Oculus Go VR headset now from €159

mrcheez

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

Great introduction to VR on the cheap. It's VR-lite, but has some excellent games like Racket Fury, Dreadhalls and Daedalus. You can also play Quake in VR with a little fiddling.

Watch 3D movies in your own private IMAX cinema with superb resolution.

No need for a separate PC either.

Homelander

I'm considering getting one for watching Netflix in bed, the all-in-one solution is ideal for it. Had a Rift CV1 and loved it but obviously don't suit casual movie/tv watching even though the tech is really cool.

bromley52

Homelander wrote: »

I'm considering getting one for watching Netflix in bed, the all-in-one solution is ideal for it. Had a Rift CV1 and loved it but obviously don't suit casual movie/tv watching even though the tech is really cool.

Netflix? Ya right

Homelander

bromley52 wrote: »

Netflix? Ya right

Well, Mass on a Sunday via RTE Player too of course. A good, long sermon on a 400" screen is something everyone should experience at least once.

bromley52

Homelander wrote: »

Well, Mass on a Sunday via RTE Player too of course. A good, long sermon on a 400" screen is something everyone should experience at least once.

I do love a good Mass.

mrcheez

Homelander wrote: »

I'm considering getting one for watching Netflix in bed, the all-in-one solution is ideal for it. Had a Rift CV1 and loved it but obviously don't suit casual movie/tv watching even though the tech is really cool.

The only thing I'd mention is that battery life can be a bit limited for extended movie watching but having a power brick on hand will get you through a Netflix binge session. Can watch away while it's connected to the external battery.

CountingCrows

mrcheez wrote: »

The only thing I'd mention is that battery life can be a bit limited for extended movie watching but having a power brick on hand will get you through a Netflix binge session. Can watch away while it's connected to the external battery.

I'd say 10 minutes should be enough to get the job done

Skybox and 3D mkv files are fantastic. Battery life is abysmal. Really get the 64GB version if you can.

Thargor

Tempted until I saw the minuscule storage, the wait goes on.

Have they been cracked so you can run your own apps and *cough* "homebrew" *cough* out of interest or are you locked into the Oculus ecosystem?

That's a bloody good question....I never even thought of checking for some reason.

mrcheez

Thargor wrote: »

Tempted until I saw the minuscule storage, the wait goes on.

Have they been cracked so you can run your own apps and *cough* "homebrew" *cough* out of interest or are you locked into the Oculus ecosystem?

Yeah totally hackable.

I play Virtual Boy games on mine, plus Quake as mentioned earlier. VB games are actually really polished and the 3D effect is outstanding.

I think the only thing that let down the Virtual Boy was the hardware as games like Wario are great.

Also 64GB is plenty. The only thing that can really fill em up are flicks

Thargor

Thanks, Im damn tempted but Im not going to be frugal on VR, Ill pay a grand or two for the right All in One when it comes along but this isnt it.

Im not even looking for an All in One tbh but current VR setups are just too awkward for me, Im waiting for a more refined experience, something that can be plugged into my gaming rig for full gaming sessions but can also be used in bed for Youtube and video files. Maybe a Quest 2 if it ever appears.

mrcheez

Thargor wrote: »

Thanks, Im damn tempted but Im not going to be frugal on VR, Ill pay a grand or two for the right All in One when it comes along but this isnt it.

Im not even looking for an All in One tbh but current VR setups are just too awkward for me, Im waiting for a more refined experience, something that can be plugged into my gaming rig for full gaming sessions but can also be used in bed for Youtube and video files. Maybe a Quest 2 if it ever appears.

Sounds like the current Quest is what you're looking for?

Can be played standalone or plugged into a gaming rig, and also can be switched to 3DoF for watching videos in bed.

Hackable too.

I have Half Life on mine and when I started walking around in the half life world I literally shat myself.

Tip: buy extra underwear.

Thargor

mrcheez wrote: »

Sounds like the current Quest is what you're looking for?

Can be played standalone or plugged into a gaming rig, and also can be switched to 3DoF for watching videos in bed.

Hackable too.

I have Half Life on mine and when I started walking around in the half life world I literally shat myself.

Tip: buy extra underwear.

