Road to VR

AUGUST 30, 2017

Earlier this week we shared our first hands-on with Microsoft’s VR controllers , but at the time the company didn’t allow us to document the session with photos or videos. Now, a developer with the controllers has produced a handy overview that shows how they work and gives a glimpse of them in action.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2020

According to some rumors, the production initially started in the US, but when the demand got too big, Valve started manufacturing the headsets and controllers via third parties in China. The controllers. A bunch of Valve Index Controllers, with and without comfort modding. The main problems are in the controllers.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 13, 2021

HTC is soon launching a new VR headset without controllers and their own metaverse called “Viveport Verse”. But latest leaks testify that HTC is launching a new VR headset without controllers at all. Allegedly, the headset does come completely without controllers and is supposed to be more aimed at mere media consumption.

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MARCH 8, 2017

This most recent example turns your phone into a controller for the mixed reality headset. Currently, HoloLens is mainly controlled through gestures with your hand, though can also be navigated with voice recognition and gaze-based input. To development agency AfterNow, though, that wasn’t enough.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The next-gen VR device features full-color passthrough for immersive mixed reality, eye and face tracking, as well as new-and-improved Touch controllers, offering a premium experience for an equally premium price tag. Controller cradle with power adapter storage. Reliable YKK RC zipper for easy access. Padded grab handle.

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JULY 31, 2017

It is definitely alarming to hear someone outside VR say my brain is looking good. The game allows you to manipulate objects and battle foes with your mind, and is played entirely without handheld controllers. This is combined with eye-tracking technology from German firm SMI, which may have just been acquired by Apple.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Starbreeze and Acer announced a new capitalization plan for StarVR, the upcoming high field of view (FOV) VR headset, that will see Acer inject $5 million into the project and take a 66 percent majority control of the joint venture. The post Acer Takes Majority Control of StarVR with $5M Capital Injection appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 25, 2018

Breaking six months of silence since their last update, Sixense , the company behind the much-belated positionally tracked controller system STEM, recently detailed “one last issue that needs to be addressed” before the company can start shipping to Kickstarter backers. The proposed fix is to add a screw boss per the images below.

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ARPost

JULY 27, 2022

Meta Quest 2 Controllers. Another great VR accessory is the Meta Quest 2 Controllers. These controllers allow you to interact with the virtual world in a much more natural way. Instead of using a game controller or keyboard and mouse, you can simply use your hands to interact with your surroundings. VR Aim Controller.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Each hand controls one dragon, both capable of launching fireballs at various targets throughout the game. Both controllers can also help to control movement within the space setting of the game. We’re definitely going to add this to every game we produce … if we’re able to put this out as a Unity asset, we will.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The emphasis with Bricktales is definitely on building all sorts of functional things with one-off lego sets, such as bridges, furniture, statues and more, and doing it amid some classic RPG worldbuilding that includes a ton of linear quests and puzzles to solve. You can unlock a sandbox mode once you complete a bespoke construction spot.

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JUNE 7, 2017

Never mind that fancy new motion controller that’s being bundled with Gear VR; accessory company Nyko thinks it has the definitive new controller for Samsung’s mobile headset. When you’re not using your headset, this slate-like controller slots into the front of your Gear VR, just as your phone does.

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Road to VR

JULY 24, 2018

Alien Trap’s Lee Vermeulen, one of the developers behind VR creation tool Modbox , received a brand new pair of Knuckles controllers recently. The Knuckles dev kit seen in the video is the company’s latest public iteration— a critical redesign of the previous, control stick-less design.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 8, 2017

There’s an intuitive appeal to using controller-free hand-tracking input like Leap Motion’s ; there’s nothing quite like seeing your virtual hands and fingers move just like your own hands and fingers without the need to pick up and learn how to use a controller.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

A note at the bottom, though, says that these are definitely not recommendations, even if it is a list of products it thinks would be good to use with your Rift. By definition, that’s a recommendation, but for legal reasons, this is not a recommendation, okay? Four Port Startech SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter. • Card Adapter. •

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ARPost

JULY 21, 2023

The real pioneers of this are definitely Magic Leap and their waveguide lens is the future that I was expecting Apple to actually achieve some kind of breakthrough on,” said Almeida. Controller-Free Design While the Apple Vision Pro has more screens than most VR headsets, it has fewer controllers.

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VRScout

MARCH 29, 2017

From cameras and controllers, to content and creativity, here are all of the virtual reality announcements from Samsung Unpacked 2017 : Gear VR Motion Controller. Google changed the game back in November when they introduced the first official mobile VR headset accompanied by a motion controller. Game changer again.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Stepping into the shoes of Danny Schrobbeler, a Traffic Controller by trade and totally not a disgraced cop, your main mission is to keep traffic rolling and prevent cars and buses from piling up. The post ‘Traffic Jams’ Lets You Control Traffic, Help Pedestrians & Kill Zombies appeared first on Road to VR.

