Should I get into VR?
Should I get into VR?
You're considering whether to dive into VR right now and what options exist. It seems like you're curious about current VR experiences, especially for gaming. Racing games might be your main interest, but you're also thinking about using a headset or HMD. There are mid-range PCs that can run VR, so it's worth exploring what's available without committing immediately.
Rift is ideal for stationary use. Vive offers better motion tracking. Without VR, I wouldn't recommend it. If a few games benefit from VR, it might be worth it as long as you enjoy them. For personal use, I'd limit VR to just one game and wouldn't consider it valuable.
VR isn't just a passing trend and doesn't offer value for casual players. It reminds me of the days when 3D TVs were popular but have since faded away.
Thanks for the response. Regarding using it as a HMD, it depends on your needs. The earlier models like the Sony T1 to T3 weren’t sufficient at the time, but they might still work for basic VR experiences if you’re looking for something simpler and more affordable.
Back then, makers had to invent things nobody actually wanted, *cough* HDR *cough*.
The 1070 model comes with an R5 1600 graphics card. I mostly use it with a 1440p display.
I’ll be honest, my 1070 was pretty underwhelming in VR. It functioned, but full-featured games required significant performance tweaks to run smoothly. Most titles built specifically for VR used heavy rendering tricks to maintain frame rates, essentially forcing players into a cramped, resource-heavy environment. Games like Dirt Rally, Project Cars, and the truck sims were optimized for standard monitors at 60fps, not for VR’s demands. Even Assetto Corsa was manageable, but others needed visual reductions so much that they lost appeal. I didn’t enjoy the lower settings in most cases—I’d rather have a stable 1080i than a choppy experience. That’s why I upgraded to a 2080 Ti; VR needs consistent 90fps without stuttering.
The games I really want VR for are racing titles like Dirt Rally, F1 and project cars. It changes everything to be able to examine the track before driving on it. I noticed someone on YouTube setting up a PSVR with Steam. I’m not sure if the lower-resolution OLED is enough for a true immersive feel. Thanks for the tips—I might wait until I have a better GPU before jumping into VR.