Question by VR noob: Fingertip controls

[shadowborn]

Hey.

I have finally ordered a new PC, and once it arrives I want to order a VR headset.

I'm assuming the HP Reverb G2 Version 2 is still one of the best choices for people who mainly want to use it for simulations. Would this be a fair or correct assessment for 2022 still?

Also, I'm a "VR noob". I read or saw that the switches in high fidelity cockpits can be operated by using one's fingers in the virtual space. That's what I want - I want to "naturally" or "organically" be able to press buttons and switches in the cockpit in VR, instead of mapping them all to joysticks or  the keyboard.

Can someone with VR experience, ideally with the HP headset, enlighten me: How, and how well, does this work? Do I need the controllers for it, or can I order the headset without controllers and still have this functionality? If one needs the controllers, does that mean one is constantly picking up the controllers and switching back to the flight stick, "blind folded", or is there a better way?

Thanks!!

 

edit: I did stumble over PointCTRL but the original thread is five years old? One can seemingly order kits, but they look like prototypes. Anyone know of any status for this, or any alternative products?

edit (2): also, p.s., any truth to this reddit post claiming that "gaze control" (I'm assuming that is, have a virtual mouse pointer where you look, then use a HOTAS button to click) is broken or removed?

Edited November 14, 2022 by shadowborn

[Ala12Rv-Tundra]

4 hours ago, shadowborn said:

Hey.

I have finally ordered a new PC, and once it arrives I want to order a VR headset.

I'm assuming the HP Reverb G2 Version 2 is still one of the best choices for people who mainly want to use it for simulations. Would this be a fair or correct assessment for 2022 still?

Also, I'm a "VR noob". I read or saw that the switches in high fidelity cockpits can be operated by using one's fingers in the virtual space. That's what I want - I want to "naturally" or "organically" be able to press buttons and switches in the cockpit in VR, instead of mapping them all to joysticks or  the keyboard.

Can someone with VR experience, ideally with the HP headset, enlighten me: How, and how well, does this work? Do I need the controllers for it, or can I order the headset without controllers and still have this functionality? If one needs the controllers, does that mean one is constantly picking up the controllers and switching back to the flight stick, "blind folded", or is there a better way?

Thanks!!

 

edit: I did stumble over PointCTRL but the original thread is five years old? One can seemingly order kits, but they look like prototypes. Anyone know of any status for this, or any alternative products?

edit (2): also, p.s., any truth to this reddit post claiming that "gaze control" (I'm assuming that is, have a virtual mouse pointer where you look, then use a HOTAS button to click) is broken or removed?

 

Pointctrl today's estimated date of delivery is one year since the ordering day. 

Some have created similar devices on their own. 

VR controllers are good to interact, but like you said, the issue is leeching them and grasping the hotas.