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Oculus Rift (+ Oculus Touch) is $399 for limited time
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Catphish
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I believe it's out next Thursday.
Aztechnology
Member
Thx for the links. Gonna look into this this weekend
The hub isn't meant to allow you to plug in multiple devices. It is so you can position away from the PC. For that reason, it is silly to get one that has that many USB ports since you can realistically only use 2 of them for sensors and maybe 1 other port for something else with low bandwidth like the headset (it is only transmitting audio over USB). Thus, if you are going to use a hub, connect it to an Intel USB 3.0 port in the rear and don't use the other 3 Intel USB ports for anything (assuming you are connecting both Sensors and headset to the hub). I dunno how much USB bandwidth other devices like a mouse or external hard drive use, but 3 sensors on one USB hub is a big no.
I wish it had better matchmaking though. I'm in my first few games here getting matched with level 20 something players who are slaughtering me.
vanfanel1car
Neo Member
There is a level matchmaking system but I think they disabled it in this beta because it was broken. It'll probably be there in the final release.
This reminds me of a random question related to USB bandwidth. Whenever I plug in a USB drive or external hdd, my wireless mouse also plugged in via usb starts chugging. Like the bandwidth is being heavily diverted to the flash drive. This is all going from the front USB panel on my case. Does this mean I should plug the mouse in at the back? I seem to remember the same problem happening there.
The reason to get that particular hub is because it's one of the few that seem to provide adequate power for USB ports. I used to use the PCI-E Inateck card but moved to a Mini ITX box and that wasn't an option anymore. I saw people recommend this particular hub on reddit and the Oculus forums and thus far it's been rock solid for me. All that I have plugged into it are my three sensors, though one of those is effectively 2.0 speeds due to a 2.0 extension being used. I still use a separate port for my headset. I honestly had more problems with the Inateck card.
Estensions I use:
USB 3.0 30 feet - works fine despite being active.
USB 3.0 10 feet - one for sensor, one for headset
HDMI 10 feet - for the headset
xCaptainCanadax
Member
Well almost everything worked well for me....
Turns out the usb 3.0 active extension I got for my sensors and headset causes crackling in the audio when used on my headset no matter what port.
For not I have the headset hooked up in 2.0 and am using the xbox controller small extension cable to gain a litlte bit of length but looks like ill need to find another extension cable that works.
Only other things ive noticed as a first time VR-er were that text comes off as a little halo glowy and can be hard to read. Almost like a partially focused image. Not sure if im missing something there. Otherwise so far its really neat!
Turns out the usb 3.0 active extension I got for my sensors and headset causes crackling in the audio when used on my headset no matter what port.
For not I have the headset hooked up in 2.0 and am using the xbox controller small extension cable to gain a litlte bit of length but looks like ill need to find another extension cable that works.
Only other things ive noticed as a first time VR-er were that text comes off as a little halo glowy and can be hard to read. Almost like a partially focused image. Not sure if im missing something there. Otherwise so far its really neat!
you'll still get all the touch games, they're phasing out the xbox 1 controller, wireless adapter, and oculus remote though.
oculus is already sold out of the xbox controller bundle, I think amazon might be as well, but best buy still has them in stock.
It's 499 and yes, its the headset, 2 cameras and touch controllers.
Wait, they're phasing out the remote? It's so useful though. I'd be annoyed, it must cost like a dollar.
The Xbox One controller comes bundled in the box with the headset, so they'd have to make SKUs specifically for this sale for it to not be included. No clue about the games, but they activate when you set the Rift up and create an account on the store.
longdi
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073X8N1YW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I saw this 'new' bundle at amazon.
Guess 399 will be the new srp for Rift. Was hoping to sell the wireless Xbox1 to claw back some pennies.
I saw this 'new' bundle at amazon.
Guess 399 will be the new srp for Rift. Was hoping to sell the wireless Xbox1 to claw back some pennies.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073X8N1YW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I saw this 'new' bundle at amazon.
Guess 399 will be the new srp for Rift. Was hoping to sell the wireless Xbox1 to claw back some pennies.
It'll be $499.99 after this deal is over. They did a press release about it sometime yesterday I think.
It still comes with an Xbox controller dude.
The new bundle won't.
What new bundle? I thought he was referring to the current $400 bundle.
We're talking about the new $499 bundle that was announced to release after the summer sale.https://techcrunch.com/2017/07/14/oculus-rift-and-touch-receive-yet-another-price-cut-now-just-499/
Aztechnology
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Is passive ok for USB 10 feet? I've heard conflicting things.
Jangowuzhere
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Is it alright to plug 3 sensors into USB 2.0? I'm using USB 2.0 for two sensors and it works just fine, but I'm not sure if going beyond that would cause problems. Saying this because my USB 3.0 is incompatible with my rift sensors. Even updating the USB drivers hasn't fixed anything.
Trying to get USB 3.0 to work with the sensors on my particular motherboard sounds like a huge pain in the ass. I read online people buying expansion USB 3.0 slots for their motherboard, and they have problems with the sensors connecting and reconnecting or issues with the headset sound.
If I can just stick with USB 2.0 and not have to deal with these headaches, then that would be great.
Trying to get USB 3.0 to work with the sensors on my particular motherboard sounds like a huge pain in the ass. I read online people buying expansion USB 3.0 slots for their motherboard, and they have problems with the sensors connecting and reconnecting or issues with the headset sound.
If I can just stick with USB 2.0 and not have to deal with these headaches, then that would be great.
Oh I thought that was just going to be the same thing. So now it's technically $550 if you don't own an Xbox controller.
