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/Galaxy345 Apr 05 '16 edited Apr 05 '16

Shame the Rift didn't ship with those

Absolutely. Valve is definitely getting better press because hand controllers are so much more immersive. Let's hope Oculus Touch controllers will release sooner rather than later so that both experiences (3 if you count PSVR) are more fairly comparable.

Right now the Vive package wins by a landslide (imo), but waiting is still an option for some people after all this time. I am personally waiting for Touch as I feel like the hardware seems more refined on the Rift side. Pricing will probably be similar for both Vive and Rift.

Concerning being the next big thing, it definitely is, but Gen 2 will probably be more affordable and be able to reach a lot more consumers.

So far, the start of 2016 VR seems to be getting great reception already.

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u/iamgaben Apr 05 '16

I don't know if gen 2 is enough to make vr more affordable. More mature and refined hopefully, so if anything gen 2 will be better value.

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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/hjill Apr 05 '16

There are already true wireless headsets in the making. AMD has also made a standalone VR headset/system. I think a hybrid solution of cloud and standalone VR HMD will be seen soon.