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  1. MavericK

    Space Junkies Beta Codes

    Only a few days left to try, but here are my invite codes if anyone wants them. Haven't tried the game yet but I hear it's pretty fun. Enjoy!
  2. R

    Facebook Payout in ZeniMax Suit Cut in Half

    In the latest, and likely final development in the ongoing battle between ZeniMax and Facebook in which ZeniMax claimed that Oculus software contained stolen code. The $500 million payout that was awarded to ZeniMax in February 2017 has been cut in half according to an article on Bloomberg...
  3. DooKey

    Oculus Platform Updates Minimum and Recommended Spec OS to Windows 10

    The entire Oculus platform now requires Windows 10 if you want to take full advantage of all the features and content they provide. They say this is required because Microsoft is reducing support for earlier operating systems and Windows 10 provides a better platform for them. Their new Rift...
  4. J

    OMG Why didnt I do this earlier

    So I bought a Oculus Rift setup off kyle for a great price. I had originally planned to buy an older rig for a cheaper iracing setup. Well the card in the machine I bought died two days after I bought a used setup on here, so I plopped down the cash on a 1070ti. Well that got things moving...
  5. DooKey

    The Xbox One Won't Support VR, Because Microsoft Broke Its Promise

    I'm going to get straight to the point here and let you console peasants know that Microsoft lied to you. Yes, they lied and you aren't going to get VR on the Xbox One for the foreseeable future. I know this is surprising and hard to believe that they would treat you that way, but they are...
  6. L

    Budget Cuts is out

    It's out now. If you enjoyed the demo then you'll feel right at home. I only played about 80 minutes and overall I like it. Though in one spot I had to actually get down on my knees to proceed because the ceiling was lower than I could just bend over, which I really didn't like (my knees aren't...
  7. L

    Rest In Piece, VR Review Section

    One year ago today the VR section had its last review :( https://www.hardocp.com/reviews/vr/ Go visit with it today, let it know you cared. Put on your VR headset out of respect if you wish.
  8. silk186

    Samsung VR or similar with AMD?

    I was thinking I would like to try a bit of VR and see what games are like. If I enjoy it I will invest in a 2019/2020 VR headset. I'm planning to pick up one of the cheap Chinese headsets and popping in my Samsung S8. After some reading, it seems that I can use Samsung gear VR with an NVidea...
  9. DooKey

    People Recall Information Better Through Virtual Reality

    A new study released by the University of Maryland shows that people can recall information better if it's presented to them via VR. The immersive environment of VR as opposed to traditional computers screens or tablets appears to be the next step in education. This is one of the first studies...
  10. R

    Try Before You Buy VR

    PRNewswire is reporting that HTC VIVE and Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc are forming the largest VR arcade partnership. Dave & Buster's will be deploying over 500 VIVE headsets across 114 locations nationwide with new exclusive, multi-participant content created for Dave & Buster's. The new...
  11. Dan

    Bag for Mixed reality equipment?

    First of all. These things are amazing. I used the Samsung phone and was impressed... Holy crap beat saber is amazing. My wife absolutely LOVED the lab. Although got honestly upset when she realized you cant play portal at the end of the robot repair. Onward was awesome for the tutorial so far...
  12. R

    Valve Makes Games, Steam, And Crazy Prototype VR HMDs

    A trip to Valve Software's about page will inform you that Valve makes games, Steam, and hardware. A more fitting headline would state "At Valve we make nearly infinite amounts of cash," but that's a different story. One interesting thing however is if you scroll all the way to the bottom of the...
  13. Dan

    Must have VR games?

