Ocolus vs Hive sensor question

[Furni]

I'm seriously thinking about getting VR but I'm waiting a few months first to see what the price is on the new Hive pro and if Ocolus will release a rift 2 in answer to the Hive pro (seems to be more like 2019 for a Rift update).

 

My question is do I need to use all the sensors for the Hive or can I just use 2 like on the Rift. I'm not interested in any room scale type games as all I will be using it for will be IL2 BOS etc. So if I got the Hive could I just set up 2 sensors and have no problem or do I need to have all the sensor set up for it to get the best out of it even for flight sims.

 

The answers could make me decide which make to go with at the moment I favour the Rift with just to 2 sensors but the Hive pro does sound good but with 4-5 sensors does put me off a little. If I need all sensor set up with the Hive then I may just go with the Rift and buy it sooner rather than later.

 

Thanks for your advice.

[=EXPEND=Tripwire]

The HTC Vive only needs 2 "sensors" to function for full room scale. You currently cannot use more and don't need more. You could function with a single sensor but you would encounter occlusion issues.

[Furni]

Thanks Tripwire. That's good news I alway thought there was more sensors. Now I'll wait and see the price of the Hive pro.

 

Thanks for the reply.

Edited February 17, 2018 by Furni

[coconut]

 

 

Hive pro.

 

Vive pro

[SCG_Fenris_Wolf]

Live long and prosper

[Furni]

Doh!!!!! ViVe Vive Vive must remember.

 

 

[Wolf8312]

To be honest I know you're not supposed to, but I often forget to plug one of my basestation/sensors in and never notice any problems using just the one for seated games like BOS.

 

lol hive. I thought hum is that what the kids are calling it these days? The H from HTC and the...