On the fence over a Rift...

[Gimpymoo]

These are my concerns.

I currently game on 21:9, how "noticeable" is the FOV change when going to a current gen HMD?
Does the resolution appear "low"?

Once you start playing, is the above no longer relevant once you are "in" a game?

Many thanks for any help.

 

[Gimpymoo]

Thank you all for the replies.

I did not mention that this was a gift for a 10 year old.

As much fun as I think he would have with it (and me), I think for someone used to flat panels, ultra widescreen, etc etc, I do not think the experience would be what they are expecting.

I tried a Rift dev kit a few years ago and to me, it was not a "natural" experience. I was conscious I was looking through a pair of goggles.

I am happy to wait for the true "next gen VR" as I feel there is a lot to offer but for me, the wait will be worthwhile.

Regarding the nippa, I am going to get a HOTAS instead of the VR... at least when we do get a HMD, he will be set

 

[Gimpymoo]

good choice on the HOTAS instead

Picked up this set...



Stick should last a good few years and he does play some Arma so he will get some use in that.

I see Star Citizen is on offer so might pick that up to go with it.

I know this is slightly off topic, but can anyone recommend good "pancake" Joystick games? Not too "sim" like but great fun with throttle and stick?

Thanks.