Want to buy but can't decide!

Dillinga · 26 Nov 2016 at 08:05

Hi I've been eyeing up the Black Fridays deals and want to pull the trigger but I can't decide between the Rift and Vive.

I know this will be difficult to get an unbiased opinion but I really am stuck!

Rift Pro's

Better screen clarity
Less SDE
Move Controllers look to be slightly better than Vive?
Wife likes the design

Vive's Pro

Better FOV
Open approach to VR tech - Well done Valve
Great discount for Black Friday (Rift store credit is pants plus only from Game

)
Forward Camera
Bluetooth
Improved 3 in 1 cable (Would all new Vive's come with this??)

I was leaning towards the Rift because of all the talk of a redesign and updated controllers on the Vive but then read about the new cable which would help to make it less bulky. Also the Vive seems to have more community support.

Thanks

SupraWez · 26 Nov 2016 at 08:40

I was in the same position a couple of days ago, I opted for the rift and am very happy, my only gripe so far is the lack of ability to adjust focus, I wear with glasses at the moment but going to try contacts or prescription lens inserts.

Just be sure your gfx card can get the most from it too.

Surfer · 26 Nov 2016 at 10:47

if it were me i would wait for at least the next vive (wireless).

D3K · 26 Nov 2016 at 14:04

The current Vive is already wireless, just need to wait for mass production of the upgrade kit.

For that reason, go Vive

Asa · 26 Nov 2016 at 17:39

I'd go Rift, but get as much software as possible from Steam

nightrider1470 · 26 Nov 2016 at 20:05

Does Vive have the upper hand on exclusive games being released in the future?

ArmitageShanks · 26 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Vive vote here. It's properly designed for room-scale from day one with the amazing lighthouse tracking.

H3RBSKI · 26 Nov 2016 at 21:04

i was the same but i decided to go for the vive.
you can also play rift games by installing Revive so its a bit of a win win..

SupraWez · 26 Nov 2016 at 21:17

I have not tried a Vive but if Project Cars is anything like it is on the Rift then I dont think it matters which one you go for.

MegaMasher · 26 Nov 2016 at 22:42

Used both Vive>>>>>>>>>Rift

nightrider1470 · 26 Nov 2016 at 22:46

MegaMasher said:
Used both Vive>>>>>>>>>Rift

Meaning you prefer rift?

BaDBoY_uK · 27 Nov 2016 at 02:30

nightrider1470 said:
Meaning you prefer rift?

I think it means Vive is great than / better than the Rift.

I also chose the Vive. Takes a bit of tweaking for Elite Dangerous but worth it

ArmitageShanks · 27 Nov 2016 at 07:10

It really boils down to whether you want room-scale (get a Vive) or seated/standing only (Rift).

Yes, the Rift can do room-scale if you throw more cameras and extension cables at it (which won't be wife-approved...), but most Rift "room-scale" online Touch demos have the player dancing in front of their monitors, not exploring a room. Hopefully the existing Vive titles on SteamVR will ignore Oculus recommendations and offer Rifters the full experience.

Dillinga · 27 Nov 2016 at 09:23

Thanks all it's looking like a Vive then however I do have a feeling they will be releasing a refreshed design soon (CES 2017?).

Got a few hours to make up my mind

redkrptonite · 27 Nov 2016 at 13:53

I'm in the same position to. I mostly want one for sim racing but also want to do room scale as well. I'm leaning more towards the Vive but not all racing sims have native support on the Vive and I'd have to rely on revive not to be broken again by Oculus. There's not really any reviews yet on how well touch does room scale. I'm finding it really difficult to decide.

Teknobry · 27 Nov 2016 at 18:55

You won't regret getting a vive. The immersion due to the room scale is fantastic.

moneypit23 · 29 Nov 2016 at 17:13

I feel your pain. I saw the Black Friday deals and the £100 off the Vive swayed me. I wanted it mainly for iRacing and Elite and have been worried I made the wrong choice, but I also have to think of my kids - I'm sure they'll want to play all the other type of games.

I'm waiting for DPD to deliver it in the next hour! I got it from Currys with extra discounts via Quidco and work voucher schemes so I think, all in all, it's cost me about £560.

I only now realise I probably need mounts for the sensors and potentially one of the VR covers for comfort/sweat issues!

ArmitageShanks · 29 Nov 2016 at 18:55

moneypit23 said:
I only now realise I probably need mounts for the sensors and potentially one of the VR covers for comfort/sweat issues!

If you're not into drilling walls, get a pair of floor-to-ceiling supports and some grip-mounts for the lighthouses (do not try to use double-sided tape or any such nonsense...I tried, it was very unsuccessful and almost cost me a lighthouse or two).

As for the covers, I'm using the 6mm one from vrcovers, works a treat and improves the fov slightly, although not quite as comfortable as the stock foam and doesn't really support wearing of glasses.

Other recommendations: get a pair of wireless gaming headphones

moneypit23 · 29 Nov 2016 at 19:24

ArmitageShanks said:
As for the covers, I'm using the 6mm one from vrcovers, works a treat and improves the fov slightly, although not quite as comfortable as the stock foam and doesn't really support wearing of glasses.

Other recommendations: get a pair of wireless gaming headphones

I do wear glasses as I'm slightly short-sighted (have to wear for driving), but don't wear them when I use the PC, so not sure if I'll need them for the Vive. So would the 18mm vrcovers be a better option?

As for headphones - I usually use HD595's (obviously not a gaming headphone), but that's another cable waving about I guess...

H3RBSKI · 29 Nov 2016 at 22:40

The headset plugs into a Jack at the back of your head I use mine with a cloud 2 hyper x and I've never gotten tangled in the head set wire as it just rests down your back with the rest of the cables.