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Oculus Rift (+ Oculus Touch) is $399 for limited time
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NoMoreTrolls
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Are there any usb hubs that work for this thing? I have enough USB 3 ports to make this work, but if the sensors or whatnot can work with a hub that'd be ideal so I'm not fishing for USBs on the back of my PC
Blam
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Doesn't matter those are just a part of buying a rift, and the touch controllers. When the Rift was the only thing you could get it had 2 games it gave you, and then the touch controllers gave you the other 5.
It's not the sale that gives you it. It's the actual hardware. Doesn't matter if it's a old Oculus Store account or new one.
Unless you got a USB-C port it's better if you do it through just plugging in.
Zalusithix
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Heck, you don't even move around in Audioshield. I'm not sure why the devs flagged it as roomscale. It's 100% standing and forward facing. Then you have a similar game like Airtone claiming seated support. Now that might be technically possible, but the game is rather obviously designed with standing in mind. It also claims roomscale which is useless in the actual game, but can be used in the "lobby" environment.
So yeah, I honestly wouldn't put much faith in what those things say. The only thing I'd really pay attention to is if the game says it needs a minimum play space. Generally that's an indicator that they expect you to have not just space, but 360 tracking. That said, refunds are easy on Steam these days, so there's nothing stopping you from trying any particular game.
Wowfunhappy
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How much of the 8x8 is clear from the floor to the ceiling, and able to be walked through? 100%?
Wouldn't this be an issue for the Steam games that utilize the play area data to generate your space?
Zalusithix
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Yes, though those games are rather rare.
I only have a 6 x 5 ft play area, not much for room scale, but I still want a 3rd sensor so I can reach behind me still.
A word of warning for people getting the Rift: You might not have compatible USB ports. I'm not sure about the latest motherboards, but older ones like Z97, X99, etc come with incompatible USB ports using Etron or Asmedia USB controllers. You have to only use the Intel USB ports on those motherboards, which typically either come with 2 or 4 Intel 3.0 ports in the rear.
If you dont have enough USB 3.0 ports, you can get an USB PCI-E card recommended by Oculus:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Edit: This is the 4 port version that is slightly cheaper and directly recommended on the Oculus support page.
I'm going to try the 4 Intel USB 3.0 ports included on my motherboard first and see how that goes.
A word of warning for people getting the Rift: You might not have compatible USB ports. I'm not sure about the latest motherboards, but older ones like Z97, X99, etc come with incompatible USB ports using Etron or Asmedia USB controllers. You have to only use the Intel USB ports on those motherboards, which typically either come with 2 or 4 Intel 3.0 ports in the rear.
If you dont have enough USB 3.0 ports, you can get an USB PCI-E card recommended by Oculus:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6ZCNGM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Edit: This is the 4 port version that is slightly cheaper and directly recommended on the Oculus support page.
I'm going to try the 4 Intel USB 3.0 ports included on my motherboard first and see how that goes.
Ah yeah, that's true. In those cases you'd want to set up your room in SteamVR and turn off the Oculus guardian system then, I guess. And if you're using SteamVR all the time that might as well be the way to go for everything.
scottXplosion
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Assuming you have a display port, just get a female HDMI to male display port adapter.
HDMI to Display Port adapters
Note that I had an issue where I couldn't see anything from the rift using a displayport adapter.
I have a video card with three DP and one HDMI port, I was using the HDMI port for my monitor, but I swapped it over to a DP adapter for the oculus as the oculus wouldn't display anything with the displayport.
I actually did it the other way around. I still setup my play area for Steam, but then I use the Guardian system, since it will still show while in SteamVR. (Where as Steam's chaperone system won't show if you're in an Oculus app.)
ChronotriggerJM
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How much is tilt brush?
yeah 8x8 is the walkable space until I start bumping into desks and other furniture
I don't mean to sound rude, but why not just google it? You'll find your answer instantly. 19.99 on steam store(and elsewhere).
ChronotriggerJM
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At work, on cellular, and Neogaf is much easier on time/loading than Google and subsequent links
plus I wasn't sure if different stores had different prices, and the users are much quicker to answer.Thank you btw
Blam
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At work, on cellular, and Neogaf is much easier on time/loading than Google and subsequent links
Thank you btw
Not trying to bash but it took him 5 minutes to reply. Surely your cellular is fast enough to do one search.
Like the other poster said, get a display port adapter. I use that for my HDTV hookup (but I do have a monitor as well), and leave the HDMI for the Rift.
Generally so, sort of. It is no question the much more flexible headset (upgrade paths). But to many, not worth nearly double the asking price.
I expected more hardcore mech games at this point. Little disappointed.
Im interrested in seeing hardware numbers before and after this sale as well as the month to month just before the sale. Also I wonder what Black Friday sales will be like for VR equipment. If its this good now, it has to be better in November.
Im interrested in seeing hardware numbers before and after this sale as well as the month to month just before the sale. Also I wonder what Black Friday sales will be like for VR equipment. If its this good now, it has to be better in November.
TheCanisDirus
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I still find it strange that HTC hasn't answered the drop yet. With both headsets being pretty equal in terms of end-customer adoption... I can see this big summer sale allowing Oculus to really pull ahead of not countered.
