Oculus Rift - Dev Kit Discussion [Orders Arriving]
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rohlfinator
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Yup.
Although the way things are going, I'll probably end up caving for the dev model at some point. I don't think I have the willpower to hold out until 2014 while people are talking about it all over GAF and Twitter.
$300 already set aside for it and am planning a dedicated VR station
Hopefully by the time it comes out Star Citizen will be in beta or released with rift support fully implemented and nothing else will matter
That's why I jumped on one at the end of the kickstarter period. I figured I'd get $300 worth out of it even with a few injector games or nice demos.
I think with doom 3, HL2 and minecraft (especially minecraft), I'll have my money's worth already. $300 for 12-18 months VR goodness before the consumer version? Yes please
so ... what is holding you back ? no depth perception ? 3D isn't absolutely necessary if I recall Carmack's quakecon speech correctly; the FOV and the headtracking themselves do the most work in convincing your brain that you're actually in the game
Stereo blindness and without the 3D effect It'd probably be quite an expensive investment when I'm already using a large desktop monitor and TrackIR. The 3D is the magical cherry to finish the cake.
plagiarize
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lazy eye? check out this link: http://www.thehealthage.com/2013/04/playing-tetris-video-game-may-treat-lazy-eye/
turns out using something exactly like the Oculus used in conjunction with titles designed to treat the condition could cure stereo blindness in people with amblyopia with a simple game like the one described in that link above. unlike eye patching, this new treatment appears to work for adults.
maybe there is very real reason for you to still be hopeful.
i read that the last project cars update implemented OR Support.
When someone here has OR + pCars and maybe a Wheel i would love to here some impressions
Is pcars open to anyone? I have a wheel and waiting on my rift
Haha, no, not lazy eye. No eye problems outside of a slight myopia but I just can't see 3D. My eyes start to water badly, hurt and I see very little of the 3D effect.
3DTV or 3D movies? Ever tried a HMD? Whole different level of 3D and much more natural to view
Perhaps not enough to jump on one blind, but you should definitely try and get to try one out.
I wonder if games should support 2D modes? If you cannot see 3D or have other issues, that might allow you to still enjoy the rift. Plus it'd be less strain on your computer,
metareferential
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3D-blind people using the rift would just see a big screen with headtracking.
But let's not downplay one of the Rift's biggest feature: 1:1 scale and 110° FOV.
That's the real gamechanger. Headtracking with a fixed, small screen with narrow FOV simply can't compare.
But let's not downplay one of the Rift's biggest feature: 1:1 scale and 110° FOV.
That's the real gamechanger. Headtracking with a fixed, small screen with narrow FOV simply can't compare.
metareferential
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There's a perfectly working Virtual Boy emulator xD
Throwaway123456789
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So I got to play around with an OR a few days ago, with both the Tuscany and roller coaster demo. Absolutely mind blowing.
The resolution didn't bother me one bit, but the field of view wasn't as great as I had hoped. Might be because the unit wasn't properly calibrated to my face (or maybe someone with glasses had tried it on before me), but I found it somewhat disappointing to see the black edges so big.
Other than that - I'm even more hyped getting my own one.
The resolution didn't bother me one bit, but the field of view wasn't as great as I had hoped. Might be because the unit wasn't properly calibrated to my face (or maybe someone with glasses had tried it on before me), but I found it somewhat disappointing to see the black edges so big.
Other than that - I'm even more hyped getting my own one.
I have a PCARS manager account and an oculus rift on preorder after kickstarter orders ship, but I will have to try to buy a supercomputer first to be able to run at 60 fps.i read that the last project cars update implemented OR Support.
When someone here has OR + pCars and maybe a Wheel i would love to here some impressions
Throwaway123456789
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anyone tried Antichamber? This is one of new 4 games (Arkham City, Borderlands1, Antichamber and Dead Rising2) Vireio supports now http://vire.io/games/
I know Vireio is not perfect but man Antichamber must be something special in VR ^^
I know Vireio is not perfect but man Antichamber must be something special in VR ^^
I'm impressed. Really impressed.
I can't belive that we are so close to VR arenas. OMG!
copelandmaster
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Wow.
Some business like Dave and Busters should make a deal with these guys to get their arenas into DnB arcades. This could have the potential to bring back arcades in the future!
ArachosiA 78
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Wait, there are black borders? I was under the impression that this filled your entire field of vision.
