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Title: Oculus Go
Post by: Le Chuck on December 24, 2018, 03:27:40 pm

Picked one up for Christmas for my younger boy. Set it up last night and messed about with it today. Downloaded all the basic apps and a few games before putting it on to charge and repack. He'll open it tomorrow morning and be able to jump right into a game.

I wear glasses and do get motion sick so I didn't think I'd enjoy VR that much. A few of the apps about did me in, the roller coasters look crap but got my equilibrium swimming, but I was very much surprised how much I like this gadget. Being untethered is great, the unit is comfortable and a few of the games are downright impressive. The 180 and 360 Cirque de Soleil stuff on YT is awesome, there's a wingsuit game that is pretty intense, netflix is pretty spectacular at movie theater screen sizes and I got to hack at robots with a lightsaber.  Couldn't be happier. May have to go get my own.

Anybody else mucking about with an Oculus Go? Must have apps? Experiences?

Title: Re: Oculus Go
Post by: pbj on December 24, 2018, 10:50:25 pm

That NBA Courtside app has me intrigued.

Title: Re: Oculus Go
Post by: DGP on December 25, 2018, 05:06:47 am

We have PSVR and had the Rift for a while, I don't know what apps are compatible with the GO but if you can get a solid driving title it feels like a natural combo (especially with a wheel).
Thumper is strange and compelling, RecRoom is free and tons of fun, my son likes Lucky's Tale (platformer), if you like live action I think there is also an app that let's you watch concerts from the stage.

Title: Re: Oculus Go
Post by: ark_ader on December 25, 2018, 05:22:31 am

The Samsung VR is similar minus the sweaty face, due to heat issues.

Make sure your son gets some rest from it.  I get vertigo from the experience.h

I use mine when I'm flying.  I get to watch all kinds on those long flights.  >:D

Title: Re: Oculus Go
Post by: schmerzkaufen on December 25, 2018, 05:33:57 am

Quote from: ark_ader on December 25, 2018, 05:22:31 am

I use mine when I'm flying.  I get to watch all kinds on those long flights.  >:D

They should set exterior 3D cameras on planes so passengers who bring VR gear can plug in from their seat.

Title: Re: Oculus Go
Post by: FALSE on December 25, 2018, 05:53:56 am

I'm a big fan of VR and also a glasses wearer. I bought prescription lens inserts for my Rift so I don't have to wear my glasses in VR. They are AMAZING and not terribly expensive. Might want to look into a pair for the GO if you plan on using it much.