HTC had a large lead over Oculus actually (I think double?) and PSVR at the top of course. After the summer sale, the final numbers will be interesting.
HTC is bleeding money last I checked. They're trying to make as much money of the Vive hardware as they can.
Plus Oculus has the backing of Facebook, so they can go full-on console and sell the hardware at a loss to gain marketshare and try to recoup via software sales.
I think it makes a lot of sense for them to wait and see, at least a month, how much this affects sales across the board.
StereoVsn
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Ok, that looks pretty good. Going to see if I need 3rd sensor first as I am mostly interested in cockpit games (till Fallout 4/Skyrim hit).It has a standard camera mounting screw so you can pretty much use any of the hundreds available. I prefer tripods as I can use it for travelling. I have 4 of these for 4 of my sensors
Conor_Fool
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Just wanted to double check...
The HP 980ti deal that has been discussed extensively on Neogaf is 100% VR ready right? Like, I have all the required USB ports and stuff?
Also, I live in a "studio" apartment, but it's basically two rooms. My PC is in a very small room that connects to my living room. The center of my living room is the only place I could really use VR. Would it cause a lot of issues if I'd be standing and using the VR like 8 feet away from my PC?
The HP 980ti deal that has been discussed extensively on Neogaf is 100% VR ready right? Like, I have all the required USB ports and stuff?
Also, I live in a "studio" apartment, but it's basically two rooms. My PC is in a very small room that connects to my living room. The center of my living room is the only place I could really use VR. Would it cause a lot of issues if I'd be standing and using the VR like 8 feet away from my PC?
HTC has a sales lead over Oculus, but many of the units are for Asian arcade units. In terms of playerbase they are apparently pretty close according to a Hover Junkers dev.
HP Envy? People have been reporting that the PSU that comes with it buckles under gaming load with a 980ti. Not sure about the USB ports, but if it has an empty PCI slot you can add a card. (Although once again, I wouldn't trust the PSU to power it correctly)
vanfanel1car
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This can explain why some titles have a larger userbase on the rift as opposed to the vive despite being released for both and in some cases first on the vive.
What deal is this?
Yea, here is the quote from the dev. I am not sure how much insight he truly has into numbers, but figured he may have better information than most.
Conor_Fool
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Thanks. I've had mine for over a year and it has actually done really well under heavy gaming load so I guess I'm one of the lucky ones? I'll have to check out if it has a PCI slot, I'm still a PC noob.
HP Envy 980ti deal, for a while it would happen every month or so. Here's the thread - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1198580
I doubt they will fit. My glasses aren't as tall as raybans, but are probably as wide and it's not comfortable with them on.
I normally just wear contact lenses, but I did just buy some cheap ones off Zenni that I heard fit.
innervision961
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Can you still get the $100 Amazon card with this?
closer013
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Looks like that deal is over.
Wait what. You could get one of these and get a $100 Amazon card also? FUUUUUUUUUUCK me.
Rift arrived today and set it up this evening, my god it's better than I was expecting, and I've only done the first contact tutorial!
Coming from Gear VR this is a massive step up.
Only issue is my 1080ti only has one HDMI which is currently being used by my TV. Bypassed this for now by plugging the TV into the integrated GPU port on the motherboard but Google Earth VR won't start and steam VR won't set up at all.
Any work arounds for this or have I got to wait for my display port adaptor to arrive?
Coming from Gear VR this is a massive step up.
Only issue is my 1080ti only has one HDMI which is currently being used by my TV. Bypassed this for now by plugging the TV into the integrated GPU port on the motherboard but Google Earth VR won't start and steam VR won't set up at all.
Any work arounds for this or have I got to wait for my display port adaptor to arrive?
innervision961
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Dang! Thanks, I knew I should have pulled the trigger!
LordofAllThatIsEvil
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What are the must have games. I jumped on this deal.
closer013
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Could be worse, you could have ordered from Oculus themselves and be stuck in shipping limbo. I would have loved to have it for the weekend.
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My nephews (also 10 and 8) were in town and I showed it off to them. They liked Robo Recall, Superhot, and The Climb.
Robot Recall was a little tough because they couldn't grasp the teleport and rotate function so most of the time they were playing there were big words on the screen telling them to turn around. Didn't seem to phase them at all.
AllIsOneIsNone
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I have my headset hdmi plugged into this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZMVGTA2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Works perfectly.
edit: didn't read the last line, haha. I have heard that display ports don't always work though, so this is a safe bet.
Unrelated: I got my buddy in on the amazon deal action with the gift card. He is soooo pumped, he played Robot Recall and SUPERHOT all night when he came over a few weeks ago.
RadioactiveLobster
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Missing the $100 Amazon card deal is a bummer.
Curse me for needing sleep!
I think I might go for it but can't decide where.
Curse me for needing sleep!
I think I might go for it but can't decide where.
- Amazon doesn't ship for up to 2 weeks and has sales tax but I'd get free 2 day Prime Shipping once it does ship.
- BestBuy will ship right away with free 2 day shipping and has a free game but has sales tax and I've had issues with ordering from BestBuy online before.
- Newegg has no sales tax but is back ordered for who knows how long plus 3 day shipping is $6.99
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