Oculus Go

ShooterSF · 12-06-2019 12:44pm

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

That sucks. Dunno much about the quest but I'm pretty sure my Go waits for me to update apps so I think I'll just let this one freeze in time...

mrcheez · 12-06-2019 9:44pm

Big ****storm about this on Reddit and Twitter

https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/bzn91k/oculus_is_trying_to_kill_virtualdesktops_steamvr/

Personally this was the killer app for the killer app of the Go.

Dyr · 12-06-2019 10:05pm

mrcheez wrote: »

Big ****storm about this on Reddit and Twitter

https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/bzn91k/oculus_is_trying_to_kill_virtualdesktops_steamvr/

Personally this was the killer app for the killer app of the Go.

When you see comments like this you realise that PC gaming is probably f**ked, you have morons who actually think like this in the market

"I think it’s completely reasonable that Oculus doesn’t want their user base to be able to buy/play games from a different platform on their platform"

mrcheez · 12-06-2019 10:14pm

https://uploadvr.com/virtual-desktop-steamvr/

Probably a good article to follow as more updates come in

I voted on the Oculus UserVoice poll anyway.

https://oculus.uservoice.com/forums/921937-oculus-quest/suggestions/37885843-virtual-desktop-with-steam-vr-support

It's for Quest, but if it's reinstated on Quest it will also on Go

Doge · 13-06-2019 1:28am

This case for the Go arrived from AliExpress today only after 2 and a half weeks.

€ 13,94 29%OFF | Waterproof Canvas Fabric Handbag For Xiaomi Storage Carry Bag Travel Case For Oculus Go Vr Glasses All-In-One Pouch Portable N
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/gwbxvbS

After a lot of look around it seemed like the best one as it can fit an Xbox One S controller and protects the lenses really well.

The outer shell is hard and solid also and is just well made in general. Well worth it.

mrcheez · 13-06-2019 1:25pm

I'm going to try out ALVR instead tonight and see if it works just as good as Virtual Desktop did for SteamVR on my Go.

It's painfully simple to setup:

1) Go to https://alvr-dist.appspot.com/ and get a code

2) Login to https://secure.oculus.com/my/profile/ and redeem the code (ALVR magically appears in your Go library)

Then on the PC side, just download and install the exe from https://github.com/polygraphene/ALVR/releases/tag/v2.3.1

mrcheez · 23-06-2019 8:39pm

Real VR Fishing is apparently "the best game on the Go"

https://www.oculus.com/experiences/go/2063823487045619

Reviews sound amazing and RaMarcus did a YouTube video

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

Apparently you feel you really are there.

I'm intrigued. Gotta give this a shot after I clear a few more from my backlog!

Doge · 25-06-2019 1:10pm

It can be sideloded to the quest also.

Doge · 29-09-2019 8:05am

I tried Gun Club 3 VR for the first time last night.

I was skeptical before playing as surely shooting at wooden targets cant be that much fun.

But man was I wrong, its one of the most addictive shooters ever, and real rewarding with the money system and upgrade system.

I literally played my first session til the Go went dead!

Its just really well executed.

The free Allies DLC is awesome too.

Its probably even better with 6dof on other platforms.

mrcheez · 17-01-2020 11:45am

The Go is now permanently reduced in price... €159 for the 32GB.

Definitely a great (relatively cheap) way to introduce people to VR and it has some superb games like Racket Fury and Dreadhalls (not to mention Quake works perfectly)

mrcheez · 24-06-2020 9:59am

Oculus has announced that these are no longer being sold

https://uploadvr.com/oculus-go-gone/

I still use mine so this is a shame... I've just bought another one on Amazon to have as a backup, but I did the same for iPod Classic when they announced that was no longer being sold, and I bought 2 of those.

They are still in their wrapping and now worth about 4x the price I paid for them, so I recommend grabbing a 64GB one off Amazon and leave it in its wrapping unless you intend to use it.

Atomic Pineapple · 25-06-2020 3:20pm

Bambi wrote: »

When you see comments like this you realise that PC gaming is probably f**ked, you have morons who actually think like this in the market

"I think it’s completely reasonable that Oculus doesn’t want their user base to be able to buy/play games from a different platform on their platform"

Facebook, innit.

*their entire business model is social manipulation after all

mrcheez · 25-06-2020 3:42pm

mrcheez wrote: »

They are still in their wrapping and now worth about 4x the price I paid for them, so I recommend grabbing a 64GB one off Amazon and leave it in its wrapping unless you intend to use it.

Amazon are already sold out! Gone to 3rd party now with 15 left in stock.

Hope some of ye managed to grab one yesterday.

Such a shame as I've recently "rediscovered" my Go... some of the games on there are great and it's so light and easy to carry around on holidays. I'd struggle to get my Quest into my carry-on luggage with room to spare for my own clothes.

VanZan · 26-06-2020 11:24pm

Is it a bad idea to buy stuff for the Go from the Oculus store now?

mrcheez · 27-06-2020 10:35am

VanZan wrote: »

Is it a bad idea to buy stuff for the Go from the Oculus store now?

bad idea in what way?

VanZan · 27-06-2020 11:18am

That they've discontinued the Go I mean. Thought I saw some posts on reddit worrying whether the online stuff would continue working.

mrcheez · 27-06-2020 12:42pm

VanZan wrote: »

That they've discontinued the Go I mean. Thought I saw some posts on reddit worrying whether the online stuff would continue working.

hmm I don't buy online apps, but all other apps will continue to work

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