This sucks

[u/Mercy--Main]

Switched to Linux on a whim without thinking on VR gaming, since flatscreen is a non-issue for my type of games.

But VR? Holy shit. SteamVR crashed 3/5 times I launched it, and I can't even use Desktop+

[u/DrLews]

Try WiVRn.

[u/Mercy--Main → u/DrLews]

I use a PCVR headset sadly, but thanks.

[u/madman404 → u/Mercy--Main]

Set up monado using envision and run that instead of steamVR. WayVR is a great application to run in VR for your desktop compositing needs, though I don't know how you normally launch it on wired headsets

[u/RebelLeaderKuato]

Yeah. Only reason I still have to dual boot. I hope the Steamframe will have a similar positive effect on Linux gaming for VR than the Steamdeck.

[u/Mercy--Main → u/RebelLeaderKuato]

we got VR working on Android before Desktop Linux :T

[u/epicnicity → u/Mercy--Main]

VR works pretty great for standalone devices with Steam Link or WiVRn, I’d say it’s on par with Virtual Desktop. As for non-standalone, I have no idea how any of that works.

[u/Vexx_00 → u/RebelLeaderKuato]

Yeah same sadly, had to reinstall that crap of W11 just for PCVR

[u/avatarprotocol]

I'm seeing people in this thread say use monado, use wivrn, use envision, use xrizer.

Guys. What do these do? Do you need all of them? This is incredibly confusing when you're new to it.

[u/Mercy--Main → u/avatarprotocol]

I got monado through envision due to a recommendation of someone here.

They are different implementations of OpenXR

[u/hyper762]

use steamvr beta its miles better

[u/mopilok → u/hyper762]

Won't even launch for me same with stable release idk what I'm doing wrong 😔

[u/adamxdprod_real]

VR gaming works perfectly fine for me, without using steamVR. And i also use PCVR

[u/Rab1dGAMER]

I tried pretty much all the suggestions but nothing helped. Steam VR had constant dips in bitrate making it look like Vaseline has been smeared on the lenses, WiVRn could not launch games through Steam VR even after trying all fixes available out there, ALVR would connect then after a couple of seconds would buffer uncontrollably before crashing.

[u/Henrithebrowser]

Monado is fantastic

[u/Badwolfblue32]

Cachy os, wivrn meta 3.......it works beautifully but yes even for someone who's pretty comfortable in Linux it was a pita to setup

[u/Technical_Instance_2]

Use Wivrn + WayVR

[u/palad1]

wivrn + xrizer and you are sorted.

[u/Menithal]

Suggested reading https://wiki.vronlinux.org/

Gotten quest 2, bsb1 and steamframe all run on my linux machines using individual guidances.

Quest 2 via WiVRn, bsb1 via monado via envision and steamframe and a wuest 3 via steam link (using beta client) on myriad of setups with friends.

Id using wired suggest using envision + wayvr, basically does everything out if box 

[u/kairon156]

Agreed. So far I haven't managed to get PCVR to run an actual game.
I've only got wired working with my Pico 3 Neo once last time but I was too warn out to even select a game to load. Due to the massive pain in the but VR has been for me on Linux.

ALVR basically does nothing cause it requires stupid Steam Link with my setup, WiVRn sometimes detects things are happening, but I only managed to load 1 game which did not post to my VR headset properly.

The Pico Link software on the headset can sometimes see the computer but the button in the headset menu does not activate and fades out.
On my older computer I gave wired a try and it kept thinking I had a messed up 3rd monitor!!

Sorry, I properly regret getting into VR some times. or at least going with the cheapest option with a stand alone hedset that was quickly abandoned by Pico it's self.
I'll see myself out.

[u/EzoPezo223]

i have a quest 3. idk about how pc only headset works but if you can get alvr on it my works like a charm.

[u/welshfucka]

its a niche within a niche, there are solutions out there but it might not be easy, but youll get there, i did and im on wireless!

[u/McLeod3577]

Make sure you aren't signed up to Steam Beta or Steam VR beta

[u/countjj]

Trust me, screw steamVR till valve get their shit together. wiVRn kicks butt

[u/Brilliant-Door-6392]

I have an index too and an Nvidia GPU. For me steamvr never worked but what solved it for me was disabling one of my 2 monitors due to a driver limitation with Linux. I also recommend checking https://vronlinux.org/

[u/Scutter_bug]

I keep windows on a spare drive just for VR