So I have a cosmetic item I'm about to sell on steam for what will almost cover a Vive especially with the Black Friday deal tomorrow, I'm just wondering what are they like these days? I mainly sit down so won't really be able to stand up and move about at all, it's a lot of money to drop on one so just after some views and opinions please.
Vive worth it these days?
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The Rift feels more comfortable to wear and the controllers are much better. The Vive offers a slightly larger play area.
I don't think the Vive is worth it. I'd pick the Rift over the Vive if they were the same cost, but the Vive bundle costs £599, while the Rift costs £349.
I don't think the Vive is worth it. I'd pick the Rift over the Vive if they were the same cost, but the Vive bundle costs £599, while the Rift costs £349.
As you will be mainly seated and not moving around, this is easy.... Get a rift. Cheaper, free games, lighter and slightly sharper image, built in headphones. 200 cheaper!!!
Vives strengths over the rift is for tracking in spaces over 3m^2. Also where the rift is slightly sharper, the vive has slightly higher fov.
However, as we are already at a res that reading in some games can be difficult, I much prefer the slightly sharper image. Some games where the speedo or dials can be impossible to read without leaning in, are eligible in rift without. But I guess this is where the main compromise of each system is. Otherwise everything else is better with rift.
As mentioned above, even at the same price I prefer the rift. Then theres 200 saved for games
Vives strengths over the rift is for tracking in spaces over 3m^2. Also where the rift is slightly sharper, the vive has slightly higher fov.
However, as we are already at a res that reading in some games can be difficult, I much prefer the slightly sharper image. Some games where the speedo or dials can be impossible to read without leaning in, are eligible in rift without. But I guess this is where the main compromise of each system is. Otherwise everything else is better with rift.
As mentioned above, even at the same price I prefer the rift. Then theres 200 saved for games
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Both are currently steals, but if you're going to be mostly seated and are not interested in doing any room scale stuff (which I can highly recommend btw), then get the Rift.
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Whatever you choose, now is an amazing time to buy in to VR.
Prices might be a steal on hardware, but the games are starting to flesh out, you'll have a blast over the next month.
Steam sale over the week, and next month it'll be back, you won't be stuck for cheap good games.
Prices might be a steal on hardware, but the games are starting to flesh out, you'll have a blast over the next month.
Steam sale over the week, and next month it'll be back, you won't be stuck for cheap good games.
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If you don’t plan on 360 room scalling, get an Oculus Rift for £349.99, it’s an absolute bargain! It’s more than capable of room scalling too btw. Set up up your guardian (your virtual walls of your play space) and enjoy all the free games you get, RoboRecall is amazing! You will likely find you play more standing games than you thought, I know I do, my library is growing weekly!
Even if you do want to try room scale, get the Oculus. Try it with 2 sensors and if you find you have a tracking issue, get a 3rd sensor for £59.
Very true. As a plus and very much beta, you can also use Touch as a tracker, which is known as a VR object within the Oculus eco system. It's also worth noting that the sensor with the Touch has a shorter USB cable than the sensor on its own.
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^this, right now buying a brand new Vive is pointless, it’s either a 2nd hand Vive for the out of box room scalling or a new Rift + extra sensor
The rift comes with two sensors which can be used for room scale but some people have found tracking issues. You can buy a separate 3rd sensor to help with tracking, though a lot of people say it works just fine with 2.
If you plan to mainly sit while playing 2 sensors will be fine. You can always add a 3rd sensor later if you feel you need it
If you plan to mainly sit while playing 2 sensors will be fine. You can always add a 3rd sensor later if you feel you need it
Ahhhhh ok mate, makes sense. Thank you
Yeah, the 2 sensors. Luckily, these come with the bundle
The sensors are basically web cams. The Rift headset and controllers all emit short, infrared pulses, which are invisible to us (although you may be able to see using your phone's camera). The sensors use these lights to track position. It's known as constellation tracking.
The 2 supplied are intended to be placed in front of you, on either side of your monitor. But that has the problem where if you turn around, the sensors won't be able to see the controllers. To help with that you can try placing one infront and the other behind or in diagonal corners, usually higher up and pointing a little downwards. This still leaves some blind spots where your arms may block line of sight to a controller. If that is an issue then you can purchase a 3rd sensor. I believe the system supports up to 6 sensors, but most of us use 2 or 3.
https://www.roadtovr.com/new-oculus-update-embraces-360-room-scale-adds-mixed-reality-capture/
Yeah, the 2 sensors. Luckily, these come with the bundle
The sensors are basically web cams. The Rift headset and controllers all emit short, infrared pulses, which are invisible to us (although you may be able to see using your phone's camera). The sensors use these lights to track position. It's known as constellation tracking.
The 2 supplied are intended to be placed in front of you, on either side of your monitor. But that has the problem where if you turn around, the sensors won't be able to see the controllers. To help with that you can try placing one infront and the other behind or in diagonal corners, usually higher up and pointing a little downwards. This still leaves some blind spots where your arms may block line of sight to a controller. If that is an issue then you can purchase a 3rd sensor. I believe the system supports up to 6 sensors, but most of us use 2 or 3.
https://www.roadtovr.com/new-oculus-update-embraces-360-room-scale-adds-mixed-reality-capture/
Ahhhh ok that makes perfect sense, thank you for the explanation, video and link it's appreciated.
Sorry for more questions, the sensors that come with the rift do they come with a stand? Trying to figure out how to have one behind me. Really unsure if I should go for 2 or 3 sensors, the controllers come with one don't they? They are always £99 that's not a black Friday deal is it?
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The Rift comes with two sensors and the two touch controllers. An additional sensor is £59
The sensors do come with stands, but they also support standard camera mounts (e.g. security camera mounts, camera tripods, etc.)
I bought some cheap self-adhesive security camera mounts for my sensors and stuck them on up high on the wall.
A three sensor setup is highly recommended for any game where you might want to turn around. It makes a huge difference. The additional sensor comes with an extension cable so you can easily place it where you need it.
The sensors do come with stands, but they also support standard camera mounts (e.g. security camera mounts, camera tripods, etc.)
I bought some cheap self-adhesive security camera mounts for my sensors and stuck them on up high on the wall.
A three sensor setup is highly recommended for any game where you might want to turn around. It makes a huge difference. The additional sensor comes with an extension cable so you can easily place it where you need it.
Yes, they are about 8-9" tall. The stands unscrew leaving about an inch, which will fit a standard camera mount. You can get wall mounts from the bay, etc. Some use 3M strips to stick to the wall. I have just ordered some car windscreen suction cup camera mounts to try.
If interested, try searching the bay for -
- Car Windshield Suction Mount Tripod Holder for Mobius Action Sports Camera LWUS
- Printed Oculus Rift Wall Mount
- Camera Wall Mounts
Great mate that's awesome, thank you.
I think I am going to get a 3rd sensor but they seem rather pricey! I might do as suggested a few posts up and by the touch controller and just use the third sensor from that.
I've also seen this;
You can get some discounted bundles of games too, out of the below which would you say would give me the best VR experiences?
Thanks
Pack 1
- Lone Echo
- Superhot VR
- The Mage’s Tale
- Eagle Flight
- Space Pirate Trainer
- I Expect You to Die
- BlazeRush
- Arizona Sunshine
- Star Trek: Bridge Crew
- Gun Club VR
- Chronos
- Project CARS
- Wilson’s Heart
- Ultrawings
- Killing Floor: Incursion
- The Climb
- Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
- Raw Data
- EVE: Valkyrie
- Dirt Rally
- The Invisible Hours
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