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Oculus Rift (+ Oculus Touch) is $399 for limited time
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What was your original delivery date window?
nycgamer4ever
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I don't know which bundle Bestbuy has but the one that ships from Amazon on Aug. 7th is the new bundle that DOES NOT come with the xbox controller and remote. They are phasing that bundle out it seems to make the lower price feasible. I already have a rift but this new bundle comes with everything in one box as opposed to the old ones coming in two separate box. I am tempted to order it just for the box as it's hard to find a case that fits everything.
Except the previews a few months back really lowered my expectations for Artika1. I don't doubt the polish, just the execution as they'll have to be smart about using nodes for movement. I kind of want them to offer joystick controls alongside nodes for those who need it.
Anyway, I haven't felt this way about a game since Half-Life Ep 2. Lone Echo was just exhilarating and real in a way few games ever are. If Artika1 can bring what Lone Echo brought then that would be a treat.
This isn't a coaster game but for $5 I think it's a good "intro" or "casual" VR game:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/468110/Rescuties_VR/
You have to catch babies, kittens, and dogs and toss them to safety. It's simple but fun and the levels are varied enough ot keep it somewhat interesting.
So after playing Rift extensively this weekend my biggest question right now is who has bought one of the VR covers and does it remove the lines/impressions on your face? I realized I couldn't go from playing Rift for 1+ hours to going outside in public until the lines faded away haha!
Iorv3th
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You have it on too tight.
Thats very interesting. I just checked my BestBuy order for the headset and it says:
What's Included
Lucky's Tale Game
Oculus Remote
Oculus Rift virtual reality headset
Owner's manual
Sensor
Xbox One Wireless Controller
Wow, just wow.
I bought the Dev version kit back then and thought it was good but still had work to get to the masses.
Now the rift, it's pretty cool, resolution is much better and the sensor is good for positioning.
But the controllers. Holy shit. The controller just make the game go several layers deep. Tried superhot be and it's a killer app. The sensation that you get when putting your arms up and seeing them and doing something natural like grabbing something and seeing it happen it's just another fucking level.
Buy superhot. Buy it.
P.S.: as I understand, Vive controls are even better/more natural? Can someone with both comment? I do not discard getting also a Vive. Can you mix Vive controllers with the oculus headset?
I bought the Dev version kit back then and thought it was good but still had work to get to the masses.
Now the rift, it's pretty cool, resolution is much better and the sensor is good for positioning.
But the controllers. Holy shit. The controller just make the game go several layers deep. Tried superhot be and it's a killer app. The sensation that you get when putting your arms up and seeing them and doing something natural like grabbing something and seeing it happen it's just another fucking level.
Buy superhot. Buy it.
P.S.: as I understand, Vive controls are even better/more natural? Can someone with both comment? I do not discard getting also a Vive. Can you mix Vive controllers with the oculus headset?
The current Vive controllers are not as good as the Oculus Touch controllers. Valve is working on "Knuckles" controllers that will most likely be better than the Touch controllers. I don't think you can mix and match headsets/controllers as the Lighthouses (Vive) and Constellation sensors (Oculus) work a bit differently.
BackBackPunch
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I think the touch controller's ergonomics make it a little easier to forget you're holding a controller, if that makes any sense.
I honestly don't think so, I don't even tighten the sides, only the top when I have the back at the correct placement. If I would keep it any more loose, the headset would move around too much during quick head snaps playing Gorn or the like. It just seems to happen after about 1 hour or more of use. Its mainly around my cheek bones and my forehead.
July 22nd to 25th.
totipotent.cell
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Is there a good instruction guide on how to set up the headset to get the perfect fit?
So I guess it's my turn to write one of these messages...
I've been following VR for years now from a distance, waiting for better hardware, prices and software/games. Not much of a believer so far, the software seems very lacking. The only VR I actually experienced until last week is Gear VR which was fun for few evenings but that's about it. Then this Oculus Rift deal happened and I suddenly got really interested in VR. Waited few days, then decided to order the bundle straight from Oculus. I got lucky because it was shipped the next day. Stock levels seem better in Europe than in US but even so, I stumbled upon multiple people who ordered the same day and didn't even have shipping notice nearly a week later.
After an hour+ of setup it was time for the tutorial and immediately I'm very impressed, the touch controllers are fantastic. I tried few other games quickly including Robo Recall which is very fun despite the teleporting which I always hated seeing in games but seems to actually work quite well in practice and Lucky's Tale which tried to make me fall over constantly. Then it was time for racing games which is what I initially bought the bundle for. Unfortunately Assetto Corsa looked like complete crap and no matter how great it was actually being in the car, that was very disappointing. I also tried Dirt Rally where the resolution wasn't as much of an issue but one stage was enough to make my head spin.
