General VR discussion thread

[Kaido]

Arcade VR pedestal: ($400)

Arcade2TV-XR

Step into a virtual arcade where classic games' flashing lights, iconic sounds, and heart-pounding gameplay come alive. The Arcade2TV-XR transforms your VR headset into a fully immersive arcade experience, complete with authentic joysticks, classic buttons, and a collection of games that make...

shop.xgaming.com

Wonder if this would work with EmuVR!

EmuVR

Virtual Emulation

www.emuvr.net

 

[Kaido]

Quest Games Optimizer: ($10 on SideQuest)

Quest Games Optimizer

Increase the resolution, the performances and the framerate of all your Meta Quest games, increase battery life, organize your app and customize your experience...

www.quest-games-optimizer.com

 

[Kaido]

Video to hologram:

Video To Holograms GPGPU Curl Noise (WebXR Enabled)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1947618488039657761

 

[Kaido]

Brief overview of PCVR for the Quest 3:

https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/1m6wmxl/comment/n4npbqz

 

[Kaido]

Ovation VR public speaking trainer with AI:

Ovation Blog

Discover practical advice, techniques, and the latest insights from Ovation.

blog.ovationvr.com

 

[Kaido]

Detailed guide for Virtual Desktop refinements:

https://www.reddit.com/r/QuestPiracy/comments/1bd9uwh/2024_updated_guide_virtual_desktop_setup_settings

Virtual Desktop setup:

Virtual Desktop Guide - Quest - VR Discord Community

Comprehensive guide for Virtual Desktop on Meta Quest headsets

vrdiscord.com

More PCVR setup info:

Wireless PCVR Guide - Quest - VR Discord Community

Comprehensive guide for wireless PCVR streaming on Meta Quest headsets

vrdiscord.com

Internet Connection Sharing for those using a dedicated wireless router for their headset:

Internet Connection Sharing

Random Documentation for VR Setup/Configuration. Contribute to Crayphish/vrdocs development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[Kaido]

Why ‘Embodiment’ is More Important Than ‘Immersion’:

immersion is attention and embodiment is the feeling of actually being there.

VR Design Unpacked: Why 'Embodiment' is More Important Than 'Immersion'

Our series Inside XR Design examines specific examples of great XR design. Today we’re looking at the game Synapse and exploring the concept of embodiment and what makes it important to VR games. Editor’s Note: Synapse was released two years ago this week, but it’s insights are as relevant as...

www.roadtovr.com

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Battery on my OG Quest bought holidays 2019 only holds about a 30 minute charge. I guess I'll velcro a battery bank to it. No way I can box with it plugged in.

 

[Kaido]

Battery on my OG Quest bought holidays 2019 only holds about a 30 minute charge. I guess I'll velcro a battery bank to it. No way I can box with it plugged in.

Walmart has you covered:

Power Bank Battery Pack Compatible with Oculus/Meta Quest 1/2/3, 5000mAh Fast Charging and Lightweight Extended Battery for Extra 2.5 Hours Playtime (With 90 Degree Adapter) - Walmart.com

Buy Power Bank Battery Pack Compatible with Oculus/Meta Quest 1/2/3, 5000mAh Fast Charging and Lightweight Extended Battery for Extra 2.5 Hours Playtime (With 90 Degree Adapter) at Walmart.com

www.walmart.com

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Thanks brother That company marketing it that way confirmed my hypothesis. I was looking at this Anker today as I have had good experiences with their products.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Foldable-Connector-Portable-Charger/dp/B0C6XK77HJ

 

[Kaido]

Thanks brother That company marketing it that way confirmed my hypothesis. I was looking at this Anker today as I have had good experiences with their products.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Foldable-Connector-Portable-Charger/dp/B0C6XK77HJ

Nothing some velcro couldn't solve!

I'm pretty sure these are all out of the same factory lol

 

[Kaido]

Forefront looks super fun:

Forefront on Steam

Forefront is an intense VR shooter featuring 32-player large-scale battles, land, sea, and air vehicles, and immersive, tactical combat. You are the tip of the spear in the war between a global energy giant and resistance forces. Which side will you take?

store.steampowered.com

Basics:

* 32 players online (16 vs. 16 in 4-person squads)
* 4 classes: Assault, Engineer, Medic, Recon
* 20+ weapons (guns, rocket launchers, etc.)

