Virtual Reality General Discussion / Chat Thread

update on reverb g2. I took some time to double check a lot of things before setting up the 2nd time and found there is a shopping list of issues that you need deal with to work around the windows mixed reality bs. But its only a once off list.

Once that was done I found the headset worked a lot better. I also swapped to a different set of glasses that were lighter so it handled it a bit better.

I still think my vive is a bit more comfortable, but I wont deny the headphones on the reverb (same as index) are great and as an inside out headset it's a lot easier to just pick up and play compared to the vive, if only it didnt have to deal with the windows mixed reality bs it would be a very good pick up and play steamvr headset.

SW squadrons and alien isolation both look and play fantastic. Alyx also looked amazing and I am probably going to playthrough it again with the director's commentary (but need to set up proper vr space before I do that)

Put quite a bit of time into alien isolation as it was a solid comparison to my vive, where I struggled reading text and the screendoor effect made it even darker and scarier. The Reverb might make things too clear and bright, but the easy text and the sheer amount of detail in the setting has me sort of playing it more like a sci fi tourist. It is my 3rd playthrough so it'll be hard for the game to actually scare me


I also tried Project Wingman which was fine initially, but I felt my system struggle a bit by the end of the 2nd mission. Which is concerning.

Il-2 the big one I bought the headset for, mostly worked great but framerate took a hit when I flew a bit too close to cities, but I think it needs a big graphic tweak process before it's genuinely good to go as I think it's still set up as max graphics for my 1440p monitor. Which is fine as IL-2 is my long term project, I'm waiting on the last few parts to build my replica spitfire cockpit.

@Kiith keep an eye on the guy who made the alien isolation vr mod, he's also making one for the halo master chief collection

Also I tried Hellblade senua's sacrifice in vr last night for the first time.


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there's a game that is giving alien isolation a run for it's money in the spooky vr games department. Found it clever how they translated some bits to VR and some bits they didnt. Also the Reverbs headset is excellent for the spooky voice work

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Is there any VorpX users on here?

I'm tempted to get it to try and get a more immersive experience for non VR games.

There's a lot of backlash on Reddit but its meant to be okay for certain games once you don't expect it to be exactly like native VR games.

This is what's required to play GTA V in VR yeah?

That's probably the only game I'd really want to try in VR.

I've got a spare key for "A-Tech Cybernetic VR" on Steam if anyone wants it.

Got it from the Fanatical bundle, but I already have it

First to quote this post and I'll PM you

Thanks very much for that. He confirmed it worked for him

I randomly opened the Oculus app to check the price of Stride and I'm presented with a 30% off voucher which is expiring in a couple of days.

Wtf?!? Could the alert about this not just get emailed to me as otherwise I would have missed it???

aye.. no time for multiplayer unfortunately.. I squeeze in gaming time whenever I can and then have to randomly drop out so wouldn't be great multiplayer material 😁

Also I'm worried about using my fake FB account with "real" people in case something out of my control happens

I got Walkabout Mini Golf last month which is great... thinking of either Stride or Warplanes?

reviews of it were mostly very postive, though it has been reported to be stripped down in terms of extra features (no mercenary mode, add on missions etc) and there is some anger over some of the censoring (though honestly the "Ballistics" bit was really f*cking odd in the original game and comes out of nowhere) It does open for similar adaptations of all the other resident evil titles that use the same mould as RE4, but would anyone actually want a vr version of RE5 or RE6? though it could see adaptions of RE2 and RE3 remakes since they are somewhat similar to RE4.

Though it seems to be facebooks plan it do a vr version of GTA san Andreas for the quest 2 instead https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/28/22751009/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-oculus-quest-2

It feels like Facebook are mining for sixth generation console titles for vr adaptation. Which actually isnt a bad idea, its a generation that is not massively graphically demanding but holds a catalogue ripe with nostalgic titles that have aged very well due to a lot of gameplay first and very stylized asthetic that are a good match for reimagining in VR without suffering from the need to keep graphics a bit simpler for the quest 2 hardware and clear for vr gameplay (though I wouldnt have tried San Andreas myself right away).

I will buy a quest 2 in a heartbeat if they announce a Metal Gear Solid 3 VR, its probably the MGS title that would work best in VR and would be so much fun.

Hey guys,

Quick query. My son wanted a VR headset for Christmas - I was going to get the PS VR (as he has a PS4) but he's asking for the Quest 2.

Now, the Quest 2 seems fine etc, but the concern I have are the amount of games etc. We do not have a PC capable of VR gaming (heck, we don't even had a PC for general home use at the moment) so I'd be concerned there's just vapourware or elaborate demos, and the real meat of the experience is via a PC running the game and connecting to the headset.

What would be the better purchase in this scenario? Thanks in advance!

Thanks for that. The Facebook thing isn't a concern, I'd just be blocking what I can and setting up a fake profile. I'm sure they'll still glean what they can.

He already has the PS4 so that's not a concern. It's really the software. From what I've read, the PS VR is older tech, but had some great exclusive games, where the Quest 2 is new tech, but untethered from a PC, you may not have access to AAA games. If the Oculus store has a good selection, I'll likely get the Quest 2 then. Thanks

as an owner of both PSVR and Quest 2... go for Quest 2.

I rarely touch my PSVR, plus the visuals on the Quest 2 are sharper. Games on the Quest 2 are outstanding too and many are several hour-long titles.

Your son wanted a Quest 2 so he prob knows all about it and had a good reason for wanting it (maybe to play multiplayer with his mates?)

Wonder if it will be better than the PSVR port?

I have such a large backlog I'll need to get back to using mine.... someday... :(

ah I just realised I don't own it on Steam yet... gah!

€18.23 for all the RE games, except for Village which you can get cheaper elsewhere.

Probably a bargain for playing RE2 / 3 / 7 in VR with the mods?