Nealand Liquor
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^ Yeah, me too.
You get a pretty great FOV vertically, but horizontally it's like you're wearing ski goggles.
SomeOneInaHat
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It's funny because the original design was a pair of modified ski-goggles.
My favorite part is when he picks up the gun from the floor.
Shadow2222
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Man I really want this, but I wouldn't be able to get one until August if I preorder nowQuick question for those of you who already purchased the oculus rift. Do they charge you when the rift ships or the moment you preorder it?
I used my credit card and it charged me the moment I submitted all of my info.
@ Every one regarding the FOV: I'm confused, honestly. I thought the amazing thing was the horizontal FOV? Rather, it is the verticality? Interesting. I have one preordered due to all of the comments, but I find it interesting as I thought it completely filled your vision.
Throwaway123456789
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I was expecting some black borders (as your total field of view is something like 180 degrees vs the 110 the Rift provides), but I was still somewhat disappointed with how "little" you see. Again - it might be that the Rift I tried wasn't calibrated for me so that the screen was a bit too far away from my eyes.
One of the comments said everyone was rubbing their eyes or their eyes were watering -- what is bothering them so much? The resolution or distance?
I thought it had been mentioned by many people for quite a while that the horizontal FOV, while better than some/most solutions, is kind of like holding your hands on either side of your face? So like ski goggles or something maybe.
How do you move forward? I don't get it. This is far from a game.
You walk forward. This was a demo, the full version is designed to be used in large open arenas - think laser tag without any walls. Your position is tracked wherever you walk.
Not sure how they stop people bumping into each other though
StevePharma
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There are special 360 treadmill-like floors for that.
The best part is at 2:42. He's actually trying to push the crate away with his hand before remembering it doesn't really work that way and uses the gun.
Heard a rumour last night, no idea how true, the guy is trustworthy but prone to misunderstanding.
My friend knows someone who is apparently working with OR to create "3D sound" for version 2 which is a custom system supposedly far better than just headphones.
Like I say may be rubbish, but did get me wondering how much impact on immersion the current sound setup people are using has. Are most people using speakers or headphones or a surround setup? Anyone noticed a difference in experience?
My friend knows someone who is apparently working with OR to create "3D sound" for version 2 which is a custom system supposedly far better than just headphones.
Like I say may be rubbish, but did get me wondering how much impact on immersion the current sound setup people are using has. Are most people using speakers or headphones or a surround setup? Anyone noticed a difference in experience?
EatChildren
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I'd think a good Dolby Headphone mix should be sufficient for amazing audio immersion. For example, I love the way Skyrim and Battlefield 3 sound through my stereo headphones and my Dolby Headphone sound card.
I'd rather no audio on the consumer model, so I could use my own headphones and hardware.
I'd rather no audio on the consumer model, so I could use my own headphones and hardware.
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Deleted member 10571
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So how do you guys control mouselook in first person with that thing? Isn't it really confusing turning your head via the mouse/second stick at the same time as, well, turning your actual head? It sounds so jarring to me.
plagiarize
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I'm not quite at Ravenholme yet (not far from Black Mesa East). What is your favourite part so far though? Manhacks and the airboat/helecopter chase have been highlights for me. The whole experience has been amazing so far.
to be honest I haven't really had to think about it. it feels good.
I somehow have a feeling that all three console manfuactures somewhat missed the ship. IN the future we will see a new company bigger than all of those - the one that establishs VR on the market. Maybe it's the occouls guys, but here is definitly something new which is growing pretty fast and has a much bigger impact than PS4 and XBOX720 will have.
Oculus Forums at mtbs3d.com, someone has a torrent of all the demos, or riftenabled.com
Nothing stopping the consoles supporting something like the rift during their lifecycle, but realistically it'll be the next-next gen before its really mainstream IMO
Omnistalgic
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So guys...is this the future of rift?
http://www.hulu.com/search?q=Sword+Art+Online
sounds very interesting...but I don't game on PC...waiting for a consumer version for consoles hopefully, or at least a steambox.
http://www.hulu.com/search?q=Sword+Art+Online
sounds very interesting...but I don't game on PC...waiting for a consumer version for consoles hopefully, or at least a steambox.
Shadow2222
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Hmm, now I'm a little confused. Is it simply the 3d and head tracking that is immersive then? I'm sorry if it is a redundant question, but I've been under the impression that it was the horizontal FOV fooling your brain.