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Techy111
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June 10, 2019
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The Index thread (please keep to subject)

As per the title, please respect the users who post here and keep it on topic, any nonsense and......grrr

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    RuneSR2
    RuneSR2
    Honored Contributor
    July 4, 2019

    pyroth309 said:

    I pretty much decided that I'm going to return mine and go for a Reverb or Pimax or something with 2.0 light house. 


     That is sad news  :'(  

    I might consider Rift-S if they fix the headphones. Maybe it's best to wait a least 6 months after the launch of a new HMD before getting one - seems to take a lot of testing to get everything right these days. I got the CV1 about 1 year post-launch, it's been perfect ever since. But having to wait 1 year for Rift-S or Index  :#  :D 
    Oculus Rift CV1, Valve Index & PSVR2, Asus Strix OC RTX™ 3090, i9-10900K (5.3Ghz), 32GB 3200MHz, 16TB SSD "Ask not what VR can do for you, but what you can do for VR"
    RuneSR2
    RuneSR2
    Honored Contributor
    July 4, 2019

    kevinw729 said:

    The is an excellent overview of the situation and its reasons regarding the Valve Index controller issues:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSZZ5OQYYHY


    It's easy to fix - but I don't think I'll risk my warranty, lol

    https://youtu.be/jAaIcZhrMhA
    Oculus Rift CV1, Valve Index & PSVR2, Asus Strix OC RTX™ 3090, i9-10900K (5.3Ghz), 32GB 3200MHz, 16TB SSD "Ask not what VR can do for you, but what you can do for VR"
    RuneSR2
    RuneSR2
    Honored Contributor
    July 4, 2019
    New swim:

    https://www.valvesoftware.com/en/index/deep-dive/extensibility
    Oculus Rift CV1, Valve Index & PSVR2, Asus Strix OC RTX™ 3090, i9-10900K (5.3Ghz), 32GB 3200MHz, 16TB SSD "Ask not what VR can do for you, but what you can do for VR"
    Wildt
    Inspiring
    July 4, 2019
    Can't believe people have to DIY fix $300 controllers.
    Fangzhou
    Up and Coming
    July 4, 2019
    For me the biggest problem of Rift S is that the HMD image slightly jittering after fast movement. This makes me feel dizzy when dancing in VRChat. Actually this problem can be tested with tap test. I am pretty sure even PSVR does not have this issue, and my OG Rift CV1 also works fine, so Index HMD tracking must be better than Rift S. (Maybe all of WMR/Lighthouse/OG Rift CV1 HMD tracking should be better than Rift S. ) Another minor problem is the microphone. The quality of Rift S microphone is a significant downgrade from CV1, and of course much worse than Index. This is not the deal breaker though, but many friends in VRChat said that my voice sounds “robotic” and they can hear noises as if I was using a cheap voice changer. 
    RuneSR2
    RuneSR2
    Honored Contributor
    July 4, 2019
    My favorite review today - I'm starting to think the reviewer is right, it's probably best not to buy the Index until Valve has fixed the controllers and provides acceptable customer support:

    https://youtu.be/ZBCs8M9tfH0
    Oculus Rift CV1, Valve Index & PSVR2, Asus Strix OC RTX™ 3090, i9-10900K (5.3Ghz), 32GB 3200MHz, 16TB SSD "Ask not what VR can do for you, but what you can do for VR"
    Fazz
    Honored Contributor
    July 4, 2019
    Well if HTC Cosmos comes in at a good price they might just be onto a winner. If HTC Cosmos is £599, then I'd say that would be a fair price given it has a higher resolution then Rift S. Also has headphones, ipd adjuster and an extra camera. I expect it will be £699 to £749 though and I'd have to think about it if it's £699. Anymore then that and it's a definite no from me.
    Techy111Author
    Honored Contributor
    July 4, 2019
    I stand by my guess of £799 mate
    A PC with lots of gadgets inside and a thing to see in 3D that you put on your head.
    Fazz
    Honored Contributor
    July 4, 2019

    Techy111 said:

    I stand by my guess of £799 mate



    Yeah, and given the problems with some of these VR headsets you would think HTC would be shouting from the rooftops if they were going to sell theirs at a good price. They've already said that £900 is to high, but £799 isn't exactly low is it? I'm thinking it's going to be £749, which would be just a bit to high for my liking.
    Techy111Author
    Honored Contributor
    July 4, 2019
    Agreed matey
    A PC with lots of gadgets inside and a thing to see in 3D that you put on your head.
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