BoxxMann Demos the Oculus Rift CV1

[DerekSpeare]

Hi all,

 

I had the opportunity to demo the Oculus Rift CV1 today at an area Best Buy. Some may have read my impressions of the Vive here:

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=165405

 

As a DK2 user for almost two years I believe I have an informed perspective on VR use in general. I can say that my feelings on the Oculus are much more enthusiastic than how I felt about the Vive. It's not my intention to make this a comparison about the two, but it's really impossible to speak of one without thinking on the other. Anyhow, here are my impressions:

 

• SDE - it's evident if you're looking, but much better than the DK2 as well as the Vive
  
• "God Rays" - I really looked for this, but saw nothing at all
  
• Comfort - It could be more comfortable, but there was a hygene face gasket which may have caused some positional imbalance on my face. It's light, stylish. The Vive is bulky and uncomfortable. I thought the strap would bother me but I didn't even notice it
  
• Tracking - perfect
  

I wanted to see for myself if I should keep the DK2 and wait for a hypothetical CV2 or keep my order due in June. I came away enthusiastic about it, and while there are some limitations with the SDE (I am a SDE Snob), the CV1 is marked advancement over the DK2. The Vive on the other hand seems more of a slightly improved lateral move to me.

 

Surely each man should get what he feels is best! The Oculus offers the balance for me, and be assured that if you're getting either, you will enjoy it. You will see a good improvement, especially if you're going from a DK2 to the CV1.

 

VR is here and we're fortunate to have it!

 

Happy flying!

 

Boxx

 

:pilotfly:

 

 

Edited May 15, 2016 by DerekSpeare

[hansangb]

The one thing I think Vive overlooked is the thickness of the cable. I'm going to jury rig a strain relief that I can add to the back of my shirt. Otherwise, there's too much "tugging"

 

But like I said, the controller tracking on Vive is out of this world good.