Virtual Reality test

[floppybootstomp]

Steam have supplied a test to see if your computer will run a VR headset, it's in Software/Utilities within Steam.

So I ran it and my graphics card let me down (see pic below).

However, right now a VR headset costs £700 inc postage from OCUK and to get just medium quality for one you'll have to have at least an Nvidia GTX 980 which cost on average about £430. So that's £1130 to experience Virtual reality.

And atm there's precious little to take advantage of the new technology, the best thing on offer seems to be the Space Game Elite Dangerous which, good as it may be, doesn't seen to justify an outlay of £1K13.

So for now I think I'll pass. But I do reckon in around 18-24 months time this medium may become more affordable and games on offer to suit the headsets will increase in number. I hope so, cos it really does look like it could be lots of fun.

 

[TriplexDread]

You're right. Far too expensive. Going to be at least 3 years before it all becomes affordable

(remember SSD's?)

 

[muckshifter]

hmmm, not bad, but I'll stick with Track iR ...



you really need at least a 4GB graphic card, mine was averaging 107 FPS

 

[Becky]

Fail! Not that I expected to pass or anything, but I enjoyed watching the animation

It's fine for what I use it for, and like you say it'll be a while before VR is worth spending money on (and by then it will be cheaper too). I'm sure when Ian upgrades his PC I'll get his cast offs

 

[Ian]

Not looking likely here either - although I don't think I'd get one for many years anyway:

 

[EvanDavis]

I knew I wouldn't pass. But hey my PC is good enough for my needs.

 

[Ashif Khan]

Even if i have a good store.. its expensive to get a VR right now

 

[floppybootstomp]

That's better What a difference a video card makes....

 

[Chadeptus]

I was hoping to get this result, still don't know if I'll get VR headset on release.

 

[Becky]

Got a friend who has ordered the HTC Vive and it looks like he'll be getting it soon. Can't wait to have a go!

 

[Chadeptus]

I'm still debating it, I have colleague who has also ordered the product.

 

[Becky]

My only experience of VR is using the Samsung Gear VR with my S7, which is surprisingly good. I think the thing that makes it feel so immersive is the responsiveness to movement, but the screen isn't fantastic. Don't get me wrong - it's excellent considering it's just using a phone - but I imagine that dedicated VR headsets would be exceptional by comparison.

 

[EvanDavis]

Test run again on my new PC

 

[V_R]

Now I am VR ready.

 

[TriplexDread]

No Fair

 

[muckshifter]

No Fair

by the time there is 'something' to use the VR Headsets with, you'll have a 'ready' system to use it. ;-)

 

[V_R]

I think Mucks is pretty spot on here tbh.

Its a nice idea, and can imagine it would be much fun but its too darn expensive at the moment. The Vive seems like the best option, I wouldn't touch the Rift thanks to Farcebook. But the Vive is like £690!

 

[Becky]

If @V_R gets VR... then would he become VR^2?!

I'd be interested to see what the second generation of HTC Vive is like. The current version has a number of issues, so it's a lot to pay for something that feels a bit beta.

 

[V_R]

If @V_R gets VR... then would he become VR^2?!

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned sooner!

I was just way ahead of the curve.

 

[Becky]

Wasn't it shortened from 'Vanilla Radio' originally?!