XboxOne VR HEADSET news!!!!
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I'm dubious on if it'll work with all options, given MS' partnership with Oculus and how all their stuff so far has focused on support for the Rift.
Understand from a design and implementation aspect this has already been done for PC, but I was curious how that translated over to the version we have on console. i.e. is there any additional programming that would have to be done for console?
I'm sure Scorpio will be able to run VR, but it will be up to the game developers to support it. I guess that's really the question. Obviously they don't know the specs for VR on Scorpio yet, but is it even on their radar? I'm sure it's going to be some extra work, but there may be very little gain.
There'll be some bits I'm sure & the whole optimisation thing, but the main parts of the game code were aligned between platforms some time back. That's how we're able to get game updates at more-or-less the same time on xbox as the pc version.
As far as the potential for gain goes - elite is one of the flagship vr game titles. If vr on xbox takes off, there's a lot of potential sales on the table for frontier, as interest attracts new players to the game. While from ms's perspective they'll need flagship titles to promote their new toys so it works for them too.
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Well yes, it's either Oculus Rift only or any headset. With Windows 10 Microsoft is actively promoting more affordable solutions. I think it can go either way with Scorpio, we'll see. What remains sure is that MS is not developing a separate headset for Xbox VR. They will rely on others to provide the hardware for that.
I'm waiting for the Scorpio to be released, I'll get one for sure.
Then I will see what VR possibilities are available for the Scorpio.
I won't buy a VR set for the Xbox One right before the Scorpio being released.
Then I will see what VR possibilities are available for the Scorpio.
I won't buy a VR set for the Xbox One right before the Scorpio being released.
Elite and Resident Evil 7.
I played the 'Kitchen' tech demo for it last year on PSVR and it's bloody amazing. Literally made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
There will probably be no VR support on regular Xbox One whatsoever. The hardware is just too weak for that. The only thing I can think of is some kind of demo environment in a VR headset, or maybe some apps that can work in VR. I doubt, however, that real VR games will make an appearance on Xbox One. VR will only be truly supported on Project Scorpio which will be powerful enough to do it.
I'm not that interested in VR though, to be honest. I only hope that Elite will get an update to run at a stable 60 fps on Scorpio, possibly higher resolution, with the highest graphics settings, close to what we see on PC today. If Frontier makes that upgrade it would make me buy a Scorpio alone. 60 fps and better UI performance is all I need.
X-Terminator
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Exact same spec as Oculus CV1 but no headphones included. Bad mistake as you really would want it all combined and not need to fix fiddly extra buds with wires dangling around your head. They really should have made it same as Pimax for increased resolution. You're being drip fed the technology that they have already. Should be 2k per eye by now!
Mm one of the key factors scaling tech prices is the size of the market for them. Bringing vr into the mainstream is the first step in making it affordable in future. Until it's broken through, don't expect high spec units to come at affordable prices.
Im terribly sorry to burst your bubble Dusty but Elite does NOT run perfectly fine on the XB1. The optimization is some of the absolute worst i have seen in recent memory. A similarly powerful( or even weaker) PC runs elite SIGNIFICANTLY better. The XB1 "gets by" but barely. Framerates are not constant and on planets they REGULARLY dip down into the low 20s and stay there. Maybe you dont notice because you are not sensative to framerate issues but anyone who is will be DISGUSTED with planetary gameplay on XB1. I can assure you this is not the case on PC. And dont even get me started on Menus taking 3 minutes or more to load on xbox (which also does not happen on PC). In short....if the xB1 cant support a stable 30 FPS what makes you think it could ever support the 90 needed for VR (or even 45 + ASW)
Source: i actually play the game on both platforms. (VR on PC)
The current XB1 has "virtual viewing room" Oculus support (which still needs a windows 10 PC to run) but i doubt it could run anything but the moste bare bones games or aps in full VR (which is why it doesnt). I feel like ED "COULD" run just fine on the XB1 if a better team of coders worked on it but i seriously doubt XB1 could support Elite in full VR.......ever. Have to wait for Scorpio for that. For now though..... i would settle for a stable framerate on the XB1
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well stick to the pc then its not that hard to make that decision. I'm sure people with more technical knowledge have seen it can work or it wouldn't be vaunted as the next thing coming out on the xbox
You play on an Xbox One and not Xbox One S, right? Because on my Xbox One S, the game runs better as on my Xbox One before.
However, loading times for galaxy map are optimized in 2.3
verminstar
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I disagree. Im a multi platformer in that I accounts fer both the bone and pc and Ive been a multi platform gamer fer decades...and I disagree. Im running the bone on a 55inch led...looks fine from my sofa with planetary landing being quite a sublime experience indeed.
Gfx are comparable with a decent mid range pc...I count anything below a grand as mid range and anything above that being a luxury, unless ye build yer own dedicated rig...which I do.
In saying that...I been using my xb account almost solidly since october last year simply because its easier to run on the bigger screen. I have an illness that makes sitting on an office chair quite difficult, and need something a lot more chilled out ^