    I grabbed the HP VR deal for 150 and need some games. Im worried that my PC will run like crap though i5-4670k @ 4.6 16gb RAM GTX 780 Reference. This has been upgraded to a gtx 1070 FE... Edit: Has been upgraded to a 1080ti HP Mixed reality The game that is making me buy it is beat saber. Im...
  14. C

    HP Mixed Reality VR Headset and Controllers - Refurbished - $150 w/free shipping

    https://www.amazon.com/HP-Reality-Controllers-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B07CSFYJKD Has to be the best deal out there right now to get started in VR or to own a portable VR setup.
  15. DooKey

    Google and LG Unveil World's Highest Resolution OLED Display for Mobile AR and VR

    Google and LG have revealed the world's highest resolution OLED display for mobile AR and VR at Display Week 2018. This amazing display sports 1443 PPI, 120Hz refresh rate, in a 4.3-inch 4,800x3,840 prototype panel that offers a wide view of 120x96. This resolution is roughly 3x that of the Vive...
  16. Z

    Bad VR weekend

    VR is a fiasco. What a waste of energy and time.I spent the better part of my weekend getting SteamVR to work on My I5 w 1070 card. Nowhere did I see steam show the windows mixed reality app that HAD to be installed. Google was where I found that out. Now I have to deal with the Stupid Cliff...
  17. Z

    Steam VR not detecting HP mixed reality headset

    I just updated my windows 7 I5-6500 w 1070 card to windows 10 actually Microsoft tech did it as my digital license wouldn't work. Anyhow it ended up being a custom install of 1803. Now the Windows VR portal works fine and plays the MS store VR games ok. However It does not detect the HP...
  18. JosiahBradley

    Lazy VR mobile cabinet.

    First time posting in Worklogs so be gentle. This will be my second custom case in 15 years. Background: I'm really getting into playing VR on the HTC Vive. I just got WidmoVR prescription lenses so I could actually see while playing as glasses were difficult. My VR setup is in my living room...
  19. P

    VR Games With Objectives/Progression

    My brain is dumb and has a hard time playing games without an objective. For instance, racing games are fun for me when there's a career mode with championships and new cars and tracks to unlock (Forza), but not fun for me when all you can do is pick a car and pick a race and do that repeatedly...
  20. JosiahBradley

    Project [Unnamed] VR Mobile Cabinet.

    I'm starting a project but don't have enough pictures or enough finished to post in work logs yet, so here is the plan. I was inspired by a bunch of seemingly unrelated things at once that have driven me to get back into a lost passion, PC building and case modding. My first PC case was...
  21. D

    VR System Check - 1070 + i7 4790k + 16gb DDR3

    Good morning all. I'm looking to finish out a system that I have 1/2 built for VR. I currently own a Samsung Odyssey WMR system. I was curious if the finished build would hold up to something like Skyrim VR. Here's what I have: MSI Gaming 7 1150 16 GB DDR3 2000mhz Here's what I'm thinking...
  22. R

    Samsung and Microsoft Expanding Partnership

    The Korea TImes is reporting that Samsung and Microsoft are expanding their alliance for mixed reality. The article states that Samsung is working on developing cordless, and high priced headsets that support AR and VR, while Microsoft is lowering its royalties to help entice users. Samsung has...
  23. Z

    Oculus go battery questions

    I have the oculus go and it says not to use while charging and not to use an external battery. I don't understand the no external battery deal. It has the same exact power output 5v 2.1 amp as the supplied ac adaptor, why would it matter?Internet scattered infor indicates you can use it while...
  24. D

    Oculus Half Dome prototype - 140° FOV and varifocal display

    Short but sweet: EDIT: Supercharged_Z06 did a write up in the Vive 2 thread that I'd missed.
  25. R

    Oculus Go Release Date Confirmed

    In more news from the annual F8 Conference, the long awaited Oculus Go standalone VR headset finally had its release date announced. Surprise, it's today! VR Focus is reporting that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 powered Oculus Go is launching with 1000 apps available sold through Oculus' website...
  26. R

    Apple Working On Powerful AR/VR Headset

    cNet is reporting that Apple is working on a project, codenamed T288, a powerful augmented reality, and virtual reality headset. Rumour is that the device will have dual 8k displays, and have a dedicated box using short range high-speed wireless technology to cut the cords found on current...
  27. Bankie

    Steam Spring VR Sale

    Just started today. Gorn - $14.99 Tiltbrush - $9.99 Audioshield - $9.99 Arizona Sunshine - $21.99 Duck Season - $14.99 A bunch more for 25-75% off but I'm too lazy to post them. https://store.steampowered.com/sale/vrspringsale/
  28. FrgMstr

