Just randomly found this video from recommended and I subbed and wanted to say that your speaking voice is so professional and really grabs the viewers attention. Great job. Very inviting content and well made.
@@Some-guy-on-the-internet Played Half-life Alyx with a random usb c cable I had lying around and it ran fine. Of course there was a little latency, but if you didn't move too fast if works great. Oculus Link isn't great for things like Beat-Saber or things that require fast movements, but it works fine if you keep this in mind.
Windows Mixed reality VR headset isn't that bad. I have a samsung I picked it up for $200. Playing Half Life Alyx just fine on a geforce 1050 SC. WMR is a great introduction that is true VR, also doesn't hurt the wallet as much.
I have been having an amazing time with my Samsung Odyssey Plus through WMR. Got is for $500 over the Rift A because of the OLED screen 90Hz refresh and slight higher resolution than the Rift S. And yes it does work well through Revive. I don't really care to get into oculus' ecosystem. I am going to stick with steam. The Rift S does have much better tracking for playing Beat Saber when you happen to go out of range of the front sensors and the touch sensitive buttons are pretty cool.
My personal take: Quest: mobility with all the same hardware downsides of a mobile device (even when plugged to pc). Touch controllers will eat through batteries so best to get some rechargeables. Rift S: the all-rounder midrange device. The inside-out tracking is still not as good as lighthouse tracking BUT the unit as a whole has arguably the best price-to-performance of the entire bunch. Also has the same battery issue with the touch controllers. Cosmos: knock off rift S with even worse tracking and unjustifiable price. Best to wait for the Elite version to be reviewed extensively. Index: The "Premium all-rounder", meaning that it doesn't try to be the best at one specific thing but it definitely sports very high quality in a great number of things such as display resolution, customizability both in software settings (i.e. refresh rate) and hardware comfort adjustments, and in/out audio. Downside is the lack of reliability in practically every unit (base stations, controllers, headset) of the current batch of products released. Something is definitely bound to break within a year of use. Fortunately, Valve customer service is very generous with giving out RMAs (shipping costs aside) and both new and replacement units are silently being provided with hardware upgrades to try and resolve common issues reported to them. Pimax: It's all about FOV and display resolution with these guys but with the extreme FOVs come the downside of lens distortions that the company is very focused on resolving at the moment. There's also the issue of some backers not being provided with units which leads to question transparency and integrity of the company itself if you're considering on investing your money on their products. Just something to keep in mind. Windows Mixed Reality headsets: didn't dwell on these things too much since the inside-out tracking that is overly reliant on just two front-facing cameras guarantee that you will lose controller tracking much more than you will with an Oculus device. To the company's defense, I think the base design is mostly industry focused rather than entertainment. That's about it. Feel free to provide corrections on anything inaccurate or outdated.
i don't think windows mixed reality should be drawn out of the competition as simply as that, their inside out tracking exceeds expectations and the hand prediction makes up for when the cameras can't see the controllers very efficiently. while the base design is mostly industry based, there is still a lot of support for gaming uses and you're not at all limited to the windows store to get to that. Also HP and Valve are currently collaborating on the new version of the Reverb (an already outstanding hmd) which can only mean something more gaming oriented is in the works
@@DuffQuick That is true. Which is also why I said I don't have much exposure on WMR systems. I started researching about most of the well-known brands during a time when WMR software was still pretty young. For all I know, the software may already be upgraded to a level that can rival a rift s. Speaking of which, even the rift s tracking was incredibad back when it first launched. Concerning news about the new reverb, yes I am very much looking forward to how that thing will end up at launch. Considering that Valve is part of the project, I'm curious if they are planning to use this as a sort of "version 2" of the Index. On the other hand, HP might have more control at the helm and the design might revolve more around their decisions. Collabs are a fickle thing when it comes from huge companies. 😅
I will definitely be looking into the rift S now! I was looking at vive before but you have a solid point with the comparisons and price. Though, in VRchat there tends to be people who will be rude towards you because you have an oculus and they have a vive, but there is also people who dont worry about those types of things and are just the nicest people ive seen and thats what i love about VRchat!
