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$500 Oculus Rift or $600 HTC vive?

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So far I'm not having any luck getting an HTC vive on eBay at a reasonable price. In my area there's a dude that's selling an oculus rift with the touch controllers and a 3rd sensor for $500 on Craigslist. (my budget is $550 btw)

 

I know what you're thinking, "you can't trust anyone on Craigslist and you'll get scammed". Okay? The same could go with eBay too. 

 

I'm going to have him test it at my place to see if everything works.

 

I don't feel like waiting for shipping and taxes atm so idk.

 

I used to be leaning towards the Vive with its great tracking, but the price is just too steep. And the controllers are weird....

 

Any suggestions or advice? I'm using this for VR game development and a few productivity projects as well.

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Honestly, if you are using the thing for development I would keep pushing at the vive angle, it has a much wider user base and if your game is something you wanna sell it will be better in the long run.

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7 hours ago, Trekt Nation said:

That's kind of disgusting, you'll probably have to wash it down with antiseptic

Lol duh

6 hours ago, Nexxus said:

Honestly, if you are using the thing for development I would keep pushing at the vive angle, it has a much wider user base and if your game is something you wanna sell it will be better in the long run.

Huh, but it's so expensive!

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So I've got 2 people that one has an used Oculus Rift CV1 with the touch controllers and a 3rd sensor for $500 USD.

 

And the other dude has an HTC vive for $600.

 

Don't just tell me "make sure it works" and whatnot, I'm going to test it at my place. 

 

I just need help deciding! Help!

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2 minutes ago, IsaacThePooper said:

And the other dude has an HTC vive for $600.

 

go for the VIVE

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Vive, its the only one i have tested but from what i have tested its AWESOME

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

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I personally use the Vive, but can vouch for either if you're looking to get into VR. I'd recommend using a bike hook in the ceiling to hold the wire harness so that it doesn't trip you or weigh your head down as much.

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1 hour ago, ARikozuM said:

I personally use the Vive, but can vouch for either if you're looking to get into VR. I'd recommend using a bike hook in the ceiling to hold the wire harness so that it doesn't trip you or weigh your head down as much.

My mom would hate that lol

1 hour ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

Vive, its the only one i have tested but from what i have tested its AWESOME

Yeah i tried it too but it's expensive

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2 minutes ago, IsaacThePooper said:

My mom would hate that lol

Command hook? It's an adhesive-based hook that comes off cleanly. 

 

If the $500 Rift comes with the controllers and it works after testing, go for it. Still a great choice.

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Vive is a much better deal for the money IMO as its much more immersive.

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33 minutes ago, IsaacThePooper said:

Yeah i tried it too but it's expensive

but you are picking between a Vive and a Oculus now no?

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

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#1. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

#2. It's best to keep your mouth shut; and appear to be stupid, rather than open it and remove all doubt.

#3. There is nothing "wrong" with being wrong. Learning from a mistake can be more valuable than not making one in the first place.

 

Follow these simple rules in life, and I promise you, things magically get easier. " - MageTank 31-10-2016

 

 

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6 hours ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

but you are picking between a Vive and a Oculus now no?

Yeah but the oculus is $100 less dude.

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9 hours ago, IsaacThePooper said:

Yeah but the oculus is $100 less dude.

yes but if you think the Vive is to expensive why ask then? personaly id go with the Vive because i like it better in basically every way but if you think another $100 isnt worth it then it isnt

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

Builds:

The Toaster Project! Northern Bee!

 

The original LAN PC build log! (Old, dead and replaced by The Toaster Project & 5.0)

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"Here is some advice that might have gotten lost somewhere along the way in your life. 

 

#1. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

#2. It's best to keep your mouth shut; and appear to be stupid, rather than open it and remove all doubt.

#3. There is nothing "wrong" with being wrong. Learning from a mistake can be more valuable than not making one in the first place.

 

Follow these simple rules in life, and I promise you, things magically get easier. " - MageTank 31-10-2016

 

 

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8 hours ago, Trekt Nation said:

Try asking the Vive guy to go down to 550

I tried but the looser is like "I need to pay my rent"

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5 hours ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

yes but if you think the Vive is to expensive why ask then? personaly id go with the Vive because i like it better in basically every way but if you think another $100 isnt worth it then it isnt

Yeah I'm supposed to meet him today and test it at his place....

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