Oculus Quest

[Mawdlin]

Doesn't look like anything is changing in that new model apart from the silicone mask and the storage.

 

I must have 15 games on my Quest 2 (64GB) and still haven't run out of storage so I'm not too bothered.

[papalazarou]

yooka-laylee is now currently free on epic game store and its a great platform - but even better there is a vr mod out that lets you play the whole game perfectly in vr 

 

you can get the game here - https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/yooka-laylee

 

and the mod from here: https://github.com/Eusth/VookaRaylee  (along with straightforward install instructions) 

 

i was playing it perfectly via virtual desktop ( as i find it better for steam vr games - but will prob work with link and steam vr) 

 

 

[bignige]

If anyone is thinking of buying an Oculus Quest 2 I’ve just been sent a referral code that gives us both £23 in store credit. 

[papalazarou]

With all the talk of the re- release of quake of you haven’t already tried it then I highly recommend dr beefs quake port to quest - its brilliant with 6 dof and full hand movement with the guns.

[metallicfrodo]

His Doom 3 port is also truly amazing (as is Return to Castle Wolfestein.)

[Fletch]

Hey Quest users is Ultrawings any good, I saw it on the app the other day and thought it looked fun. 

[milko]

1 hour ago, Fletch said:

Hey Quest users is Ultrawings any good, I saw it on the app the other day and thought it looked fun. 

 

I really enjoyed it for what it is (a fairly stripped down flying game with few bells or whistles). 

[Fletch]

1 hour ago, milko said:

 

I really enjoyed it for what it is (a fairly stripped down flying game with few bells or whistles). 

 

Cool I've got MS Flight Sim on the xbox but this looks to be a bit more fun. 

[milko]

It's definitely a lot easier! And flying in VR is always nice if it doesn't make you sick (there's a few different cockpit modes to try and help with that but I didn't generally suffer). Just don't be expecting anything AAA, I guess any clips you watch of it in play will show you how it looks. 

[papalazarou]

5 hours ago, Fletch said:

Hey Quest users is Ultrawings any good, I saw it on the app the other day and thought it looked fun. 

Warplanes is also pretty good ww1 plane action with similar touch controls 

 

if your looking a more full on plane sim with full touch controls (and works well on virtual desktop or air link) then I also recommend flyinside on steam while graphically not on the same level as ms flight sim it also uses bing maps (lower version) for its ground map of the world  - the touch controls are really good with all controls and switches having to be operated by your hands plus it’s runs really well (ms flight sim you need a state  of the art pc to run in vr properly ). This is a vid I made a couple of months ago to show a mate 

 

 

[Stopharage]

Any ideas where I can get hold of an Quest 2? Mate wants one for their kids. Had a quick look online and guessing these have rocking horse shit availability of the PS5?

[schmojo]

On 21/08/2021 at 16:50, Fletch said:

Hey Quest users is Ultrawings any good, I saw it on the app the other day and thought it looked fun. 

 

It's got some of the chilled out cruising of Pilotwings 64, albeit without the character. It's pretty fun though, and has that low-poly charm.

[footle]

15 hours ago, Stopharage said:

Any ideas where I can get hold of an Quest 2? Mate wants one for their kids. Had a quick look online and guessing these have rocking horse shit availability of the PS5?

they all were recalled/replaced with different foam covers and different storage options at the beginning of august. It’ll take a while (eg from today) for them to cycle through.

[Stopharage]

Thanks @footle. 
 

I’m partly to blame as they came round to ours and played the PSVR and loved it. However they’re heavily invested in PC. 

[footle]

11 minutes ago, Stopharage said:

Thanks @footle. 
 

I’m partly to blame as they came round to ours and played the PSVR and loved it. However they’re heavily invested in PC. 

JL are selling 256GB models from the 31st.

[Valver]

The new improved 128Gb version (that replaces the 64Gb one) went live on the Oculus store just now.   I just nabbed one.  Ships for delivery on Monday

[davejm]

16 minutes ago, Valver said:

The new improved 128Gb version (that replaces the 64Gb one) went live on the Oculus store just now.   I just nabbed one.  Ships for delivery on Monday

 

When you get it, hit me up for RTX 3080 ACC settings

[bignige]

On 20/08/2021 at 21:02, bignige said:

If anyone is thinking of buying an Oculus Quest 2 I’ve just been sent a referral code that gives us both £23 in store credit. 