If you get a rift S please look up setting up a different mic then the in built one. The one on the headset has some major issues and is kinda one of the reasons people dislike oculus like that. Your voice will go very robotic and horrible, which is a good way to get muted by everyone.
I own a rift S and I do not recommend it- it is decent with good quality but I have also encountered a lot of issues mostly crashing and extreme lagging. I run it on a £500 new gaming computer so I doubt that’s the issue. But as I said it is decent. Also had audio and mic issues.
I thought this was a man dressed as an anime girl like always in VR JA JA I AM THE COMMENT SECTION KING I RULE AND ME MORE CUTE THEN YOU JA JA JA JA JA ja jaa j ja Also I forgot to mention this actually is a girl not a guy with a female avatar confirmed
Nope, she has facecam stuff. That said, most Vtubers are the same gender as their avatar, overall. Personal avatar VS content creation are totally different worlds
I suppose this is a bad place to point out that, before retiring, one of the more popular Vtubers was a loli fox shrine maiden with an unfiltered 20somethings japanese man's voice. Like 150k subs before retiring. And he wasn't with any Vtuber agencies, so that was all on his own merit, too. XD
The Vive Pro is also discontinued. The Vive Pro Eye is still in production at this time, but I see that not lasting much longer. It's generally a good idea to stay away from HTC. This was a Solid video and I totally agree with your recommendations! Keep on making great stuff!!
PSVR has one of the largest libraries of VR content including some absolutely insane exclusives. PSVR is a great great system with not so great conteollers
If you do not have a good gaming pc yet, the oculus quest is you best choice, because all others need a full gaming pc to operate.. except if you have a ps4 you COULD go with the ps4 vr. I also struggled with making the Oculus/PsVR choice, but I now have the Oculus. These are the reasons I chose the oculus: - PsVR has what is known as, “the screen door affect” meaning in some games it will appear you are looking through screen door-like grid at your game - Having no cables was a really big deal breaker for me. You can take the quest anywhere, and not get tangled up in the obnoxious cable. -The controllers are much better than the PsVR, as the PsVR’s controllers are tracked by the ps camera witch can only look one way, so if you turn around and try to put the controllers in front of you, they will lose tracking. Also, having blue or pink led lights in the background will also mess with the tracking, and they are just long sticks with buttons, and use 2004 Wii remote technology, while the quest controllers have (not full) finger tracking, and almost a realistic hang feel that could also work for holding guns, but are straight enough to play games like beatsaber. - Ps4 games are generally priced higher than other headsets, like normal ps4 games., and has next to zero free free games to get started. However, the only issue I’ve had with the quest is it’s comfort, and the PsVR is known for its high level comfort, but that obviously wasn’t a deal breaker for me. However if you hate idea of having a slightly uncomfortable headset, you may want to wait for future headsets, like the Del Mar, which will be smaller, and lighter. But will most likely be priced higher, if I were in your position I wouldn’t wait, as that could take almost or longer than a year, I still strongly recommend the quest and I would still recommend it to someone who has enough money to buy a gaming pc, and to someone who already has a pc.
Thank you! You make it feel like is not big of a deal, because other channels start talking about all the features and components and my brain goes like wowoowow “mucho texto”
If you are doing pure HMD (head mounted display) VR while seated with a controller or keyboard (or racing wheel setup) you can more easily get away with even the less expensive windows mixed reality headsets. Though like she said you might end up really liking VR and wish you had something better/more expensive to be able to do more.
Quick note - if you're mainly into vr for things like VRChat, and other games that you'll mostly find through steam, you'll want to go with an Oculus or Vive over an Odyssey. This is because it is meant to be used with Windows Mixed Reality. In order to use SteamVR, you have to get an additional application. The Odyssey has great graphics and a price tag comparable to a Vive, but it can be inconvenient, and even a hassle to get everything working at first. The headset also can't detect where your controllers are unless they are in its front tracking field, where as with the Index, your controllers can be detected anywhere. This is more inconvenient than you would think when playing games, or even when doing some serious goofing around on VRChat. The Odyssey is still really good though, so it's your call as to what exactly you want to use your headset for.