Yeah but its still not there, I know theres always something better just around the corner but it really feels like one more gen and it will be proper VR this time. I might just buy a Go to tide me over for another year or two.

un5byh7sqpd2x0

CountingCrows wrote: »

I'd say 10 minutes should be enough to get the job done

Is it a good 10 minutes though?

mrcheez

Thargor wrote: »

Yeah but its still not there, I know theres always something better just around the corner but it really feels like one more gen and it will be proper VR this time. I might just buy a Go to tide me over for another year or two.

but then you'll be waiting forever as the next gen will be supersceded by something better ad infinitum. Just enjoy each generation as it evolves

vidapura

I got a Go secondhand for €100 and have had lots of fun with the free content available for it.. but haven't yet paid for any games.
Can you recommend any particular one?

Also would I be able to run Half Life on it or would I need a Quest?
If it can run on the Go would you mind sharing how you go about doing that?

Can I ask more about the the Virtual Boy games too ?? What are they? 3D?
Do you install an emulator or something?

Thanks in advance...

mrcheez wrote: »

Sounds like the current Quest is what you're looking for?

Can be played standalone or plugged into a gaming rig, and also can be switched to 3DoF for watching videos in bed.

Hackable too.

I have Half Life on mine and when I started walking around in the half life world I literally shat myself.

Tip: buy extra underwear.

mrcheez

vidapura wrote: »

I got a Go secondhand for €100 and have had lots of fun with the free content available for it.. but haven't yet paid for any games.
Can you recommend any particular one?

Also would I be able to run Half Life on it or would I need a Quest?
If it can run on the Go would you mind sharing how you go about doing that?

Can I ask more about the the Virtual Boy games too ?? What are they? 3D?
Do you install an emulator or something?

Thanks in advance...

Check out YouTube for tutorials on how to setup Virtual Boy on the Go... some even link to the actual roms.

I have Quake on mine, but for Half Life you would need a Quest. Again YouTube will instruct you on how to setup Quake.

For games, I personally love Daedalus / Dreadhalls / Racket Fury and Real VR Fishing (amazing visuals... just like being there)

Virtual Desktop is also fantastic as you can play all your Steam games on your PC on a huge IMAX screen while sitting on the Moon

lowelife

CountingCrows wrote: »

I'd say 10 minutes should be enough to get the job done

We all like a happy ending

deisedevil

I got an Oculus Go for Christmas and am having nothing but problems with it. Freezing and rebooting regularly. Screen goes black and sound continues. If I plug it in while using, even though it says it's charging the battery eventually goes down and it powers off. I've just opened a ticket with them but wondering if anyone else having similar issues? I thought it would at least continue to work while plugged in.

mrcheez

deisedevil wrote: »

I got an Oculus Go for Christmas and am having nothing but problems with it. Freezing and rebooting regularly. Screen goes black and sound continues. If I plug it in while using, even though it says it's charging the battery eventually goes down and it powers off. I've just opened a ticket with them but wondering if anyone else having similar issues? I thought it would at least continue to work while plugged in.

Definitely sounds suspect.

Oculus Support are very good though and you'll get a new replacement no probs.

They replaced mine when I took it outside and it got hit by sunrays (my own fault).

vidapura

deisedevil wrote: »

I got an Oculus Go for Christmas and am having nothing but problems with it. Freezing and rebooting regularly. Screen goes black and sound continues. If I plug it in while using, even though it says it's charging the battery eventually goes down and it powers off. I've just opened a ticket with them but wondering if anyone else having similar issues? I thought it would at least continue to work while plugged in.

I've been lucky so far it seems.
Even with it being secondhand I haven't experienced anything wrong really.
The hand pointer thing refused to connect a coupla times but I just reset the headset and replaced the AA battery and it hasn't happened since.
The wifi signal reception isn't great I find...

The battery life isn't enough to watch a full film (using skybox) but I think thats par for the course.
I have used a long USB cable to watch a movie but just found the weight of the headset to make it uncomfortable after an hour anyway..
(and I read somewhere its a risky idea to have it on your face while charging.. probably a bit paranoid tho..)

So, yeah, get onto support, sounds like you've a dodgy one...

vidapura

Uh ohh....

"Oculus is dropping the Oculus Go from its business platform."

https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/21/21075920/facebook-oculus-business-go-dropped-vr-headset-support-quest

They are probably phasing it out entirely ... sigh...

mrcheez

vidapura wrote: »

Uh ohh....

