Best VR Platform?

[Johntheawesomeguy]

Before I get into the actual meat of this post, why isn't there a dedicated forum for VR here? Seems like something we should have.

 

Anyways, now that I have a system that can perform well in VR (gtx 1070 and i7 7700k) I wanted to get into VR, however, I am indecisive of which platform I should choose, Oculus, HTC Vive, or wait until the pimax 5k/8k come out. So I was wondering what VR platform would you choose and why? Is one headset better for a different use case? I was also concerned that since the current headsets are a couple years old at this point, is it better to wait for something newer? I have also included a poll.

[Starelementpoke]

6 minutes ago, Johntheawesomeguy said:

Before I get into the actual meat of this post, why isn't there a dedicated forum for VR here? Seems like something we should have.

 

Anyways, now that I have a system that can perform well in VR (gtx 1070 and i7 7700k) I wanted to get into VR, however, I am indecisive of which platform I should choose, Oculus, HTC Vive, or wait until the pimax 5k/8k come out. So I was wondering what VR platform would you choose and why? Is one headset better for a different use case? I was also concerned that since the current headsets are a couple years old at this point, is it better to wait for something newer? I have also included a poll.

It pretty much is preference. I've heard people tend to enjoy the Vive's headset a bit more, but people have said the Oculus' controllers are a bit nicer. Either is fine.

[Johntheawesomeguy]

Just now, Starelementpoke said:

It pretty much is preference. I've heard people tend to enjoy the Rift's headset a bit more, but people have said the Oculus' controllers are a bit nicer. Either is fine.

I should have also said that the Oculus is $400 right now and the Vive is $600. Although if im going with the Oculus I will probably get a third sensor for better room scale

[PETRGangKing]

2 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

It pretty much is preference. I've heard people tend to enjoy the Rift's headset a bit more, but people have said the Oculus' controllers are a bit nicer. Either is fine.

Those are one in the same. The rift is made by Oculus.

[Starelementpoke]

Just now, Johntheawesomeguy said:

I should have also said that the Oculus is $400 right now and the Vive is $600. Although if im going with the Oculus I will probably get a third sensor for better room scale

Eh, probably just grab the Oculus then since it's cheaper right now. Though, fair disclaimer, everything I've said should be a Secondary source. Haven't had any hands-on experience. 

[Starelementpoke]

Just now, PETRGangKing said:

Those are one in the same. The rift is made by Oculus.

Oh shit, yeah, it's the vive. WHOOPS