Alright, I don't know if you read comments, but here is mine: Great energy (you look and sound like you are really enjoying making this video... idk if true, but its very fun to watch nonetheless) Great content (i am a VR junky, and agree with pretty much all your points) looking forward to where you will be able to go :) Good luck
Did you get it and do you like it? I’m trying to play PCVR games and I’m looking at the rift s cuz it’s affordable but I heard the quest has better visuals and if that’s true then the rift s must look really bad cuz the quest already is super blurry
Thank you for the quick guide I had no idea where to start in terms of finding a good headset but now I know where to start researching, thanks again you got straight to the point and it was easy to listen to, I'm totally subbing for more of your content!!
omg tysm for the video ive been looking everywhere! Also crazy, my name is Sophia and my childhood friend always called me Phia and now thats what everyone calls me lol
Fun video for people wanting to get into vr. Nice that you mention full body tracking I can highly recommend it if you’re wanting to get the legs moving in vrchat.
Very informational video! There was one point that should be mentioned: the Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift S use the very same display, with the difference being the Rift S can be powered by a gaming computer's hardware. This means that if you have the sufficient hardware, the Rift S actually has better graphics than the Quest, not the other way around. I thought I should mention that, because it is one of the few selling points the Rift S has over the Quest that seems to be misspoken in the video. However, Oculus has begun to siphon off Rift S support already, and the Quest _can_ link to your PC with varied results.
Here are the main differences so far from my research on Quest and Rift S: Quest -It's a wireless standalone platform that CAN be used without a PC, just with lower graphics. -Can also be used as a Rift S with link cable or wireless with software and a good WiFi. -Has been getting a lot of updates which the Rift S hasn't. -One of those updates incorporates Hand Tracking. -Has deeper blacks, overall better contrast, and more resolution. -Custom IPD slider if your eyes are too close or too far apart. -There are mods available to make the VR feel comfier and with more battery duration. Rift S -Straight out of the box PCVR ready headset, you don't need to buy anything else. -Lower input lag and smoother tracking which makes it feel faster and more natural. -Wired and more comfortable for long gaming sessions. -Doesn't have the screen door effect on the Quest and is somewhat clearer. -Has an extra camera on top, so it can see a little bit more movement over your head. Get the Quest if you: -Have IPD over 69mm or below 60mm (This is a must) -Travel often or don't have a good gaming PC. -Want wireless. -Want to watch movies or videos with better quality. -Have a WiFi network up to 5Ghz for using Virtual Desktop. -Want the best of both worlds (Mobility and PCVR games). -Don't care about comfort or higher latency. Get the Rift S if you: -Have IPD between 62mm and 66mm (You might get away with lower or higher measures with the software correction, but it's a risk). -Only want PC games and don't care about wireless. -Want more comfort and longer gaming sessions. -Want to play fast-paced games where low latency is important. -Easily get motion sickness.
Tim , i looked at the price on amazon, and none of them was in the video. Like the quet, (400 $) is acually 549´99$. I dont know why, BUT IT’S MAKING ME CRAZY And i have amazon prime by da wey And the rift is actually THE SAME PRICE WTF
Rift s easily. I’m trying to play Star Wars squadrons VR and that thing is heavily fast paced by the looks of it. I have played space simulator games and the quest doesn’t seem able to handle the latency well and I want squadrons to run well so the S it is
This video was great for showcasing the different be Headsets, but I think you could have added a little more information here and there. For example: You need a beefy PC to run the index, which adds additional cost if you don't already have one, which is why stand alone hmds like the quest are good for people without strong PC's. Etc. But overall great video keep doing your stuff you are amazing!! ~Much love BLDR
This is a great vid for those getting into VR, like me. I love the options, but sadly one problem, I'm broke... these are great for those who are able to get the headset tho.
i clicked on your video the other day thinking it was a vrchat vid but i didnt know it was about learning about vr and ive been watching for the past 3 days😅
My friend said that Vr quest 2 is bad , because it’s full of children ,and I just get to play the half of the game because there is avatars and worlds are not showing for VR quest 2, and I don’t want to that . which VR that will make me play the whole game? Btw I’m on pc
@@tibor3 i wouldnt bet on that, you're looking at how quickly vr is progressing at the current moment. The rate at which technology improves is always rising. Im willing to bet it'd come a lot sooner.
