Official VR Headset discussion

[0091/2]

The optics between your eyes and the screen zoom in a bit I think.
The screendoor effect on DK2 was probably not visible even if you looked really close at the display of the phone it´s using "in the real world".

I read some hands-on articles with the CV1 and they all say the screen door effect is gone. Is seems the display improved quite a bit. The CV1 sound a like awesome stepping stone for VR.

http://uploadvr.com/back-to-the-chair-hands-on-with-the-oculus-rift-consumer-version/

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[MUYA]

I read some hands-on articles with the CV1 and they all say the screen door effect is gone. Is seems the display improved quite a bit. The CV1 sound a like awesome stepping stone for VR.

http://uploadvr.com/back-to-the-chai...sumer-version/

Some on redit are saying otherwise, but like all, I am looking forward to this after having tried DK2 (and nearly puking) even for 15 mins in Elite Dangerous, I was very taken back at the sense of immersion even though SDE was blatantly in your face.
Come on Q1 2016!

[noko]

Very encouraging and look forward to this tech. Now what sort of hardware/hookup you need is something very important.

[noko]

https://www.oculus.com/en-us/rift/

Q1 can't come fast enough. Maybe 4gb is enough for awhile if you use VR since resolution is 2160x1200 or 1080x1200 per eye. That is less then my 1440p monitor.

[BababooeyHTJ]

I'm sure that I would be fine with 4gb at 3440x1440.

I wouldn't be put off by "only" 4gb of vram right now

[Exposed]

Meh, this will be more used for VR porn than anything else.

[logical]

One thing OcRift is popular with is Indies. I saw a **** load of indies demoing their games at E3 with OcRift. Maybe a lot of them are trying to get in on the VR boat early just in case it explodes.

[Higgy10]

question, if you one of those that's suffers with headaches and tired eyes with regular 3d(movies and pc) will I still have probs with rift?

[BababooeyHTJ]

Took me a while but I got very used to my 3d vision display.

[Higgy10]

Took me a while but I got very used to my 3d vision display.

ive been trying on and off for about 5-6yrs now. Granted its not as bad as it used to be but still not enjoyable. My little cousin made me watched avengers 2 in 3d and I think I watched a 3rd of the movie without the glasses on lol.

[MangaSpawn64]

Meh, this will be more used for VR porn than anything else.

I mean...

I'll probably buy one. I remember going to a VR arcade here (that lasted about 4 months before shutting down) about 20 years ago and was really impressed with what they had, and all they had was shitty games. I remember saying to my dad, this is the future of playing games.... I was only off by 15 years

Haven't searched much, what's the projected price for it ?

[0091/2]

Price is $300+

[AllexxisF1]

I think $300 is reasonable. Definitely looking forward to this. The great thing is this really is going to spark a resurgence in the PC building hobby. To get reasonable frame rates you are going to have to have some really powerful rigs, which means vendors are going to war again. With all this new money going into pc building, we might even see new players on the hardware front. Perhaps new video card companies to I dare say another main processor company. New money brings in new challengers.

Now the game changes from waiting on game developers pushing the envelope (which they haven't done in the last 15 years) back to the hardware needing to catch up to the titles a la 1996-2001. In my opinion the golden era of pc gaming and building.

VR is going to bring that back. This time with a whole new generation of builders. This is going to be a really big deal and possibly that great era happening all over again.

Put it this way. VR is such a game changer that PC Sim gaming will be hot again.

[BababooeyHTJ]

Hell yeah, I still can't get over that video of someone driving around on a bike in gta v with OR.

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There will be every first person sim of every kind.

All I want is.. Tron

[Megaman]

Interview with Nate Mitchell on Exclusive games and DX 12

http://www.pcgamer.com/oculus-vp-nat...-impact-on-vr/

[Gandalfthewhite]

just think what you could do with exercise equipment like bikes and treadmills with VR if they actually integrated it properly could be really cool.

[BababooeyHTJ]

just think what you could do with exercise equipment like bikes and treadmills with VR if they actually integrated it properly could be really cool.

I never thought about that one. Could definitely keep things interesting.

[OzzieBloke]

I would love to couple my elliptical with an OcRift. Tie in the resistance pattern to going uphill/downhill, have the ability to look around different landscapes whilst "jogging", that would make it a great motivator for people to actually exercise.

[0091/2]

just think what you could do with exercise equipment like bikes and treadmills with VR if they actually integrated it properly could be really cool.

Someone did try to create platform that lets you move around while standing. It has sensor that tracks your step and turns. I don't remember the name of the project but you're required to wear special shoes.

THis: http://www.techradar.com/us/news/gam...admill-1213630

[logical]

Someone did try to create platform that lets you move around while standing. It has sensor that tracks your step and turns. I don't remember the name of the project but you're required to wear special shoes.

THis: http://www.techradar.com/us/news/gam...admill-1213630

Was at E3 the last few years... terrible and clunky.

