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Oculus Rift (+ Oculus Touch) is $399 for limited time
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Stiler
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All I know is I've seen these exact cables mentioned to work on both the amazon reviews and reddit,
"Can these be used to extend the usb connections for oculus rift?
Answer:
Yep. Both of my sensors and rift are extended with these cables.
By Gavin S. on December 11, 2016
Yes all three of my sensors are using these."
Yes, it had the Xbox controller and remote. I had my order placed on the 11th in the evening.
Another nice thing is that they used next day air UPS to ship. My tracking originated in Indiana yesterday and was at my door in AZ today.
Fixed2BeBroken
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thats nice. they work. they just swapped to 2.0 randomly every now and then. and if u use more than 1 on the same cable, it will only be 2.0
Weltall Zero
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20 some? Yikes, that means I've probably known of Aztechnology since before you were born (from my 1992 Shadowrun sourcebook...).
Aztechnology
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20 some? Yikes, that means I've probably known of Aztechnology since before you were born (from my 1992 Shadowrun sourcebook...).
1991. So probably. When I started using this name I had never played Shadowrun either. I just was thinking of word combinations for a username and liked the sound of it.
Terminus909
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Thanks for the feedback! Mine shipped yesterday and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow (didn't get the air 1 day upgrade) and I hope it has an xbox controller.
Fixed2BeBroken
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i lost my remote on the first day....le sigh
Aztechnology
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Dreamwriter
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And just for some more information, heres from the Oculus forum:
Cyberreality said:
https://forums.oculus.com/community/discussion/30513/yes-extension-cables-do-work-w-cv1
You mean the remote?
Got my headset today.. thoughts in the 1 camera / Xbox game pad era.
I had fun with Lucky's Tale. I was surprised that it got choppy sometimes, but perhaps I was multitasking too much? I'm using 7700k and 1080ti and the GPU didn't seem to be working hard.
Sometimes it felt like stuff needed to be rotated a few degrees when on menus and such.
I need to work on comfort a lot. I have a skin condition and will need to make things as gentle as possible on my face. Tonight wasn't great in that regard. I also wasn't thrilled with the light coming in around my nose. I'll be investigating replacements for the fit and comfort, so recommendations appreciated.
That's it so far, definitely a good purchase. I can only compare to PS VR, which had better lenses and comfort. Obviously this will win the performance compare, and tracking too. My experience with PSVR tracking was terrible.
No idea what to play next.
I had fun with Lucky's Tale. I was surprised that it got choppy sometimes, but perhaps I was multitasking too much? I'm using 7700k and 1080ti and the GPU didn't seem to be working hard.
Sometimes it felt like stuff needed to be rotated a few degrees when on menus and such.
I need to work on comfort a lot. I have a skin condition and will need to make things as gentle as possible on my face. Tonight wasn't great in that regard. I also wasn't thrilled with the light coming in around my nose. I'll be investigating replacements for the fit and comfort, so recommendations appreciated.
That's it so far, definitely a good purchase. I can only compare to PS VR, which had better lenses and comfort. Obviously this will win the performance compare, and tracking too. My experience with PSVR tracking was terrible.
No idea what to play next.
Racket NX - Futuristic squash game
Just ordered Widmovr VR covers, apparently it covers the nose gap for some people.
Last_colossi
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They said 6 weeks from the 10th of July so... The 21st of August?
Aztechnology
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With masterpass and code (you can find it on Newegg) you can get it there for $375. Newegg is also Tax free in most states. If you're U.S.
Fonster Mox
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Wasn't expecting stock to wane again suddenly in the UK. Maybe good for my wallet though...
EarsOfASnake
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So I thought that you needed USB3.0 to use everything properly and I purchased the recommended PCI card in anticipation. My Rift arrived yesterday and I have a combination of USB 2.0 plus and early USB 3.0 ASmedia in use with no issues at all, am I missing something or is it a case of your mileage may vary? Thinking of sending the PCI card back as I don't seem to need it.
Earthbound64
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Personal preference.
TheCanisDirus
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From what i've heard most work just fine on 2.0
Is it normal for the nose mask to be loose? Noticed when I took off the headset, the bottom part was kind if open and out. Could see two little plastic things that look like they go into something one on each side and when I connect it feels like it's in but doesn't feel secure.
Lancelot
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I use my two sensors and headset on 2.0, it runs flawlessly.
Spooky Scary Skeleton
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Compatible with more Steam VR games down on the line.
Although, I like to lean towards Rift for more portability, control and price.
Fixed2BeBroken
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from what I understand, Rift is going to be compatible.
Rift is compatible with every vive only game I throw at it.
so what are you referring to?
Compatibility should change over time, no developer would be silly enough.
If you are talking about finger tracking, your Vive won't have it if you buy it soon.
Does anyone know if I get the basic set it will be compatible with my widmovr prescription lens + adapter that I will have next week?
Also I see that Rift was #3 and #6 today on Amazon UK. Seems like Rift sales not only in the US have picked up. This is very good news across the board for VR!
Fixed2BeBroken
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judging from how they fit in the video, and how they vrcover replacement looks. It seems like they will fit. I will know for sure once i get my widmovr but I can't see how they wont fit based on the video and looking at it in person.