    Samsung Gear VR Lens Mod for HTC VIVE

    The latest rage is voiding your HTC VIVE and PRO's warranty by ripping the fresnel lenses out and replacing those with the clear lenses from the Samsung Gear VR headset that you would use with your smartphone. The upside is that you get rid of some of the banding associated with fresnel lenses...
  29. R

    Vive Pro Being Used As AR Dev Kit

    UploadVR is reporting that HTC has just released its software development kit for the front facing cameras on the new Vive Pro, turning it into an augmented reality developer kit. This means that the Vive Pro is now competing with Magic Leap directly, except without the red-tape, NDAs, and...
  30. I

    Crowdfunded controller grips, carbon fiber rifle stock, and magnetic mounts

    I caved and backed a crowdfunded VR accessory, Mamut Touch Grips, after watching a review of the prototypes. Attaching them elongates the Oculus Touch controllers, which will hopefully make them fit my hands a even better. But I'm more excited about their rifle stock. The rifle stock parts are...
  31. cageymaru

    Mixed Reality VR Sale at Amazon

    Just search Amazon for "Mixed Reality" and check out the prices! You can get the Dell HMD for $180 used on Warehouse Deals nowadays! https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=electronics&field-keywords=Mixed+Reality Dell - Visor Virtual Reality Headset and Controllers for...
  32. Master_shake_

    This is the BEST VR media player solution Ever.

    it's free and it works. what's not to love?
  33. R

    Harassment in VR Gaming Apparently a Problem

    cNet is reporting on a survey released by the research firm, The Extended Mind, and social VR platform Pluto VR. The survey of 600 people who play VR games at least twice a month state that 49% of female respondents have experienced sexual harassment, as well as 35% of male respondents. One...
  34. R

    Skyrim VR Available Today, Requirements Released

    Last month we wrote that Skyrim VR was available for pre-order, and release day is finally upon us. In addition to the $60 you will need to hand over for the game, Bethesda has released the PC Requirements. Fairly hefty requirements for a 7 year old game, hopefully there is enough improvements...
  35. FrgMstr

    Firefox Virtual Reality Really

    Firefox is making a move that will have you in a Ready Player One mood before you know it. You will now be able to see you flat 2D web browser in an incredibly realistic 3D world that you can point at...with a virtual laser pointer. Be still my beating heart. Blame cageymaru. Riveting video...
  36. FrgMstr

    CNET Tells Us High End VR is Dead

    This is an interesting editorial over at CNET. (Link at Archive with no auto-start video.) It basically explains VR lies in the hands of devices like Gear VR and others that are much less expensive self-contained units. We look at these cheaper and much less capable devices as a good starting...
  37. FrgMstr

    VR Guns - Gravity Guns & No Floating Hands

    Stresslevelzero have been demoing a new VR engine that seems to very much impress the folks using it. Tonis of physics, proper collision, and realistic recoil effects. Thanks cageymaru. Check out the video.
  38. DooKey

    New VR Controller Brings KB+Mouse Accuracy to VR Gaming

    TechTree has come up with a controller for VR they claim will give you keyboard+mouse accuracy in your VR games. The controller is called the Po!nt and it has the W-A-S-D setup we're all familiar with and a few other keys used frequently by KB players. It can be customized for all of your games...
  39. R

    Budget Cuts Release Date Announced

    Upcoming VR game "Budget Cuts" by Neat Corporation has finally gotten a release date. The game looks like a mix of Portal, and the Stanley Parable all in one, but with knives. No price has been announced, but Budget Cuts will be available for the HTC Vive on May 16th from Steam. Game looks like...
  40. DooKey

    Tobii and Qualcomm Teaming Up to Bring Eye Tracking to Mobile VR/AR Headsets

    Tobii and Qualcomm want to bring eye tracking to mobile VR/AR products. Mobile headsets using this eye tracking technology will take advantage of foveated rendering and allow high level graphics where the eye is looking in real time. This will enable devices to be more efficient and use less...
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