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Developer: Were working on an Xbox One VR game for 2017 (via Ars)
- Thread starter SlipperyFishes
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Banjo-Kazooie
Member
If anyone doubts me they could go check Rebellion's E3 page
.I mean, filters aren't really a good indication of much but I don't know why they would create a VR filter for Xbox One if it doesn't have VR capabilities
Sorry, ya, it is Xbox One
"Virtual Reality > Xbox One"
MaulerX
Member
Honestly that's one of the reasons I went with the Rift. With the current partnership (XB1 controllers packed with every Rift) I just had a hunch this would happen.
I'm not seeing how a hypothetical "Far Cry Avalanche" would not fit that description.
Sounds at least more realistic than a PR Person spoiling Microsoft's big press conference suprise.
rokkerkory
Member
Launch Xbox 1.5 with Halo CE redone for VR?
By the time Scorpio comes out expect a price drop and a cheaper bundle to boot.
Well remembered. I think the chance of the current XB1 hardware supporting the Oculus Rift is very slim.
What a scoop!
Huhhh, makes me wonder if theyre not gonna rebrand after all, not a clever decision if so
Clear
CliffyB's Cock Holster
As if development resources weren't spread thin enough already... yeesh.
To be fair, on one hand any game in development is good news because it means people are working and getting paid, on the other it does worry me somewhat that so much effort is being applied to an unproven (economically) sub-platform, at a time where the flow of significant platform-exclusives has dried up so much.
I just worry a bit because while I see there being very good reasons for going "all-in" on VR, there will be repercussions for development and publishing generally, and particularly so on console platforms.
To be fair, on one hand any game in development is good news because it means people are working and getting paid, on the other it does worry me somewhat that so much effort is being applied to an unproven (economically) sub-platform, at a time where the flow of significant platform-exclusives has dried up so much.
I just worry a bit because while I see there being very good reasons for going "all-in" on VR, there will be repercussions for development and publishing generally, and particularly so on console platforms.
MakotoYuki
Member
I can imagine Sea of Thieves as a VR title looking at the trailer.
Sure, when you're trying to bend the logic on purpose, everything could be a VR game.
working on a ps4 game?
Tatsumi Oga
Banned
I think we all know this can only be for the new Xbox, Scorpio. Still odd that they say Xbox One.
It'll definitely be bundled and heavily subsidized. Not many are going to pay full price for a XBS + Oculus.
So according to you, how much will the bundle be? $1000, $900, $800?
CassidyIzABeast
Member
Business is about to pick up.
There is the small possibility they really are just making a traditionally controlled version for Xbone
Theres so many ways this could be interpreted, Scorpio is killin' me already
link? im only seeing VR- Xbox one
That's actually a true statement. But honestly a half assed VR implementation may be the only thing that stands out from a tired Ubisoft franchise.
Bending the logic is assuming a AAA game would be VR-only.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Who said it's an AAA game? It's a VR game set in the universe of a AAA franchise, but it can be actually low budget.
In case anybody else is searching:
http://pr311jm731.mapyourshow.com/6_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=reb2201
Three other Xbox one Vr developers:
http://pr311jm731.mapyourshow.com/6_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=rea3957
http://pr311jm731.mapyourshow.com/6_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=max5186
http://pr311jm731.mapyourshow.com/6_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=tdr4931
At least maximum games seems to be very specific about it's selected categories.
SneakersSO
Member
I've been saying in the Scorpio thread that the power upgrade would be primarily for Oculus/VR support.
justsomeguy
Member
edit: changed my mind
and ?
There is no guarantee of this.
Trogdor1123
Gold Member
Come on e3!!!! Get here!
Yea I just read the other day about that internet line they are working on building under the Atlantic.
http://www.wired.com/2016/05/facebook-microsoft-laying-giant-cable-across-atlantic/
What else other than Oculus could it be? Vive is more expensive and they don't have their own VR solution otherwise they would have said something by now.
And the jeff poster pointed out that for Oculus target specs to be met it needs to be Vega with HBM because Polaris with GDDR5 doesn't offer enough power at console level TDP.
Oops double post.
I'd expect a higher spec version by then. Oculus' price seems to have a lot to do with regular manufacturing costs and not so much with semiconductors. So it won't get cheaper to produce through general advancements. Maybe they'll release a slightly stripped down mass market version by then though.
So you are really taking serious a jeff_rigby post?
Wishmaster92
Member
This is gonna be crazy.
The Abominable Snowman
Member
Hmm, I would definitely prefer Oculus One over the PS4+VR, simply because it's a much better solution and I can use it on my rig with no problems. Make it happen, MS!
I wonder if they will at least allow games like Smash Hit or Temple Run VR (Games that run on VR Smartphone solutions) on the basic/cheap Xbox One. If my Note 4 can run them at 60+fps (for the first 5 minutes) I'm sure the OG XOne can run it at 120.
And on that note, I hope they bring over short arcade-like VR games that usually appear on the smartphone over.
I wonder if they will at least allow games like Smash Hit or Temple Run VR (Games that run on VR Smartphone solutions) on the basic/cheap Xbox One. If my Note 4 can run them at 60+fps (for the first 5 minutes) I'm sure the OG XOne can run it at 120.
And on that note, I hope they bring over short arcade-like VR games that usually appear on the smartphone over.
That would actually make a lot of sense. A small value add for the current Xbone with Oculus users and full VR on the One-two.
Hopes high, expectations low?
They did say they working with Valve VR last E3, it was an incredibly vague announcement
I think MS feels like they HAVE to announce this now even if it will hurt their XB One sales. Sony is killing it this gen and are getting close to launching VR and a new console while MS could be a year and a half away. Announcing early is about trying to keep those already in their eco system from switching, they're throwing their name out there for the console VR market before Sony dominates. There are a lot of people who are taking a wait and see approach to VR, they might be convinced by the time Xbox 4 is out.
Really? We can't even give criticism without being a PS4 owner? Good grief.
A low budget game they intend to work on for another 18 month or
VR game with graphic the original Xbox one can provide in twice in 1080×1200 at 120hz for Oculus CV1?
...do you by chance, own a PS4?
(okay, now someone reply and we'll keep this going for 5 pages)
Good criticism, yes.
SlipperyFishes
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MilkyJoe
Member
I've been saying it for months, I win
On the thread...
Well the cat is well and truly out of the bag now. Exciting times.