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[yukonrye]

This was too good a deal to pass up. $400 for a full setup with xbox controller and remote & free game from Best Buy.

But little did I know the crypto miners would shit all over my parade. I only have a 750 ti and finding a deal on a replacement card is a damn nightmare right now. May all their markets crash.

 

[ElyrionX]

ok, spent about 4 hours with my Rift... damn that was great. Superhot is incredible. Robot recall is fun as hell, and Echo Arena is like being in tron. Its just I suck at moving around in Echo Arena, I dont know if its my sensor set up or if I just suck at it.

Now with all that.... my biggest issue with this is sweating in it. I dont really fog up the glasses but I do sweat alot in it. Any workarounds for that or just gotta deal with it?

If you sweat in it all the time, wouldn't the headset smell really bad after a few weeks?

 

[Alexander DeLarge]

This was too good a deal to pass up. $400 for a full setup with xbox controller and remote & free game from Best Buy.

But little did I know the crypto miners would shit all over my parade. I only have a 750 ti and finding a deal on a replacement card is a damn nightmare right now. May all their markets crash.

My sympathies go out to you. Check nowinstock regularly and you'll find something within a week I'm sure.

 

[c00l3ru]

Lone Echo is FUCKING AMAZING!! Only played half an hour so far. I have 360 degrees and room scale with 3 sensors and it definitely helps. Wish I had a better card than my 980 Ti so I can supersample a bit, but damn the game is gorgeous. There's sooo much detail in the world and the interactions are actually really well done.

No motion sickness at all for me even when flying around like crazy. This game was just made for VR and takes advantage of all that VR has to offer. The locomotion system is just made for VR. It breaks all the rules of VR, yet I am completely fine.

I'm really recommending that for people on the fence here to buy Lone Echo. It is a legit VR experience through and through and RAD deserves the support here.

It's good to see the Oculus funds being to good use to really fund these well-polished and well-made games. It's been a long time coming, but goddamn am I glad to witness this.

I agree 100% with everything you said.
I truly believe Lone Echo is THE game vr needed. It's the halo, super mario, Half Life for VR.
I can't stop smiling when I'm in the game even just flying around doing nothing but interacting with everything around me. It's fucking unbelievable and I've had VR for 6 months.
GET THIS GAME AND HAVE YOUR MIND BLOWN.
It's that good.
Thank you RAD for bringing the future to the present.

 

[Hexer06]

Rock Band VR is quite fun but yes I also get sweaty using it. Hoping the Widmovr pad cover and the prescription lenses will reduce a lot of the sweat.

also that spiderman game is kind of silly but the tracking is not good on it or maybe it's just my setup

I wanna try Rock Band VR so bad! It's most likely gonna be my next game I buy, especially if it goes on sale.

 

[Amneisac]

So my Rift is coming next week, and I'm a little nervous about motion sickness. I don't normally get motion sickness, I'm cool on boats and I did "orange" on Mission: Earth at Disney World and was okay, but I am sensitive to games with low FoV.

What are some games (ideally free or included in the free promotion games) that are least likely to induce motion sickness? I'd like to make sure I'm starting out slow just to get my bearings and also I want to make sure when I let other people try it out they're not going to barf all over my desktop.

 

[SilentRage47]

So my Rift is coming next week, and I'm a little nervous about motion sickness. I don't normally get motion sickness, I'm cool on boats and I did "orange" on Mission: Earth at Disney World and was okay, but I am sensitive to games with low FoV.

What are some games (ideally free or included in the free promotion games) that are least likely to induce motion sickness? I'd like to make sure I'm starting out slow just to get my bearings and also I want to make sure when I let other people try it out they're not going to barf all over my desktop.

Start with games that uses Oculus Touch, making real life movements helps a lot. Show your friends Superhot VR, it will blow their mind (in a good way).