"Oculus is dropping the Oculus Go from its business platform."

https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/21/21075920/facebook-oculus-business-go-dropped-vr-headset-support-quest

They are probably phasing it out entirely ... sigh...

damn... keep them in good condition and keep the box so. Will be worth a fortune in coming years.

I have 2 iPod Classics still boxed and in wrapping and they're both worth around triple the price I paid for them... and rising.

Thargor

Damn, glad I waited now, cant shake the urge to buy a Quest though.

Lord Spence

Quest is so so good

vidapura

mrcheez wrote: »

damn... keep them in good condition and keep the box so. Will be worth a fortune in coming years.

I have 2 iPod Classics still boxed and in wrapping and they're both worth around triple the price I paid for them... and rising.

Thats interesting I have a Creative Zen Vision M with its docking boombox, complete with original box etc.

Wonder how much its worth, they were fetching nice money on ebay at one stage.

Hey, what controller do you use with the Go when you play games? I read that the XBox bluetooth controller was a good one.. but they are pricey...

mrcheez

vidapura wrote: »

Thats interesting I have a Creative Zen Vision M with its docking boombox, complete with original box etc.

Wonder how much its worth, they were fetching nice money on ebay at one stage.

Hey, what controller do you use with the Go when you play games? I read that the XBox bluetooth controller was a good one.. but they are pricey...

Xbox One S controller really is the best... but there are several cheaper ones people recommend.

Some suggestions here

https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusGo/comments/9w1ln6/list_of_supported_gamepadscontrollers_for_the/

gmisk

Random question...can I wear my glasses with this..and what is it like for watching Netflix? Thanks

eguiney

gmisk wrote: »

Random question...can I wear my glasses with this..and what is it like for watching Netflix? Thanks

It can be adjusted for glasses (there is a spacer to move the lens further out), but I didn't try it out as I was setting it up for someone else.

The Netflix app had you seated in a cinema with a screen in front showing the programme, but it might have changed since.

Lord Spence

eguiney wrote: »

It can be adjusted for glasses (there is a spacer to move the lens further out), but I didn't try it out as I was setting it up for someone else.

The Netflix app had you seated in a cinema with a screen in front showing the programme, but it might have changed since.

Netflix you are actually sitting in a living room of a log cabin with a 75"ish TV in front of you

shuyin1

Buy virtual desktop for a tenner, mirrors pc screen. Best app hands down.

vidapura

gmisk wrote: »

Random question...can I wear my glasses with this..and what is it like for watching Netflix? Thanks

Hiya,
I wear glasses.
The spacer only helps make a bit more room for your frames inside the Go.
It works ok but I find that wearing glasses while watching stuff tends to get uncomfortable quick enough..
The weight of the headset is also a bit much for extended periods.. grand for an episode but pushing it for a movie...

That said.. watchin a movie via the app called SkyBox (nothing to do with Sky TV) is pretty cool.. It places you in a cinema and its uncannily convincing... great sense of space around you...Move your head around to see all the empty seats...And the screen is brilliant.. really feels like you are in the cinema.

There is also a YouTube app and an TV app.. they are pretty cool cos it looks like you are in a sittingroom watchin a big tv. Again.. very convincing.

BTW if you go look around on the Oculus site you can find a link to where you can buy replacement lenses for the Go that can be made with your glasses prescription. Think its about 90 bucks... out of budget for me for now.
But if you do go for those please do let us know how they are.

mrcheez

shuyin1 wrote: »

Buy virtual desktop for a tenner, mirrors pc screen. Best app hands down.

I beat Tomb Raider playing on my couch using Virtual Desktop on an IMAX screen with an Xbox wireless controller.

Was truly unbelievable the quality of the visuals, and much better than playing on my 15" laptop screen

vidapura

vidapura wrote: »

BTW if you go look around on the Oculus site you can find a link to where you can buy replacement lenses for the Go that can be made with your glasses prescription. Think its about 90 bucks... out of budget for me for now.
But if you do go for those please do let us know how they are.

FramesDirect are the official partner but they won't ship outside of the United States. WidmoVR have been recommended for us European folks. Currently waiting for an eye test with Specsavers as my current prescription is from 2008 (they did say my eyesight had stopped getting worse!).

maik3n

€170 in argos if you prefer bricks and mortar option. :cool:
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8667490.htm