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Google can get into it with smooth versions of street view

[badboy]

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/247979/Oculus_VR_is_funding_about_two_dozen_Riftexclusive_games.php

Oculus VR is funding about two dozen Rift-exclusive games

Oculus VR chief Brendan Iribe has told Gamaustra that Oculus is now fully funding development of roughly two dozen Rift-exclusive games, including Insomniac's action-adventure game Edge of Nowhere.

[Mangler]

They should partner up with nvidia, the **** is not exclusive enough as it is.

[Progression]

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/2...sive_games.php

Wouldn't count on all 12 being of a high quality.

[badboy]

Wouldn't count on all 12 being of a high quality.

you mean all 24?
Yeah probably not but they will all be VR specific game and thats enough
But many of those are probably small games like rollercoasters etc

[badboy]

http://recode.net/2015/07/21/nokia-plans-to-debut-virtual-reality-product-next-week/

Nokia is set to unveil its first major virtual reality project next week at a VIP event in Los Angeles, according to sources familiar with the company’s plans.

didnt see this coming...

[OzzieBloke]

http://recode.net/2015/07/21/nokia-p...uct-next-week/

didnt see this coming...

It'll have crap resolution and sluggish response.

But it will be UNBREAKABLE.

[General Lee]

It'll have crap resolution and sluggish response.

But it will be UNBREAKABLE.

I've always wanted to frame a house using my forehead.

[OzzieBloke]

I've always wanted to frame a house using my forehead.

I'm still waiting for someone to build a bomb shelter out of old Nokia phones.

[badboy]

http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/28/9064499/nokia-vr-camera-ozo

Today Nokia is beginning to lay out its vision. At an event for the entertainment industry in Los Angeles tonight, Nokia is announcing Ozo, a next-generation camera for capturing audio and video in 360 degrees. Nokia intends for the device, which is now in its pre-production phase, to become the default mode of shooting virtual-reality experiences for Hollywood, the media, and the advertising industry. A formal launch, along with a final sale price, is planned for the fall. But Ozo is not a consumer camera — the device is expected to sell in the mid-five figures.

It was a VR Camera
The VR future is taking shape!

[badboy]

http://gizmodo.com/valves-virtual-reality-headset-is-delayed-1727103010

The HTC Vive’s launch date has shifted to 2016, putting it up against Oculus and Sony

It seemed like the amazing HTC Vive virtual reality headset would be the first to market—ahead of Sony’s Morpheus and the Oculus Rift. That’s not necessarily happening. According to a new press release, consumers probably won’t be getting their hands on Valve VR until 2016. Shame.

While originally, the Vive was set to ship this holiday to consumers (here’s the proof) a Valve press release now suggests a staggered rollout: only “a limited quantity of community and developer systems” will be available this holiday, with consumers having to wait till the first quarter of next year.

Well they've lost one of their advantages against oculus

[OzzieBloke]

http://gizmodo.com/valves-virtual-re...yed-1727103010

The HTC Vive’s launch date has shifted to 2016, putting it up against Oculus and Sony



Well they've lost one of their advantages against oculus

Yup. I was actually considering the Vive if it came out before, but if it won't, I'll probably stick to the original game plan of OcRift.

[0091/2]

The price of Oculus might cost more than $350.

http://www.roadtovr.com/oculus-founder-palmer-luckey-explains-oculus-rift-cost-price-350/

Are you guys willing spend more that for VR? I wonder how much games will cost?

[noko]

Production is on , hurray!

http://www.roadtovr.com/the-first-oculus-rift-has-rolled-off-the-production-line/

[Nagorak]

The price of Oculus might cost more than $350.

http://www.roadtovr.com/oculus-founder-palmer-luckey-explains-oculus-rift-cost-price-350/

Are you guys willing spend more that for VR? I wonder how much games will cost?

I don't see any future for VR unless standard PC games can also be played in VR. It's not going to work just to have stand alone VR games.

But... I'm willing to pay pretty much whatever the cost (within reason), provided the experience is good.

[0091/2]

I don't see any future for VR unless standard PC games can also be played in VR. It's not going to work just to have stand alone VR games.

But... I'm willing to pay pretty much whatever the cost (within reason), provided the experience is good.

You will need games designed for VR. You'll puke if it isn't. I suppose you can expect AAA game to support it.

[badboy]

The price of Oculus might cost more than $350.

http://www.roadtovr.com/oculus-founder-palmer-luckey-explains-oculus-rift-cost-price-350/

Are you guys willing spend more that for VR? I wonder how much games will cost?

the price has always been between 300-400
And yes I would spend that

The games will cost as any other pc games. Dont understand why anyone would think otherwise...

[AllexxisF1]

Production is on , hurray!

http://www.roadtovr.com/the-first-oc...oduction-line/

Wow, how long have we been waiting for that news. If they are building them now, I am assuming we can expect a launch in the very early part of Q1 next year?