 

[ArtHands]

So my Rift is coming next week, and I'm a little nervous about motion sickness. I don't normally get motion sickness, I'm cool on boats and I did "orange" on Mission: Earth at Disney World and was okay, but I am sensitive to games with low FoV.

What are some games (ideally free or included in the free promotion games) that are least likely to induce motion sickness? I'd like to make sure I'm starting out slow just to get my bearings and also I want to make sure when I let other people try it out they're not going to barf all over my desktop.

You can start slow with free experiences like Tilt Brush, Alumette or Waltz of the Wizard on Steam. The free experiences that comes free with Oculus Rift I think will be Lost, Henry and Angelica.

Games that induce motion sickness tend to be fast moving games with artificial smooth moving locomotion (eg racing).

 

[yukonrye]

My sympathies go out to you. Check nowinstock regularly and you'll find something within a week I'm sure.

I'm checking that. I have alerts setup at Slickdeals as well. In the meantime I'm surprised what I can play. Google Earth VR works great. Minecraft works perfectly put caused almost instant nausea sine i was playing it without any of the VR settings on.

Robot Recall works too. I played it for a couple hours and had this weird sensation afterwards that my hands were still disembodied, like not real and still VR representations.

 

[hoserx]

I played Mission: ISS last night and damn near fell over a few times. Literally. I also knocked over a cup of water. It was awesome. I never felt sick, I just felt.......... well it was intense. Will do it again.

 

[Impulsor]

How much space is needed for Lone echo? do you play it standing still or do you have to actually move around?

 

[hoserx]

How much space is needed for Lone echo? do you play it standing still or do you have to actually move around?

https://forums.oculus.com/community...ho-and-echo-arena-pricing-and-app-information has your answer

 

[Impulsor]

https://forums.oculus.com/community...ho-and-echo-arena-pricing-and-app-information has your answer

I meant physical space in a room.

 

[hoserx]

I meant physical space in a room.

Lol

sorry, its 545 am and I've only had one cup of coffee so far.

 

[Impulsor]

Lol

sorry, its 545 am and I've only had one cup of coffee so far.

haha, no problem, don't worry. Get another coffee and try to survive the day as best you can.

 

[Fixed2BeBroken]

If you sweat in it all the time, wouldn't the headset smell really bad after a few weeks?

was wondering this as well

 

[solarus]

Guys I want to pull the trigger on a vr headset. Please decide for me ;_;
I have a 4670k and amd 290, so I meet the recommended for the rift and it's on sale and it's very tempting... But I also have a ps4 pro and there are deals on PS vr at the moment, the move controllers look garbage but exclusives like rez infinite and resident evil 7 (timed I know) are so appealing. How big is the gulf in quality and what would you choose in my situation. Thanks!

 

[FlyinJ]

How much space is needed for Lone echo? do you play it standing still or do you have to actually move around?

I played about an hour and a half of it sitting at my desk... so not much needed at all. It even has turning on the right stick so you don't need to physically turn around if you don't want to.

 

[FlyinJ]

Guys I want to pull the trigger on a vr headset. Please decide for me ;_;
I have a 4670k and amd 290, so I meet the recommended for the rift and it's on sale and it's very tempting... But I also have a ps4 pro and there are deals on PS be at the moment, the move controllers look garbage but exclusives like rez infinite and resident evil 7 (timed I know) are so appealing. How big is the gulf in quality and what would you choose in my situation. Thanks!

I would say go for the Rift. The tracking fidelity on the touch controllers outweighs the PSVR exclusives you'll miss out on. And RE7 will eventually work on it.

Plus you'll get Google Earth, Tilt Brush and Medium on the Rift which are incredible.