Full body: (not just floating hands)

* Walk, run, jump, crouch
* Parachutes, ziplines

Vehicles: (around 10 in development)

* Land, water, air
* ATV, hummer. jetski, tank, helicopter

Game modes:

* Conquest: Take over as many sites as you can on the map & deplete enemy reinforcements
* Rush: Attacker & Defender teams

Timeline:

* Earlt release Fall 2025
* Full release 2026

 

[Kaido]

Zoom for Quest:

Zoom’s new Meta Quest app encourages taking video calls in VR

More digital avatars are coming to your Zoom calls.

www.theverge.com

Zoom Workplace für Meta Quest | Quest VR-Games | Meta Store

Connect, collaborate, and get more done together with Zoom VR video meetings.

www.meta.com

 

[Kaido]

Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025 trailer)​

Oculus 3 instructions:

https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/1mcqvye/comment/n60e338

I used Skybox VR media player as the 3D player: ($10)

SKYBOX VR Video Player für Meta Quest | Quest VR-Games | Meta Store

SKYBOX is an ultimate local VR media player which plays anything easily for all headsets. **Save your Storage! With SKYBOX, enjoy videos from your DLNA media server or SMB share in the same Wi-Fi. An easy-to-set-up PC Client is available for free download on www.SKYBOX.xyz to support streaming...

www.meta.com

Feels like you're at the theater!!

 

[DAPUNISHER]

This all works on my Quest 2, only in lower resolution correct?

 

[Kaido]

This all works on my Quest 2, only in lower resolution correct?

Correct! Skybox is like 3D VLC for ten bucks. Or you can use Virtual Desktop or a handful of other apps. Here's a great resource for 3D trailers:

The Digital Theater

Home Theater Resources

thedigitaltheater.com

The Quest 2 is still great! I went with Quest 3 because:

1. We wanted an additional headset for multi-player. My nephews are into VR now & stuff like Rec Room & Gorilla Tag are pretty fun!

2. Pass-thru for drawing in rooms (layouts & whatnot) & for doing OT/PT workouts. I had an injury & it's SO COOL for rehab work!!

3. Watching movies on the treadmill, elliptical, and indoor bike. I get a 150" screen in front of me & can see my surroundings safely thanks to the camera.

4. I wanted to see how the new pancake lenses were. I was worried it wouldn't be worth the upgrade, but it if you watch shows on it, IT TOTALLY IS!

There's kind of a haze over the screens rather than pixels. Cartoons look better than live-action movies. Netflix in immersion mode in the web browser is SUPER excellent! Watching 4K movies in Skybox in the cinema setting feels like you're there! The 3D has a bit of motion blur but is still excellent. imo everyone who gets a Q3 should watch the non-3D IMAX 4K Avatar 3 trailer in the Skybox cinema setting first!

The hand-tracking is really great & the audio is VERY impressive! For anything else, it's not really worth the upgrade. Like, I don't know if I'd buy it as an upgrade JUST for games. Pass-thru usage & watching shows would be the biggest drivers for upgrading imo.

 

[Kaido]

Immersed VR remote desktop supports up to 5 monitors & can be run headless: Company seems a little spotty lately, but neat concept!

Immersed

Have your desktop in VR on Mac, PC, and Linux with Immersed!

immersed.com

 

[Kaido]

So many things wrong with this video lol

 

[Kaido]

3dSen VR: ($25) NES VR/AR (NES ROMs only)

3dSen VR on Steam

Built with passion for retro lovers, 3dSenVR turns iconic NES games into living 3D dioramas you can step inside. A fresh, heartfelt take on 8-bit nostalgia in full VR.

store.steampowered.com

 

[Kaido]

Using VR for art projects:

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

Contour helps you bring digital art to life. It uses the Quest 2 cameras - aka passthrough - to overlay digital artwork on top of a real life surface to easily create outlines for your art before starting the actual paint job. Whether you're an artist or not, you can create superb drawings...

www.meta.com

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

Want to unlock your inner artist? Stencil VR lets you transform ANY image into a stencil, allowing you to trace it onto real-world surfaces with ease! No artistic skills needed - just unleash your creativity and get started now!

www.meta.com

 

[Kaido]

Touching the Sky VR​

Most AMAZING film I've seen in VR! INCREDIBLE on the Quest 3!! (free on the Meta Quest TV app)

• Sit in a swivel chair
• Set headset to Max brightness
• Turn on Cache High Quality & Save in the 3-dots menu (in-app, top right)
• Switch from Auto to Best quality (in-app, bottom right)

Click here for more information

 

[Kaido]

Updated Q3 setup:

https://www.reddit.com/r/VRGaming/comments/1mfkwrx/comment/n6igoll

I went Vive > Q1 > Q2 > Q3 over the years. Just upgraded to a Quest 3 setup:

1. Quest 3 with BOBOVR S3 battery strap, AMVR FC3 mask, and Vega T1 USB-C earbuds
2. Puppis S1 dedicated wireless router to PC
3. Quest Game Optimizer

Runs:

1. Meta Quest Store
2. SideQuest
3. Wireless PCVR

All-in nearly $200 less than an Index. Fully wireless, extended battery, exercise face mask, pancake lenses, hand tracking, etc. Runs everything with zero hassle:

• Quest & SideQuest
• Steam & SteamVR
• HDMI Link
• Virtual Desktop
• Emulators
• Virtual arcades
• Virtual pinball
• PS5 Remote Play
• Xbox Game Pass
• SkyboxVR cinema
• Exercise (Wahoo cadence sensor for Holofit & VirZOOM)

No wires, no lighthouses, battery hot-swap, sweat management (aftermarket mask & head strap fan), etc. Not bad at all!

