Vive demos My views

[Lionhart27]

I have had 2 demos of the HTC Vive at Currys PCW in London. One demo was not really enough to evaluate the Vive. I would like to demo the Rift, but none are available? I do tend to be overly fussy, so don't take my views too serious. I did find the Vive too cumbersome and uncomfortable to wear. After a short time, I want to remove it, BUT after a while because of the immersive VR experience which is absolutely stunning, I did not notice these discomforts. VR is in its infancy, so the technology will greatly improve. Will I buy a VR headset very soon, probably yes. I do believe that VR is a technological marvel. You HAVE to experience it.

 

[Lionhart27]

Software used in Vive demos

What software did you try in the demos?

First was an alien shoot-em-up, standing in some starship hanger, firing at aliens. Then was VR paintbrush. then I was in a VR office operating a VR desktop PC! Then the most impressive was on a the deck of a sunken ship, with fish in front of me and also a friendly whale. It was like I was REALLY there! I felt as if I could feel the cold water surrounding me! The Vive hand controllers are VERY responsive to hand movements. What a difference from using a keyboard and mouse, looking at a flat monitor. Love to see Paranormal Activity the VR game, now that WOULD be Very Really SCARY!