08-18-2020 10:58 AM
Today, we’re announcing some important updates to how people log into Oculus devices, while still keeping their VR profile. Starting in October 2020:
Everyone using an Oculus device for the first time will need to log in with a Facebook account.
If you’re an existing user and already have an Oculus account, you’ll have the option to log in with Facebook and merge your Oculus and Facebook accounts.
If you’re an existing user and choose not to merge your accounts, you can continue using your Oculus account for two years.
After January 1, 2023, we will end support for Oculus accounts. If you choose not to merge your accounts at that time, you can continue using your device, but full functionality will require a Facebook account. We will take steps to allow you to keep using content you have purchased, though we expect some games and apps may no longer work. This could be because they include features that require a Facebook account or because a developer has chosen to no longer support the app or game you purchased. All future unreleased Oculus devices will require a Facebook account, even if you already have an Oculus account.
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09-15-2020 09:05 AM
09-15-2020 12:11 PM
RattyUK said:
I put my Rift S up for sale on Gumtree yesterday - I really have no wish to continue a 'relationship' with facebook.But it has been fun using the Rifts - I think HP get my next donation to VR.
09-15-2020 12:21 PM
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09-15-2020 01:07 PM
Cdots said:
I threw a blind eye to this. Backer since start and own all the Oculus products. I must say I can't commit to this company once I'm forced to use Facebook. As a gamer my entire life I've had 2 stalkers and I can tell you its not fun at all.
I'm sad as I've fought for this company since the start and have never cheated once nor have I ever looked thru the lens of another product. I'm gonna wait until the last day and hope things change.
That said, I have no idea what other headset to purchase either. I see hive comments so I may go look it up on YouTube after this.
09-15-2020 01:27 PM
Cdots said:
I threw a blind eye to this. Backer since start and own all the Oculus products. I must say I can't commit to this company once I'm forced to use Facebook. As a gamer my entire life I've had 2 stalkers and I can tell you its not fun at all.
I'm sad as I've fought for this company since the start and have never cheated once nor have I ever looked thru the lens of another product. I'm gonna wait until the last day and hope things change.
That said, I have no idea what other headset to purchase either. I see hive comments so I may go look it up on YouTube after this.
09-15-2020 07:50 PM
Pixie40 said:
I wouldn't either, which is why it came as a surprise that it is considered one. Then I stopped and thought about it, and realized that the Steam Forums, ability to upload videos and stream directly to Steam, and instant messaging with friends mean that yes, Steam is indeed a social media platform.
09-16-2020 02:03 AM
edmg said:
The big difference is that it's very hard to get banned from Steam and lose your games unless you're committing credit card fraud or have some other kind of financial issue. You can get banned from Facebook because it's Tuesday.
09-16-2020 03:15 AM
Zenbane said:
That sucks! I can relate to the "stalker" situation. I had one person from a Forum stalk me to my place of business. They started messaging my employer. Then I had another person stalk me from Facebook. This person showed up at a restaurant I was at. That was the last time I did a "check-in" !!
This was all years ago. Nothing bad ever came of it. I can handle stalkers. But it's not fun having to constantly "look over your shoulder," so I can certainly appreciate the need to take extra preventative measures.