VRScout

DECEMBER 28, 2020

With Christmas 2020 officially in the rear view mirror, a new wave of Oculus Quest 2 users now find themselves enjoying all the incredible games and apps available on Facebook’s magical standalone VR headset. But one question we still hear a lot is, “How much space do I need to use the Oculus Quest 2?”

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 19, 2020

With big game launches and more VR headsets on that market than ever, 2020 is shaping up to be a huge year for VR, and an excellent time for first-timers to jump in. The Best PC VR Headsets in 2020. Controllers. Valve Index controllers. Value Pick: Oculus Quest 2 with Oculus Link (and Elite Strap ) – $350.

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ARPost

JANUARY 17, 2020

One of the biggest challenges for VR has been how to incorporate controls into the VR experience. If you’ve ever played PSVR with one of their adapters rather than with a standard controller, you know that when your hands are doing something that matches the action you’re seeing, it can really enhance a VR experience. How It Works.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 30, 2019

From the return of a historic franchise to ambitious new originals, 2020 is shaping up to be one hell of a year for VR gaming. Not only did we get our hands on Oculus’ long-awaited standalone headset, the Oculus Quest, but we also received the Oculus Rift S as well as Valve’s flagship VR headset, the Valve Index.

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VRScout

MARCH 15, 2021

As reported by The Washington Post , operators-in-training can interact with virtual duplicates of multimillion-dollar military satellites using an Oculus Quest headset, removing the need for conventional training simulators which can cost millions to build and deploy. For more information on the US Space Force visit here.

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VRScout

APRIL 29, 2021

Available now on the Oculus Quest via SideQuest, Real Commodore 64 – Virtually brings the original Commodore 64 experience to VR, allowing Quest and Quest 2 players the chance to explore a massive catalog of retro PC games. Real Commodore 64 – Virtually works really well with the Oculus Quest. to 17 million units sold.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 21, 2020

So, here you are how I envision this 2020 in virtual reality! (I’ll Me wearing the Oculus Quest. I see 2020 as a good year of consolidation, where VR will grow linearly before the expected explosion around 2022. Anyway, I don’t envision VR entering the mainstream in 2020. The reasons?

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Release Date: March 23rd, 2020. Yet here we are, in 2020, giving Half-Life: Alyx our PC VR Game of the Year Award. Release Date : July 3rd, 2020. Available On: Oculus Quest , Oculus Rift , Steam , PSVR. Release Date : January 23rd, 2020. Release Date: March 23rd, 2020. Available On: Steam.

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Road to VR

JUNE 18, 2021

Launched back in October 2020, Oculus Quest 2 effectively set the bar for standalone VR headsets by delivering a high-quality experience at a relatively low price. Quest 2 is capable of more than just playing games from the Oculus Store too. Now, for a limited time, you can nab a Quest 2 for $50 off from Target.

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VRScout

AUGUST 18, 2020

Existing users will need to merge their Oculus accounts in two years. Earlier this morning Facebook confirmed in an official Oculus blog post that, beginning October 2020, those using an Oculus VR headset for the first time will need to log in to their devices with an official Facebook account for full functionality.

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VRScout

JULY 22, 2020

Earlier this morning, Twitter user and well-known Microsoft leaker WalkingCat shared an image of what appears to be a brand new Oculus Quest headset. pic.twitter.com/rBvJpCfRmT — WalkingCat (@h0x0d) July 22, 2020. I certainly wouldn’t mind a more comfortable cable designed specifically for use with Oculus Link.

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Road to VR

JULY 22, 2020

The photo may show the next Quest headset (possibly a ‘Quest 2’) which Oculus is expected to reveal later this year. Possible Return to Original Touch Controller Ergonomics. Among longtime VR users, many preferred the shape and feel of the original Touch controllers to the new design which ships with Quest and Rift S.

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VRScout

JANUARY 18, 2020

Oculus Quest hand-tracking turns one apartment into an XR playground. XR wizard Greg Madison, an interaction designer for spatial computing, has made science-fiction a reality by turning his own home into a mixed reality playground using the Oculus Quest. 02 Transform any surface into a giant touch screen.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

John Carmack, legendary programmer and key player in the Oculus Rift genesis story, announced recently that he’s won a decisive battle within Facebook to finally release root access to Oculus Go, the 3DOF standalone VR headset launched in 2018.

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VRScout

APRIL 15, 2021

Announced last September at Facebook Connect 2020 , Puzzle Bobble VR reimagines the classic action-puzzle game for the VR format. Using your Touch controllers, you’ll aim, shoot, and burst bubbles across 100 unique levels spread across an exotic island locale. For more information visit puzzlebobblevr.com.

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Road to VR

JULY 22, 2020

A newly released update for the Oculus Browser on Quest includes full-finger hand-tracking support for WebXR projects. build of Oculus Browser, which now comes with a hand-tracking API and timewarp layer support, both of which are considered ‘experimental’ at this time. — Mr.doob (@mrdoob) July 22, 2020.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 8, 2021

But the gift is not mine, but from the XR ergonomics expert Rob Cole, that has written an INCREDIBLE guest post about his experiments in trying to build from scratch the prototype of a SteamVR controller with a modular design and optimal ergonomics. Image by Rob Cole). Introduction. Lockdowns and shortages. Image by Rob Cole).

