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Oculus Rift (+ Oculus Touch) is $399 for limited time
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There's an experimental 360 setup that uses two sensors in a diagonal configuration that by all accounts and purposes from the reddit and such covers 95% of your play area. Try it out. It's legit good.
I myself have tried it out with two sensors unplugging my 3rd one and it works well. And I tried this out with both Robo Recall and Lone Echo which both push the limits of 360 degree tracking.
A 3rd sensor is really just for those who must have absolute perfect 360 degree tracking and are anal about it like I am.
the Experimental setup in question:
https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39...=e9fb889aff045db720fdc1c0f77792d3&oe=5A0B1847
https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39...=e9fb889aff045db720fdc1c0f77792d3&oe=5A0B1847
kiunchbb
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You need 3 sensors for that right? The problem is I don't think the USB cable is long enough to do it for my room.
You don't. Someone posted the link above.
But yes, you will need USB 3.0 Extenders for this.
2 Sensor 360 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. default method. If you got the space and tools, use it.
BackBackPunch
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IIRC, If you hit the menu button (not the one that takes you to the oculus menu, but the other one), there is a list of notable points of interest. New York, Paris, etc.
Ignore the limits defined in that article.
I'm setting mine up and they'll likely be 15' apart. It's not a problem.
Fixed2BeBroken
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Climbey is one of the best experiences ever.... especially in multiplayer. if you havent gotten it yet... GET IT
Fixed2BeBroken
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well....I discovered a downside to purchasing games in Oculus store that aren't exclusive.
Games that say "windows 10 required" or whatever, sometimes still work on windows 7.
For instance, Raw data still works on Windows 7, but Oculus store blocks you from installing it, whereas steam just lets you install it regardless.
the Oculus store shouldn't block you from installing apps. I wonder if there is some hack to work around it
Games that say "windows 10 required" or whatever, sometimes still work on windows 7.
For instance, Raw data still works on Windows 7, but Oculus store blocks you from installing it, whereas steam just lets you install it regardless.
the Oculus store shouldn't block you from installing apps. I wonder if there is some hack to work around it
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A lot of stuff that says Win10 in the steam requirements still works on Win7, afaik the devs don't put other OS versions in the requirement info because they didn't test it themselves because they only have developed it on Win10. So to not get into trouble if something doesn't work they just don't list it. Stuff like Bigscreen is problematic though.
(I wasn't aware the Oculus store is blocking users from installing that as I never used the Oculus store)
Fixed2BeBroken
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Yea, it's stupid. it just refuses to let you install it even tho you purchased it.
spazchicken
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I hate seeing this thread. I'm still holding on. Cracking bad though...
How many more weeks is the sale going for?
How many more weeks is the sale going for?
Fixed2BeBroken
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Dude just do it.
if it isn't for you, then return it. But man, I was blown away, and I was a big doubter...you can Even look at my posts early in this thread where I was very hesitant.
I've had the Vive since launch and recently got the Rift because of this deal, and man, I'm impressed. The headset feels a lot more comfortable to me and the headphones being built in makes it easier to jump in for a quick session.
The biggest thing for me is the tracking. I'm only using two sensors right now (still waiting for the third) and the tracking already seems pretty good. I used to have a lot of jumpiness with the Vive tracking and times where it completely lost connection (grey screen), not sure if all the windows in my room caused it, but the Rift in the same environment is flawless most of the time. I read a lot about people having USB issues and was a bit worried about that at first, but I used these extension cables with the sensors and no issues with them being detected as USB 3.0 on my X99 Deluxe motherboard.
I prefer the Touch controllers as well, they definitely feel more natural to use. Had a blast playing Robo Recall tonight, that game is awesome.
The biggest thing for me is the tracking. I'm only using two sensors right now (still waiting for the third) and the tracking already seems pretty good. I used to have a lot of jumpiness with the Vive tracking and times where it completely lost connection (grey screen), not sure if all the windows in my room caused it, but the Rift in the same environment is flawless most of the time. I read a lot about people having USB issues and was a bit worried about that at first, but I used these extension cables with the sensors and no issues with them being detected as USB 3.0 on my X99 Deluxe motherboard.
I prefer the Touch controllers as well, they definitely feel more natural to use. Had a blast playing Robo Recall tonight, that game is awesome.
I believe that extension cable is actually intended to be used with the Xbox One Controller dongle. The Xbone controller can become unsuitable for gameplay (massive latency spikes, dropped inputs) under certain circumstances i.e. you only have one precious USB slot left and it just happens to be on the motherboard. The extension cable essentially eliminates that interference.
The Dude
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I'm playing lone echo sitting and it's just as incredible, the game is mind blowing.
I honestly can't believe how good vr games are becoming, it's so awesome
So how hopeless of a situation am I in?
Its been "Preparing" all week long.
Demand is real... Good to see.
I keep seeing your updates and I feel for you man. Hope you get yours soon cause that's some bullshiiiiit.
I played a couple of hours last night sitting down and it was perfectly fine. The game is long enough where I wouldn't want to stand the whole time, and my room isn't really a good shape for the experimental 360 setup. I just sat in my office chair and flicked the right stick to turn. It still felt great.
Alexander DeLarge
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Got really bad VR sickness last night playing Pavlov (Counter Strike VR) in 360 room scale with three sensors. Should I focus on things like Superhot and Robo Recall until I get my "VR legs"?
Also how long did it take some of you to get over VR sickness?
Also how long did it take some of you to get over VR sickness?
The Dude
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Took me about a week
So how hopeless of a situation am I in?
Its been "Preparing" all week long.
I put it my order on the 14th of July direct from Oculus and it hasn't shipped yet.
It's been long enough that I'm actually past the point of excitement of buying new tech and now questioning whether I really want this thing after all.
Blam
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After you play Lone Echo and Robo Recall, you'll stop questioning it.
Yup I had the same thing when I first bought mine.
I didn't buy it during the sale tho so the regret was much higher.
Seems to be. It's real crazy to me how hard it is to find right now.
Have you tried a Best Buy close to you?
Yeah my local best buys are all sold out too. Somebody mentioned on reddit I think grabbing one off the Oculus store late last week and it shipping so I figured I'd ask if anyone else had that success before I put an order in and cancel my waiting order on Amazon. Really want to get this 3rd sensor setup now that I've had some time with some games this weekend and found some syncing failures with some spots that are definitely related to getting some exposure on the backend of my setup.
Just 2 words from my experiences this weekend.
SUPER
HOT
SUPER HOT
Lone Echo is amazing and immersive but I'm absolutely in love with Super Hot VR
So how hopeless of a situation am I in?
Its been "Preparing" all week long.
Hmm bestbuy I assume?
If so, your local bestbuy probably was out of stock and had ordered another batch to come in which are all backordered for customers. You might be on the 2nd batch.
I ordered mine on the 18, also out of stock in-store. Delivery date was one day(the 20th) ahead of when it would be on the shelf again at my bestbuy(21st).
The Dude
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You want it, trust me. Just play something else and don't worry about it... But let that order marinate and it'll ship. I know it sucks but don't let it become a "not even sure I want this", because that's just you being pissed... Relax and wait, it'll be fucking worth it trust me.
xCaptainCanadax
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Superhot VR is such a good game, it and Robo Recall justify the purchase alone.
LOLCats
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Yes seems likely. The cable is identical to the one that came with my xb1 controller wireless dongle.
I'm in the same boat as you. Sucks, doesn't it?
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