General VR discussion thread

[Kaido]

Nice tip for improving Quest 3 camera pass-thru:

 

[Kaido]

A year old, but a good review of VR prescription lenses:

 

[Kaido]

Deep-dive into the latest VR research:

Valve Deckard update:

Valve Deckard could combine everything I love about the Meta Quest 3, with everything that made the Valve Index great – with one notable exception

The Valve Deckard could be a seriously impressive VR headset

www.techradar.com

 

[Kaido]

Quest 3 fun stuff:

https://www.reddit.com/r/VRGaming/comments/1mislx9/comment/n762mqr

 

[Kaido]

Real-time reskinning:

https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/1m3zn17/lifeskin_concept_is_now_real

 

[Kaido]

Hyper-realistic VR:

Meta says these wild headset prototypes could be the future of VR

Meta previewed some of its latest virtual reality prototypes this week, including its work toward "hyperrealistic VR."

www.engadget.com

One of the goals for Reality Labs Research’s Optics, Photonics and Light Systems (OPALS) team is to create a virtual reality experience that is indistinguishable from the real world, or what it calls a visual Turing test. "Our mission for this project was to provide the best image quality possible," said Xuan Wang, an optical research scientist with OPALS.

Real-time world generation:

Genie 3: A New Frontier for World Models

Today we are announcing Genie 3, a general purpose world model that can generate an unprecedented diversity of interactive environments. Given a text prompt, Genie 3 can generate dynamic worlds...

deepmind.google

Imagine where we will be a few hardware releases from now!

 

[Kaido]

 

[gorobei]

preview of lightfield display for AR with depth focus. uses mems mirror switching to shift projector light through different apertures to create depth data for your eye to change focus on. one use of the tech is a simplified optometry tester machine that they game-ify to allow the patient to operate and get a prescription. still pretty far away but obviously a huge leap over MS hololens.

 

[Kaido]

Watched Superman in VR on a giant 2D screen. Review:

https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/1mxqsc9/watched_a_full_movie_on_the_quest_3

 

[Kaido]

 

[Kaido]

Note detection added to IMMERROCK!

IMMERROCK für Meta Quest | Quest VR-Games | Meta Store

Have Fun Learning Guitar and Bass in Mixed Reality with IMMERROCK Early Access! Learn guitar and bass the fun way in Mixed Reality. Explore 300+ exercises to level up your skills in a gamified experience that makes learning feel like play.

www.meta.com

https://www.reddit.com/r/Quest3/comments/1n0omxg/learning_new_songs_on_guitar_is_so_fun_and_easy

 

[Kaido]

MR time travel!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1962251269218648397

 

[Kaido]

90-minute Halo VR guide for PCVR:

 

[Kaido]

haha VR R/C cars! kinda looks cool:

Super RC für Meta Quest | Quest VR-Games | Meta Store

Super RC brings the thrill of RC cars to VR! Build wild stunt parks in Sandbox Mode, race anywhere in Mixed Reality, and explore skateparks, construction sites, warehouses, and a hobby shop where you can test every car before you buy. Authentic handling, limitless creativity, and high-speed...

www.meta.com

 

[Kaido]

30% off 500+ Meta games:

Get 30% Off 500+ Quest VR Games With This Discount Code

Meta is offering 30% off over 500 Quest games on its Horizon Store this weekend via this discount code.

www.uploadvr.com

 

[Kaido]

Well here's a genius idea:

Short answer yes. I did this exact upgrade this year and loved it. also, having really good image quality and pass through allowed and encouraged me to use my quest for more than pcvr, like watching shows, movies, etc. folding laundry while watching a massive floating screen feels like the future.

https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/1n77o3b/comment/nc5hzq4

 

[Kaido]

Well here's a genius idea:

https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/1n77o3b/comment/nc5hzq4

 

[Kaido]

Another genius idea:

Walkabout Minigolf. Can't recommend highly enough. Fun solo, but also has replaced phone calls for hanging out with my friends.

https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/1n69ell/comment/nbygd0h

Walkabout Mini Golf on Meta Quest | Quest VR games | Meta Store (en-gb)

Escape into a fun and beautiful world filled with the best mini golf courses you’ve ever seen! Play by yourself, meet someone new, or challenge your friends in a private game with up to 8 people. Extremely realistic physics create the perfect experience for hardcore golfers and casual players...

www.meta.com

 

[Kaido]

Retro gaming:

 

[Kaido]

3DS emulator in big-screen 3D in AR/VR:

CitraVR (Beta) on SideQuest Oculus Quest Games & Apps including AppLab Games ( Oculus App Lab )

CitraVR is a standalone VR port of the leading 3DS emulator, Citra, specifically designed for the Quest platform. Play your favorite titles in 3D on a giant screen.CitraVR is currently a beta, and development is ongoing. Please visit https://github.com/amwatson/CitraVR for game compatibility...

sidequestvr.com

 

[Kaido]

Hardware controllers with VR pinball:

 

[Kaido]

Arcade Time Capsule:

 

[Kaido]

Standalone Perfect Dark VR: (alpha)

Previously it only existed as a Pavlov Shack mod on Meta:

Pavlov Shack für Meta Quest | Quest VR-Games | Meta Store

Multiplayer shooter in VR with realistic weapon mechanics, features 5 vs 5 competitive and social game modes.

www.meta.com

Standalone footage:

Pavlov Shack mod footage:

 

[Kaido]

Updated guide for PCVR:

https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/1n9izo5/comment/ncqia0j

 

[Kaido]

New VR tower defense game looks pretty fun!

IRON GUARD: Salvation für Meta Quest | Quest VR-Games | Meta Store

Step into the world of IRON GUARD: Salvation, a sci-fi Tower Defense game with real-time strategy elements. Build your defenses, upgrade turrets, and fend off waves of relentless robots with your handheld drone - your tactical brilliance is humanity’s last hope!

www.meta.com

https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/1n9x0sd/iron_guard_salvation_now_available_on_quest