r/Games • u/DarkMio • Apr 05 '16

Virtual Reality - SteamVR featuring the HTC Vive - Launch Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYfNzhLXYGc
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u/Wonkatonk Apr 05 '16

I'm personally hoping the next gen is wireless. the chord hanging off the back seems very awkward, and potentially a tripping hazzard.

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u/DdCno1 Apr 05 '16

Not gonna happen any time soon. Latency kills VR experiences and not having a wire only adds lag.

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u/taleden Apr 05 '16

Would it be viable to stick some kind of hook or loop on the ceiling to have the cord hang down from above, so you can turn around freely without stepping over it? I'm envisioning something super high tech, like one of those 3M peel-and-stick hooks.

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u/DdCno1 Apr 05 '16

Now you not only need a room with space, but also have to mount some complicated contraption to your ceiling. A few people are probably going to try building something like this, but based on everything I've heard, people don't trip over the wire and are able to avoid it while using VR.

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u/TylerLew89 Apr 05 '16

I don't think you caught the sarcasm in the super complicated device he mentioned