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Road to VR

MAY 23, 2020

— WalkingCat (@h0x0d) May 23, 2020. Much like Oculus Rift S, the supposed HP headset appears to have four camera sensors, two front-facing, and two on the sides, which would hypothetically allow for a wider controller tracking volume. pic.twitter.com/g71tL0Oo78.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Originally released in open beta on Oculus Quest headsets via SideQuest and the App Lab, developer realities.io inc has officially launched its VR jigsaw puzzle experience Puzzling Places on the Oculus Store alongside a handful of improvements designed to take your puzzle-solving experience to the next level. Moving forward, realities.i

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Road to VR

APRIL 2, 2020

London-based hardware startup TG0 has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Etee dev kit, a VR controller with integrated SteamVR Tracking. TG0 positions the controller’s button-less design and finger tracking as its main attractions. But VR gaming isn’t the only use-case the company is touting for the Etee controllers.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 6, 2020

A research and engineering group called the Virtual Dimension Center (VDC) in Fellbach, Germany conducted a study recently that reveals just how accurate some of the top VR headset’s are when it comes to tracking their respective motion controllers. This changes somewhat when the respective controllers move to position 2 however.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Ahead of what promises to be an eventful sales season, it seems Facebook is getting a head start today with the launch of a week-long sale on Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Starting today, the company is launching a week-long deal that will save you $100 when buying a second Oculus Quest 2. Photo by Road to VR.

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Road to VR

MARCH 31, 2021

During an interview with Bloomberg this week, Facebook Reality Labs VP, Andrew Bosworth, said that Quest 2 has outsold all Oculus headsets combined, a significant milestone for a headset which has only been available for five and a half months. Here’s a quick timeline of Oculus headsets: Rift – March 2016. Go – May 2018.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Native hand tracking, PC/standalone hybrid functionality, and new games confirmed for the Oculus platform. That’s a wrap on Oculus Connect 6. Oculus Link launches this November ; Oculus will be offering its own official USB-C cable as well. .

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Road to VR

AUGUST 7, 2020

The end for Oculus Go is nigh. The latest Oculus SDK (v19/1.51) no longer supports the company’s first true standalone VR headset. The company says in the SDK’s developer release notes that both Unity and Unreal Engine support for Oculus Go has officially been dropped.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Following the announcement in September that Facebook will discontinue the Rift product line in 2021 , it appears the company is gearing up for a final sendoff by offering its latest PC VR headset, Oculus Rift S, for just $300. Oculus Rift S headset. Oculus Touch controllers (2). What’s in the box? Headset cable.

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VRScout

MAY 11, 2020

Coming soon to the Oculus Quest, Battle Blocks is a fast-paced PvP puzzle game inspired by the infamous classic and reimagined for the VR headsets. Set within a futuristic 3D environment, players use their motion controllers to rotate and stack their 3D blocks in head-to-head battles against other humans. But what about VR?

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 26, 2020

These days we have had various leaks about a new upcoming Oculus Quest , with also renders and photos shared by the famous leaker Walking Cat. Oculus is going to release a new Oculus Quest. Various rumors and leaks in the past weeks hinted to an upcoming release of a new Oculus Quest headset. But how is it?

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VRScout

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In a tweet made yesterday by Oculus Support, the company elaborated on its Terms of Service after a string of customer complaints, clarifying that the use of a single Facebook account on two or more Oculus VR headsets will NOT result in a suspension or permanent ban, despite what customer support might have said. from OculusQuest.

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Road to VR

APRIL 3, 2020

Oculus is now selling its 2016-era Rift for $300 for a limited time. The company is selling a limited supply of refurbished packages containing the original Oculus Rift and Touch controllers direct on its website. SEE ALSO Oculus Rift S Review – A Good Choice for VR Newcomers, a Difficult Choice for VR Vets.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 22, 2020

Oculus has gained in these years always more success in the consumers’ landscape, and now with the Oculus Quest , thanks to an affordable device running great content , it is making strides in the market. Today, finally, Facebook has changed all of this and i s making Oculus For Business available to all interested companies.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Crytek today revealed at Facebook 2020 that The Climb (2016) is getting a sequel, and it’s slated to arrive on the Quest platform this holiday season. Originally launched as an Oculus Rift exclusive in 2016, The Climb dazzled with detailed visuals and kept us grasping for the next ledge thanks to interesting gameplay mechanics.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Oculus Quest’s content library eclipsed 100 games and apps back at the end of August and continues to grow at a solid clip. Here’s 25 titles coming in 2019 and 2020 that we’ve got our eyes on. It has realistic controls, customizable load-outs, and missions that will require collaboration. Release date: 2020.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 16, 2019

There’s been no shortage of great VR games in 2019, although 2020 is shaping up to be a pretty significant year in VR gaming too. We rounded up the top titles confirmed for release in 2020, which includes everything from polished indies to big budget ‘AAA’ games coming to a VR headset near you. Release date : 2020.

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VRScout

JANUARY 8, 2020

When Pimax announced its state-of-the-art VR headset back in 2017, users were blown away by the 200-degree FOV, 8K resolution, and custom knuckle motion controllers. The post CES 2020: High-End VR Manufacturer Pimax Announces Budget-Friendly VR Headset appeared first on VRScout. The Pimax Artisan comes at a really great time for VR.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Hand-tracking on Quest rolled out as an experimental feature in late 2019, but Oculus is letting it gestate before it will accept third-party apps with hand-tracking. And while Oculus’ first stab at the feature is reasonably solid, there’s still limitations around accuracy, latency, pose detection, and tracking coverage.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

“Beginning in the early morning hours of November 2, 2020 some of the Capcom Group networks experienced issues that affected access to certain systems, including email and file servers,” stated Haruhiro Tsujimoto, President and COO, in an official release. Targeting June 2021 Switch/PC release. Feature Image Credit: Capcom.

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