Well reviewed game that is a stunning experience in VR. Humble Monthly subscribers get it cheaper, and as ever with the Humble Store 5% goes to a charity of your choice, with another 5% either going to your wallet or (again) to the charity of your choice.
It seemed like a great deal in general, but particularly good for those looking for good lengthy well developed VR content to play on a budget. :smiley:
All comments (21)
liltman
27 Feb 17#1
Hmm I was going to buy this before. I don't have VR but I am starting to be tempted to try. *Goes to research VR*
Ellendel to liltman
28 Feb 171#4
Feel free to give me a shout if you have any questions. :smiley: I feel like a read a metric tonne before finally jumping in. I picked up a cheap DK2 on ebay, then was so convinced by the experience that I sold it on, and bought a CV1 with touch. I didn't really think I'd really be that interested in touch (the Wii etc was a huge disappointment to me and put me off touch controls), but actually the whole thing has blown me away - probably just as much as the DK2 did on first use.
dr_spaceman
28 Feb 17#2
I have this on Xbox One and really recommend it. The creepy atmosphere and mystery of being on an abandoned alien planet walking through the ruins are intense. The sense of isolation but the feeling of being watched is what make the game special.
dreamager
28 Feb 171#3
Thanks for this, have been waiting for my vive
liltman
28 Feb 17#5
HA! You have lost me already. DK2? CV1? lol
I am about to research VR right now but I don't even know these terms lol
Ellendel
28 Feb 17#6
DK2 = the last development kit (non consumer headset) that Oculus released. Not in production anymore.
CV1 = the first (and only) VR headset that Oculus have released for normal customers to buy. The motion controllers are called 'touch'.
Vive = HTC and Valve's competitor headset. (also has motion controllers).
The latter two now have roughly the same capabilities if you buy all the gear. They have different strengths and weaknesses, but there's not a million miles between them.
The DK2 has a lower resolution, more distortion around the edges of the lenses, and was essentially for seated controller based experiences only. It's no longer officially supported, but still works with quite a bit of stuff.
:smiley:
liltman
28 Feb 17#7
Aha! Much better lol, thank you for teaching this noob.
I am thinking the Vive might be better than the Oculus but that's after 5mins of research. Must keep searching!
I think it's probably going to be best as well if I can actually have a go of one before I buy. I imagine in store some shops will have them on showcase? This might be the first time I go to a store in years lol
liltman
28 Feb 17#8
Now I am thinking Oculus Rift lol, seems to have more games! controllers look nicer too
dreamager to liltman
28 Feb 17#9
It's a tough one, and depends what kind of games you'll want to use and how much space you have, and even what pc.
I've a vive, and have just enough room for room-scale which adds a lot of realism. If you've only enough room for standing or seated, then an oculus is cheaper if you don't want the touch controls. If you've enough room it works out about the same price once you've bought those extra I think.
Now, as far as I know, the oculus needs a little more pc spec and more pc ports. The vive only needs one usb2 port and one hdmi. I think the oculus needs one or two usb3 ports, which I didn't have on my older setup. So worth looking at such requirements.
Also to the more games argument, htc vive can run most oculus rift store games with the Revive add on for steam. Have a google for htc revive compatibility list to see if the games you're interested in work fully or not
liltman
28 Feb 17#10
I think I am not ready to buy yet lol, it feels too early to decide on which to go. If the Vive can run some Oculus games then that is good. I just assumed all games were available to both haha.
Tbh, it's too early for me I think. I don't see any games I want yet. Just bonus month at work soon so I was looking for something to buy haha
![Fresh Breakfast Meat Box (Using code) @ Campbells Meat [Haggis / Lorne Sausage / Bacon / Black Pudding & More]](/images/topics/208684_1.jpg)
![[Xbox One] Q. u. b. e: Director's Cut on Deals with Gold](/images/topics/208716_1.jpg)
Opening post
It seemed like a great deal in general, but particularly good for those looking for good lengthy well developed VR content to play on a budget. :smiley:
All comments (21)
I am about to research VR right now but I don't even know these terms lol
CV1 = the first (and only) VR headset that Oculus have released for normal customers to buy. The motion controllers are called 'touch'.
Vive = HTC and Valve's competitor headset. (also has motion controllers).
The latter two now have roughly the same capabilities if you buy all the gear. They have different strengths and weaknesses, but there's not a million miles between them.
The DK2 has a lower resolution, more distortion around the edges of the lenses, and was essentially for seated controller based experiences only. It's no longer officially supported, but still works with quite a bit of stuff.
:smiley:
I am thinking the Vive might be better than the Oculus but that's after 5mins of research. Must keep searching!
I think it's probably going to be best as well if I can actually have a go of one before I buy. I imagine in store some shops will have them on showcase? This might be the first time I go to a store in years lol
I've a vive, and have just enough room for room-scale which adds a lot of realism. If you've only enough room for standing or seated, then an oculus is cheaper if you don't want the touch controls. If you've enough room it works out about the same price once you've bought those extra I think.
Now, as far as I know, the oculus needs a little more pc spec and more pc ports. The vive only needs one usb2 port and one hdmi. I think the oculus needs one or two usb3 ports, which I didn't have on my older setup. So worth looking at such requirements.
Also to the more games argument, htc vive can run most oculus rift store games with the Revive add on for steam. Have a google for htc revive compatibility list to see if the games you're interested in work fully or not
Tbh, it's too early for me I think. I don't see any games I want yet. Just bonus month at work soon so I was looking for something to buy haha