Road to VR

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

We’re keeping an eye on the best Oculus Rift Black Friday 2018 deals. Inside the box you’ll get an Oculus Rift headset, two Touch controllers, two sensors, and four paid games/apps included: Dead & Buried , Robo Recall , Medium , and Quill. The Best Oculus Rift Black Friday 2018 Deal. Updated: 11/22/18.

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JULY 23, 2019

While Quest & Rift S surely have the widest controller tracking coverage we’ve from similar inside-out systems, both had notable deadzones when bringing the controllers very close to the headset. The post Quest & Rift S Update Brings Controller Tracking Improvements appeared first on Road to VR.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Oculus Quest may not have a specific release date yet, although now that both the headset and its Touch controllers have undergone FCC testing, there’s little left standing in the way of the headset’s launch this Spring. Now, filings for the controllers from Facebook have appeared at the U.S. Image courtesy FCC.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2018

With the holiday shopping season upon us, we’re tracking the best PSVR Black Friday 2018 deals. Without any discounts or deals, the basic PSVR ‘all-in’ bundle—which includes the VR headset, PS Move controllers, PS Camera and two games—costs $350. The Best PSVR Black Friday 2018 Deal. Track Lab (2018) – $12 (40% discount).

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Without any major VR hardware releases on the radar for this year, 2018 is shaping up to be a time for content to shine. We’ve rounded up a list of 20-something VR games launching in 2018 that we’re excited about, covering all three major VR systems: PSVR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Platform : PSVR (2018).

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JANUARY 16, 2018

CES 2018 has come and gone, and with it, a pace has been set for what we can expect to see in VR in the next six months or so. Perhaps the biggest reveal at CES 2018 was HTC’s Vive Pro. The lack of pricing information leaves a big question mark over the impact that the Vive Pro and Vive Wireless Adapter will have in 2018.

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JANUARY 8, 2018

Tactical Haptics is debuting it's newly developed reconfigurable haptic controllers and new game content at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). when you cannot directly see the controllers). This game has the player defend a space colony against incoming waves of space insects.

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JANUARY 12, 2018

Welcome to our third day of CES 2018 coverage: Viveport gets VR previews, we go hands-on with Tactical Haptics’ latest prototype, Vive Pro to come with ‘refreshed’ controllers but not ‘Knuckles’, and TPCast brings wireless tech to Windows Mixed Reality. Viveport Receives Radical Redesign.

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VRScout

MAY 7, 2018

An arcade-style instillation perfect for first-time VR users, Extreme Reach ditches the VR controllers in favor of a full body motion platform that relies upon the distribution of weight to control it’s huge catalogue of experiences. The post VRLA 2018 Highlights appeared first on VRScout. EXTREME MACHINE.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

If you look closely at the computer monitor in the upper-left, you can also make out the exact time and date the leaked photos were taken: July 25th, 2018. . Those same sources also claim the Valve HMD will come bundled with the companies ‘Knuckles’ controllers, as well as an original VR-based Half-Life title. Image Credit: Imgur.

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APRIL 13, 2018

Equipped with custom-designed suits that integrate a complex light system with unique wireless controllers, Light Balance blends expert synchronization of music, neon lighting and choreography with breathtaking performances. The Mezo interactive art installation that will be the centerpiece of the show floor at VRLA 2018.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Price at $200 and launching in “early 2018,” the headset aims for affordability. Instead, Oculus Go is more similar to mobile VR headsets like Gear VR, featuring rotational-only tracking (3DOF) on both the headset and the controller. Image courtesy Oculus.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Virtual Virtual Reality (aka VVR ) does a great job of balancing your control as a player with the authorial control of the story. They really got the most out of the limited 3-DoF Daydream controller by using interactive leashes for what felt like seamless gameplay and interaction mechanics within Virtual Virtual Reality.

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MARCH 20, 2018

Here’s a roundup of news from ‘day one’ of our GDC 2018 coverage. The improved headset is pitched as an upgrade for current Vive owners, as it works with the original controllers and base stations. It is still not known exactly when the improved controllers and SteamVR 2.0 Image courtesy HTC. No presence from LG at GDC.

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JUNE 11, 2018

The experience is said to arrive sometime in Fall 2018 on PSVR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PC, XBox One, and PS4. It also includes support for respective motion controllers. The post Psychological Thriller ‘Transference’ to Land on PSVR, Rift & Vive Fall 2018, E3 2018 Trailer Here appeared first on Road to VR.

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DECEMBER 18, 2018

Valve this week revealed the newest version of their upcoming ‘Knuckles’ VR controllers which have graduated from the ‘EV’ prototype distinction to ‘DV’ dev kits. The post Valve Promotes Latest Knuckles Controller from Prototype to Dev Kit appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2019

Mobile VR motion controller manufacturer Finch Technologies today announced it’s working with Qualcomm and HTC to deliver its six degrees of freedom (6DOF) FinchShift controllers to a multitude of devices supporting Vive Wave. SEE ALSO Hands-on: Vive Focus 6DOF Controller Dev Kit. Image courtesy Finch Technologies.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

We’re keeping an eye on the best Oculus Rift Black Friday 2018 deals. Inside the box you’ll get an Oculus Rift headset, two Touch controllers, two sensors, and four paid games/apps included: Dead & Buried , Robo Recall , Medium , and Quill. The Best Oculus Rift Black Friday 2018 Deal. Photo by Road to VR.