StonedRider
Member
Yesss!!! The deal was briefly back in stock on amazon.de and I was able to place the order with express delivery! 27-28 july estimated delifery date. Waiting patiently.
ArtHands
Thinks buying more servers can fix a bad patch
Its also missing the Oculus remote too.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
It worked for me.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
I used this one time the first time I played about a year ago. Haven't since.
Sorry for the double post.
vanfanel1car
Neo Member
It can still be purchased as an accessory but they are taking it out of the new packaging. It's useful but in the end redundant and not necessary.
vanfanel1car
Neo Member
Yes, plenty of people have used them in 2.0 without issues. My headset is in 2.0 and 2 of my sensors are 2.0 (out of 4) and it made no difference when I switched them all to 3.0
It's still ridiculous. The Amazon $300 deal is almost half the price of what it's going to be in 5 weeks if you factor in the value of the controller and remote. I wonder how long it'll be until PC VR is $300 MSRP, which IMO is what it needs to be at the bare minimum before we start seeing mass market adoption.
vanfanel1car
Neo Member
There's also a sale on oculus home. If Superhot VR, Fantastic Contraption and Wilson's Heart all interest you it's being bundled for $49.99 USD
Well I would hope so, it was an Oculus exclusive at first haha.
closer013
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I had the discount for owning Superhot and money in my steam wallet. Thanks though, I did see the bundle!
Jzero
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This is fucking hilarious because I was also wondering where the hell the microphone was.
https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/com...crophone_wish_i_knew/?st=j552u6p7&sh=8e67c9fd
https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/com...crophone_wish_i_knew/?st=j552u6p7&sh=8e67c9fd
Jangowuzhere
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I feel a little lame buying/spending most of my time with VR shooters considering I get enough of that with regular console gaming. I can't help it, shooting in VR is so much fun.
You mean people with 3 sensors all plugged into USB 2.0 right? You had the headset and 2 sensors plugged into USB 2.0, and that's a different thing from what I'm talking about.
You mean people with 3 sensors all plugged into USB 2.0 right? You had the headset and 2 sensors plugged into USB 2.0, and that's a different thing from what I'm talking about.
Yeah, VR shooters are a totally different experience to me since you're actually aiming and dodging.
I am a little bit worried right now. I played Echo Arena for hours yesterday, basicly the whole day. I felt allright als long as I played but dizzy after going back in the real world. I went to bed and thought it will be allright in the moring - it isn't. I still feel sick. Not like vomitting but dizzy and like circulation problems. The funny thing is that it stops instantly if I go back to the game. It's like my body cant handle normal physics anymore.
I am sure it will be fine after 1 or 2 days without playing, but I am worried it will be like that every time. I wouldn't feel safe driving a car right now. Maybe it's just because I overdid it, maybe I will adept, but who knows...
I am sure it will be fine after 1 or 2 days without playing, but I am worried it will be like that every time. I wouldn't feel safe driving a car right now. Maybe it's just because I overdid it, maybe I will adept, but who knows...
Jangowuzhere
Banned
Not sure if we felt the same thing, but yeah, I also feel a little weird after taking the headset off after playing for a few hours. That same feeling progressed when I woke up in the morning. I eventually felt okay after awhile.
Make sure to take breaks often.
ArtHands
Thinks buying more servers can fix a bad patch
yah its pretty negligible.
vanfanel1car
Neo Member
Actually my full config is 4xsensors so
- headset at 2.0
- 2 sensors at 2.0
- 2 sensors at 3.0
To give you the robustness of tracking. I didn't notice a difference when using all 4 at 2.0 or 3.0. I also tried 3 at 2.0. In every case my tracking was perfect. For the hell of it I tried a single tracker at 2.0 and headset at 2.0 and to my surprise yes, tracking was perfect. Obviously I ran into occlusion turning around but my touch controllers tracked perfectly in my playspace. I'm not sure why oculus doesn't just drop that requirement down to 2.0
Edit: I shouldn't say tracking was perfect with a single tracker. I had to make a much smaller playspace because a single tracker gave me wobble with my larger playspace but it worked perfect within 2m - 2.5m from the single tracker.
You'll need two 3.0 ports. There's not enough bandwidth in 2.0 to handle all that data. I suggest getting a USB port that plugs into your motherboard.
Crow Pudding
Member
I received the pack yesterday.
What a wonderful experience, just the oculus dreamdeck was pure awesome.
Now I'm downloading a ton of free apps and vr games from the steam library.
I still don't know how people don't see this is the future...
What a wonderful experience, just the oculus dreamdeck was pure awesome.
Now I'm downloading a ton of free apps and vr games from the steam library.
I still don't know how people don't see this is the future...
vanfanel1car
Neo Member
If you see my post below yours you'll see I've run everything in 2.0 and didn't encounter any problems or differences.
Dave_6
Member
LMAO, this is great. I tried out Echo Arena for the first time last night. Got through the tutorial and didn't realize it was going to throw me into a MP lobby. I could hear other people talking but I figured they were just using their own mics somehow. Glad I didn't say anything stupid lol.
I'm going to have to wait 2 weeks before I can place an order. It's still pretty expensive, and I don't think I have the room for it. I'm mostly intrigued in losing myself in a fully immersive space sim game, mainly exploring and interacting with planets, and a little combat. Not sure if this is the way to go, and which game is best for that kind of thing.
EDIT: Damn, top of page. Still an amazing price considering what it launched at and what it didn't come with initially, but my wallet.
EDIT: Damn, top of page. Still an amazing price considering what it launched at and what it didn't come with initially, but my wallet.
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