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Oculus Go

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  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Yeah the only downside I've encountered is the battery alright.

    I have mine plugged into a 20,000 mah pretty much for any extended sessions


    Btw I tried Virtual Boy emulator last night. Incredible! The games are actually good too, especially Wario.

    The 3D effect is phenomenal. Who'da thunk it?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 498 ✭✭zapitastas


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Yeah the only downside I've encountered is the battery alright.

    I have mine plugged into a 20,000 mah pretty much for any extended sessions


    Btw I tried Virtual Boy emulator last night. Incredible! The games are actually good too, especially Wario.

    The 3D effect is phenomenal. Who'da thunk it?

    Speaking of 3D, a lot of the YouTube 3D videos seem to be in the wrong format for this device and display side by side. Is there a way to change the format. It says so in the info to the video but couldn't see a setting option


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,416 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    I have a 20,000 mah pack too, might have to use that. I picked up ultrawings based on your advice from the completionist thread. Was only €8, but I haven't tried it yet :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,318 ✭✭✭Heckler


    Just today having problems with the GO. My internet wired and wireless is working fine. The GO was originally telling me No Internet Connection. Now when I power it up I just get the 4 searching lights and nothing more. Any ideas ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Heckler wrote: »
    Just today having problems with the GO. My internet wired and wireless is working fine. The GO was originally telling me No Internet Connection. Now when I power it up I just get the 4 searching lights and nothing more. Any ideas ?

    You've definitely tried the complete turn off/on?

    (holding down power button for several seconds to turn off)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,318 ✭✭✭Heckler


    mrcheez wrote: »
    You've definitely tried the complete turn off/on?

    (holding down power button for several seconds to turn off)

    Yeah . Tried that. Still get the power off screen with the options and the controller works. Went from working fine to this all of a sudden.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,318 ✭✭✭Heckler


    Did a bit of googling. Seems it could be something to do with a change I made to my account. Had to reset my PIN and had a session has expired message The app recognises the headset but won't connect to it for some reason.

    I'll keep at it...


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Heckler wrote: »
    Did a bit of googling. Seems it could be something to do with a change I made to my account. Had to reset my PIN and had a session has expired message The app recognises the headset but won't connect to it for some reason.

    I'll keep at it...

    Oculus Support are great, give them a shout. Might give you a new headset.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,318 ✭✭✭Heckler


    All sorted. Was about to do a factory reset but figured I'd give it another few tries to connect and it eventually did.


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Slightly Heroes free this week on Go

    https://www.oculus.com/experiences/go/2053247624687960


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  • Registered Users Posts: 8,930 ✭✭✭Doge


    Anyone have any tips for the Oculus Go for someone trying to get one besides the obvious one of getting the 64gb instead of the 32GB?

    I primarily want it for watching movies and TV shows in a vr cinema while lying down or while on a plane while travelling.

    Maybe the odd but of gaming, the lack of 6dof won't bother me for my usage.

    Have an offer of £120 down on one at the moment and hopefully it will be accepted.
    CeX in the UK sell B graded 64GB Go's for £135, a bit saving to what you would pay for them in Irish CeX stores.


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Doge wrote: »
    Anyone have any tips for the Oculus Go for someone trying to get one besides the obvious one of getting the 64gb instead of the 32GB?

    I primarily want it for watching movies and TV shows in a vr cinema while lying down or while on a plane while travelling.

    Maybe the odd but of gaming, the lack of 6dof won't bother me for my usage.

    Have an offer of £120 down on one at the moment and hopefully it will be accepted.
    CeX in the UK sell B graded 64GB Go's for £135, a bit saving to what you would pay for them in Irish CeX stores.

    Tips, like what?

    Only tip I can give is definitely go for the 64GB.

    Also get an external battery pack with a long micro USB cable (or mini USB?...best check the specs to be sure)


  • Registered Users Posts: 8,930 ✭✭✭Doge


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Tips, like what?