@@charlenekaczynski9023 I truly hope so, but getting to the point where our thoughts themselves control the game character and the character's sense are transferred back to us is a big leap from where we are today
Brain to computer interfacing is fairly easy. Computer to brain interfacing is the hard part. There is still so much we don't understand about how the brain works that making a one-size-fits-all solution is practically impossible with our current technology. It would take at least several decades before a functional and commerically available fully brain interfaced or full-dive VR system is developed. I know it's disappointing, but that's just how things are. I personally don't expect full-dive to be a real thing within my lifetime, and I'm only 18. If, by some miracle, it is developed and becomes publicly available before I die, I'll be pleasantly surprised. But for now, I'm perfectly content in knowing I'll probably be long dead before it becomes a reality. With that being the case, current VR is more than enough to satisfy me.
I've got the Quest, and use Virtual Desktop to play PCVR games. It runs perfectly, can even play Expert+ tracks on Beat Saber with it, though of course for this you need pretty good 5GHz wifi. If you've got the internet to run it properly, then running the $20 Virtual Desktop instead of the $80 Link Cable is far better, and it's wireless to boot.
Arab the index is the best overall, but on a budget I'd go for the quest because with link you can do standalone and pcvr, and with link you can do the exact same stuff as rift s, plus being able to travel with it without link :)
You can still get lucky and find people selling the original vive for like 300$ with base stations but thats up to you. I got lucky and got mine for 200$ on offer up then i just bought full body tracking for 560$ ( it was sold out for me so currently your only option is to buy it on amazon for a bit more /: ) and now i know i dont ever want to leave vr i just got the index controllers because i know they are compatible with the htc vive
This video really helped out a lot to tell me what VR headset that I need but like she said it cost a heck a lot of money but I have been watching a lot of people and they have full body trackers and that's what I want so I can get some exercise lol 😂
No input on Windows Mixed Reality? its typically low end but the price, inside out tracking and almost plug and play with any win 10 pc makes great for first time users and something you can bring over to a friends place for a night. They are a little dated at this point though, but if you can get a good price on one, even used, its a solid option to consider.
I have an oculus rift, and during these months I've had it, I've gotten REALLY into vr and the experience. I'm saving up for the vive index now, since I really want to full body tracking it offers. However if I do get it soon I won't set it up or anything yet. Since I might be moving soon like in the next year or two. But in that mean time, I'll just stick to my rift without the full body tracking. Also your videos are awesome!
i think starting off a rift s or a quest is pretty good, but i think picking up a cheap windows mixed reality headset like the dell visor is just as good if not better than an oculus. it's incredibly easy to set up since it's inside out tracking, also the resolution of these headsets can be varying with the dell visor and the samsung odyssey being the best. I originally had a dell visor and bought an original HTC vive expecting this to be an upgrade because of the price of it and the outside in tracking but... it's extremely lacking in comparison. Also on the higher end of VR experiences, the HP Reverb is up there with the index. it doesn't have the fancy controllers (yet, but i'll get to that) but it's HMD specs are above and beyond what the Index is capable of, and comes in a much lighter and easier to wear form factor similar to the Rift S. HP and Valve are currently working together on a new version of the Reverb which is speculated to have a WMR version of the Index controllers, which will truly be a huge game changer and will a very serious competitor to the Index, and considering the reverb's current price is less than HALF of an index, i can't imagine the next iteration being much more expensive. In summary, Oculus and Valve are big players in the VR world, but don't rule Windows Mixed Reality out due to the weird name, their headsets can and have beat the big boys on multiple occasions
Another good option is the odessy plus which is like the rift s but with a better screen and 2 less cameras so slightly worse tracking l, I got mine for $280 and it's great
great video! as someone who has never been in vr, the oculus quest is perfect as a baby step for me. i know that many enthusiasts would comment on how the experience is not the same as using a higher quality vr gear, but i was blown away with the quest. it makes me wonder how much of a difference it makes if one is using the HTC with a vr-ready pc. these are all very, very expensive for a south east asian like me, but the oculus quest was a better deal as it is standalone and i don't have to spend more money on prepping a pc to be vr ready.
