Oculus Rift or HTC Vive?

[IsaacThePooper]

I'm really trying to decide, I've been wanting to develop VR games on Unreal Engine 4. I've already had a project going on and it seems really good, I just can't test it lol.

I'd might use virtual desktop too and a few games.

 

My budget is $550 ish. (USD)

 

I'm leaning more towards the HTC Vive's tracking, but I'm hearing all these problems with it not working. I have a huge living room where my PC is so it would be great for room-scale VR.

 

I've already got a few bids going to the HTC Vive on eBay from trusted sellers and whatnot, since I can only afford a used HTC Vive and WILL NOT spend more than $600 USD.

 

The Oculus seems promising, but the 3rd sensor still needs to be connected to a USB port for room-scale support, which my girlfriend would not appreciate and would much rather have the Vive's lighthouses' cable's being tethered down the window frame to the wall outlet. (Jayztwocents style)

 

I do like the Oculus controllers though, and the price.

 

I'm mostly worried about some issues people have been having with the Vive being buggy and whatnot.

 

Any suggestions? I need help! Thanks!

[HunterSkater429]

Once the new Vive headstrao and controllers come out it will be better.

 

I have a Vive and I love it