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

Astro Bot Rescue Mission (2018) , the VR platformer that’s still wowing PSVR users well after its October 2nd launch, took home the title of ‘Best VR/AR Game’ at last night’s Game Awards. The post ‘Astro Bot’ Wins The Game Awards’ Best VR/AR Game of 2018 appeared first on Road to VR.

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JANUARY 8, 2018

Tactical Haptics’ newly developed haptic controller prototype uses mechanical sockets that allow them to be mated in different configurations on-the-fly, in order to match a particular virtual interaction more closely than standard VR motion controllers. Image courtesy Tactical Haptics. Image courtesy Tactical Haptics.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Lenovo first released its smartphone-powered Mirage AR headset last year alongside its sole title, Star Wars: Jedi Challenges (2018) , a collection of short AR games that let you do things like fight Darth Vader & Co. with a lightsaber-shaped controller, play HoloChess, and challenge the Empire in a tabletop RTS.

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MARCH 18, 2018

HTC has said that the Vive Pro headset alone will be the first to launch (as an upgrade for those who already have Vive controllers and base stations), and that a full kit (headset with new base stations and controllers) will come later in the year. SEE ALSO Hands-on: Oculus Santa Cruz Prototype II & Controllers.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

There’s no doubt about it; weilding a real controller that matches the weight and feel of a virtual object is far more immersive than having a disconnect between the two. The problem, of course, is that if a controller is made to fit too specific a role, it’s less useful for interacting with a wide range of virtual objects.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Major League Baseball’s batting simulator MLB Home Run Derby VR (2018) has left App Lab and is now available on the main Quest Store, which also comes alongside a few updates to the game. Whether you are a seasoned baseball aficionado or a casual fan, MLB Home Run Derby VR is sure to be an enjoyable experience for all!

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APRIL 2, 2018

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 845 VRDK , a VR headset reference design for hardware and software developers, is now offering 6DOF controller input with ultrasonic tracking. The latest images of the reference headset show what appear to be six ultrasonic emitters (and/or receivers) on the headset, three on each side. Image courtesy Qualcomm.

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JANUARY 11, 2018

This week at CES 2018, Tactical Haptics debuted a new prototype of their haptic VR controller which allows the devices to attach and detach on the fly in several different poses for different types of gameplay. The controllers are being piloted in IMAX’s VR arcade. Reactive Grip. DIY Inspiration.

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

Today at Leap Con, Magic Leap spoke briefly about its software roadmap for the end of 2018 and into early 2019, indicating some interesting new features on the way to their AR headset. The post Magic Leap to Add Two Controller Support, Iris Login, Javascript Support, & More appeared first on Road to VR.

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MAY 24, 2018

While it’s exciting to start seeing 6DOF standalone VR headsets like the Vive Focus and Mirage Solo, both unfortunately include a 3DOF controller which in many cases functions as an immersion barrier compared to a fully 6DOF VR system. 3DOF to 6DOF Controller Upgrade. 3DOF to 6DOF Controller Upgrade.

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APRIL 17, 2019

None of them have official release dates yet, so some intrepid developers found a way to bide their time by making the Valve and the soon-to-launch Valve Index controllers (ex-Knuckles) hum beautiful MIDI files just for the fun of it. No, these aren’t using any clever hidden speakers.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 5, 2019

In December, I published this tweet: All I want for Christmas is: – Mariah Carey – 6 DOF Controllers for the Vive Focus. But regarding the second one… well, I must have been a good guy in 2018 because Santa Alvin (the Chinese version of Santa Claus), has actually fulfilled my dream. batteries to work.

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MAY 16, 2017

Bad news for PlayStation VR (PSVR) fans that were looking to take to the skies later this year: Bandai Namco’s Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has been delayed into 2018. A more concrete time frame for the release beyond 2018 hasn’t been announced. Franchise director Kazutoki Kono confirmed as much in a letter released today.

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JULY 13, 2017

Bloomberg reports that the new headset will have a similar interface to Gear VR and will be controlled by a wireless remote. The news comes hot on the heels of Oculus’ recent price drop of the Rift, bringing the headset to $400 including Touch , the platform’s motion controllers. The story is breaking.

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JUNE 17, 2018

Following the wave of pre-show announcements and conferences , here’s a final roundup of all our E3 2018 coverage. Our hands-on time at E3 2018 left us impressed and wanting more; the title launches exclusively on PSVR in the Fall. The game is one of many PSVR titles shown at Sony’s E3 booth. Photo by Road to VR.

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MARCH 23, 2018

At GDC 2018 this week, Oculus revealed some additional details surrounding their high-end standalone VR headset prototype, Santa Cruz. Among those details, the company plans to replace the current controllers’ trackpads with buttons and sticks, much like the Rift.

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MARCH 30, 2018

Developers can build haptic applications that control the exoskin with JavaScript in High Fidelity, allowing developers to add features such as sensing people at a distance, signaling directions or conveying tension as part of an in-world experience. The target release date of exoskin is slated for July, 2018.

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JANUARY 5, 2018

3dRudder , the company behind the eponymous foot controller for VR, announced its next product; 3dRudder Blackhawk, a newly redesigned device that aims to make input more responsive and intuitive. The company says their newest controller offers a few more functions over its predecessor. Price: $139/€139 starting Spring 2018.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The game is slated for a 2018 with its release targeting cross-play for PSVR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Alvo first appeared on Sony’s list of 60+ upcoming games in 2017 and 2018 back in October, but we weren’t all that sure exactly what it was, or whether it was a PSVR exclusive or not. Last man standing wins.

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