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Virtual Reality General Discussion / Chat Thread

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  • #102
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,213 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    So was there much VR related news at e3? I see a Wolfenstein and Prey game, but there was nothing from PSVR, was there?


  • #103
    Jerichoholic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,585 ✭✭✭Jerichoholic


    There was couple, From Software have something about a Fairy and some Rick and Morty unfunny trash. Neither look like much.


  • #104
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Kiith wrote: »
    So was there much VR related news at e3? I see a Wolfenstein and Prey game, but there was nothing from PSVR, was there?

    Only Beat Saber, Tetris and the Rick and Morty spin off game thingy.

    But they have released more trailers stealthily on their youtube channel.

    Ill compile them now and put them in the PSVR thread.


  • #105
    superflyninja
    Registered Users Posts: 1,859 ✭✭✭superflyninja


    Evening all! Couple of weeks back I upgraded to a pro and Im highly tempted by psvr during the sale.
    Ive only ever tried google carboard. How does psvr stack up? Is it worth it?
    I plan on playing games in cinematic mode. That worthwhile?
    Also which game should i get free superhot or wipeout?


  • #106
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    superflyninja wrote: »
    Evening all! Couple of weeks back I upgraded to a pro and Im highly tempted by psvr during the sale.
    Ive only ever tried google carboard. How does psvr stack up? Is it worth it?
    I plan on playing games in cinematic mode. That worthwhile?
    Also which game should i get free superhot or wipeout?

    Yes it's worth it.. particularly on a Pro.

    Superhot is a stand up "feel like Neo in Matrix" game. Maybe a bit short.

    Also needs the Move controllers.


    Wipeout is a sit down "feel like you're on a rollercoaster" racer. Lots of replayability.


    Google Cardboard vs PSVR, is like comparing watching F1 on a TV to actually being in the F1 car yourself.


  • #107
    superflyninja
    Registered Users Posts: 1,859 ✭✭✭superflyninja


    Whats it like playing non VR games on?
    In cinema mode or whatever its called


  • #108
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    superflyninja wrote: »
    Whats it like playing non VR games on?
    In cinema mode or whatever its called

    Pretty cool, plus u can watch 3D BluRays


  • #109
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,986 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Not sure if its been mentioned in any of the forums here, but it appears you can watch the BBC World Cup games on a PSVR

    https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP9000-CUSA12250_00-FIFAVRLIVE000000


  • #110
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    NIMAN wrote: »
    Not sure if its been mentioned in any of the forums here, but it appears you can watch the BBC World Cup games on a PSVR

    https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP9000-CUSA12250_00-FIFAVRLIVE000000

    Is it defo not region-restricted?


  • #111
    Jerichoholic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,585 ✭✭✭Jerichoholic


    It's unclear yet. I got it from the UK account, nobody knows if it will work outside UK yet. First BBC game is today at 4, so we'll know then.


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  • #112
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,986 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Keep us updated....working.

    I did a quick search on my PS account, which is an Irish one, and it doesn't seem to be showing as available for download.

    Would love to try it out.


  • #113
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    NIMAN wrote: »
    Keep us updated....working.

    I did a quick search on my PS account, which is an Irish one, and it doesn't seem to be showing as available for download.

    Would love to try it out.

    You should open a GB account as the prices are generally cheaper for games given the conversion rate (plus you can often get great deals on sterling PS credit).

    When a sale happens on the Irish store it happens on GB too.


  • #114
    Jerichoholic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,585 ✭✭✭Jerichoholic


    Have my UK account on but no football in the app. I think they're on to us.


  • #115
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,986 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Jerichoholic wrote: »
    Have my UK account on but no football in the app. I think they're on to us.

    Is it possible to create a UK account when you're based in Ireland?

    If so, does your PS4 know what country it's in?

    I'd love to try it out. Is it possible to have a UK and RoI account on the same PS4?


  • #116
    TacoMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 954 ✭✭✭TacoMan


    I'd guess that even if you're using a UK account, your Playstation's Irish ip address will still be detected, blocking access to the app.

    It's a pity, was looking forward to trying it out.

    Might be able to alter the ip address if you're on PC/Oculus.


  • #117
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    NIMAN wrote: »
    Is it possible to create a UK account when you're based in Ireland?

    If so, does your PS4 know what country it's in?

    I'd love to try it out. Is it possible to have a UK and RoI account on the same PS4?

    Yes to all 3.


  • #118
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,986 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Yes to all 3.

    So you think it should be possible to get that BBC VR app up and running, or not?


  • #119
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    NIMAN wrote: »
    So you think it should be possible to get that BBC VR app up and running, or not?

    No idea. Think it's region restricted.


  • #120
    Dyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,246 ✭✭✭✭Dyr


    Just out of curiosity anyone know of decent VR review sites or channels?

    Reddit is just a spamfest for this stuff


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  • #121
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    Bambi wrote: »
    Just out of curiosity anyone know of decent VR review sites or channels?

