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The VR thread
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Had a completely f**king awesome experience this evening.
DCS in VR is cool as f**k anyway, flying is something you do sitting down so it works really well with VR but I thought I'd try something different.
Took off in the Chinook, stuck it in level flight cruising along, dropped the ramp, and then switched to the engineer's position in the rear cabin.
Since I have my whole living room to walk around, I have essentially just plonked myself in the back of a Chinook and it just so happened that the side seats lined up with the sofa.
Had a walk around looked out of the windows, all very cool. Walked up to the ramp and suddenly became acutely aware of the fact that the ground was a couple thousand feet below me off the edge of that ramp and genuinely had a bit of a 'ooh this is rather high' moment. Sat on the 'seats' at the back of the cabin and watched the world go by for a bit.
DCS in VR is cool as f**k anyway, flying is something you do sitting down so it works really well with VR but I thought I'd try something different.
Took off in the Chinook, stuck it in level flight cruising along, dropped the ramp, and then switched to the engineer's position in the rear cabin.
Since I have my whole living room to walk around, I have essentially just plonked myself in the back of a Chinook and it just so happened that the side seats lined up with the sofa.
Had a walk around looked out of the windows, all very cool. Walked up to the ramp and suddenly became acutely aware of the fact that the ground was a couple thousand feet below me off the edge of that ramp and genuinely had a bit of a 'ooh this is rather high' moment. Sat on the 'seats' at the back of the cabin and watched the world go by for a bit.
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My MQ3 had been a bit of a novelty, bit of fruit ninja, do like the 3d puzzle game and played Arkham nights up until the fight tutorial but was sweating like a fat b**ch at a rave after.
Impressive tech but not really got the space with the kids toys about.
Next step is a DrivR golf club and Golf+ as I love my golf games
Impressive tech but not really got the space with the kids toys about.
Next step is a DrivR golf club and Golf+ as I love my golf games
Sir Nancy Flowers
ClioSport Club Member
M140i
Seriously contemplating a Quest 3......
Mostly for Asetto Corsa / iRacing.
Anyone got one, worth it?
Mostly for Asetto Corsa / iRacing.
Anyone got one, worth it?
.Joe
ClioSport Club Member
Replaced a Vive with the quest 3 for assetto corsa, it's pretty smooth as long as it's connected by cable, takes a bit of setting up the first time round
I'm considering upgrading from my Rift S. The FOV is just tiny on that, which makes it really hard to get to switches in the corners of the cockpit which are on the edges of my periphery.
Are you using a Wifi 6 router in the same room with the PC connected to it by ethernet? I was under the impression that was required.
.Joe
ClioSport Club Member
Pc is on 10gbe fibre back to the router, over wifi the headset is fine for anything that doesn't need consistent fps, at 90-120fps the stuttering can catch you out
That's annoying. I wanted to ditch the wire. That said, 120fps ian't really a problem in DCS
.Joe
ClioSport Club Member
45fps would be nice on a good dayThat's annoying. I wanted to ditch the wire. That said, 120fps ian't really a problem in DCS
charltjr
ClioSport Club Member
Never use my VR headset for gaming, it’s far too good at p**n to waste time with s**t like that.
Pacman.
ClioSport Club Member
Did have a R27
It’s when you have to duck like you are in the Matrix when there is a money shot.
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
Good offer on the 512GB. Can get 10% back on top cahback to.
Sir Nancy Flowers
ClioSport Club Member
M140i
So, Quest 3S now obtained. Bon.
After HOURS of f**king about with PC settings, VR settings and so on, multiple PC crashes and various states of personal rage, ive finally got it approximately where I want it. Noice.
However, im now getting an error with Link. Ffs.
Im finding that even the slightest movement in the headset is causing the cable to move and the headset to disconnect, and then immediately reconnect. I get the pop up saying 'Enable Link?'. Which, when youre flying through Eau Rouge in triple figures, isnt ideal
Anyone got a decent solution?
Ive seen a few guys have some 3d printed clips made. Im tempted to ask @dann2707 to print me and post me one
After HOURS of f**king about with PC settings, VR settings and so on, multiple PC crashes and various states of personal rage, ive finally got it approximately where I want it. Noice.
However, im now getting an error with Link. Ffs.
Im finding that even the slightest movement in the headset is causing the cable to move and the headset to disconnect, and then immediately reconnect. I get the pop up saying 'Enable Link?'. Which, when youre flying through Eau Rouge in triple figures, isnt ideal
Anyone got a decent solution?
Ive seen a few guys have some 3d printed clips made. Im tempted to ask @dann2707 to print me and post me one
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
Drop me a WhatsApp sexy. More than happy to helpSo, Quest 3S now obtained. Bon.
After HOURS of f**king about with PC settings, VR settings and so on, multiple PC crashes and various states of personal rage, ive finally got it approximately where I want it. Noice.
However, im now getting an error with Link. Ffs.
