Oculus Rift

LeMson · 17 Aug 2017 at 16:47

Just had a strange issue, started rift, one of the touch controllers kept vibrating, swapped batteries over, then the other one was vibrating, swapped back and stopped using the rift, battery is still showing full charge, left the controller for 5 mins, picked it up and it was red hot, got battery out and it was red hot, think it's a duff battery worried it's damaged controller

NeilF · 17 Aug 2017 at 21:42

I've uninstalled a few items from my Oculus library (eg: demos), but they still appear there (as not installed). I just want them gone full stop?!? Anyway to achieve this?

FlukeRogi · 17 Aug 2017 at 21:45

NeilFawcett said:
I've uninstalled a few items from my Oculus library (eg: demos), but they still appear there (as not installed). I just want them gone full stop?!? Anyway to achieve this?

You can toggle the filter so that it doesn't show things that aren't installed, but there isn't currently a way to permanently remove things from your not installed list.

NeilF · 17 Aug 2017 at 21:48

FlukeRogi said:
You can toggle the filter so that it doesn't show things that aren't installed, but there isn't currently a way to permanently remove things from your not installed list.

That helps! Thanks!

The library needs to be brought into 2017 TBH!

NeilF · 17 Aug 2017 at 22:24

FlukeRogi said:
Just noticed that the Aircar demo has been made public on the Oculus store. This one has been about for a while, but only if you'd managed to get a key from the developer. While there's not much to do apart from fly around, it's a really nice looking tech demo and a good one to use when demoing your Rift. It will also make you want a Blade Runner game, or possibly a remake of G-Police..

Now that made me feel very ill at times... Wow!

RockSteddy · 17 Aug 2017 at 23:46

Just tried Aircar as well, it looks fantastic but oh my god it made me want to barf in minutes! :rolleyes:

melmac · 17 Aug 2017 at 23:51

I must be building up resistance, I was a little nauseous in Aircar but nothing too bad. Was able to drive around for ages. Even went out to one of the far away cities. Boring out there

Uncle Petey · 17 Aug 2017 at 23:54

I felt the same at first, but it was fine after a few minutes and ended up staying in there for around 20 mins doing hard banking moves and a couple of barrel rolls.
Just tried Alien Isolation (Crew Expendable), and it's amazing to be walking around the Nostromo. I started getting a slight headache/nausea after ten minutes though...

NeilF · 18 Aug 2017 at 09:13

Uncle Petey said:
Just tried Alien Isolation (Crew Expendable), and it's amazing to be walking around the Nostromo. I started getting a slight headache/nausea after ten minutes though...

Do you walk (WASD) or teleport to move?

Seems traditional movement (using keys to walk/run) is rare in VR games? And I'm still trying to fully understand why...

danoliver1 · 18 Aug 2017 at 09:25

NeilFawcett said:
Do you walk (WASD) or teleport to move?

Seems traditional movement (using keys to walk/run) is rare in VR games? And I'm still trying to fully understand why...

No teleport just wsad or joypad to move. The problem with traditional movement is that it can make people motion sick, how bad depends on the person and the game, for instance I don't get motion sick any more until I tried alien isolation had to stop after an hour.

Borsch · 18 Aug 2017 at 10:38

I was getting sick from any nonteleport movement in VR in the beginning, but, 3 weeks on, I can spend hours upon hours in any VR games now. Tried Aircar, then spent 2 hours in Assetto Corsa for example and didn't feel even a hint of nausea. I like how my eyes are less strained after VR gaming as well, probably due to it relaxing eye focus muscles.

Uncle Petey · 18 Aug 2017 at 13:09

Just a quick note on the VR cover situation: I just noticed that there's a 'Next shipping date' notice on the product page.
The current one is 19th August.
Not sure what the date was or if it was there when I ordered, but if you plan on getting one, perhaps best to do it now if you want it ASAP.

lokiss · 18 Aug 2017 at 13:55

FlukeRogi said:
remake of G-Police

What a wish... The Aircar looks fantastic, a glove fit for the vr world. The first time I hung over a station in Elite, trying to land, I was thinking please do a G-Police

melmac · 18 Aug 2017 at 18:53

nothing to see here

SupraWez · 18 Aug 2017 at 19:08

Sounds great, I would be interested in pics of the setup, what length cables did you go for?

grant666uk · 18 Aug 2017 at 19:10

melmac said:
If anyone wants pictures I can post them up, try to ignore the mess my room is

Yes, yes !!! lots !!!

melmac · 18 Aug 2017 at 19:24

The other good news is that I will be online tonight from 8pm or so for some VR gaming!!

YAY!! I know you all missed me

melmac · 18 Aug 2017 at 19:24

SupraWez said:
Sounds great, I would be interested in pics of the setup, what length cables did you go for?

2M cables were all I needed, especially because of the cable management system.

grant666uk said:
Yes, yes !!! lots !!!

haha, ok, will take one or two and put them up later.

Devrij · 18 Aug 2017 at 20:33

Sounds like an ideal solution for the lucky ones with decent sized play areas. Mine is small enough that cable length isn't an issue! I do like the idea of having 360 degree movement without cable snags.

Pics!

melmac · 18 Aug 2017 at 21:02

nothing to see here