 

16 hours ago, Stopharage said:

Any ideas where I can get hold of an Quest 2? Mate wants one for their kids. Had a quick look online and guessing these have rocking horse shit availability of the PS5?

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[bignige]

On 20/08/2021 at 21:02, bignige said:

If anyone is thinking of buying an Oculus Quest 2 I’ve just been sent a referral code that gives us both £23 in store credit. 

 

23 minutes ago, Valver said:

The new improved 128Gb version (that replaces the 64Gb one) went live on the Oculus store just now.   I just nabbed one.  Ships for delivery on Monday

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[Harsin]

I'm coming awfully close to impulse buying the new 128gb one as it’s in stock at my nearest Argos.

 

Couple of questions. Does it start spewing stuff into your public Facebook profile? Probably already discussed, but this a big thread, how do spec wearers find it.

[dfq23]

7 minutes ago, Harsin said:

I'm coming awfully close to impulse buying the new 128gb one as it’s in stock at my nearest Argos.

 

Couple of questions. Does it start spewing stuff into your public Facebook profile? Probably already discussed, but this a big thread, how do spec wearers find it.

 

Nothing on my feed from mine and I got some clip on spacers for each lens from AliExpress for my specs just to be careful as I was concerned the included spacer didn't give enough of a gap and didn't want to risk scratches.

 

Same as these:

 

 

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B094CYH5BT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_2XT63A4BKDRRFNE6P3E3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

I have an elite strap and with specs there is a knack to putting it on and taking it off but you soon get it.  Only real issue I find is fogging of my specs at times but that usually goes once playing for a bit

[Harsin]

I'm dumb, I'm only on case 3 of The Great Ace Attorney, Psychonauts 2 is coming out today and I have a massive backlog of TV, there's an unopened Lego set staring at me and I'm still jonesing to buy myself more entertainment.

[Valver]

3 hours ago, bignige said:

 

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Balls, I never spotted that.  Want to PM me it anyhow and Ill try and update my order with it...

[Mawdlin]

2 hours ago, Harsin said:

I'm coming awfully close to impulse buying the new 128gb one as it’s in stock at my nearest Argos.

 

Couple of questions. Does it start spewing stuff into your public Facebook profile? Probably already discussed, but this a big thread, how do spec wearers find it.

There's no question specs are more of an issue with Quest 2. I never had much of a problem with Quest 1.

 

I bought a halo strap for £20 (Aliexpress) recently though and things have improved markedly. I've gone from 30 minute sessions to over 1 hour so I'd highly recommend upgrading the Quest 2 strap if you are having comfort issues.

[Andross]

Anyone got a referral code? 

[watusi]

20 minutes ago, Andross said:

Anyone got a referral code? 

I do, I think we might need to temporarily friend up on Facebook for it to work though. 
 

I can pm you a link to see if it works. 

[schmojo]

Having had a quick blast on I Expect You To Die 2, it's exactly as good as the first. Which is an excellent game. 

 

Slightly more polish, as you'd expect, but I didn't think the first was lacking much anyway. Good shit.

[Clipper]

does it start at the difficulty level it ended on with the original?

 

Or does it start off easier like the original.

 

The last couple of levels of the first game stretched me quite a bit so if that was the starting point for the sequel I might struggle

 

[schmojo]

On 25/08/2021 at 16:40, Clipper said:

does it start at the difficulty level it ended on with the original?

 

Or does it start off easier like the original.

 

The last couple of levels of the first game stretched me quite a bit so if that was the starting point for the sequel I might struggle

 

 

There's a small tutorial, but I think this is assuming you've played before. The levels themselves probably follow the same difficulty ramp as the first, but they have some more unusual achievements that might be harder than the first for completionists.

 

It's not easy from the beginning, but it is incredibly satisfying and entertaining.

 

EDIT: And I finished it in about two sessions. But they weren't especially short sessions, I just love these games. Will probably go back for all the achievements, since they're so fun to work out.

[Jarik]

Walkabout Mini Golf is fantastic. 🥰

 

I’ve always been a fan of the pastime, but it’s been difficult to find places out in the real world that offer it.  This is an excellent simulation with some wonderfully designed courses, & the extra gameplay offered by the harder course variants & the little treasure hunts you can go on are just the icing on the cake.

 

Unfortunately however, my WiFi connection for the Quest 2 isn’t the best so I haven’t tried Multiplayer, but this is the kind of game that motivates me to do something about that.