VR Entry point

[Rustic]

I was holding off on getting into to VR until it looked like it was going to make it.  Now it seems like there are several directions I can go.  I'm looking for suggestions on how and where to jump into the VR market.  Assumptions:  I have money, but I watch where I spend it so, cost has some influence.  I don't trust facebook.  The concept of having to have a facebook account attached to my gaming purchases, makes no sense to me and I'm sure perfect sense to them.  So, if I can avoid it I will.  I prefer PC gaming and have a decent rig, waiting on a 3070 or 3080 to upgrade it, which is part of the plan.  What do you think?

 

[Kilrah]

Reverb G2 probably, but like everything new right now it's going to be hard to get one for a while.

[Moonzy]

3 minutes ago, Rustic said:

and have a decent rig

would help to list out the specs

and games that you may be interested in, some titles are easier to run

 

are you willing to mount base stations or prefer inside out tracking?

[Rustic]

@moonzy - see below.  As mentioned I plan to upgrade graphics card.  hoping i don't need to upgrade processor, but will if needed.  As to games.  IDK beat saber, starwars games, i just started elder scrolls online so might try it in vr.  just looking for an alternative to sitting in a chair as I do that 9 hours a day at work. 

 

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[Rustic]

@Moonzy  looking for guidance on type of system.  I can easily move a couch in the basement and have a 10 x 10 room of clear floor space.  

 

Edited December 2, 2020 by LogicalDrm

[LogicalDrm]

-> Moved to Peripherals

 

@Rustic, in order for tagging to work, you need to select correct username from the list.

[Chionele]

If Oculus is out of the question then you really only have either Index or Reverb G2 to go for.

[Moonzy]

13 hours ago, Rustic said:

@Moonzy  looking for guidance on type of system.  I can easily move a couch in the basement and have a 10 x 10 room of clear floor space.  

I'm not too familiar with VR, just wanted to get info so people that could help can start with more info