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Oculus Go

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  • Registered Users Posts: 4,909 ✭✭✭nix


    Ok considering getting the GO, mainly for movies and the odd novelty app for a laugh like rollercoasters or whatever. I have a PC strong enough for a rift but havent seen many games id like to play. Resident evil 7 maybe is all but ive already played that, so cant justify getting the rift for proper gaming.

    SO, im wondering is the Oculus Go really good for movies? I'm basically trying to replicate cinema experiences, Like i really want to watch Interstellar again but want it to be as close to my experience watching it in IMAX or a good cinema. I'm looking to be immersed basically and am wondering would the Go be able to do this?

    Or Avatar in 3D also, looking for the similar immersion to IMAX 3D, is the 3D effects good on the Go?


    I have pretty much no expereince with VR headsets... Thinking about it i dont even think ive ever put one on :eek:

    Anyway, any insight would be Ace! :pac:


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


    I found it great for movies although you'd want to plug in headphones. Also battery is about 2 hours. I get around that by popping a powerbank in my pocket.

    I had an 11 hour flight from the Us a couple of weeks ago. Night time flight, plane half empty. I popped on the headset with noise cancelling headphones and watched a movie. I actually watched Black Panther on it for the first time and it was great.

    I'd never tried VR before I bought it and it was great. My favorite part isn't the games, it's all the VR experiences/movies like swimming with sharks or being on the space station.


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


    Resident Evil 7 is only available in VR on the PSVR anyway so you won't be losing out, well apart from all the other great games and experiences in the Rift. :o

    Maybe MrCheez can fill you in on the best play to play 3D Blu-ray rips, not sure if they can be streamed over the network on the Go yet so it might be worth I getting the premium model with more storage.


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,909 ✭✭✭nix


    Doge wrote: »

    Maybe MrCheez can fill you in on the best play to play 3D Blu-ray rips, not sure if they can be streamed over the network on the Go yet so it might be worth I getting the premium model with more storage.

    You can drag and drop onto the Go, no?


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


    nix wrote: »
    You can drag and drop onto the Go, no?

    Yes you can

    I stream from my PC onto the GO. Either share out a folder or use an app like Skybox. Shybox is easy to use. Just install it on your PC and headset. On your pc chose the folder the movies are in. Then anytime you want to play one, go to they skybox app on your headset and chose airplay.

    There's loads of other apps and there's even a built in cinema app. They all work by either playing movies you store locally or ones you share out on your computer.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 4,909 ✭✭✭nix


    Grayson wrote: »
    Yes you can

    I stream from my PC onto the GO. Either share out a folder or use an app like Skybox. Shybox is easy to use. Just install it on your PC and headset. On your pc chose the folder the movies are in. Then anytime you want to play one, go to they skybox app on your headset and chose airplay.

    There's loads of other apps and there's even a built in cinema app. They all work by either playing movies you store locally or ones you share out on your computer.

    Nice! So i can stream everything? is there any need to get the 64gb version or is 32gb plenty?


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


    Yeah defo go for the higher storage option if you can. Bear in mind the 32GB model only has around 22-23GB of usable storage space.

    The 64GB has about 54GB of usable space.

    You may think you'll just stream, but it's so handy to have some flicks ready to play wherever you go or without turning on your PC.

    Also a lot of games/apps take up 1-2GB so just handy not having to worry about storage.

    Saying that though, my movies are 11GB (it makes a big difference when playing through the Go compared to a YiFy 3GB rip) so I often run out of space on my 64GB!


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


    here's a reddit thread where they list the different cinema apps

    https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusGo/comments/8idbjq/best_movie_apps_for_oculus_go_vr/


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


    and just to add, you can get rips which are SBS. This is a 3d format. So when you watch the movie it's like you're in the cinema watching a 3D movie.


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


    SBS means Side By side in that both halfs of the screen that make up the stereoscopic 3d image are to the left and right of each other.

    OU stands for over under, in that the 2 halfs are above and below each other.

    You usually have to specify which type the file is before playback.

    Although OU isn't as common.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 4,909 ✭✭✭nix


    Doge wrote: »
    SBS means Side By side in that both halfs of the screen that make up the stereoscopic 3d image are to the left and right of each other.

    OU stands for over under, in that the 2 halfs are above and below each other.

    You usually have to specify which type the file is before playback.

    Although OU isn't as common.

    Which is better? SBS or OU? Pretty sure SBS is the standard no?


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,909 ✭✭✭nix


    Grayson wrote: »
    here's a reddit thread where they list the different cinema apps

    https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusGo/comments/8idbjq/best_movie_apps_for_oculus_go_vr/

    Out of the list, is there one thats the best? or will i need to use a mix of all depending on what im watching?


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


    nix wrote: »
    Out of the list, is there one thats the best? or will i need to use a mix of all depending on what im watching?

    Try the native oculus one. From a functional standpoint they're all similar, the main difference is the interface and menus. Skybox is probably the best overall I've used but if the one that comes with the oculus is good for you, then there's no need to buy another.

