The question remains: embrace the experience or avoid it altogether?
The question remains: embrace the experience or avoid it altogether?
Just saw this news: http://hexus.net/tech/news/peripherals/1...9-599-599/ So tempting. I've been wanting a Vive for a while but I'm finding it hard to justify the price - especially having never used one. A couple of weeks ago, I used a PSVR at a friend's house and it was awesome, re-igniting my desire to buy a Vive. Now I'm twitching over the buy button... What does everyone think? Take the plunge or wait for the next version (which could be soon)?
I've been using my Vive for a long time and I still enjoy it occasionally because of its special feel.
personaly im waiting for gen 2 of VR but haveing played the Vive its really great and this is cheaper then they usiually go used tbh. if you have the PC to power it id say get it because you will probably have a while untill gen 2 launches tbh
With the price reduction in mind, I’d go ahead. I originally paid full price, but now the vive works well for its purpose. Looking back, it doesn’t seem worth the cost I spent. Although 599.- is still significant, it feels more reasonable now. As discussed earlier, the vive stands out—it completely surprised me during the Steam VR tutorial when I managed to hit a balloon with the controller. I’ll keep this part brief, but the realism was truly impressive.
I understand your interest in driving games. I regularly play titles like Farming Simulator, Euro/Truck Sim, and Project Cars, as well as experimenting with tech demos for fun. While Farming Simulator isn't VR-friendly, the others should be compatible. Would you consider that enough?
Many people feel Oculus Rift offers better comfort, lighter weight, and more comfortable controllers. (Based on what I've observed) The main advantage I noticed is its price—181 € cheaper than the 699 € version even with an extra sensor (518 €). You choose yourself. Just remember, if you're unaware of alternatives, you might miss out on a better deal.
You need a way to link the Vive to your setup for optimal performance. Since your system supports four displays but only three ports are available, you’ll likely need to connect the Vive to an HDMI port or use a hub that can manage multiple connections. The display hub option works if you have more than four ports, but Nvidia limits it to four. If you want flexibility, consider using an external HDMI splitter or a dedicated display manager. As for the Vive itself, it will automatically switch to the available display when needed, so you won’t need to unplug anything unless you’re switching between different setups.