Yes, you can link your phone to your PC and use a Google Cardboard for VR gaming.
Yes, you can link your phone to your PC and use a Google Cardboard for VR gaming.
Hey! You're looking to explore VR gaming options despite the price of the Oculus Rift. It's true, it can be pricey, but there are alternatives. A cheap Google Cardboard setup with a strap might work if you connect your PC to an Android phone via Wi-Fi. However, speed and refresh rates could be limiting on slower connections. If you're open to micro-b cables, connecting your phone directly to the PC might help display gameplay smoothly. Let me know what you think!
Yes, that's correct. You're aiming to utilize your phone as a portable screen.
The Oculus costs more because it needs advanced features like a high refresh rate, real-time communication with your PC, and low latency for smooth gaming. Your phone lacks these capabilities, making it unsuitable for such tasks. It also won’t work as a monitor via USB.
I wouldn't have to transmit my inputs to the computer; I'd rely on a controller connected directly to it.
People often mention TrinusVR as a practical option for relaxed VR gaming on a PC. It isn't a fully developed or perfect VR headset like Vive or Oculus.
I tried it in Skyrim... I needed to set up a client and server app on both the computer and the phone. (I can't recall the exact name.)