Im finding that even the slightest movement in the headset is causing the cable to move and the headset to disconnect, and then immediately reconnect. I get the pop up saying 'Enable Link?'. Which, when youre flying through Eau Rouge in triple figures, isnt ideal
Anyone got a decent solution?
Ive seen a few guys have some 3d printed clips made. Im tempted to ask @dann2707 to print me and post me one
Sir Nancy Flowers
ClioSport Club Member
M140i
HAHAHAHAH f**k YEAAAHHH I MADE IT WORK
f**king get in. A solid 1.5 hours on AC last night with only one crash (After I got it to work for about half an hour, I maxed out all the settings and crashed my PC lol).
Its so so good. Still definitely need some minor tweaks to get it looking how I wanted but eurgh, its so good. Being able to look 'through' an apex is so sweet too and the immersion is awesome. Can/Will loose hours on this bloody thing.
Now just to refine the setup and move it upstairs and into the spare room (currently strewn across the entire lounge, being single rocks)
f**king get in. A solid 1.5 hours on AC last night with only one crash (After I got it to work for about half an hour, I maxed out all the settings and crashed my PC lol).
Its so so good. Still definitely need some minor tweaks to get it looking how I wanted but eurgh, its so good. Being able to look 'through' an apex is so sweet too and the immersion is awesome. Can/Will loose hours on this bloody thing.
Now just to refine the setup and move it upstairs and into the spare room (currently strewn across the entire lounge, being single rocks)
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Has anyone gone from the likes of the Vive 2 with the Fresnel lenses to another headset?
My VR usage is minimal due to the absolute necessity of keeping your eyes forward without the periphery view being as blurred as hell.
I just want to play a few racing games in VR without my eyesight feeling like it's 6.02am having just woken up and I didn't get in until 4am after a major beer session.
My VR usage is minimal due to the absolute necessity of keeping your eyes forward without the periphery view being as blurred as hell.
I just want to play a few racing games in VR without my eyesight feeling like it's 6.02am having just woken up and I didn't get in until 4am after a major beer session.
bozothenutter
ClioSport Club Member
Had a Pimax 5K, then got a PSVR2......and then Sony let me use it on PC....
The Pimax hasn't been out of the cupboard since!
I like the idea of the Pimax Crystal, but to fully utilise it, you'll need an RTX 6090Ti....🤣
The Pimax hasn't been out of the cupboard since!
I like the idea of the Pimax Crystal, but to fully utilise it, you'll need an RTX 6090Ti....🤣
I'm really close to convincing myself to go for a Quest 3. Apparently the pancake lenses are far far better than Fresnel.
I find it infuriating using the fresnel ones because a lot of what I do is down by my side and short of turning my head 90 degrees right and tipping it 90 degrees forwards a lot of what I'm trying to get to is on the edge of my vision. Plus the Rift S is like looking through a pair of binoculars anyway
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
The Quest 3 pancake lenses pretty much completely eliminate that effect. They're far superior to fresnel lenses.
It is a novelty. Glad I never paid for mine, gets a few uses by the kids and every now and then I have a round of mini golf.
Sometimes hook it up to the Sim Rig but more hassle when I want to just jump right in and I've now got the 49" ultrawide OLED for that.
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
I'm really close to convincing myself to go for a Quest 3. Apparently the pancake lenses are far far better than Fresnel.
I find it infuriating using the fresnel ones because a lot of what I do is down by my side and short of turning my head 90 degrees right and tipping it 90 degrees forwards a lot of what I'm trying to get to is on the edge of my vision. Plus the Rift S is like looking through a pair of binoculars anyway
IMO - the Fresnel lenses are that poor, it's strange as to why they even considered using them in manufacture? It literally is like looking out at the world while sat in the middle of a lighthouse lamp. It really isn't clear at all.
Is the Quest 3 compatible with the likes of Steam for VR, do you know?
I think it was just the best they could achieve at the time. Remember VR headsets are evolving.
Yes. Steam Link for example. I'm caving and getting the Q3 as we speak lol.
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Might make the swap myself? Looks like the Vive Pro 2 headset alone is around the £300 mark on eBay.
Looks like I'd have to go to the 512GB version for the pancake lenses - or else I'm just back into shitty FresnelLand with the lower models.
Yeah they've discontinued the 128gb, 512 is the only option now.
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
Drop me a PM and I can send you a referral code for £46 each👍
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Cheers!
Any idea how long the referral code is valid for as I'd have to sell my Vive Pro 2 setup first.
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
95% for me is for racing games. As others have said before, it's really well suited for them as you don't physically move about the room you're in.
They massively add to the experience too - glancing across at your mirrors, naturally looking towards the apex, etc. All adds to the experience.
Yeah, that is mostly what I used mine for, blasting laps on AC but found for the short time I actually get to play, odd hour sessions it wasn’t worth the 10 minutes setup to get it working.95% for me is for racing games. As others have said before, it's really well suited for them as you don't physically move about the room you're in.
They massively add to the experience too - glancing across at your mirrors, naturally looking towards the apex, etc. All adds to the experience.
Agree it is awesome though, it’s the depth being able to see the apex that got me.
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