Bunyap Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Here is a look at the Oculus Rift DK2 and how it works with DCS: World at the moment. It is already one of the neatest experiences I have had in flight simming but it is just a fraction short of replacing my monitor at this point. Maybe soon... The first eight minutes or so are just set-up so feel free to skip that part if you want to get straight to the impressions of the flight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearlessfrog Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Really nice overview, and thanks for including the setup part as that gets a lot of questions. 1 ~~~ http://www.mudspike.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry.R Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Great stuff, this is a step in the right direction :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgTooth Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 great work as always ! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lao Fei Mao Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Nice try. If someday the oculus matured, I will definitely buy one and hope ED would improve all the FC3 jets to full clickable cockpits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGozr Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Exactly what I felt using Oculus :)it will be a fantastic dream to fly with.. and us older simmers or real life pilots will have a great time as well. Fly it like you stole it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Great post and great video......thanks a lot for it. I am very interested in getting a rift at some point, but what you said about waiting for the consumer version release just backed up what my thinking on this was, so thanks again for that. But the rift is definitely on my future shopping list. Please do keep us updated on your thoughts and experiences on it :thumbup: System :- i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12 core, ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming, 64GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 3200MHz, 24GB Asus ROG Strix Geforce RTX 3090, 1x 500GB Samsung 980 PRO M.2, 1x 2TB Samsung 980 PRO M.2, Corsair 1000W RMx Series Modular 80 Plus Gold PSU, Windows 10. VIRPIL VPC WarBRD Base with HOTAS Warthog Stick and Warthog Throttle, VIRPIL ACE Interceptor Pedals, VIRPIL VPC Rotor TCS Plus Base with a Hawk-60 Grip, HP Reverb G2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) I'm really grateful you took the time for this as many of the things you said were answers to questions I wanted to know, even though this is your own feelings, i believe it was fair and i was really interested in your opinions. Thanks loads. I really can't wait for this to evolve. It begs a question...is it worth developing the ideal VFR only type aircraft for special use with Occulus DK2, where the definition is of less importance? Edited August 25, 2014 by Pikey spelling ___________________________________________________________________________ SIMPLE SCENERY SAVING * SIMPLE GROUP SAVING * SIMPLE STATIC SAVING * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRAITH Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Here is a look at the Oculus Rift DK2 and how it works with DCS: World at the moment. It is already one of the neatest experiences I have had in flight simming but it is just a fraction short of replacing my monitor at this point. Maybe soon... The first eight minutes or so are just set-up so feel free to skip that part if you want to get straight to the impressions of the flight. Thanks for putting a youtube up. It sounds like this could be a real hit, but I'm waiting to see what exactly I can use this with, meaning waiting to see how Flight and Air Combat Sims Develop before I splurge cash on this nice tech. Its probably better to wait and see the price drop a few $$$ too. I would like to see how they could incorporate this tech with new 3D Ulrta HD LCD screens coming out maybe they will have manufactures now scrambling to combine virtual reality vision gear who knows where this is heading me waiting a while longer things move to quick now we have PS4 non playable PS3 games now! Certainly is nice! :thumbup: Edited August 25, 2014 by WRAITH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiWay Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 very good review, thanks just one question - how can we use keyboard or even HOTAS (switches on it) with eyes "blinded" by Rift? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Win10 x64 Pro, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080Ti, i5-8600K OC4.5 GHz, 120GB SSD INTEL 530, SAMSUNG SSD 850 EVO 250G, 1TB HDD WD RED, MSI Z370-A PRO, Thermaltake Water 2.0 Pro, Kingston 2x32GB DDR4 3800MHz, 4K LG 50" Monitor, Meta Quest Pro VR, Saitek X-65, Saitek Pro Flight Combat Rudder Pedals, GAMETRIX KW-908 JETSEAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 how can we use keyboard or even HOTAS (switches on it) with eyes "blinded" by Rift? :D ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zabuzard Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 AFAIK most keyboards have stripes on 2 keys located somewhere in the middle, maybe F and H or so.If youve learned 10finger writing technique you should have no problem writing blind. So its just a training thing. Using the Hotas blind should be easy or are you looking on your Hotas searching keys? :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiWay Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 all this funny, but what about home made cockpits? IMO no way use w/o virtual gloves [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Win10 x64 Pro, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080Ti, i5-8600K OC4.5 GHz, 120GB SSD INTEL 530, SAMSUNG SSD 850 EVO 250G, 1TB HDD WD RED, MSI Z370-A PRO, Thermaltake Water 2.0 Pro, Kingston 2x32GB DDR4 3800MHz, 4K LG 50" Monitor, Meta Quest Pro VR, Saitek X-65, Saitek Pro Flight Combat Rudder Pedals, GAMETRIX KW-908 JETSEAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 all this funny, but what about home made cockpits? IMO no way use w/o virtual gloves I would suggest that if you have a complete pit, then the Rift (or an VR headset) is not the correct solution. ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongodriver Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I would say a generic pit with physically identifiable levers and switches (gear/flap lever) could be a perfect fit for VR, everything is identified by feel, even a bank of switches could be formatted in such a way that makes it easy to commit to memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre-TLA Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Gremlin's idea might solve it. MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiWay Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Gremlin's idea might solve it. sounds promising...like to see it integrated [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Win10 x64 Pro, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080Ti, i5-8600K OC4.5 GHz, 120GB SSD INTEL 530, SAMSUNG SSD 850 EVO 250G, 1TB HDD WD RED, MSI Z370-A PRO, Thermaltake Water 2.0 Pro, Kingston 2x32GB DDR4 3800MHz, 4K LG 50" Monitor, Meta Quest Pro VR, Saitek X-65, Saitek Pro Flight Combat Rudder Pedals, GAMETRIX KW-908 JETSEAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Gremlin's idea might solve it. Yes. He may really have something there that would be ideal. Now I just need room for the front end of a jet! :) ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiWay Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 check this video http://motherboard.vice.com/en_ca/read/finally-virtual-reality-let-me-fly-like-a-bird [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Win10 x64 Pro, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080Ti, i5-8600K OC4.5 GHz, 120GB SSD INTEL 530, SAMSUNG SSD 850 EVO 250G, 1TB HDD WD RED, MSI Z370-A PRO, Thermaltake Water 2.0 Pro, Kingston 2x32GB DDR4 3800MHz, 4K LG 50" Monitor, Meta Quest Pro VR, Saitek X-65, Saitek Pro Flight Combat Rudder Pedals, GAMETRIX KW-908 JETSEAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skouras Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 im on the rocks here to buy it this month,even that the resolution its not a 4K im impressed with this experience so far!! the only downside is that i have to wait 2 months till i receive it!!!:cry: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]W10(64bit)Asus Rog Strix Z370-F - i7 8700K - Dark Rock Pro 4 - 16 giga ram Corsair vengeance 3000 - MSI RTX 2070 Super - Asus Rog Phobeus soundcard - Z906 Surround speaker - Track ir5 - HOTAS Warthog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmande Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Such a great video well put together and thoroughly explained. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_A Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 looks amazing and makes wanna push that order button for a DK2 the price isn't the issue , its the low res that deterred me , 1920x1080 is fine but not in portrait (meaning that the whole screen is spread over 1080 pixels instead of normally atleast 1920 pixels. anyway , great video! IAF.Tomer My Rig: Core i7 6700K + Corsair Hydro H100i GTX Gigabyte Z170X Gaming 7,G.Skill 32GB DDR4 3000Mhz Gigabyte GTX 980 OC Samsung 840EVO 250GB + 3xCrucial 275GB in RAID 0 (1500 MB/s) Asus MG279Q | TM Warthog + Saitek Combat Pedals + TrackIR 5 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huge Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Looks like fun! Cant wait for the release and increased resolution. With the greater sense of depth perception is aerial refueling any easier? A video perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA_Goblin Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I would say that for a "real" simpit the Cast AR is better. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] _____________Semper paratus, In hoc signo vinces________________ PC: Intel i7-8700K (4.9 GHz), Aorus Ultra Gaming Z370 MB, Gigabyte RTX 3080, 32 GB DDR3 (3,2 GHz), Samsung EVO 860 M.2 500 GB SSD + Samsung 960 M.2 250 GB SSD Gaming: Virpil T-50 CM2, TM WH Throttle, Crosswind pedals, HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubboyo Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 looks amazing and makes wanna push that order button for a DK2 the price isn't the issue , its the low res that deterred me , 1920x1080 is fine but not in portrait (meaning that the whole screen is spread over 1080 pixels instead of normally atleast 1920 pixels. anyway , great video! The Rift doesn't work like that. The screen is horizontal and divided in half, one half for your left eye and one half for your right eye, so you get 960x1080 per eye. However, the lenses make it so your field of view is nearly 100 degrees, yielding a relatively low pixel-per-degree. I've been playing around with the DK2 and the resolution is just low enough that you can't read the HUD, making it challenging to fight and fly effectively. The immersion is astounding, though. When the first consumer kit comes out, hopefully with high-resolution bespoke OLED panels, this will be amazing. -stubboyo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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