More research the second day. Supersampling seems to actually help quite a bit and after the disappointing initial experience with Assetto Corsa, the second one was much better. I need to get more comfortable with VR but thanks to supersampling I think the image is (just barely) clear enough for racing games. Other games though, those designed for VR, just excellent and I need to re-emphasize how great the touch controllers are. I hope there's longevity there but for now I'm very satisfied with the bundle especially at that price.
After few days I realized I need to re-design my VR space which would have been a silly idea to suggest before I got the Rift, I wasn't going to go all in with this. I may have also ordered third sensor which wasn't the plan at all, luckily it also shipped very quickly. Today I played some Project Cars and the resolution didn't seem like a huge issue. Afterwards I realized I didn't even have supersampling turned on.
So all in all very positive about VR so far. It's a bit like Nintendo systems so far, there isn't an abundance of great games but what is there is enough to satisfy most people especially at this price. I hope this gaining VR legs is a thing because my plan is still to use Rift a lot for racing games (in addition to all the other games) but I'm not comfortable yet with driving proper races or even half races. 5-10 lap races have been enough for now, feeling slightly uncomfortable after such a race but nothing too bad (except for Dirt Rally).
I've been following VR for years now from a distance, waiting for better hardware, prices and software/games. Not much of a believer so far, the software seems very lacking. The only VR I actually experienced until last week is Gear VR which was fun for few evenings but that's about it. Then this Oculus Rift deal happened and I suddenly got really interested in VR. Waited few days, then decided to order the bundle straight from Oculus. I got lucky because it was shipped the next day. Stock levels seem better in Europe than in US but even so, I stumbled upon multiple people who ordered the same day and didn't even have shipping notice nearly a week later.
After an hour+ of setup it was time for the tutorial and immediately I'm very impressed, the touch controllers are fantastic. I tried few other games quickly including Robo Recall which is very fun despite the teleporting which I always hated seeing in games but seems to actually work quite well in practice and Lucky's Tale which tried to make me fall over constantly. Then it was time for racing games which is what I initially bought the bundle for. Unfortunately Assetto Corsa looked like complete crap and no matter how great it was actually being in the car, that was very disappointing. I also tried Dirt Rally where the resolution wasn't as much of an issue but one stage was enough to make my head spin.
More research the second day. Supersampling seems to actually help quite a bit and after the disappointing initial experience with Assetto Corsa, the second one was much better. I need to get more comfortable with VR but thanks to supersampling I think the image is (just barely) clear enough for racing games. Other games though, those designed for VR, just excellent and I need to re-emphasize how great the touch controllers are. I hope there's longevity there but for now I'm very satisfied with the bundle especially at that price.
After few days I realized I need to re-design my VR space which would have been a silly idea to suggest before I got the Rift, I wasn't going to go all in with this. I may have also ordered third sensor which wasn't the plan at all, luckily it also shipped very quickly. Today I played some Project Cars and the resolution didn't seem like a huge issue. Afterwards I realized I didn't even have supersampling turned on.
So all in all very positive about VR so far. It's a bit like Nintendo systems so far, there isn't an abundance of great games but what is there is enough to satisfy most people especially at this price. I hope this gaining VR legs is a thing because my plan is still to use Rift a lot for racing games (in addition to all the other games) but I'm not comfortable yet with driving proper races or even half races. 5-10 lap races have been enough for now, feeling slightly uncomfortable after such a race but nothing too bad (except for Dirt Rally).
I'd say move the back sensor all the way to the corner of the play area (against the wall), everything I know tells me it should be corner to corner. While I haven't tried otherwise, I've had near perfect 360 tracking with that set up. Also make sure your senors are high up enough to prevent as much occlusion as possible (minimum 8 ft)
I don't think Oculus First Contact gets enough credit. It does a great job of presenting the possibilities of VR with the touch controllers. Everything from pointing, to emoting with your hands, picking up objects, moving in your real world room space, and all sorts of interactions with in game objects all in one demo.
If you skipped it while setting up the touch controllers, you're missing out.
If you skipped it while setting up the touch controllers, you're missing out.
This is what I used to introduce my wife, her brother, and her brother's girlfriend to VR. All of them loved it and it was a great intro to the touch controllers.
totipotent.cell
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This was also the first thing I booted up after convincing my wife to try VR. I think she was still in the "this is videogame crap" mentality while going through the demo. When she picked up the 3D printed gun and started shooting at stuff, I can tell she was enjoying the experience and only after then was she receptive to trying something else.
I have to say, after First Contact, I download Echo Arena and I was completely mesmerized. I was looking at my VR robot hands for like good 10 seconds like I was on an acid trip.
NoMoreTrolls
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Haha, well it's fun to tell them stuff like "the robot is scared of you" and "he wants to have fun" as instructions.
