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[StereoVsn]

When VR is at its best it is also at its most nausea inducing. For example RE4 Remake, a game that is beyond incredible to play on PS5 Pro with PSVR2. It is awe inspiring putting on the headset and to see Leon's hands like they were your own. It has great customization and allows a lot of setup to make it perfect for you.

Me and my bro both got vomit level nausea before either of us made it to the first zombie. His nausea stayed almost a whole hour after he took the headset off. This hasn't been a major issue on many other games but it is with a game where you are actually moving around and playing, aka the dream of vr.

From google AI: "VR nausea, also known as cybersickness or simulator sickness, is a common side effect of using VR headsets. It occurs when the brain receives conflicting signals from the eyes (seeing movement in the virtual world) and the inner ear (sensing no actual movement)."

Now who in the fuck is going to put up with nausea to play a game, no matter how cool the game is, who will allow nausea in order to play? Eventually I would have gotten sick enough to puke.

Don't a lot of people eventually get "VR Legs"? Kind of like sea sickness where you can get used to it, but you may vomit a few times along the way.

Actually, would Dramamine help with VR sickness?

 

[Mozza]

I would argue VR is sensory stimulating, not deprivation. In fact, the whole point is immersion.

The problem with VR is what I stated and the lack of games. Even then, VR is wildly successful already in stand-alone form.

It's not the immersion I am talking about. And I think I stated VR's biggest selling point is also it;s worst enemy for mass adoption. Many will have concerns of their real life surroundings whilst palying the game.

 

[R6Rider]

Actually, would Dramamine help with VR sickness?

Yes it helps some, as does ginger in different forms like gum and chews.

Things like having a fan blowing on your also help, but the best way to get used to VR is stopping when you start feeling initial signs of nausea. Take a break and then play more.

 

[Minsc]

Strange timing for this thread to resurface too, if the wild rumors of Valve's second-generation VR headset come to fruition tonight/tomorrow. I have no clue, but I see the murmurs on news sites.