Im new here. Phia, you are pure sugar. c: I subbed, because your content is awesome. @topic: I dont need to get into VR. Im already in... very deeep. So deep that I bought the god damn index. :D
I personally have a Rift CV-1, I don’t quite enjoy the sensors but then again my laptop isn’t super duper decked out. The tracking is pretty good, I’d recommend getting 2 more sensors (and mounts! There are some on Amazon) for better tracking/360 tracking.
For the Quest you can use Virtual Desktop. If you have decent 5ghz wifi you can get as good quality as rift s wireless and access all the VR on your PC. Also you no longer need a Link cable you can use the existing charging cable.
Short answer: If you don't have a PC or a PC that's capable of Virtual Reality, then i'd recommend an Oculus Quest, it's a good starting point if money is tight. Once you've saved up (Or your just super rich), build yourself a gaming PC and then go for any headset you want (Personally I went with an Oculus Rift S) Or you could just stick to the Quest, it's really up to you :)
Im thinking of getting a rift S and I don't care about the quest and link cable and don't want to mess with lighthouses I want to play VRCHAT a lot but my main thing is mic Ive hear about the bad mic and problem with sounds with the RIFT S I have a Razer Nari Ultiamte which may be too big what do you recommend, (I also have wire pods from apple or airpods pro if that would work)
So expensive for me!!! What a great video. Ive been wanting a vr headset for a long time! (Especially since im getting a pc soon) but they are so expensive for my family and my mom won't let me get a job. So, for whoever gets it, just remember how lucky you are! 👌
Additionally I dont think its a bad idea to suggest if your brave enough getting a used HTC Vive off Ebay for 350 - 450 bucks or even a fully set up unit for $700 - $900 having all the attachments and upgrades. I got my Vive used off Ebay and it was so new and unused the plastic sticky coverings was still on everything and i saved $50 bucks off the top from the headset. Less than 2 hours of use according to owner.
My Personal Summary: Talking about my Quest 2 experience and what i learned: Pros: -Good Price for Value -Generally Good Image Quality -InsideOutTracking (No Additional Sensors for Tracking needed) -Access to Oculus Exclusives -Can be used as PC Headset by using USB-C or Strong Wireless Connection -Can have Bodytracking on PC with Kinnect, Vive Trackers or Slime VR , but some options are tracking better or worse and can be expensive or annoying to set up in long term. Cons: -Lacking Display Contrast (its Not a OLED Display) -Smaller Field of View than other Headsets -Controller Latency and Accuracy is a bit worse than Index Controllers (noticeable in Games like Beatsaber in Higher Levels) -Dead Zones for the Controller Tracking (Behind back or over the head or close to the Headset, can be annoying in Shooters) -PC Wireless Use can cause higher PC Load and can look worse than Cable Connection -Stepped instead of Seamless Adjustable "IPD", should fit most peoples eye to eye distance but can be a Problem tho -Short Battery Life (1 to 3 Hours depending on use and age) can be extended with Powerbanks and Batterystraps tho -Unfomftable Faceshield/Facepadding (very much Personal Opinion), can be replaced but costs extra -Link Cable may not Charges your Headset faster than it Drains the Battery (Depends on Motherbord) -Heavier at front due to the additional Hardware for Standalone use in my Opinion the Top Reasons for Higher Priced Headsets: -Index Controller Finger Tracking -Better Controller Tracking -Bodytracking (Easier to set up) -No Additional Costs for Wirelessrouter, Cables, Lots of Accessiories for Comfort, Powerbanks -Better Display Quality and Contrast -Better Comfort cause of no Additional Weight from other Components
I don't have too much experience with VR, but I'd absolutely love to get into it! I could see myself using it a lot for video game design since Unreal Engine 4 has VR support and even a VR editing mode.
@@Here_is_Waldo Thank you for the reply! Since watching this video, I've been definitely been more closely researching VR. PHIA's passion is contagious!
You missed that the Oculus Quest can also be used with a PC wirelessly via Virtual Desktop! With solid 5 GHz WiFi it is a totally usable experience, and people say that it's as good if not even better than Oculus Link! That makes the Quest the only viable option for wireless PCVR atm.