    Reddit is just a spamfest for this stuff

    PSVR without Parole seems to be the only decent all rounder. Need to deal with Americanisms though.

    Edit: sorry, thought this was the psvr thread.


  • #122
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Bambi wrote: »
    Just out of curiosity anyone know of decent VR review sites or channels?

    Reddit is just a spamfest for this stuff

    All the best reviewers are on PSVR-only unfortunately (PSVR Without Parole / Shugghead Gaming / etc).

    Paradise Decay is closest on PCVR, but it's relatively amateur in comparison and more like let's plays.


  • #123
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Bambi wrote: »
    Just out of curiosity anyone know of decent VR review sites or channels?

    Reddit is just a spamfest for this stuff

    Sweviver is probably one of the most popular youtubers for PC VR gameplays, he's highly enthusiastic but perhaps not the most critical:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ33TPQYw_-c6itr0ReIu-Q

    He might be a bit quiet over the next week or 2 because he received a beta model of the Pimax 8K headset and he'll be doing some reviewing for them.


    Josh Dub does humorous gameplays of VR games on PC, he's a good laugh if you can tolerate Aussie humour:

    https://www.youtube.com/user/squalaceedm


    I'm not quite sure of anyone who consistently puts up reviews as such, these guys would be more like the biggest PC VR personalities, time do searching for a good review channel.


  • #124
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Looks like PSVR Frank has his own PCVR channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU5G_QTz0L3f_M3eYezp4zg/featured


    Barefoot Gaming seem a bit more active:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSZhK86MrS-6ery98eiIDA/featured


  • #125
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    To be honest I just watch PSVR Without Parole, or Shugghead when deciding on PCVR as well.

    e.g. this video has got me thinking I want to get Exorcist on my Rift now...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g3z88yf3wQ


  • #126
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Got a spare WiiFit lying around?

    You can pair it to your PC and simulate riding a snowboard!

    https://lucamefisto.itch.io/perpetual-snowslide


    Fricking amazing idea. Think of the possibilities of using a WiiFit for other games to aid locomotion???


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  • #127
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Got a spare WiiFit lying around?

    You can pair it to your PC and simulate riding a snowboard!

    https://lucamefisto.itch.io/perpetual-snowslide


    Fricking amazing idea. Think of the possibilities of using a WiiFit for other games to aid locomotion???

    Thats awesome! Theres videos of people using the WiiFit to walk around in games too.

    I think my friend has a balance board so i must try and get a lend of it sometime!


  • #128
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWi3rDE7DYA


  • #129
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    I wonder if it pairs with the Go?!

    Man I can't wait till my contract ends and I go into VR development full time between contracts ;)


  • #130
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    mrcheez wrote: »
    I wonder if it pairs with the Go?!

    Man I can't wait till my contract ends and I go into VR development full time between contracts ;)

    Well I saw an android app that lets you use the balance board as an advanced digital scales so it is possible but would need to be supported via an app or as a control input.

    Would really be upto the developers to implement it.


  • #131
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Quake 2 in VR is pretty damned impressive!

    Playing for 2 hours there and probably played better than I ever did as a wee 20-something.

    Here's the mod: http://www.malcolm-s.net/q2vr/

    Simply copy files into an installation of Quake 2, put on VR headset and start Quake2VR.exe. Controls work straight away!


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  • #132
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    I really need to get on that one! Loved Quake II back in the day.


  • #133
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Only thing is that it's not 6DoF, so moving your head forward doesn't move your head in game or your arms don't reach forward, you just aim and can look around independent of where your gun is pointing. But you hardly notice it and it doesn't take away from the experience.


  • #134
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Posted this in the Arcade and Retro Forum.

    A VR experience thats currently in development which lets you play all the Retroarch emulators in a virtual room called EmuVR.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=107662566#post107662566

    Looks absolutely amazing.


  • #135
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Doge wrote: »
    Posted this in the Arcade and Retro Forum.

    A VR experience thats currently in development which lets you play all the Retroarch emulators in a virtual room called EmuVR.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=107662566#post107662566

    Looks absolutely amazing.

    nice!


  • #136
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Quake 2 in VR is pretty damned impressive!

    Playing for 2 hours there and probably played better than I ever did as a wee 20-something.

    Here's the mod: http://www.malcolm-s.net/q2vr/

    Simply copy files into an installation of Quake 2, put on VR headset and start Quake2VR.exe. Controls work straight away!


    https://uploadvr.com/modders-are-bringing-wolfenstein-3d-doom-and-heretic-to-vr-with-motion-controls/


  • #137
    Samuel T. Cogley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,684 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    Moved the computer downstairs and took over the dining area. Am in love with VR all over again. Wilson's heart just scared the **** out of me.


  • #138
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »
    Moved the computer downstairs and took over the dining area. Am in love with VR all over again. Wilson's heart just scared the **** out of me.

    I've really got to get around playing that one. Stuck in my backlog for months now.


