Oculus Rift

Zeeflyboy · 9 Oct 2016 at 15:21

no, there are currently 4 modes you can play with - ASW off, forced 45fps ASW off, forced 45fps ASW on, and Auto-ASW

Auto ASW is the norm - same as ATW, it kicks in only when needed.

I've just been playing with project cars and I have to say ASW is actually approximately 98% black magic.... I have no idea how they've done such a good job.

Very very occasionally I'll detect something slightly odd, but it's all smooth as butter - I upped a lot of my settings where previously it was giving me issues and even on a grid of 10 cars it's brilliant... so much so that I'm actually just going to leave the settings higher.

It's brilliant - I feel like I've been given a GPU upgrade! I assume they will also continue to work on the algorithms since it isn't even standard public release yet and I suspect it'll get even better.

Superlevure · 10 Oct 2016 at 06:26

Superlevure said:
Hi all,
I've just installed the Rift on my pc and I'm quite pleased with it. I'm drowning under the number of apps available. What are th essentials I should install?

Also, I'm surprised I can't watch youtube 360 videos from the start. Do you guys buy the virtual desktop for that?

And is it easy to buy stuff on Steam?

Thanks

Apparently I was right, Virtual Desktop seems to be the only way to use the oculus as an input / output medium, replacing monitor and adding movement.

siege2 · 10 Oct 2016 at 16:35

how about using the oculus touch due out today.

Superlevure · 10 Oct 2016 at 18:45

siege2 said:
how about using the oculus touch due out today.

That's a pre-order, isn't it? They won't ship before a while, sadly. They can be tried in some stores in the UK already. Some Oculus salesmen have them since Saturday.

danoliver1 · 10 Oct 2016 at 19:09

siege2 said:
how about using the oculus touch due out today.

Pre order is today launch day is 6th December.

Guest2 · 10 Oct 2016 at 19:17

danoliver1 said:
Pre order is today launch day is 6th December.

I have logged in and it doesnt allow me to pre-order. Just 'Coming Soon' and $199 (which I guess will also be £199 :rolleyes:

)

I havent used my Rift for a while so now may be a good time to sell - or order the touch and see how good they are

siege2 · 10 Oct 2016 at 20:01

Yes my bad Pre order it is , can we order now lets check.

PS Just checked cannot.

RoyMi6 · 10 Oct 2016 at 20:09

You can, go here: https://www.oculus.com/cart/

siege2 · 10 Oct 2016 at 20:10

ok made order

Oculus Touch
Includes: Touch controllers, sensor, batteries, Rock Band VR connector. Requires Rift, sold separately.
Estimated shipping dates: Dec 06 - Dec 15
1 £189.00

siege2 · 10 Oct 2016 at 20:14

RoyMi6 said:
You can, go here: https://www.oculus.com/cart/

I did though I could not at the time I clicked
as you can see reloaded and worked.

Killer Nads · 13 Oct 2016 at 08:10

Can anyone that ordered a rift from oculus website when they first launched tell me that if I place a preorder for the touch controllers it's currently showing up as $0 for shipping, is this going to stay at 0? Or there will be a shipping charge when they are about to post it?

Also what about custom charges and taxes did you guys have to pay these on the rift orders too?

Jarrastafari · 13 Oct 2016 at 08:14

If I remember right the shipping did change closer to the time. Also, I did not pay any customs and I believe this is because they're distributed from N.Ireland?

Zeeflyboy · 13 Oct 2016 at 08:31

Ships from within Europe so there are no import taxes or fees to pay.

Oculus has stated that there is no shipping cost on accessories - touch shipping will be free.

The £189 is all you will end up being charged.

Rannoch · 13 Oct 2016 at 09:44

Returned my Rift to the rainforest for a refund. I was expecting a huge leap fom the Gear VR.

avatar12m · 13 Oct 2016 at 11:02

just pre ordered the controllers

Estimated shipping dates: 6 December - 15 December

Rilot · 13 Oct 2016 at 12:57

Vargas said:
Returned my Rift to the rainforest for a refund. I was expecting a huge leap fom the Gear VR.

It is. It's in a completely different league.

melmac · 13 Oct 2016 at 13:03

My Touch pre-order has gone through. It would be great if they arrived in time for Christmas.

Rannoch · 13 Oct 2016 at 13:07

Rilot said:
It is. It's in a completely different league.

Ran mine with a 1070, perhaps I expected too much. Apollo 11 and Elite was good, the demo's were ok. I didn't think it was worth £549.

pcfarrar · 15 Oct 2016 at 14:00

VR Lens Lab are giving out free spacers to improve the fit of the lenses in the Oculus rift, I know a few people here have bought them:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4c2J8HfYJiSJzf3lGItaMSfVuXjg6uKFIEOsVskBVaRpzXQ/viewform

Also they are now doing RABS distortion free lenses:

http://vr-lens-lab.com/lens-adapters/

Five.Stars · 16 Oct 2016 at 17:29

I am looking for a solution to the light getting in through the nose part of the headset. Anyone recommend anything? I assume my nose isn't big enough lol.