Oculus Rift: The Future of VR?

[Scott-105]

This thing looks pretty freaking cool. If it's not crazy expensive, I could see myself buying one.

 

[stinkoman]

Gaben, Cliffy B, and John motherfucking Carmack.
And it's looking like day one UDK and Doom 3 support.
BUCKLE UP, MOTHERFUCKERS. YOU'RE IN FOR A RIDE.

 

[BORTZ]

SCIENCE

 

[haflore]

We're almost one step closer to .hack!

 

[The Milkman]

Eh, I'm not really a fan of immersion in games, in fact I hate getting up off the couch just to swing the sword in Skyward Sword. Maybe progress but I would rather just have a nice desktop sized monitor then a pair of goggles.

 

[Deleted_171835]

Holy fuck, this is awesome. The wide field of view would really help me get immersed vs. existing VR displays.

My only complaint is that the display is a bit low-res (640x800 for each eye) but otherwise, I'm in love. Hopefully they'll release a higher res display later on.

Eh, I'm not really a fan of immersion in games, in fact I hate getting up off the couch just to swing the sword in Skyward Sword. Maybe progress but I would rather just have a nice desktop sized monitor then a pair of goggles.

You don't have to get off your couch to swing the sword...

Stereoscopy still looks like cardboard cut-outs to me and rarely any movies/games are really "done well" in the 3D department. If we can't film a movie in proper, immersive 3D, I can't seem to shake off the layer of doubt when I look at this product. If it's affordable and on display sometime in the nearby future, I'm more than willing to give it a go or even buy it if I find it impressive. For now though, I remain skeptical.

Clearly you don't own a 3DS (or I would think, a modern 3D display). 3D at this point in time is done really well in a lot of games. It isn't a cardboard cutout effect with most 3DS games but more of a fishbowl effect which makes you feel like you're actually in the world.

MGS: Snake Eater 3D showcases this the best. With headphones on (incredible sound-quality) and 3D to the max, the game is extremely immersive. In the forest at night, the birds chirping near me with the virtual surround sound and the 3D at max makes me feel like I'm actually walking in the forest and it's really an amazing feeling.

That's precisely why I'll be buying a PS3, MGS: HD Collection and this headset the second it becomes compatible with major consoles!

 

[The Milkman]

Holy fuck, this is awesome. The wide field of view would really help me get immersed vs. existing VR displays.

My only complaint is that the display is a bit low-res (640x800 for each eye) but otherwise, I'm in love. Hopefully they'll release a higher res display later on.

Eh, I'm not really a fan of immersion in games, in fact I hate getting up off the couch just to swing the sword in Skyward Sword. Maybe progress but I would rather just have a nice desktop sized monitor then a pair of goggles.

You don't have to get off your couch to swing the sword...

Way to capitalize on one example and miss the point once again Soul.

 

[SSVAV]

I say hooray for science applied to gaming.

Also VR glasses that you can wear anywhere aren't that far.

 

[Deleted_171835]

You don't have to get off your couch to swing the sword...

Way to capitalize on one example and miss the point once again Soul.

What are you bitching about? I'm only pointing out that you don't have to get off the couch to swing the Wiimote.

 

[The Milkman]

You don't have to get off your couch to swing the sword...

Way to capitalize on one example and miss the point once again Soul.

What are you bitching about? I'm only pointing out that you don't have to get off the couch to swing the Wiimote.

And im saying your missing the point.

 

[Deleted_171835]

And im saying your missing the point.

which is what?

 

[The Milkman]

And im saying your missing the point.

which is what?

That im pretty lazy and not really one for immersion.

 

[Deleted_171835]

That im pretty lazy and not really one for immersion.

Yes and I'm simply pointing out that there is no need to get off the couch to swing the Wiimote.

 

[Gahars]

And im saying your missing the point.

which is what?

That im pretty lazy and not really one for immersion.

