VR for FC?

[KG3_Trozz]

I am interested in getting a VR headset for FC,  I am sure it must look awesome.  I was wondering what you guys all use.  Any info at all would be very helpful, ..especially interested in hearing from people who wear prescription glasses and do VR, I do not see well at all without my glasses.

Thanks in advance,

Salute!

[the_dudeWG]

Hi, SeanD. I have the Odyssey+ and I don’t have any problems using the headset without my reading glasses. I’m not sure if it’s the same for those who are short-sighted. Anyway, I don’t feel I can offer a completely honest review of VR due to my system being a bit too weak for VR (i7-3770k & GTX1060). I knew I would need to upgrade my pc eventually, but I will say that my experience with VR has been positive enough to convince me to hurry up and spend the extra money for a really great system. The immersion is fantastic and you can really feel the speed and altitude of your aircraft, and for me, landings are way easier in VR. I just miss the resolution you get with a monitor. My graphic settings are pretty low, so I’ll be thrilled once I have my new system up and running. I’m guessing it might be a little painful  to make the switch to VR from a 34” 4K monitor. Hope that helps! S!

Edit: I just watched a YouTube video today on the subject of VR and flight sims. You might find it interesting. 

 

Edited December 3, 2019 by the_dudeWG

[YoYo]

Big corner about VR you have here and many similar topic, no need to open the new:

 

https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/forum/109-virtual-reality-and-vr-controllers/

[Dutch2]

On 11/30/2019 at 9:15 PM, SeanD said:

I am interested in getting a VR headset for FC,  I am sure it must look awesome.  I was wondering what you guys all use.  Any info at all would be very helpful, ..especially interested in hearing from people who wear prescription glasses and do VR, I do not see well at all without my glasses.

Thanks in advance,

Salute!

@YoYo is right on this, because it does not matter what BoX version you have. Only keep in your mind the VR effects in FC are not as subtle compared to the WW2 BoX series, as it looks that Yugro “media design buro“ (that did made FC) does not have an VR headset to test it.  Maybe for FC vol2, @Jason_Williams could give an VR headset as an Christmas present to Yugra Media . ?

Edited December 3, 2019 by Dutch2

[OrLoK]

FC looks great to me in VR. I've not tried with glasses but im very short sighted in my right eye and still have fun!

 

Rift S.

[the_dudeWG]

FYI - it’s not even possible for me to wear glasses in the Odyssey+ headset (the frame fits, but the O+ lenses are too close to my eyes so the lenses touch). I guess it’s not too expensive to have prescription lenses made for your VR headset though. How cool is that? https://widmovr.com

 

[Todt_Von_Oben]

I bought a used  Rift.  I need reading glasses and the Zenni company makes round lenses; other people (check online) provide a plastic frame adapter for the Rift headset that's 3D printed to order.  Altogether, I spent about $50 for the lenses and adapter frame.

 

My rift is the old original type and it works fine, but I hear the new Rift S has better graphics with less screen-door effect.  I haven't tried the S but if those qualities are improved, that would be better than mine.  VR is awesome but graphic quality is important.

 

Shop around.  You can find bargains.  There might even be a used Rift S on eBay now where you can save some money.  Otherwise, check something like Amazon for the best price.

 

I think the S is about $399 now.  I paid almost $300 for my used Rift.  If I was going to buy now, I'd get the Rift S.  Still gonna be a few hundred bucks but you'll get better graphic quality.

 

Good luck with your project.

 

ADDIT:  Make sure your computer has the power to run the VR headset before you commit to buying.  I had to upgrade mine after the purchase and was lucky I could otherwise I'd have needed another computer.

Edited December 3, 2019 by Todt_Von_Oben

[KG3_Trozz]

Thanks guys... WAY helpful!    Todt,  I had read one of your posts about having lenses made for your headset....glad you replied,  the dude, thanks for that link.  Yo yo, , yes, you are right, thank you,  I found the sub forum for VR AFTER I posted here. ?

Thanks again !

[Dutch2]

5 hours ago, the_dudeWG said:

FYI - it’s not even possible for me to wear glasses in the Odyssey+ headset (the frame fits, but the O+ lenses are too close to my eyes so the lenses touch). I guess it’s not too expensive to have prescription lenses made for your VR headset though. How cool is that? https://widmovr.com

 

 

Do you have + or - glasses?  Because in my case, I do have minus, there is no problem on my O+. 

Another solution would be the use of eye lenses. If being from Europe you could check Specsavers €19,- for an simple frame and glasses until €299,- for exclusive designer models. 

[1PL-Husar-1Esk]

@Dutch2 do you play multiplayer  in VR ? 

[Dutch2]

1 minute ago, 1PL-Husar-1Esk said:

@Dutch2 do you play multiplayer  in VR ? 

 

I did never played FC VR in multiplayer. 

[1PL-Husar-1Esk]

17 minutes ago, Dutch2 said:

 

I did never played FC VR in multiplayer. 

I also have O+ , what RenderTargetScale and Steam SS do you use for SP gameplay ?

[Dutch2]

12 hours ago, 1PL-Husar-1Esk said:

I also have O+ , what RenderTargetScale and Steam SS do you use for SP gameplay ?

I’m still at my work, but I’m using mostly based on the adjustments as being published by Ferris sticky. 

and this, only I do not use Lunafest mod

 

Edited December 4, 2019 by Dutch2