Bubba_Sparks
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BestBuy just updated my shipment details! According to Canada Post my shipment should arrive tomorrow! It looks like I got the original bundle that includes the Xbox One controller and Oculus Remote. The BestBuy receipt shows two separate SKUs for the Oculus VR Headset and Touch Controllers.
Fixed2BeBroken
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its become a problem for me. I keep wanting more "new" experiences so I keep buying games. after buying a few of the summer bundles. I havent bought anything over 29.99 yet... just keep buying these 9.99 - 24.99 games. this isnt good. Its becoming an addiction for wanting to experience something new in VR.
I am very tempted to buy Chronos....must hold...
Fucking finally! Do not question it, do not even ponder why at this point hahaa.
Uh.....what?
They probably updated the shipping expectation based on stock levels not taking into account that they were sending one to you... maybe?
Fixed2BeBroken
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I don't have a wheel, but it still feels great. It's just the immersion of being in the driver's seat is so good in Dirt Rally. So its basically like playing a racing game with your controller but more immersive. Of course a wheel would take it over the top, but I never used a wheel for racing games. Just not that hardcore into them to buy one.
The Dude
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How are the actual career modes, are they as brutally hard as some make it out to be?
Fixed2BeBroken
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idk, only spent about an hour with it today, but It's definitely not carebear. However, I like rally games, so I'm fine with it. at 59.99, I'd wait for a steam sale though.
adamantypants
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I think some people have it and some don't. Just consider yourself lucky. I'm generally pretty safe from most of it. Oddly enough, the only games I get sick from are cockpit games. EVE Valkyrie gives it to me a little bit but Project Cars ruins my stomach for hours.
At first I thought it was the combo of my wheel and the headset, so I tried with a controller and still no go. Looked it up, turns out it's pretty widespread for VR motion sickness. Turned off all camera movement and it's gotten better but still basically unplayable without sickness for me. It's a huge shame because I'd love to disappear into a sports car for a few hours a day.
Congrats! Welcome to the fam!!
I just had my girlfriend play this and it's literally the first video game thing she's ever responded positively to. Seriously, she's even a freak who Hates Mario kart. She was whining about it right up until she waved at the robot then she immediately changes her mind and started having fun.
I actually was really happy, the reason I pushed it on her was her grandma died last week and she's been feeling so down, it was great to see her just be immersed in it and not worrying or sad for a few minutes.
Now I have the issue of trying to find whatever would be the next thing she'd enjoy. She's not a gamer so I'm thinking something that's more about the experiential side of be, probably tech demo-y. Definitely not roller coasters or anything that would make her feel motion sick.
Anyone have ideas?
Honestly I'd probably pump the brakes, acccept this small victory for a day or two and then see if she wants to try something else. Don't want to come on too strong here and ruin the moment.
Fixed2BeBroken
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The only game so far that gives me any kind of "motion sickness" is Ripcoil. It doesn't give it to me alot, but I still feel it whenever I move side to side. I can still play it but damn.
Oh yeah for sure. She was ready to be done by the end of it but really liked it. I just realized everything else I have to show her next time is like... Echo arena or really game-y games, i don't even know what else is out there on the other side of things.
Thanks dude!
OMG I only have 1 HDMI on my 1070 lol. I didn't even THINK to check I just assumed it HAD to have 2.
NOOO!
My 1080Ti is the same way. My monitor was using a display port but my TV out was using the HDMI. Had to remove that and order a display port to hdmi for the TV and keep the Rift on the regular HDMI port. Hope you can do the same thing! Just prioritize until you get the extra cables
Dreamwriter
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Henry - its basically a VR short story created by Oculus Story Studios, its very cute. And Google Earth VR is a fun thing to play with, walk around towns as a giant, sit down on a mountain top at night, etc.
The Dude
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Oh that's why I'm asking, it's 15 bucks with summer coupon at gmg.
bigwinnerx
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Farlands, messing around in Medium or Blocks, anything like Toy Box or the NVidia Funhouse, Waltz of the Wizard. Any of the movie experiences like Lost or Found or Invasion (except not Dear Angelica based on what you just said).
And nothing there should cost you anything either...
Agent_ShortBus
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My 1080Ti is the same way. My monitor was using a display port but my TV out was using the HDMI. Had to remove that and order a display port to hdmi for the TV and keep the Rift on the regular HDMI port. Hope you can do the same thing! Just prioritize until you get the extra cables
Whoa what?? Your 1080ti only has one HDMI port? What card did you get? I think my auros has one display port and like 6 HDMI ports 5 in the rear and one on the front of the card for HDMI out to front of case.
paperspace
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My 1080 is the same. 3xDisplayPort, 1xHDMI, 1xDVI
I think it's standard for modern GPUs.
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