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A place to discuss any and all things Virtual Reality.

Welcome to r/virtualreality!

We are a common ground for discussion relating to Virtual Reality and Virtual Worlds.

Discussion relating to any and all facets of virtual reality is encouraged. This includes personal projects, so feel free to share what you're up to! The VR wikipedia article is a great place to begin learning.


Rules

  1. No personal attacks, disrespectful language, drama or trolling.
  2. Posts must be related to Virtual Reality & must not be low effort. Posts must be on-topic and relevant to Virtual Reality or r/virtualreality. Posts that are not allowed include:

  1. Showing off posts - Purchases, tracking information screenshots & unboxing photos.
  2. Requests - including friend requests, looking-for-group requests, account sharing, etc.
  3. Low-Effort Memes - Overused meme formats with little added to them, reaction images.
  • Common Questions (Read below) Please, before posting for technical assistance & troubleshooting, purchasing advice & other one-off questions,

    1. Check our wiki
    2. Search previous posts
    3. Contact the support desk associated with your hardware.
    4. Alternatively, join the VRDiscord here and check our wiki
  • No buying, selling, begging, referrals, giveaways or crowd-funding.

    1. Personal buying, selling, referrals, or begging is not permitted, as well as affiliate links to any site. This includes Quest referrals.
    2. If you want to hold a giveaway - please contact the mod-team first.
  • No discussion of hacking or piracy

  • No excessive self-promotion

    1. Please make sure you self-promote reasonably and it consists of less than 10% of your total posts at all times.
    2. Also flair self-promotion appropriately. Generic let's play & 360 degree content is not allowed.
  • Link directly to the source.

  • Posts seeking advice on compatability/system choice need to meet certain requirements*

  • *PLEASE READ A MORE DETAILED VERSION OF OUR RULES HERE.


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    Meta Quest Discounts?

    Want to save some money? I have referral codes in the comments. :)

    3 Comments
    2024/04/06
    05:39 UTC

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    Looking for Best PCVR headset for new VR user

    So my friend is looking for a VR headset for her new PC.

    Her specs are:
    CPU: i7-13700F
    GPU: RTX-4060Ti
    RAM: 16GB DDR5

    She's not going to be using her VR outside of her PC and wants to take advantage of her PC's CPU an GPU so I'm not sure how essential the Quest 3 Pro would be.

    Do you guys have any headset recommendations for her? Do you know if the Quest Pro 3 would be the best option? Definitely interested in your recommendations if possible :)

    โ€‹

    0 Comments
    2024/04/06
    05:20 UTC

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    Lense Recommendations?

    Finally after many years with my Vive Pro and many tiny scratches I think it's time for a change. Anyone have any advice on which lense to try? I'm not that great with computers so one that I wouldn't need to change the format in the files would be sweet.

    Super nerves taking a knife to it but after my GPU upgrade I believe it's the next best upgrade I can do. Thank you!

    0 Comments
    2024/04/06
    04:58 UTC

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    PCVR

    Hello!

    I am looking to use my newly built desktop and get into some VR experience, the last headset I owned was like mid 2000s oculus sdk2. Iโ€™d like to do virtual desktop or big screen and play my games like helldivers and a few others on an iMax sized screen curved or flat in the headset and use my external surround sound speakers. Which headset writhin reason would provide the best experience these days? Index? Quest 3, vive pro? I plan to mostly be seated and wired for lower latency.

    1 Comment
    2024/04/06
    04:36 UTC

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    A Trailer for Squid Smack VR! (Free on App Lab!) my husband and I made (still adding to it!) We've worked hard to bring you fun creatures, treasures, activities, secrets to discover, and a peaceful world! (ok except for the sharks and smacking ability). Thanks to all who have made a great community!

    3 Comments
    2024/04/06
    02:47 UTC

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    Best combat-focused option for Boneworks?

    At first I thought I was going to hate Boneworks, but it's steadily grown on me. I'm beginning to appreciate the frustrating physics puzzles.

