Half-Life: Alyx

bluntslide · 21 Nov 2019 at 19:10

i will just leave this here and let it sink in.....
https://store.steampowered.com/app/546560/HalfLife_Alyx/?snr=1_4_4__118
finally a AAA game for VR? price tag is still less than some of the flat games that come out on pc.

ci_newman · 21 Nov 2019 at 19:16

I got a bit tingly watching the trailer... especially that last shot...

My VR PC hasn't had an upgrade since the Vive was released. This might be the game that pushes me into an upgrade

SpiritOfTheAge · 21 Nov 2019 at 19:19

Being an index owner I get the sucker for free!!!!!! Free I tells ya!

ci_newman · 21 Nov 2019 at 19:27

Call me a fanboi, but I'm feeling a little bit giggly right now. When HL2 was released, I didn't move from my desk for 2 days straight!

cainer · 21 Nov 2019 at 20:58

i was just about to post this

DampCat · 21 Nov 2019 at 22:31

HHHNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

NovaKill4 · 21 Nov 2019 at 23:00

12GB of RAM required as a minimum!!!

Was on the fence as to upgrade or not over christmas but this forces my hand in a good way

Would love to see the pre-order numbers for this.

Secret_Window · 22 Nov 2019 at 00:01

There hasnt been any particular games that have made me want to upgrade or get a VR headset in recent years, but this is one game I would definitely consider doing that for.

lokiss · 22 Nov 2019 at 00:11

Half-Life: Alyx is already in your Steam library

Everybody who bought, or buys the Index get upgraded for free.

SupraWez · 22 Nov 2019 at 00:17

Looks alright

IT Troll · 22 Nov 2019 at 00:42

Time to dust off Episode 2 in readiness.

CaptainRAVE · 22 Nov 2019 at 07:19

Best VR for this?

Relentless81 · 22 Nov 2019 at 07:36

What do I need to buy to play this properly without the room for a full setup? I have no idea about VR!

I suppose no one knows yet but it seems odd that you can use a cheap Windows MR or a grands worth of Index what's the difference in experience going to be!?

2004typer · 22 Nov 2019 at 08:43

Looks epic! - don't think my 1070 will cut it though, might be time for an upgrade!

IT Troll · 22 Nov 2019 at 09:58

CaptainRAVE said:
Best VR for this?

Money no object? Valve Index. Otherwise Rift S.

Relentless81 said:
What do I need to buy to play this properly without the room for a full setup? I have no idea about VR!

The Oculus Rift S or Quest use inside-out tracking and so don't need room sensors. The Rift S is designed solely for PC gaming. The Quest was originally designed for mobile gaming but can now link to a PC, so there is some crossover.

Windows MR reality varies a lot between the various headsets, however tracking is poor on all of them and so not great for gaming.

lokiss · 22 Nov 2019 at 10:05

Half-Life: Alyx’s listed minimum specifications are as follows:

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580 – 6GB VRAM

Taken from https://uploadvr.com/half-life-specifications/

Relentless81 · 22 Nov 2019 at 10:17

IT Troll said:
Money no object? Valve Index. Otherwise Rift S.

The Oculus Rift S or Quest use inside-out tracking and so don't need room sensors. The Rift S is designed solely for PC gaming. The Quest was originally designed for mobile gaming but can now link to a PC, so there is some crossover.

Windows MR reality varies a lot between the various headsets, however tracking is poor on all of them and so not great for gaming.

Thanks, so on the Steam page for Alyx it states Oculus Rift specifically, this is where it gets confusing because I assume the Rift and Rift S are two different models

Firestar_3x · 22 Nov 2019 at 10:23

Sooooooooooo close to upgrading my Vive to and index because of this.

Dave2150 · 22 Nov 2019 at 10:37

This game demands an Index full setup to be purchased, I’ll order mine soon. This seems the perfect time to get into VR

XeNoNF50 · 22 Nov 2019 at 10:49

This game is GREAT NEWS considering I am getting an Oculus Quest (for Oculus Link) for xmas from my girlfriend