to trust that the virtual bat matches your hands.
Your first 15 minutes in the nets
Use a short plan. It stops the “wild swing at everything” session.
Minutes 1–3: leave or block. Watch the ball. Do not slog.
Minutes 4–7: play straight. Look for the ball you can push back past the bowler.
Minutes 8–11: look for one off-side scoring shot. Drive or steer, depending on the line.
Minutes 12–15: add one shot on the leg side only if you have space. If the Guardian flashes, skip the pull.
Then stop. Check your shoulders, the straps, and the mount. If the controller has slipped, reset it now. Do not play another half hour with a twisted bat.
Common setup problems
The virtual bat faces the wrong way
Take the controller out and refit it. The tracking side should face you in your stance. Then recalibrate the grip.
Shots feel late
Check wobble first. Then check alignment. Only then change bowling speed.
The headset loses the bat at the top of the swing
The mount may be covering sensors, or the Guardian and lighting may be poor. Turn so the headset can see the controller through the shot.
You keep hitting the Guardian
The boundary is too small, or you are standing too close to a wall. Redraw Roomscale and move to the middle of the space.
The controller rattles in the handle
Stop and tighten it. A loose controller makes every later setting look broken.
You are left-handed
Most bats still use the right controller. Calibrate carefully and test in the nets before you play a match.
A simple kit list that works
This is the clean beginner setup for iB Cricket on Meta Quest 3 or 3s:
- Quest 3 or Quest 3s
- iB Cricket from the Meta Store, with code VRCGUY at checkout
- A room-scale Guardian with swing room
- The Meta Quest 3 and 3s VR Cricket Bat
- All safety straps on
- One saved bat-grip profile
- Practice Nets for the first session
That is enough. You do not need extra gadgets before you can bat.
FAQ
Can I play iB Cricket on Meta Quest 3 without a bat?
Yes. The game will launch with the controller only. A dedicated bat is still the upgrade that makes it feel like batting.
Does this setup work on Quest 3s?
Yes. Use a bat made for Quest 3 and 3s controllers, then follow the same Guardian and grip steps.
How do I use the VRCGUY code?
Add iB Cricket to your cart in the Meta Store. Tap Add promo code. Type VRCGUY. It takes 10% off full-priced games and apps.
How much space do I need?
Start with about 2 m x 2 m of clear floor. Give yourself more room if you want a full follow-through.
Where do I download the game?
From the Meta Quest Store on the headset, in the phone app, or on meta.com. Search for iB Cricket and apply VRCGUY before you pay.
Why do my shots look good in my hands but wrong in the game?
The mount or the grip profile is off. Refit the right controller, face the tracking side towards you, and align the bat shoulders again.
Start small, then play a match
iB Cricket on Meta Quest 3 rewards a careful setup. Clear the room. Draw a proper Guardian. Fit the bat. Save the grip profile. Then spend 15 minutes in the nets.
Once the virtual bat matches your hands, a match is worth playing. Until then, stay in practice.
Buy iB Cricket with code VRCGUY, get the Meta Quest 3 and 3s VR Cricket Bat, and start in the nets rather than a full innings.