This is coming from someone who owns all 3, and has played pretty much every major VR release on all of them. My take on the headsets is-

Comfort and ease of use- PSVR

Roomscale and tracking- Vive

Best general library and motion controllers- Rift

 

[charpunk]

I agree 100% with everything you said.
I truly believe Lone Echo is THE game vr needed. It's the halo, super mario, Half Life for VR.
I can't stop smiling when I'm in the game even just flying around doing nothing but interacting with everything around me. It's fucking unbelievable and I've had VR for 6 months.
GET THIS GAME AND HAVE YOUR MIND BLOWN.
It's that good.
Thank you RAD for bringing the future to the present.

I’ve had the rift and vive since launch, and lone echo is the best thing I’ve experienced on either platform so far.

 

[Auto-Reply]

was wondering this as well

You can clean the HMD... the easiest way is using hygiene sprays that kill most/all bacteria. You can also replace the foam padding inside the HMD once it's in a state that normal cleaning can't salvage anymore.

 

[Izuna]

You can clean the HMD... the easiest way is using hygiene sprays that kill most/all bacteria. You can also replace the foam padding inside the HMD once it's in a state that normal cleaning can't salvage anymore.

Just don't do this to the lens

 

[Synth]

Guys I want to pull the trigger on a vr headset. Please decide for me ;_;
I have a 4670k and amd 290, so I meet the recommended for the rift and it's on sale and it's very tempting... But I also have a ps4 pro and there are deals on PS vr at the moment, the move controllers look garbage but exclusives like rez infinite and resident evil 7 (timed I know) are so appealing. How big is the gulf in quality and what would you choose in my situation. Thanks!

I have a PSVR and a Rift, and the only reason I'd even consider recommending a PSVR over a Rift to someone would be their PC was inadequate for the task.

The games and offer software you miss out on the console side aren't even close to being balaance by stuff like RE7, Rigs, Rez, etc. Hell, games alone I'd say Oculus is pretty much running the show right now.

 

[solarus]

I would say go for the Rift. The tracking fidelity on the touch controllers outweighs the PSVR exclusives you'll miss out on. And RE7 will eventually work on it.

Plus you'll get Google Earth, Tilt Brush and Medium on the Rift which are incredible.

This is coming from someone who owns all 3, and has played pretty much every major VR release on all of them. My take on the headsets is-

Comfort and ease of use- PSVR

Roomscale and tracking- Vive

Best general library and motion controllers- Rift

I have a PSVR and a Rift, and the only reason I'd even consider recommending a PSVR over a Rift to someone would be their PC was inadequate for the task.

The games and offer software you miss out on the console side aren't even close to being balaance by stuff like RE7, Rigs, Red, etc. Hell, games alone I'd say Oculus is pretty much running the show right now.

Alright, looks like the gulf in quality is real. Thanks guys.

 

[Agent_ShortBus]

You guys think I can stroll into a best buy and hopefully pick one up? Just got paid today and I might just drop by on the way home, I really don't want to wait until next Friday to get one shipped from them.

 

[Auto-Reply]

Just don't do this to the lens

If you feel unsafe in your handling of the spray or do not want to remove the foam and spray it away from the lenses, just cover up the lenses with a paper towel or piece of cloth or whatever. It's rather simple!

 

[vermadas]

It's awesome to see all the new Rift owners and the impressions of those being introduced to modern high-end VR for the first time.

Zalusithix has created a new thread to discuss PC VR games. Let's start consolidating discussion of games/software there:
PCVR Games Discussion

For discussion of Oculus hardware, Rift/Touch setup, etc. you can use this thread:
Oculus Rift and Touch Thread

(I'm not trying to kill this thread, just divert some of the discussion)

 

[Amneisac]

You guys think I can stroll into a best buy and hopefully pick one up? Just got paid today and I might just drop by on the way home, I really don't want to wait until next Friday to get one shipped from them.

None of the stores near me had one, but BestBuy.com will let you know if any store around you have stock.

 

[Blam]

was wondering this as well

Most people replace the small soft cover with a vrcover and they have washable fabric so it's easy to change. It's just replacing the foam on your rift, which can also be very easily removed since it's clip on.

