Thank you yes, I have heard this many times from some incredibly passionate gamers. Its becoming apparent to me as I look from the outside in, that ED has found the sweetspot between graphics, a digital world construct, GUI and peripherals that maximizes the limits of the OR to really deliver the experience that VR promises. As I have noted on this thread and elsewhere, just dont have a beefy enough PC yet, but am now convinced ED and OR wont disappoint when I do.
Indecisive Lurkers: Why you must get the rift
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Thank you yes, I have heard this many times from some incredibly passionate gamers. Its becoming apparent to me as I look from the outside in, that ED has found the sweetspot between graphics, a digital world construct, GUI and peripherals that maximizes the limits of the OR to really deliver the experience that VR promises. As I have noted on this thread and elsewhere, just dont have a beefy enough PC yet, but am now convinced ED and OR wont disappoint when I do.
And by the way, great 2nd video...all shot with the Rift?
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There hasn't been a single person who wasn't blown away by E D on my Rift.
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It is indescribable.
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I am fortunate to have a good job and can afford a new Video Card and a Rift, but I ain't no millionaire and I have kids (and an understanding wife). The cost is achievable.
If you are into video games, then IMHO the Rift is a must buy.
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E D ain't the only show in town either.
Try Alien Isolation..... you'll p!ss your pants.
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It is indescribable.
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I am fortunate to have a good job and can afford a new Video Card and a Rift, but I ain't no millionaire and I have kids (and an understanding wife). The cost is achievable.
If you are into video games, then IMHO the Rift is a must buy.
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E D ain't the only show in town either.
Try Alien Isolation..... you'll p!ss your pants.
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haha, I think you just solved the consumer marketing problem for the Rift. Above should be the new tagline
I'm sorry but I'm not taking a side job just to enhance my gaming experience.
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I am not either, and I dont have an OR yet. But just to clarify what is an important point to me in all of this. Gaming is something people do with an awkward hunk of plastic in their hands (controller) while they have a big bag of chips balanced in their lap. Its kind of fun for awhile, kind of flashy and noisy... a good distraction, etc. The things I can do on my PC are near simulators and can be immersive, or at least have enough depth and control via peripherals to give me a very pleasant alternative to Seattle winters. Why haven't I made the leap to what is finally true VR? About 1000 things on my honeydo list and beautiful weather starting here in Seattle. I am being called to the mountains...and the never ending honey do list - Lame I know
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I am not either, and I dont have an OR yet. But just to clarify what is an important point to me in all of this. Gaming is something people do with an awkward hunk of plastic in their hands (controller) while they have a big bag of chips balanced in their lap. Its kind of fun for awhile, kind of flashy and noisy... a good distraction, etc. The things I can do on my PC are near simulators and can be immersive, or at least have enough depth and control via peripherals to give me a very pleasant alternative to Seattle winters. Why haven't I made the leap to what is finally true VR? About 1000 things on my honeydo list and beautiful weather starting here in Seattle. I am being called to the mountains...and the never ending honey do list - Lame I know
Not sure what a honey do list is but have fun honey doing it. If you got OR ... you could well spend the next 5 months with your eyes about 5 cm from magnified pixels. Joyous as it is - appreciating the world around us is probably much more important. Or so my wife keeps telling me.
That is what I am trying to convince myself, but right now I would rather have my eyes shoved up against magnified pixels than building a hedge
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-honey-do-list.htm
One thing I wish to emphasise:
This thread is aimed at exactly what it says on the tin: Indecisive lurkers. People struggling to decide.
If you've already decided or have never even needed to decide in the first place, please do not feel threatened by this post. Just brush past it like dust motes floating in the air
lol what about if you disagree?
dayrth
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I don't have the DK2, but I do have the DK1. The focus is infinity, so if you are long sighted, (like most of us oldies), you wont have a problem. If you are short sighted, the kit came with an alternative set of lenses. You wont need you glasses while using the Rift.
Just to weigh in for you dray, I am near-sighted due to astigmatism, but I do still need my prescription glasses for reading. However, I am perfectly fine in both DK1 and DK2 without them. The resolution of these current HMD's isnt even close to real life, so the tiny bit of natural blur from not wearing my glasses actually helps to hide the screendoor/pixels a bit. I assume that is not true for everyone, however. Just offering my 2 credits to try and help. =]
I have a dk2 on it's way, do you think two GTX 970s will be able to run it decently (better than low settings)? I don't think I've ever checked me email this often hoping to see it has shipped even though I'm fully aware it's Sunday and they probably aren't even at the office
Well that post put a stupid huge smile on my face. Is that with using Dr.Kaii's stickied thread with all his tips or is it like that out of the box for you? I'm really happy to hear that though, so I guess two 970s will be more than enough. Thinking about posting in the true cost of VR thread too because holy crap... two 970s, the thrustmaster warthog, now I'm seeing this buttkicker thing people keep mentioning...I want to feel it when I go into hyperspace. At this point I mine as well make a cockpit out of cardboard too and call it a day
Pretty much out of the box. I haven't changed shaders, I haven't oc'd card, just plugged it in, got it working and enjoyed playing ever since. I will tweak settings at some point but it completely blows my mind every time I put on the rift I've not felt the need to improve the experience yet
I have a dk2 on it's way, do you think two GTX 970s will be able to run it decently (better than low settings)? I don't think I've ever checked me email this often hoping to see it has shipped even though I'm fully aware it's Sunday and they probably aren't even at the office
I have 2x 970's, you won't have any issues except in a res site if your running at max
Hi all,
I have been persuaded to go for the Rift.
Luckily, I'm off to the US in 6 weeks and will arrange to bring one back (huge saving).
I'm also considering bringing back a 980gtx to replace my 770gtx.
ED is worth it.
Cannot wait
Lee
I have been persuaded to go for the Rift.
Luckily, I'm off to the US in 6 weeks and will arrange to bring one back (huge saving).
I'm also considering bringing back a 980gtx to replace my 770gtx.
ED is worth it.
Cannot wait
Lee