Is VR ready before upgrading your PC?
Is VR ready before upgrading your PC?
i play onward, pavlov, project cars 2 and DCS on a daily basis. it's a great time to unbox it and start enjoying it there are so many amazing games that have come out in the past 6 months or so it's insane... i got my rift almost 2 years ago now and i still use it everyday.
I mostly enjoy Beat Saber. Other popular titles include VRChat, Onwards, Pavlov, Moss, Dirt Rally, Jet Island, and Lone Echo.
Nice, these games look better than the ones I used to want to play. I have Project Cars 2, it was actually amazing in VR.
I recall VRChat was a game planned just before I stopped using my Oculus. I tried out similar titles and they were decent but mostly incomplete. One stood out where you could gather around a campfire and chat, though everyone seemed really stiff. I’m hoping the Oculus controllers will improve the experience. Beat Saber seems enjoyable, but I’m worried it might cause nausea. That was one issue with the Oculus that didn’t appeal to me.
You definitely need the Oculus Touch—it's incredibly enjoyable and offers a completely different experience compared to what you get without them. Unfortunately, getting a third sensor is often necessary if you play 360 games or other FPS titles, especially to prevent dead zones where controls disconnect. Once you're set up, it's amazing. A decent racing wheel for dirt rally and project cars 2 is also a great addition, and VR racing remains my top favorite activity. I own a Logitech G25 used for around $140 CAD; it’s affordable and includes features like clutch and stick shift. Regarding motion sickness, it cleared up quickly—your brain adapted in just a few sessions. I remember being so uncomfortable on my first roller coaster ride, lying down for an hour after just five minutes... but after a few tries, I could enjoy it for hours without any issues. Now VR feels natural, whether you're racing or flying. Your body needs time to adjust, but short sessions work well. It definitely improved my experience once it settled in.
VR without proper controls can really be uncomfortable in many cases, even with the right controllers. However, you can adapt over time. I personally experienced motion sickness in VR at first, but I quickly got used to it and can now play games that previously made me sick for hours without issue. Beat Saber is a great example—it doesn’t cause discomfort at all.
Regarding VRMark, I've also seen some videos of people using an FX-6300 and they appear to be fine. I can overclock my CPU, but I'm trying not to let personal preference affect my performance. If I seem a bit biased toward VR, it's because I am! I'm hoping for more perspectives and will do some further research. Thanks for your feedback!