 

[BackBackPunch]

None of the stores near me had one, but BestBuy.com will let you know if any store around you have stock.

Microsoft stores also carry them and have a stock locator online.

 

[Blam]

Nintendo Switch GREY available right now on Amazon.

 

[NimbusD]

Nintendo Switch GREY available right now on Amazon.

Wrong thread lol

 

[Foxy the Fox]

Do you think Facebook has been watching me masturbate through the Oculus sensors?

Just wanted to ask the same thing. Rift is coming in Sunday and I want to be sure.

 

[Fixed2BeBroken]

Just wanted to ask the same thing. Rift is coming in Sunday and I want to be sure.

wtf

 

[Iorv3th]

Rock Band VR is quite fun but yes I also get sweaty using it. Hoping the Widmovr pad cover and the prescription lenses will reduce a lot of the sweat.

Sweating is also a sign of motion sickness. My hands sweat like crazy in robo recall.

 

[Fixed2BeBroken]

Most people replace the small soft cover with a vrcover and they have washable fabric so it's easy to change. It's just replacing the foam on your rift, which can also be very easily removed since it's clip on.

ive been looking at this at vrcover.com....

got a question for anyone who has the "long/eyeglass" rim.... does it really help with fitting glasses? and does it still work just as good without glasses?

I ask cause... I would get the $49.00 one but sometimes i plan to use my rift with my contacts and if the experience isnt as good without glasses due to the longer plastic, I would get the 79 one, but dont want to spend the extra money if I dont have to.

 

[Dave_6]

Think I read it in here, but is it better to buy a game on Steam rather than the Oculus store? Is there a definitive list anywhere of games that are exclusive to the Oculus store?

 

[Pegasus Actual]

Wrong thread lol

Yeah, but now I got a Switch so maybe it was the RIGHT thread?!?!? Actually it was the Neon that was in stock when I checked but hey it's just a color!

 

[Blam]

ive been looking at this at vrcover.com....

got a question for anyone who has the "long/eyeglass" rim.... does it really help with fitting glasses? and does it still work just as good without glasses?

I ask cause... I would get the $49.00 one but sometimes i plan to use my rift with my contacts and if the experience isnt as good without glasses due to the longer plastic, I would get the 79 one, but dont want to spend the extra money if I dont have to.

Well from what most people say if you've got any troubles with looking at stuff in real life then it'll be the same in VR. So there's that. But I've never used the long vrcovers so Im not sure how far they'd push out.

Wrong thread lol

Lmao sorry about that.

Yeah, but now I got a Switch so maybe it was the RIGHT thread?!?!? Actually it was the Neon that was in stock when I checked but hey it's just a color!

But hey it worked out in the end I guess.

 

[Fixed2BeBroken]

Well from what most people say if you've got any troubles with looking at stuff in real life then it'll be the same in VR. So there's that. But I've never used the long vrcovers so Im not sure how far they'd push out.

i think you misunderstood me. I have an oculus and I see how it works with and without my glasses.

Im talking about the Vrcover. They have 2 versions for the plastic part... regular and then long for glasses. what im asking is... if i get long for glasses, does it still work just as good as the regular if you aren't wearing glasses and wearing contacts or something. If not, then Id buy the pack where you can buy both regular an long. and if so, then I wouldnt have to spend the extra money on regular.

and if long didnt really help that much with glasses, then i'd just get regular.

 

[The Chef]

Well I got my Touch Controllers today. Hopefully get the headset Monday. UGH, I wish this was switched around!

Hey does anyone have that graphic that shows the ideal ceiling mount locations for doing room scale? I saw it on here a while back. Figure I should start mounting this one camera today.

Edit: Found it

 

[TI82]

I wanna try Rock Band VR so bad! It's most likely gonna be my next game I buy, especially if it goes on sale.

Well come on over! haha

 

[Blam]

i think you misunderstood me. I have an oculus and I see how it works with and without my glasses.

