Virtual Reality systems to avoid.

[assault and battery]

My son has asked for a VR system for Easter. with us all on lockdown I think it will be a fun thing to play with so I'm going along with it.

any advice on what one(s) if any I should avoid? I know he wants one that runs of his Windows PC rather than a headset only type one.

with him being 12 ( but a strapping lad) I did wonder how weighty and comfy the headsets are, so if anyone has tried them or owns one I would like your input, please.

Thanks

 

Edited April 6, 2020 by assault and battery
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[tokenroll]

Look on the Microsoft uk site they have what your looking, then go price shopping. Your pc will need to be pretty beefy to run it correct.

For loads a choice with games don't bypass OCULUS Rift . None are exactly cheap all the same.

Edited April 6, 2020 by tokenroll

[OLaC]

I've got an oculus rift, they're amazing with the controller's, there's a newer one out now so would get that I believe rift S. They usually do kits with the room sensors, getting one extra sensor for the other side the room is a good idea too and don't cost a great deal more. 

 

Would definitely check you're son has the correct amount of usb3 ports and decent enough graphic card / setup to handle it all comfortably. 

 

You're in for a treat tho, beat saber, half life alyx, gorn, table tennis, Pavlov, super hot vr are some great games to get you started 

[assault and battery]

1 minute ago, OLaC said:

ould definitely check you're son has the correct amount of usb3 ports and decent enough graphic card

 

I think he's got more than enough to run it, I'll go look. He did present me with the STEAM VR system but it's like 1k and I must have looked a bit shocked as he said "there's cheaper though"

 

 

Just had a looksy

 

RTX2060 Graphics card

1TB EVO SSD

Ryzen 7 3800X Pro

16GB Ram but there's space to up it if necessary.

oh and it looks like a freaking disco but they all do these days.

 

 

[highcontrast]

I had a rift a while back, was great, as already said the controllers are on point. I had issues with mine so had to return but i have been looking to replace and it looks like the new rift doesn't need the floor/desk sensors anymore. it appears to be all connected to the headset.

[OLaC]

1 hour ago, assault and battery said:

 

I think he's got more than enough to run it, I'll go look. He did present me with the STEAM VR system but it's like 1k and I must have looked a bit shocked as he said "there's cheaper though"

 

 

Just had a looksy

 

RTX2060 Graphics card

1TB EVO SSD

Ryzen 7 3800X Pro

16GB Ram but there's space to up it if necessary.

oh and it looks like a freaking disco but they all do these days.

 

 

That should be more than enough! 

6 minutes ago, highcontrast said:

I had a rift a while back, was great, as already said the controllers are on point. I had issues with mine so had to return but i have been looking to replace and it looks like the new rift doesn't need the floor/desk sensors anymore. it appears to be all connected to the headset.

 

Even better! I haven't used mine since moving it upstairs as not much room in the study. It was amazing in the lounge with the whole room to play in! If I ever have to do the 14 day isolation during this pandemic I'll definitely be moving it back downstairs.

[assault and battery]

@highcontrast

I've found it all a bit confusing. I was thinking he would need sensors all over the place. Im looking at the Rift S, i thought the headphones would be built in. I dont know why. I think Im imagining VR helmets.

[highcontrast]

my old rift had earphones built in, just checked and the rift s does advertise as coming with integrated audio. can't see it in the pics tho