Anyone into VR?

[Twilight Hue]

I was considering saving up for a VR headset, but was hesitant as many of the games so far seem a little more than tech demos to justify the steep price in getting one.

All the same, I hear they are loads of fun and was curious as to those who do play VR games, if it's all its cracked up to be or is it just a passing fad like Kinect and PS eye was?

Will VR be a thing of the future? If so what are some of your favorite VR games so far?

 

[BSM1]

I was considering saving up for a VR headset, but was hesitant as many of the games so far seem a little more than tech demos to justify the steep price in getting one.

All the same, I hear they are loads of fun and was curious as to those who do play VR games, if it's all its cracked up to be or is it just a passing fad like Kinect and PS eye was?

Will VR be a thing of the future? If so what are some of your favorite VR games so far?

First of all, you're posing this question to us on a virtual forum, lol. Secondly, my grandkids have these and I can tell you from personal experience some of the game scenarios are damned scary. I had to give up my turn when I started cussing and punching at an imaginary character behind me (I swear it was there actually stalking me). But I do think the VR is more an oddity than a reality (pun intended). I would wait awhile before investing.

 

[Jeremiahcp]

A friend of mine got the VR headset and his biggest problem is a lack of real full games, there are a few but the market is very slim. Personally, I am waiting until the technology improves before I make the jump. I am sure, like all things in the video game world, it will vastly improve and drop in price.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

I have a Gear VR that I got with my phone. It's great for watching movies because it's like a theater experience without paying for theaters. There's also some cool documentaries done with 360 cameras which I think will get bigger over time.
Gaming is somewhat limited by the phone on it. But I got to play Subnautica on an occulus and that was pretty awesome.
still, it's definitely well within the novelty stage.

 

[Nakosis]

I have the Occulus Rift 2. It's more of a novelty. I had to wear glasses which it fit over but was a bit uncomfortable. It wasn't as immersive as I thought it'd be. Maybe because at the time it was all tech demos.

I've Subnautica, maybe I should set it up again and try that. Some suggest using TrackIR for better head tracking.

Steam's Vive sounds interesting but it's expensive and requires a large open space.

Here's what you really need.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

I have a Google Dream. Kids love it, mostly just use it for YouTube VR movies though. Came free with my Pixel phone, but it's better than I expected.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I have a Gear VR that I got with my phone. It's great for watching movies because it's like a theater experience without paying for theaters. There's also some cool documentaries done with 360 cameras which I think will get bigger over time.
Gaming is somewhat limited by the phone on it. But I got to play Subnautica on an occulus and that was pretty awesome.
still, it's definitely well within the novelty stage.

I've been curious. Are they stereoscopic?

 

[Twilight Hue]

It seems driving and flying games do well.

I've been enjoying the Rick and Morty VR games people have been posting on You Tube. Also Gorn, a pretty hilarious gladiator arena with plenty of blood and carnage to boot.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

I've been curious. Are they stereoscopic?

Yes, the ones I played did. Even my gear can pipe stereoscopic sound through headphones.

 

[SalixIncendium]

I got the Gear VR free when I preordered my phone. It pretty much sits on a shelf and collects dust. It's not as immersive as I expected, its uncomfortable, and the lens fogs. I'd hold off on the investment until the technology improves.