Im talking about the Vrcover. They have 2 versions for the plastic part... regular and then long for glasses. what im asking is... if i get long for glasses, does it still work just as good as the regular if you aren't wearing glasses and wearing contacts or something. If not, then Id buy the pack where you can buy both regular an long. and if so, then I wouldnt have to spend the extra money on regular.

and if long didnt really help that much with glasses, then i'd just get regular.

Hmm I'd only assume it would be a bit effected since you're farther away from the lenses.

 

[Fixed2BeBroken]

just saw this in depth review of the VRcovers....

https://youtu.be/WjHl-0gDlAw

answers my question on the longer piece... it makes the FOV worse... so guess ill just pass on it.

 

[The Chef]

For those who have done it, how does room scale setup work when youre sitting at your desk?

 

[jrcbandit]

Think I read it in here, but is it better to buy a game on Steam rather than the Oculus store? Is there a definitive list anywhere of games that are exclusive to the Oculus store?

It depends. Buying on Steam means you can use it on any future headset from other manufactures in addition to Oculus. That's a big advantage, and using Oculus Tray Tool (developed by a 3rd party to help out Oculus owners), you can easily add SteamVR to Oculus home.

The only disadvantage to this is you don't have easy control as to what version of the game launches while wearing the headset. Many games with SteamVR and Oculus support, you can right click within Steam and select to launch in SteamVR mode or Oculus SDK mode. Doing it that way means partially removing the headset while using the mouse to select, not that big of deal to me. I just like using the Oculus version because it's sometimes less buggy or have better Touch support. For example, Apollo 11 the screen went blank for some reason in Steam VR mode, while Oculus mode worked fine. This might not even be an issue on bigger budget releases that automatically select the best mode to run in? I just know for Apollo 11 it defaults to Steam VR mode if you buy it on Steam. I was still able to use the mouse to select Oculus mode.

 

[Fixed2BeBroken]

damn sensors sold out everywhere

 

[Blam]

It depends. Buying on Steam means you can use it on any future headset from other manufactures in addition to Oculus. That's a big advantage, and using Oculus Tray Tool (developed by a 3rd party to help out Oculus owners), you can easily add SteamVR to Oculus home.

The only disadvantage to this is you don't have easy control as to what version of the game launches while wearing the headset. Many games with SteamVR and Oculus support, you can right click within Steam and select to launch in SteamVR mode or Oculus SDK mode. Doing it that way means partially removing the headset while using the mouse to select, not that big of deal to me. I just like using the Oculus version because it's sometimes less buggy or have better Touch support. For example, Apollo 11 the screen went blank for some reason in Steam VR mode, while Oculus mode worked fine. This might not even be an issue on bigger budget releases that automatically select the best mode to run in? I just know for Apollo 11 it defaults to Steam VR mode if you buy it on Steam. I was still able to use the mouse to select Oculus mode.

Wait a second there's an oculus mode?

 

[Agent_ShortBus]

None of the stores near me had one, but BestBuy.com will let you know if any store around you have stock.

Damn none around me but I'm gonna check on the way home just in case. I guess I'll order from their website if I can't find one. Had a DK2 and was planning to get a Vive but at this price I'll jump in plus I found out you can force re7 to work with vorpx and I already own it from when I had a dk2. The wait until next Friday is gonna suck 😔

 

[Dreamwriter]

Think I read it in here, but is it better to buy a game on Steam rather than the Oculus store? Is there a definitive list anywhere of games that are exclusive to the Oculus store?

If the same game is on both services, the only real advantage to getting it on the Oculus store is that the game can be run from Oculus Home, which starts up by default when you put on the headset so is a bit more convenient. The advantage to getting it on Steam is Steam has a better refund policy. Also, if you get a game from the Oculus store you know it was built using the native Oculus SDK, which means it will run at a better framerate than if it were built using OpenVR.