Getting immersed in a game doesn't take any effort. If the game is good enough, that should happen on its own.

Are you referring to immersion in general, or technologies that try to take that immersion to the next level (like the Rift)?

 

[stinkoman]

And im saying your missing the point.

which is what?

That im pretty lazy and not really one for immersion.

Why? Is there seriously ever a downside to this sort of thing, ever? Because this looks fucking awesome. Imagine games like Amnesia, Slender, LA Noire, or Skyrim with one of these. I mean, the horror ones have obvious uses, but games like the latter two would be so fucking amazing if you could get that next level of immersion.

WE'RE IN THE FUCKING FUTURE NOW, BE ENTHUSED.

 

[The Milkman]

That im pretty lazy and not really one for immersion.

Yes and I'm simply pointing out that there is no need to get off the couch to swing the Wiimote.

Eh, if you think so.

And im saying your missing the point.

which is what?

That im pretty lazy and not really one for immersion.

Getting immersed in a game doesn't take any effort. If the game is good enough, that should happen on its own.

Are you referring to immersion in general, or technologies that try to take that immersion to the next level (like the Rift)?

I mean both kinds. I personally dont like playing games for an experience that feels more real then it is, not that I think its a bad thing, and I do think it shows off how far the industry has come in only 20 or so years. Its just that personally I like playing games for what they are, games.

And im saying your missing the point.

which is what?

That im pretty lazy and not really one for immersion.

Why? Is there seriously ever a downside to this sort of thing, ever? Because this looks fucking awesome. Imagine games like Amnesia, Slender, LA Noire, or Skyrim with one of these. I mean, the horror ones have obvious uses, but games like the latter two would be so fucking amazing if you could get that next level of immersion.

WE'RE IN THE FUCKING FUTURE NOW, BE ENTHUSED.

Nah, I think its cool and all, its just not really what I look for when it comes to games. I mean, games like Skyrim and Amnesia are the kind that are trying to make a fantasy as real as it can come, while it makes for great gameplay elements (Skyrims beautiful and dynamic world and Amnesia's creative physic mechanics) I just personally am not interested in what it adds to games.



Off topic: W00T! 2000th POST! I SPEND WAY TOO MUCH TIME HERE

 

[Vampire Lied]

How will they make it affordable for the common gamer? That's the question if they're looking to take the tech mainstream. Slender or Amnesia on this thing would have to come with a free pack of adult diapers. ;P

 

[VampireLordAlucard]

What do you guys think of the price? Is it reasonable, or too much?

($300 gets you a dev kit)

 

[Foxi4]

Clearly you don't own a 3DS (or I would think, a modern 3D display). 3D at this point in time is done really well in a lot of games. It isn't a cardboard cutout effect with most 3DS games but more of a fishbowl effect which makes you feel like you're actually in the world.

MGS: Snake Eater 3D showcases this the best. With headphones on (incredible sound-quality) and 3D to the max, the game is extremely immersive. In the forest at night, the birds chirping near me with the virtual surround sound and the 3D at max makes me feel like I'm actually walking in the forest and it's really an amazing feeling.

That's precisely why I'll be buying a PS3, MGS: HD Collection and this headset the second it becomes compatible with major consoles!

I live near one of the biggest IMAX 3D state-of-the-art cinemas in my country which I frequent, my girlfriend owns a 3DS (I don't want one before it's hacked. To be honest, I just don't find the library interesting at this point and prefere to invest my money in retro consoles) so obviously I played on it on multiple occasions and I check out quite a few of 3D TV's whenever I'm shopping and guess what? I am not (all that) impressed.

The so-called "fishbowl effect" you're referencing here is a limitation of the paralax barrier technology, not a quality, you do realize that?

 

[Walker D]

The first game compatible with the device will be Doom 3 BFG, and looking at the footage, I can tell you this thing is a miracle; it actually managed to make Doom 3 worth playing!

there is some video showing doom 3 on it already?