New valve vr hmd
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Although the headset and improved audio is exciting, I think its the knuckles controllers which really entice me to wards the system.
Great points though that the software needs to be there too. Ideally valve needs to release 2-3 titles AND release some form of aid for developers to make games for their headset easily.
Great points though that the software needs to be there too. Ideally valve needs to release 2-3 titles AND release some form of aid for developers to make games for their headset easily.
Price will be a factor. £600 and many will bite. £800 and it starts looking expensive.
I guess this will make Oculus sweat a little. Competition is good. I expect the Rift S may get a price cut sooner rather than later if the Index starts eating into its sales.
I guess this will make Oculus sweat a little. Competition is good. I expect the Rift S may get a price cut sooner rather than later if the Index starts eating into its sales.
I think if any company can do VR software frameworks right, it's going to be Valve. I'm anticipating they will provide a lightweight engine and set of design principles that can optimise the experience and don't require super-expensive graphics cards.
The fact the leaked recommended spec mentions a GTX 1070 or equivalent makes me think that, anyway.
I have high hopes for this bit of kit.
I'm hopeful that it'll be a completely high end spec headset as Oculus have the mainstream end of things quite well covered. Rather than split the mainstream market it would be good to have an enthusiast headset out there to light the way for future headset development. £800 for the headset, knuckles controllers and 2 tracking stations would be a good launch price.
I agree.
If this has:
1. Increased resolution
2. Wider FOV
3. Wireless optional addon/module
4. Better gen 2 control scheme (this is pretty much confirmed)
5. Virtual Link
Then I'll probably swap from my Rift.
I'm not sure if its even possible to nail the increased resolution AND wider FOV but I really hope it is. It'll be a nice alternative to the Pimax.
Can anyone who is good at tech post a sample of what say the rift FOV is like compared to a 135 FOV? I feel like my rift FOV is limiting.
I think so, but if their lense tech patent compensates for lower resolution and masks the screen door effect then it could be a very attractive proposition. Until we see specs, and most importantly previews, I wouldn't put money down.
I doubt it will have wireless capability, but will be presently surprised if it does. I think their key USP will be the lense technology and the playability of the experience.
Seems like there will be 3 games (I hope launching with the headset) - https://www.roadtovr.com/htc-valve-still-committed-making-three-vr-full-games/
HLVR seems all but officially confirmed via leaks - https://github.com/DankParrot/Source2Wiki/wiki/Half-Life-VR
As for the other 2, with nothing to back it up I'd guess maybe a left4dead game? I'd think with games like arizona sunshine being fairly popular it'd made sense.
Unless valve have new IP coming up I'm not sure how well their other current titles would translate to VR. Counter strike wouldn't really be a 'full game'. Portal Stories: VR (fan made) was okay but real portal mechanics might make people sick. I know they have other games but there are similar points with them.
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I really trust Valve's ability to provide the right compromise. They have some incredible engineers and are IMHO the authority on commercial headsets. I might have said something similar of Oculus, but the lack of IPD adjustment shows how they have fallen.
If you listen to some of Alan Yates early interviews on the Vive, he had an answer for everything, showing Valve had been slogging away at this problem for years. What was most impressive was how he could articulate the incredibly difficult task of forming a workable compromise for the majority of consumers into a cost effect and reliable product.
Essentially the average person really doesn't understand the importance or difficulty of engineering compromise and Valve are very good at it. Trust them to do it right. Or you could try yourself and fail miserably (PIMAX).
Would be cool if it came out with working eye tracking integration, Either way If it's not got it at release I hope they have made it possible later on. I want to see the headsets lasting a good 3-4 year before you feel the need for hardware upgrades.
The one concern I have with the new Valve HMD is that it sounds like it'll be more demanding than the current Rift/Vive, but SteamVR lacks IMO the software optimisation of the Rift.
I'd hate to have to replace my 2080 with a 2080ti just to play SkyrimVR modded on the Index, but its likely that could be what is necessary for this interim period.
If this headset nails:
1. Improved FOV
2. Improved Resolution
3. Solid Audio +/- haptics
4. Wireless option/upgrade path
5. Next gen control scheme (knuckles)
Then I'll likely pay the early adopters fee. From the leaks, at least 3 and 5 are pretty much confirmed.
I'd hate to have to replace my 2080 with a 2080ti just to play SkyrimVR modded on the Index, but its likely that could be what is necessary for this interim period.
If this headset nails:
1. Improved FOV
2. Improved Resolution
3. Solid Audio +/- haptics
4. Wireless option/upgrade path
5. Next gen control scheme (knuckles)
Then I'll likely pay the early adopters fee. From the leaks, at least 3 and 5 are pretty much confirmed.
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£919 all in (HMD, Lighthouses and Index controllers) 
https://www.valvesoftware.com/en/index
https://store.steampowered.com/valveindex
https://www.valvesoftware.com/en/index
https://store.steampowered.com/valveindex
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