Should I enhance my computer or purchase a VR headset?
Should I enhance my computer or purchase a VR headset?
The quest 3 has just launched and it's performing well, especially with discussions about reading text. I previously owned an Oculus CV1 headset, but it was quite poor quality—blurry and with a clear screen door effect. While watching movies on a bigscreen, I used it for about two to three days straight without sleeping much. After six months, I decided to stop using it. Now I believe it's a good moment to try VR again with the Quest 3, but I might upgrade my PC for around $600. I’m unsure what else to upgrade it for since most games nowadays feel dull, and I don’t want to spend money on new titles. The only games that seem enjoyable are indie titles that run smoothly without demanding much power.
Frankly, I’m unsure how much these new VR headsets contribute to the "real work" compared to what you observe, but based on the linked system specs you might be eligible for a system upgrade. This would largely depend on how you use the system and what you’re doing with it. I don’t interfere much with VR except for very basic interactions with others’ setups… but one of the main problems I’ve faced personally is motion sickness caused by unstable system integration. I’d carefully review what this new headset demands before using it.
If you link a VR headset to a pc, the device essentially handles only the basic tasks—capturing the image and sending it to the VR headset. This setup needs an upgrade, though I don’t see much change in my current situation beyond VR gaming. My expectations for the future are limited; I’m mainly interested in programming jobs, and unless I’m doing complex calculations, it doesn’t seem crucial. I mostly play smaller games with friends such as phasmophobia and minigolf, and I usually get around 200fps in fortnite. I don’t really enjoy singleplayer story games like God of War or Spider-Man, and I tend to avoid those styles.
Every game I’ve recently purchased has been returned not due to performance issues, but because they were uninteresting. It seems I might be moving on from games, and many people online share the same opinion. VR could add some excitement to things.
I share your thoughts on the titles. It looks like many developers aim to build a highly realistic simulation, completely overlooking the need for enjoyment. Take Starfield as an example—take a few minutes to learn the controls, and then quickly find yourself in a situation where you only get 2 minutes of action after spending about 20 minutes getting there.
LOL, I chuckle because many are upset about how fast it is to travel to far places. If you're always spending 20 minutes getting where you need to go in the game, it’s likely you’re on foot and carrying a lot.
There are quite a few people who grumble about the repetition of NG+, and I understand that point, but one advantage of it is that Starborn suits each NG+ upgrade increases your carrying capacity. When paired with the Personal Atmosphere power and Boost Pack upgrades, it makes even regular travel quite swift.
Still, while there are several exciting quests that are engaging and lengthy, I believe there aren’t enough of them in that style. As many have mentioned, the game’s biggest weakness is its lack of content. I also found more satisfaction using the workshop in FO4 than I do with the Shipbuilder in Starfield. It’s enjoyable once you get the basics down, until you realize you can just tweak the Star Eagle or even the Razorleaf.