    That said, I'd also like to enjoy more concentrated combat experiences from the game. I find the shooting pretty satisfying. I know there are different modes in the game as well as mods, but haven't explored much outside the campaign.

    Any suggestions as far as game modes and mods? Are there community made levels designed for combat specifically?

    0 Comments
    2024/04/06
    01:31 UTC

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    Next Podcast Guest: Rafael Camargo, VR Monkey Game Director of Skyclimb. What questions do you have for him? Drop them below!๐Ÿ‘‡

    0 Comments
    2024/04/06
    01:05 UTC

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    Iron Man

    1 Comment
    2024/04/06
    00:39 UTC

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    Shooting games with similar realistic gunplay to Half Life: Alyx, but with less story, more action?

    I really love the gunplay in HL:A, and the story is great too, but sometimes I just want to shoot bad guys without having to worry about conserving ammo or looting the room afterwards! What are some great VR games that have a similar level of gun handling quality as HL:A, but with more action?

    I have Quest 3 and PCVR set-up.

    25 Comments
    2024/04/05
    23:25 UTC

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    Hideo Kojima: โ€œJust received the VR headset that appeared in โ€œ3 Body Problemโ€ from Netflix. Thank you so much.โ€

    30 Comments
    2024/04/05
    23:08 UTC

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    2024/04/05
    22:19 UTC

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    Vive Ultimate trackers return possibly

    I was wondering how other peopleโ€™s experiences are with the Vive Ultimate trackers are. I was debating on returning them due to some issues faced with them from time to time, or to just stick with them and hope updates improve them over time. I also wanted to upgrade my quest 2 so I wasnโ€™t sure if I should go with an index (used that my friend is selling) or get a quest 3 and stick with the ultimates or get 3.0s.

    3 Comments
    2024/04/05
    22:12 UTC

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    What is your favourite story experience in XR?

    As the title. I'm looking for new and interesting story-focused XR experiences to try.

    I'm wondering what everyone's favourite titles are. Ideally available on Quest.

    Thanks!

    1 Comment
    2024/04/05
    16:15 UTC

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    Oculus and virtual desktop classic?

    Has anyone gotten virtual desktop classic to work on oculus quest 3?

    1 Comment
    2024/04/05
    16:36 UTC

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    quest 3 walking/jogging

    looking for walking /jogging quest 3 game that can jog /walk ,not only trail but can walk any direction

    1 Comment
    2024/04/05
    19:35 UTC

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    Here's my take on Dungeons of Eternity, what's yours?

    0 Comments
    2024/04/05
    21:13 UTC

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    Which perform better, Steam or Oculus games via Virtual Desktop?

    I'm going to pick up a few games for my Quest 3 that are available on both Steam and Oculus. Does anyone know if Virtual Desktop runs better with Oculus Store or Steam Store games or are they comparable. Other than crossbuy or potentially using a different headset down the road, I can't think of any other considerations other than performance.

    7 Comments
    2024/04/05
    20:49 UTC

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    F1 23 VR Part 3 /\ Pimax Crystal

    0 Comments
    2024/04/05
    19:51 UTC

    7

    Goodbye Quest for PCVR (Someone using their PSVR 2 for PCVR)

    47 Comments
    2024/04/05
    19:26 UTC

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    Pavlov, VAIL or Contractors (showdown?)

    I'm looking to pickup a PCVR fps, I've mostly just played VRC and HL Alyx but It seems a little difficult picking out either of the aforementioned games without giving them a try...

    Could anyone with experience in those 3 games recommend one over the others?

    24 Comments
    2024/04/05
    18:40 UTC

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    Early morning rooftop shadowMRboxing ๐ŸŒŠ ๐ŸŒ‡ ๐ŸŒž

    0 Comments
    2024/04/05
    18:31 UTC

    2

    Weekly VR - What Did you Play?

    Hey r/virtualreality!

    Another week in the VR space.

    Did a certain game or experience stand out to you? This is your spot to chat, share, and discover.

    When sharing, you might consider sharing:

    Name of the game or experience.

    A brief insight or overview.

    Your personal rating and a bit about why.