Thank you! Yeah it looked like from videos that it has the same slots in the faceplate for where the lens adapter fits in but hadn't really seen anyone talking about combining them. I really want that leather padding. Think I'll take a shot and get the basic or pro set now since it seems to take about 2 weeks to get them in the states.
EarsOfASnake
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Awesome, I shall keep that PCI card around for a few days in case of any issues but otherwise back to Amazon it goes.
Fixed2BeBroken
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it's so much more comfortable and breathable.
TheCanisDirus
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I also havent had a single issue with just 2 sensors, "mini-roomscale" with only one on 3.0. Sensors up high in each ceiling corner diagonally opposed and it's perfection.
Weltall Zero
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Wait, what? That's pretty cool! How did you react when you learned of it?
Edit: on second thought, I shouldn't derail the thread. Sorry and carry on. :/
Aztechnology
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Nobody cares about a quick tangent
Honestly for a while I fought it, like "Oh, Shadowrun is cool, but my name has nothing to do with it." Blah blah when people would mention it. Then later I kind of just accepted it, as I really do enjoy Shadowrun, especially in my late teens through present. My previous experience was the 360 game (At that time my name was Sporkmaster on most games though lol), then tabletop in college and more recently the Hair Brained Schemes games.
The name is also not well known enough to usually come up, but when it does, well like any more subtle (Even though it's a major corp) reference it's generally pretty cool, assuming I can keep up. I still to this day have more limited exposure than I'd like to admit lol.
Scan (UK website) have got some in stock, just bought and estimated delivery tomorrow or Monday. So yeah ... cancelled my Oculus order. I'll be joining you all in the next couple of days in the Rift!
This is what it said on the site, so fingers crossed! "Order by 18:20 & receive by Friday, 4th August 2017".
This is what it said on the site, so fingers crossed! "Order by 18:20 & receive by Friday, 4th August 2017".
Is it the old bundle with the remote and Xbone controller/wireless dongle? When I spoke with Scan a few weeks ago they weren't sure what new stock they were getting, but thought it might be a new one-box bundle.
Edit: ah, seems not. https://www.scan.co.uk/products/ultimate-oculus-bundle-inc-oculus-rift-headset-and-oculus-touch-controllers-for-mind-blowing-virtual
I got mine 1.5 weeks ago using in store pickup same day so they probably still do, they just might be out of stock unfortunately. Try placing an in store order on the website and see what estimate for pickup they give you before finalizing the order.
That's probably not the best place do ask, but how is the current situation of VR and seated experiences?
I thinking about buying the rift, and although I'm sure that the games made with VR in mind and using room scale will be much better I can't justify spending $900+ (I don't live in the USA) to play only them. I want something that would be good to play games seated with normal controllers or keyboard and mouse.
I thinking about buying the rift, and although I'm sure that the games made with VR in mind and using room scale will be much better I can't justify spending $900+ (I don't live in the USA) to play only them. I want something that would be good to play games seated with normal controllers or keyboard and mouse.
ThatOneGrunt
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Guys the worst thing imaginable just happened.
I got a bonus recently and my wife and I were talking about spending it on a trip to Disneyland with my daughters. Then I happened to mention we could also get a vr headset (we had both just tried the Oculus and touch controllers at an MS store) with the money. I thought she walked away from the experience indifferent but then she said oh shoot, that would be awesome.
?!?!?!? What do I do! How long do you guys think this deal is going to be around?
I got a bonus recently and my wife and I were talking about spending it on a trip to Disneyland with my daughters. Then I happened to mention we could also get a vr headset (we had both just tried the Oculus and touch controllers at an MS store) with the money. I thought she walked away from the experience indifferent but then she said oh shoot, that would be awesome.
?!?!?!? What do I do! How long do you guys think this deal is going to be around?
I personally would take the kids to Disneyland, especially if they have never been there. Price of VR is going to come down to where it is now regardless. I wouldn't be surprised if Rift just keeps the 399 price point since it seems to be selling gangbusters for them and they probably have something newish to announce at OC4 in October anyway. If its 399 for the whole summer only than that would be until mid September I guess.
Yeah, Actual Reality with your kids only lasts so long. VR is only going to get better. Get your Disneyland on.
That's the worst thing imaginable...? Whatever happens, you're gonna be okay I think, lol.
To be honest when this deal ends it is only going to go up by like $100. I also would not be surprised if they have a similar deal around Chrismas or Black Friday, so I'd take the kids to Disneyland while the weather is good and get the VR when you're gonna be spending more time indoors around the holidays.
Blam
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It's a 6 week deal so it'll be for a while
(Doing Paypal credit with 0% interest for 4 months, basically buy now pay later as I can pay it off after a couple of months
)My order from Scan was processed blazing fast!
ThatOneGrunt
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(Doing Paypal credit with 0% interest for 4 months, basically buy now pay later as I can pay it off after a couple of months
My order from Scan was processed blazing fast!
Oh no...
Youve given me a lot to think about.
They did you a solid on the shipping. My stuff shipped UPS Ground and USPS Parcel Select.
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