    Only tip I can give is definitely go for the 64GB.

    Also get an external battery pack with a long micro USB cable (or mini USB?...best check the specs to be sure)

    I suppose suggestions for cool experiences, games or sideloading apps or whatever! :P

    I have skybox saved in my library as my go to vr cinema app which supports SMB file sharing.

    I have an old anker 13,000mah battery pack i can put in my pocket to take care of power issues.

    Cheers!


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Doge wrote: »
    I suppose suggestions for cool experiences, games or sideloading apps or whatever! :P

    I have skybox saved in my library as my go to vr cinema app which supports SMB file sharing.

    I have an old anker 13,000mah battery pack i can put in my pocket to take care of power issues.

    Cheers!

    Ah well Virtual Desktop is essential. Play your computer from your bed, and a good excuse to get through your pancake catalogue.

    Daedalus is great. Ultrawings too. Racket Fury is my favourite game though. Just superb feeling of playing table tennis even though it's not 6DoF. Feels like it though.

    Skybox VR for media playback.

    That should get ya started ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 16,067 ✭✭✭✭Grayson


    I spent ages looking for a USB cable that connects at a right angle so it doesn't stick out as much. I couldn't find one. Don't suppose any of you guys have ever seen them.


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Grayson wrote: »
    I spent ages looking for a USB cable that connects at a right angle so it doesn't stick out as much. I couldn't find one. Don't suppose any of you guys have ever seen them.

    something like this?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-Adapter-Inches/dp/B00GM0OZ4O/


    I've seen people recommend using magnetic cables too, might be worth checking out.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lively-Life-Magnetic-Connectors-Indicator/dp/B06XYNWPTC/


  • Registered Users Posts: 8,930 ✭✭✭Doge


    I would go with this StarTech one which is "left angled" as opposed to right angled so it should point down after the angle when connected to the Go.

    StarTech.com 3 ft/91 cm Micro USB Cable, A to Left Angle Micro B, USB Type A, 90 Degree Micro-USB Type B (M), Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0045JHJDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4Ta6CbT23BEE9

    Only problem with using an angled cable is that it will be obstructing the headphone port won't it?

    oculus-go-review-headset-port-640x640.jpg


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    The built in speakers in the Go are surprisingly good and have full 3D sound... but yeah if you want privacy then maybe you wouldn't want to cover that.


  • Registered Users Posts: 8,930 ✭✭✭Doge


    Yeah especially if you use these 3.5mm right angle adapters which can prevent the headphone socket from accidental damage.

    61h17GaGrCL._SX425_.jpg


    There wouldn't be enough room to have them both at right angles.


  • Registered Users Posts: 8,930 ✭✭✭Doge


    Just ordered this beast for £42.99 using the promotion available on amazon:


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MZT543W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    51llAyLBl6L._SL1000_.jpg


    That should sort out my storage and streaming as well as battery charging, the previous filehub had difficulty streaming larger files to the Go over 2.4GHz, this model has 5ghz AC and streams beautifully, even your VR porn! :P

    Also ordered a transcend 256GB SD card for it from 7dayshop for about £23.50 delivered, use code NEW2 at checkout.

    https://www.7dayshop.com/products/transcend-micro-sd-memory-card-uhs-i-u3-v30-a1-class-10-for-hd-and-4k-with-sd-adapter-256gb-ts256gusd300s-a


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  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Virtual Desktop can now play SteamVR games natively on Go and Quest without need to sideload anything!!

    It's incredible.

    I was sitting out in my garden playing Eagle Flight and House of the Dying Sun in my Oculus Go with my Xbox controller. Visuals are about 90% as good as native but prob even better on Quest (I don't have VD for Quest to compare)


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,416 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Virtual Desktop can now play SteamVR games natively on Go and Quest without need to sideload anything!!

    It's incredible.

