Oculus Rift and DCS World Discussion

[Brisse]

from the man himself, VR god, luckey palmer... http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/palmer-luckeys-top-7-non-vr-games-of-2015/1100-5345/

 

Whoa! The man likes DCS. Didn't see that one coming :)

[paura19]

We need Zoom like in FSX, increase and decrease size of cockpit. :)

 

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhDL0lmI7hI&feature=youtu.be[/ame]

[rjetster1]

Things are changing so fast in VR with the Rift and software, its only a matter of time.

[DerekSpeare]

FlyInside for FSX/P3D has both a Zoom function and a magnifying glass function. Both are great features and uber-useful :D

[Chivas]

Nvidia is now speculating that PC hardware will need a seven fold increase in raw power to drive VR properly. I hope they are referring to the power that will be required to drive the much higher 4K/8K/16K} resolutions that VR headsets require to look more real. Currently I'm hoping to just upgrade my GPU to next level above the 980TI, to run flight sims on the lower res CV1, and Vive.

[hansangb]

For normal folks, the lack of controller may be an issue. But I can't see how it matters for the DCS crew. The article is completely overblown IMO.

[Chivas]

For normal folks, the lack of controller may be an issue. But I can't see how it matters for the DCS crew. The article is completely overblown IMO.

 

I agree the issue is overblown.

 

I'm not sure how Oculus is in trouble with the delay of their Touch inputs. For the last few years the vast majority of VR content has been made with Xbox type controllers in mind. There are very little if any wand or Touch input content finished, and ready to be released. Software Devs have only be working on content that requires these types of inputs for a few months. Not to mention the fact that Vive and Oculus are still changing the specs of their inputs, that could easily require changes to the software currently being developed for these inputs.

[hannibal]

to compare oculus rift and xbox connect is plain silly.

 

rift has been in the wild, people WANT IT.

when kinect was first introduced, it was all hype stemming from microsoft's over hyped marketing videos.

 

the microsoft hololens videos are way over hyped.

 

not everyone will want a touch controller with their rift.

i think its silly to have a touch with a hotas.

 

oculus has a team of super genious, they know what they are doing.

to even use microsoft as an example is a weak shot to the gut.

[hansangb]

I was smiling on that one as well. Lucky is a great entrepreneur. He took commodity hardware, saw an opening and (re)jumpstarted the whole VR market. And while people may say "it's not a big deal..." the *first* one to do it should get all the accolade. As an exmaple, we can argue all day about Android vs. Apple, but give Jobs credit. He was first. And this coming from a hardcore Android guy!

 

But "team of super genious" I think not.

[BIGNEWY]

https://www.oculus.com/en-us/blog/oculus-rift-pre-orders-to-open-on-january-6/

 

Today, we’re excited to announce that pre-orders for Rift will open on Oculus.com at 8am Pacific Time on January 6! We’ll be sharing everything you need to know to order your Rift on Wednesday when pre-orders go live.

[SkateZilla]

I wanna see final specs first, lol.

 

and what DCS HuDs look like.

 

on that note I was playing A-10C via HMD with Screen streamed to cell phone, just to test haptics,

 

and I know I can fly with a HMD and still reach forward and press the right OSB without seeing them..

[SkateZilla]

Nvidia is now speculating that PC hardware will need a seven fold increase in raw power to drive VR properly. I hope they are referring to the power that will be required to drive the much higher 4K/8K/16K} resolutions that VR headsets require to look more real. Currently I'm hoping to just upgrade my GPU to next level above the 980TI, to run flight sims on the lower res CV1, and Vive.

 

There is some truth to that, but its exaggerated. 4-5x max.

 

Polaris is supposed to more than doubles the GCN efficientcy in 2016

[BIGNEWY]

I wanna see final specs first, lol.

 

and what DCS HuDs look like.

 

on that note I was playing A-10C via HMD with Screen streamed to cell phone, just to test haptics,

 

and I know I can fly with a HMD and still reach forward and press the right OSB without seeing them..

 

Same for me Skate, I want to see finial spec and price before I make my mind up between vive and occulus

[rjetster1]

Ordering ASAP... just to stay ahead of the curve.

[Burnerski]

Pre orders for Oculus in 48 hours

 

https://www.oculus.com/en-us/

 

 

I think I'll buy 4 and sell the other 3 at a profit.

 

R/

Daniel

Edited January 4, 2016 by Burnerski

[SkateZilla]

they sent out Final Retail versions to developers.

 

gonna send some skype messages to friends in other studios,

 

they are likely under nda though.

 

Its between Rift, Vive or Built one myself.

[Chivas]

Not sure why people think they will have to preorder without knowing the cost and specs. Didn't Lucky's announcement suggest that all we need to know will be stated on Jan 6th when preorder starts. I would think "all we need to know" would have to include Price and Specs. There is nothing more important than that.

 

We would also have to think that Vive will announce their "very very big breakthrough" before the Rift preorders start. If they don't, that suggests that their "very very big breakthrough" isn't as big as they would like us to think. That said, I'm hoping its a very very very big breakthrough. :)

 

We would also have to think that the Rift NDA will be lifted, and DCS might be able to give us a hint at the Rifts performance if they have one that's recently come off the assembly line.

Edited January 4, 2016 by Chivas

[DerekSpeare]

No company in their right mind would expect to sell a product without making sure prospective buyers knew all they needed to know. Anything short of that is irresponsible and reckless. I think personally that if anyone waits just a tick to do anything other than buy, they're going to miss it.

 

My bet is that they will sell in excess of one million at 575 USD each.

Edited January 4, 2016 by DerekSpeare

[hansangb]

I wanna see final specs first, lol.

 

and what DCS HuDs look like.

 

on that note I was playing A-10C via HMD with Screen streamed to cell phone, just to test haptics,

 

and I know I can fly with a HMD and still reach forward and press the right OSB without seeing them..

 

 

But how did you get your fingers inside the goggle to poke at the screen? :D

[hansangb]

BTW, you guys really think that when you go to pre-order page, the price and specs won't be listed?

[Frusheen]

75FPS over Vegas strip

 

I received my new GTX 980Ti today and spent the past few hours overclocking. Result- I manage 75fps solid over Vegas for the first time. I flew the huey from Nellis down the strip and landed by the Mi8 at McCarran. It was silky smooth.

 

I got the core clock on the card up to 1.5Ghz and the memory to 7600mHz. My cpu is a 4770k at 4.2GHz.

 

All settings are at minimum for now but finally having zero judder makes up for the lack of eye candy. No idea how it will fair when CV1 arrives but I couldn't keep using my 780OC and playing the waiting game for Pascal.

 

I'll spend some time playing with settings to see if anything can be turned up.

Edited January 4, 2016 by Frusheen

[SkateZilla]

Pricing and Specs will be announced with the Pre Order Page

[SimFreak]

Pricing and Specs will be announced with the Pre Order Page

 

I hope so... my personal expectations, it will be about $450 to 550 given that it comes with xbox controller and two games.

[Frusheen]

I hope so... my personal expectations, it will be about $450 to 550 given that it comes with xbox controller and two games.

 

I'm thinking it'll be a touch under $400. But after buying dk1 then dk2 and waiting years for this release I'll probably pay more if I have too.

[Kayos]

I'm guessing $549+. They keep hinting it is going to be a lot more than they stated.