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Anand Tech

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In the past month, three SSD controller designers have announced new enterprise NVMe SSD controllers, bringing a wave of new competition to the high-end enterprise/datacenter SSD market. FADU is a relative newcomer to the market, having only released one previous SSD controller. Silicon Motion SM8266 Controller.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the “improved” Touch controllers. Unlike the headset itself, the Quest 2 Touch controllers do not function well outdoors. Put simply, the more shade, the better the headset and controller tracking. So, does the Oculus Quest 2 work outside?

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Sleeping in VR is definitely a thing. Just head to any of the so-called ‘sleep worlds’ in VRChat to see avatars snoozing away whilst curled up on a virtual couch. Now a Steam overlay looks to make it easier for the VR sleepers among us to catch their forty winks.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Now, China-based electronics manufacturer Anker just launched a new charging dock that aims to take the fuss out of topping up the batteries on your Oculus Quest 2 headset and Touch controllers. The dock includes two 1800mAH alkaline rechargeable batteries for use in both Touch controllers. hours for both controllers and headset.

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VRScout

JULY 15, 2021

The Nintendo Switch-like system features a 7-inch 1280×800 touchscreen display and is controlled via a standard gamepad with support for gyroscopic controls. Earlier today, Valve revealed the Steam Deck, a new handheld gaming device capable of running AAA PC games on the go. power supply Battery: 40Whr battery.

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

But one of the low-key most exciting sequel enhancement is the addition of motion controls. Sony's DualShock 4 controller for PS4 and DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 both sport built in gyroscopic sensor, which can detect the gamepad's physical movements in games that support the feature. Credit: Guerrilla Games.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In BaboonVR, the game screen is shown as a projection while you use hand controls to play the virtual trombone, sliding action and all. Raicuparta says that the current version is “still quite simple,” as it calculates pitch based on the relative distance from one controller to the other.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The glasses themselves are similar to other models in the space or coming soon, though they will also be compatible with PhotonLens controllers and software. Controllers and Command Modes. In addition to the glasses themselves, the system will include two custom wireless 6DoF controllers, and a multi-touch panel for versatile gaming.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The report claims that the upcoming headset could feature dual ultra high definition 8K displays with built-in eye-tracking technology. Apparently, the device itself would be controlled in a multitude of ways, including a “thimble-like device to be worn on a person’s finger.”

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JANUARY 31, 2017

PlayStation VR is a very capable headset, but it does have one glaring weakness: the PlayStation Move controllers. Sony’s positiontally-tracked wands bring your hands into VR with relative accuracy, but they pale in comparison to the HTC Vive’s wands or Oculus Touch controllers.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 23, 2023

Alex From CHN (@ZGFTECH) August 23, 2023 In the video, we get a brief (if not anticlimactic) glimpse at what appears to be the Quest 3 headset and Touch controllers. There’s not much else to say here: it definitely looks like Quest 3, floppy headstrap and all.

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VRScout

JANUARY 2, 2022

Interacting with the in-game world can be done using the Touch controllers, though certain games and apps also feature support for Quest hand-tracking technology. Those seeking a high-end PC VR experience without breaking the bank will definitely want to check this one out. ″ OLED displays.

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VRScout

MAY 10, 2020

It definitely takes some getting used to at first. The lack of any haptic feedback makes it significantly more difficult to grasp objects than with a controller; grab too loosely and the object falls from your hand, tighten your grip too much and you’ll send it flying across the map when it clips through your player model.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The controls are smooth. All of the tasks could theoretically be hand-tracked, but movement is controlled with the controllers, so they’re a must-have. The controller layout isn’t overly complex or challenging, and all major controls are spelled out in the tutorial and are changeable in settings. Taking It Online.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Console gamers have their dedicated PS4 and Xbox One controllers — both of which are excellent and extremely high-quality. If you have a Gear VR then you’ll need a good bluetooth controller to play many of the best games. As long as it can mimic an Xbox controller, you should be fine.

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VRScout

JANUARY 6, 2021

But good lord those controllers… Despite some initial hiccups and a handful of questionable decisions regarding the controllers, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with the original HP Reverb. THE CONTROLLERS. Ah yes, the Windows Mixed Reality controllers. THE VERDICT.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Controller-based. Here’s a glossary of basic definitions of each VR comfort setting. Hand-based – the game considers the player’s hand/controller direction as the ‘forward’ direction for artificial movement. Adjustable difficulty – allows the player to control the difficulty of a game’s mechanics.

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Road to VR

JULY 20, 2021

“Beyond skiing, another one-off we saw in the demo is controlling a crane to clear an inaccessible pathway. These kinds of things can be fun breaks from a constant run-and-gun, so we’re definitely hoping to see more peppered throughout the full game,” Lang says.

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Road to VR

APRIL 25, 2024

Users definitely gravitate towards different use cases, so really leaning into what makes this or that lane special (and profitable) is a smart move. Also, I’m not a huge fan of having to support multiple interaction paradigms (controllers, hand gestures, etc) since it fragments the player base even more in an already-niche ecosystem.

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