    I was sitting out in my garden playing Eagle Flight and House of the Dying Sun in my Oculus Go with my Xbox controller. Visuals are about 90% as good as native but prob even better on Quest (I don't have VD for Quest to compare)

    Woah!
    What do I need to get that going? :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    marcbrophy wrote: »
    Woah!
    What do I need to get that going? :)

    Buy Virtual Desktop.

    Start your PC with Steam, then start the VD streamer software.

    Then launch any VR game in Steam via the app in the headset. Simples.

    Obviously the Go controller is limited to 3DoF but any games you can control with an Xbox controller or keyboard work fine, like Elite Dangerous.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,416 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Buy Virtual Desktop.

    Start your PC with Steam, then start the VD streamer software.

    Then launch any VR game in Steam via the app in the headset. Simples.

    Obviously the Go controller is limited to 3DoF but any games you can control with an Xbox controller or keyboard work fine, like Elite Dangerous.

    Cool and will that all that fancy stuff work with a GTX 970, or will I need a fancier card? :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    marcbrophy wrote: »
    Cool and will that all that fancy stuff work with a GTX 970, or will I need a fancier card? :)

    yeah should do

    https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/4quyt8/vr_on_gtx_970/?st=jwnrgcn8&sh=7756a83d

    I think it's min spec though, but should be good for older games like Elite Dangerous.

    This is a game changer. No need for expensive VR headsets to play PC VR :)
    You could already do this using ALVR, but that involved sideloading and you didn't have control over the PC. Virtual Desktop allows you to control both the VR and desktop side of things, all while remotely sitting in a couch (or garden as I was).

    You can even use the keyboard in VD by long-pressing the Oculus menu button.



    Note, when starting Steam VR the first time it will go into Room setup mode. Select Standing Area, and a height of 180cm or whatever, use the VD virtual keyboard for entering the numbers.

    .


  • Registered Users Posts: 8,930 ✭✭✭Doge


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Buy Virtual Desktop.

    Start your PC with Steam, then start the VD streamer software.

    Then launch any VR game in Steam via the app in the headset. Simples.

    Obviously the Go controller is limited to 3DoF but any games you can control with an Xbox controller or keyboard work fine, like Elite Dangerous.

    Does the Xbox controller need to be connected to the PC or is it connected to the go?


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Doge wrote: »
    Does the Xbox controller need to be connected to the PC or is it connected to the go?

    You can do both.

    I personally have my Xbox controller connected to PC to minimise latency.


  • Registered Users Posts: 16,067 ✭✭✭✭Grayson


    Doge wrote: »
    I would go with this StarTech one which is "left angled" as opposed to right angled so it should point down after the angle when connected to the Go.

    StarTech.com 3 ft/91 cm Micro USB Cable, A to Left Angle Micro B, USB Type A, 90 Degree Micro-USB Type B (M), Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0045JHJDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4Ta6CbT23BEE9

    Only problem with using an angled cable is that it will be obstructing the headphone port won't it?

    oculus-go-review-headset-port-640x640.jpg

    That's what i was thinking of. Thanks!


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,588 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Virtual Desktop can now play SteamVR games natively on Go and Quest without need to sideload anything!!

    It's incredible.

    I was sitting out in my garden playing Eagle Flight and House of the Dying Sun in my Oculus Go with my Xbox controller. Visuals are about 90% as good as native but prob even better on Quest (I don't have VD for Quest to compare)

    Looks like this functionality might be pulled :mad::mad:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/bzl707/oculus_is_forcing_me_to_remove_the_steamvr/?st=jwt4ywre&sh=80e23ae6


    First for Quest, and probably likely for Go


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  • Registered Users Posts: 6,416 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Looks like this functionality might be pulled :mad::mad:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/bzl707/oculus_is_forcing_me_to_remove_the_steamvr/?st=jwt4ywre&sh=80e23ae6


    First for Quest, and probably likely for Go

    Ah FFS :(


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