 

[Kaido]

30% off select Quest games: (reusable coupon)

Nach VR-Games in Power-up Promo für Meta Quest stöbern | Meta Store

Gib FLASH30 ein und spare 30 % bei infrage kommenden Titeln. Der Code ist wiederverwendbar. Das Angebot endet am 3. August um 23:59 Uhr PT (08:59 Uhr CEST am Folgetag). Es gelten die Nutzungsbedingungen.

www.meta.com

I picked up:

Dungeons of Eternity: (looks fun, like an advanced Rec Room game)

Dungeons Of Eternity für Meta Quest | Quest VR-Games | Meta Store

In Dungeons of Eternity erwarten dich grenzenlose Fantasy-Action und Abenteuer. Schließe dich mit anderen Helden zusammen, erforsche jeden Winkel auf der Suche nach Beute und setze dich mit verschiedensten Waffen gegen Monsterhorden zur Wehr. Hack 'n' Slay nimmt durch VR neue Dimensionen an...

www.meta.com

Bow Couse - Archery Golf: (love me some archery games!)

Bow Course - Archery Golf für Meta Quest | Quest VR-Games | Meta Store

# Nock your arrow and challenge your friends in archery golf! Master realistic arrow physics and challenge your friends for a round in beautiful and challenging 9 target courses. Gain a competitive edge with skillful usage of different arrows, avoid obstacles and utilize shortcuts. The player...

www.meta.com

BlockoLocko: (sandbox game with explosive physics)

BlockoLocko on Meta Quest | Quest Store DB | QSDB

BlockoLocko - Sandbox/Simulation game for Meta Quest. Get detailed information, prices, reviews and more.

queststoredb.com

 

[Kaido]

30% off select Quest games: (reusable coupon)

Nach VR-Games in Power-up Promo für Meta Quest stöbern | Meta Store

Gib FLASH30 ein und spare 30 % bei infrage kommenden Titeln. Der Code ist wiederverwendbar. Das Angebot endet am 3. August um 23:59 Uhr PT (08:59 Uhr CEST am Folgetag). Es gelten die Nutzungsbedingungen.

www.meta.com

I picked up:

Dungeons of Eternity: (looks fun, like an advanced Rec Room game)

Dungeons Of Eternity für Meta Quest | Quest VR-Games | Meta Store

In Dungeons of Eternity erwarten dich grenzenlose Fantasy-Action und Abenteuer. Schließe dich mit anderen Helden zusammen, erforsche jeden Winkel auf der Suche nach Beute und setze dich mit verschiedensten Waffen gegen Monsterhorden zur Wehr. Hack 'n' Slay nimmt durch VR neue Dimensionen an...

www.meta.com

Bow Couse - Archery Golf: (love me some archery games!)

Bow Course - Archery Golf für Meta Quest | Quest VR-Games | Meta Store

# Nock your arrow and challenge your friends in archery golf! Master realistic arrow physics and challenge your friends for a round in beautiful and challenging 9 target courses. Gain a competitive edge with skillful usage of different arrows, avoid obstacles and utilize shortcuts. The player...

www.meta.com

BlockoLocko: (sandbox game with explosive physics)

BlockoLocko on Meta Quest | Quest Store DB | QSDB

BlockoLocko - Sandbox/Simulation game for Meta Quest. Get detailed information, prices, reviews and more.

queststoredb.com

Some good rcommendations here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/1menxsu/penguins_list_for_the_current_30_off_sale

Quest Store Database, filtered by sale deals:

All Meta Quest Sale Discounted Games | Power-Up Promo Sale | Quest Store DB | QSDB

Discover the latest Meta Store deals and secret coupon codes. Save big on your favorite VR games and apps!

queststoredb.com

 

[Kaido]

EarthQuest is really cool, it lets you fly around Google Earth & use StreetView! Very neat hand tracking mechanics as well!

First time in like 10 years I've gotten VR nausea lol. I also almost fell over when I dropped from space straight down LOL. Play this one sitting down in a swivel chair!!

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

The ENTIRE Earth in True 3D, and every 360 on the planet - ( The Best 3D & Street View Quality on the Market ) — for more info, see: earthquest.site

www.meta.com