    The big difference I find with skybox over the native app is that I can sort fles by date/size etc on skybox. The native app just sorts alphabetically.


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


    Ordered a 64gb Go last thursday from Littlewoods with a delivery date of next Monday. After reading a lot of bad reviews about Littlewoods and their couriers (after ordering of course :rolleyes:) I was convinced it would be lost in the ether so was pleasantly surprised when it turned up today ahead of time.

    Am busy tonight but happen to have a day off tomorrow so looking forward to trying it out. Need to update my iOS for the app but should be good to go then. My first proper look into VR i guess besides a cheap headset and old iphone that didn't impress.


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,909 ✭✭✭nix


    Heckler wrote: »
    Ordered a 64gb Go last thursday from Littlewoods with a delivery date of next Monday. After reading a lot of bad reviews about Littlewoods and their couriers (after ordering of course :rolleyes:) I was convinced it would be lost in the ether so was pleasantly surprised when it turned up today ahead of time.

    Am busy tonight but happen to have a day off tomorrow so looking forward to trying it out. Need to update my iOS for the app but should be good to go then. My first proper look into VR i guess besides a cheap headset and old iphone that didn't impress.

    Let us know how you get on! :)

    I'm scanning the internet for the best deal, gonna pull the trigger come Sunday.


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


    nix wrote: »
    Let us know how you get on! :)

    I'm scanning the internet for the best deal, gonna pull the trigger come Sunday.

    I only went with Littlewoods at the time because Argos had only the 32gb version. Now they seem to have 64gb. Littlewoods 64gb 329euros. Argos 64gb 299Euros.

    Post impressions in a bit.


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


    Ok. Officially impressed. I was always skeptical of "Oh its like watching on a cinema screen". I figured no way, how could that be. Now I get it !

    Brilliant bit of kit especially for the price. Can't wait to delve in more.

    I'm not into gaming too much anymore and have neither the room space or the budget for a Rift so the GO is perfect for the likes of me.

    If you're like me and want to dip your toe into VR but are a bit wary Trust me go for it. Maybe the novelty will wear off in a bit but for the price its perfect.

    So easy to set up and get started as well.

    Love it/10


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


    Black Friday sale now on!

    https://www.oculus.com/experiences/go/section/550664492021581#/?_k=1zv6ox



    People say the Go isn't a gaming device. Time to prove them wrong ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 268 ✭✭NickTellis


    Still the best price you'll probably find anywhere... plus free delivery:
    https://www.oculus.com/go/


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,909 ✭✭✭nix


    NickTellis wrote: »
    Still the best price you'll probably find anywhere... plus free delivery:
    https://www.oculus.com/go/

    Free delivery, Winner!

    Theres cheaper on amazon but with added VAT and delivery, Oculus site works out best.

    Ordered! Lets just hope they dont take aaaaaages to deliver :pac:

    Nice one lads! :)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 268 ✭✭NickTellis


    Got mine direct from Oculus a few months ago, think it took about 4 working days


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


    Smyths are selling the Xbox One S Wireless controller for €39.99 today only.

    Get one of these as it's the best controller to use with your Go and many games depend on a normal controller than the Go controller.

    https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/xbox-one/xbox-one-accessories/xbox-one-wireless-white-controller/p/154098


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


    Holy crap ! VR porn on this thing is savage !


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


    Heckler wrote: »
    Holy crap ! VR porn on this thing is savage !

    Black Friday deals on Badoink and Wankz should keep you 'batin


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,796 ✭✭✭Calibos


    Heckler wrote: »
    Holy crap ! VR porn on this thing is savage !

    CzechVR ;);)

    Hundreds of high fidelity demo scenes.


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


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Wander is brilliant. Essentially like travelling the planet from the comfort of your couch.

    A great game that shows off the visual capabilities is Daedalus, really enjoyed that one. Dreadhalls is also superb, though not for the graphics. There's a free demo you can try. Play it on a swivel chair for the ultimate experience.

    Ultrawings is also excellent.

    Skybox is my personal favourite video player as it can stream content from your PC, but there are other options coming along.

    Also whatever your thoughts are on pr0n, it really does need to be experienced ;) ... SKybox is great for that too.

    Great call on Wander thanks ! Its brilliant !!!


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


    Dreadhalls is 40% off today. Fantastic game on the Go.

    Scary as ****!

    https://www.oculus.com/experiences/go/701113843332342/


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


    Daedalus 40% off (€2.99)

    https://www.oculus.com/experiences/go/1246280708824029


    This game is superb! Wonderful graphics and atmosphere.


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Zahra Massive Splendor


    Very impressed with this device. Loving Drop Dead, its a classic arcade shooter.


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


    Picked one of the 64GB versions up for ~€246 from amazon there on the 22nd of December.

    Battery life is woeful.
    I even stick in a 2,000 mah charger into the side of it while I'm using it, to make it last longer :P

    Any tips?


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