  • #139
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Got a 3rd sensor for my Rift and oh my God, it's like I'm discovering VR all over again.

    I actually feel immersed for the first time. 100 times improvement over two sensors.

    Get one if you haven't yet.


  • #140
    Shlippery
    Registered Users Posts: 2,261 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    Just got the Marvel Rift bundle into my parcel motel last night, having only sampled Vive/Rift in Arcades/Corporate events before....I'm like a child at xmas!

    Need to sort the damn sensors though..definitely need to find a way to tidily mount em..


  • #141
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Shlippery wrote: »
    Just got the Marvel Rift bundle into my parcel motel last night, having only sampled Vive/Rift in Arcades/Corporate events before....I'm like a child at xmas!

    Need to sort the damn sensors though..definitely need to find a way to tidily mount em..

    aye I hate visible wires, but managed to mount my sensors either side of a bookcase and have the wires go round the back then come out via the lower shelf.
    I tuck them away when not in use.

    The 3rd sensor wires were a bit more tricky to hide as the sensor has to go at the back of the room, while the wire extends back up to the front of the room where I put my laptop during VR sessions.

    I somehow managed to do it by judicious use of cable ties, curtain rails, curtains and lots of clothes pegs ;)


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  • #142
    Shlippery
    Registered Users Posts: 2,261 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    Got a gopro adhesive mount thing for the two sensors so have them up on the ceiling now :) ..need to get a third sensor at some stage.

    Gotta say - Beat Saber is incredible. I've tried a lot of VR games but that's the one that steals the show for me right now. I can only imagine how ridiculous I look to the outside world.


    Drenched with sweat after a belter of a song


  • #143
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Shlippery wrote: »
    Gotta say - Beat Saber is incredible. I've tried a lot of VR games but that's the one that steals the show for me right now. I can only imagine how ridiculous I look to the outside world.

    Can't wait to try this... although...
    Shlippery wrote: »
    Drenched with sweat after a belter of a song

    This.

    Frequent reports about it being a sweaty experience are what's holding me back. Not a fan of getting my headset all gunked up with sweat.

    Is it really that much exertion? Perhaps a fan blowing directly on you lessens this :)



    Also there's this: https://steamcommunity.com/app/620980/discussions/0/2828702372993451141/

    Warning to you Vive players, though I imagine Rift is similar


  • #144
    Shlippery
    Registered Users Posts: 2,261 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Can't wait to try this... although...



    This.

    Frequent reports about it being a sweaty experience are what's holding me back. Not a fan of getting my headset all gunked up with sweat.

    Is it really that much exertion? Perhaps a fan blowing directly on you lessens this :)



    Also there's this: https://steamcommunity.com/app/620980/discussions/0/2828702372993451141/

    Warning to you Vive players, though I imagine Rift is similar


    The thought of buying a mini fan crossed my mind!

    Haha, I tried counter it by putting on a bandana/sweatband type thing I got during a tough mudderesque race that keeps it from wrecking the headset, but decided that wasn't very good if it came to letting mates have a go.

    So went onto amazon and got a VRCover which replaces the foamy sponge with a faux leather type headband which is easier to wipe down if you're letting others use the rift! It just arrived last night, so have to fit it properly to see if it's an improvement!


    I can't imagine sharing the rift without being able to wipe down the headset!

    Seriously though, beat saber exceeded all expectations and was more than worth the €19.99 paid.


  • #145
    Dyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,246 ✭✭✭✭Dyr


    I see the Vive has an Intel Wireless solution going on sale in September for 300 American dollah. Additional 60 dollar adaptor required for Pro owners which is a bit of a kick in the teeth for them

    Will wait to see what the reviews are like, very dubious about shelling out 350 euros to dump the cable


  • #146
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Shlippery wrote: »
    Drenched with sweat after a belter of a song

    btw name checks out :D


  • #147
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Defector looks pretty promising (Oculus exclusive)

    New trailer for Defector on Oculus Rift

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUTuvVaqjnU


    Pants officially soiled

    EDIT: actually it's from April .. but still, goddamn!


  • #148
    smokingman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,754 ✭✭✭smokingman


    Anyone here playing Firewall Zero hour?
    It's unbelievably good


  • #149
    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,411 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    finally going to buy a rift marvel edition :) being waiting to get into vr a for a good few years now. Any tips or must dos etc. ? should i get the third sensor? how many usb ports are needed? i presume a 6700k and a 1080ti is still loads for vr?

    Can you run your pc through vr? use it basically as a monitor? any good cinema apps?

    sorry for the load of questions, excited :)


  • #150
    Shlippery
    Registered Users Posts: 2,261 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    Third Sensor seems worthy, I feel like I need to get one, pain in the ass when you're inadvertently facing the wrong way and the two front sensors stop picking you up.

    Not thrilled with the marvel game tho :/ ..not as much fun as I'd hoped!


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  • #151
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,861 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Yeah 3rd sensor has improved everything for me tenfold


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