    Example: I got hooked on [Game Name]. It offers [Brief Description], and I've been having a blast! Rating it 8/10 mainly because [Reason].

    So, what's been captivating you or challenging you in the VR world lately?

    4 Comments
    2024/04/05
    18:01 UTC

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    Online games for middle-aged

    Is there any VR online game where the people are a bit older? I'm 44 years old and I don't really feel old, but I know what I thought when I was young, so it would be more comfortable to play with people my own age. (No experience with these games anyway, but I thought I could try.)

    20 Comments
    2024/04/05
    17:58 UTC

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    im kind of disappointed with VR after 3 months

    i bought a quest 2 last Christmas and now that its been 3 1/2 months, i find VR disappointing.

    i was extremely excited for VR when and decided to get one for Christmas so i saved up and got the quest 2, many people told me that it would be a paper weight after a few months and i refused to believe them, the first month and half was me using VR daily barely touching my PC at all for non VR games.

    the last 2 months ive barely used my VR because there isnt anything interesting, i cant say how here, but ive played a good 40 standalone VR games and just barely anything feels interesting, the only games i enjoyed was , pavlov, contractors, vrchat (sometimes) , FNAF, resident evil 4 VR, and half-life 1 port and alyx nothing else was interesting and just felt meh to me.-

    it might be because i just dont care about story when it VR and more of jump into the action and have fun but i just wish the VR market was bigger and we had more fun games or wish we had a good MMORPG, i still hope the future of VR will grow and be huge im excited for the future but i just mostly an disappointed at the moment

    37 Comments
    2024/04/05
    17:34 UTC

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    VR # AVOID - Available now on Steam (30% Launch Discount)

    9 Comments
    2024/04/05
    17:28 UTC

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    Metall Quest 2 connection to Steam VR via 2.4GHz Wifi

    I just got the Meta Quest 2 for my birthday and wanted to try it out. Now after setting everything up, I finally got to the step of connection my Headset to Steam, just for the message "2.4GHz detected - Your WiFi frequency is likely too low to handle streaming properly" After that I can only close it and do nothing furthermore. So I am locked out of playing because of my bad internet?

    5 Comments
    2024/04/05
    17:27 UTC

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    Is the pico 4(400usd) worth 100 usd more than the quest 2 (300usd)

    Been looking at upgrading my current rift s as its starting to show its age. Currently considering one of these 2 headsets as they are in my budget currently. And just wondering if the pico is worth it

    7 Comments
    2024/04/05
    17:22 UTC

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    SF MOD for Pavlov update

    SIGMA FURY - (mod/game mode)
    The Game mode will be available on Pavlov when the update drops in about two weeks.
    it offers 3 factions with different skins in each faction, new guns for each faction. guns ranging from
    Sci-Fi Pistols, Rifles, Snipers, rail guns, swords, throwables and more.

    there are currently three new maps available for this game mode. VESPERA(TTT), SF_REPROACH(SND), SF_POLAR(SND).

    • we are hosting a special closed off event for content creators only, if you would like more information please contact us thru our discord below.

    DISCORD: LINK

    TRAILER: YOUTUBE

    GAMEPLAY TEST: GAMEPLAY

    โ€‹

    gameplay

    SF_REPROACH

    SF_POLAR

    0 Comments
    2024/04/05
    16:03 UTC

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    How to use more than one monitor? (Quest 3)

    Hello I recently got a Quest 3 and loving it. Iโ€™m mainly using Steam Link, and was trying to figure out how to play games and watch Netflix at the same time. My PC has three monitors however Virtual Desktop only allows me to use one at a time, and Immersed only lets me see the monitors but not click stuff in the monitors if that makes sense. Just wondering if Iโ€™m doing something wrong or what. Any help is much appreciated thank you!

    15 Comments
    2024/04/05
    15:34 UTC

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    VR Idea

    Anyone think it would be good if you could upload a picture of friends/family members in vr games (games in general but thinking more vr.) And the game would then scan and create a life like model to have them as characters within the game? (Companions, villains, main character, etc...)

    5 Comments
    2024/04/05
    15:21 UTC

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