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Oculus Connect Photos

I saw a lot of people taking pictures at Connect, and I would love to see some of them. Feel free to post them in here.Here is the album from my phone's camera: http://imgur.com/a/eol6o

Ok, I know this has been brought up here and there, but I think isolating and fixing the jutter issue should be a huge priority. We need to figure out exactly what is causing it, and see how it can be worked out for EVERYBODY on all applications. Fir...

Only viewing computer screen.

This might be an unusual goal given how cool VR games are...I want to use the Oculus rift to view my computer's video output... NO video games... just the monitor output. This will help me to focus and really get "immersed" into my work (copywriting)...

Interest in 3D video

I'm wondering if 3D videos are a nice addition to movies/videos, since the 3D videos on f.i. Youtube aren't watched a lot. I have to say that if I watch a 3D video, I'm looking for a nice 3D effect. When I watch a 2D video I watch the video. When wat...

Dubai Orders?

Hi,I know few Counties like china and Korea are having delayed shipping, was wondering does Dubai have any issue of the sort?I ordered mine on June 28th , I am not expecting a update mail to come soon.But we will be included for this months shipment ...

Direct mode and Extended mode update?

Is there already a update with the Direct mode and Extended mode?Because most of the games are not working.Now i wanna try the game Breakfast simulator for the DK2.But after 4 hours the game wount start.I used every options but none of all are workin...

Boone Says No Riftcoaster 2

http://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/2i2ptu/why_i_will_never_finish_riftcoaster_2/

VR on non-gaming PCs and laptops

I have quite a few friends who are casual games, don't have dedicated gaming PCs, but are quite interested in VR. I guess such people may be a fairly large VR market segment. It also appears that stylised VR can look great even with very low polygons...

Using OR as a plane 'ol monitor

Ok.. way late to the party here and just had a general question, I'll be getting my DK2 on Friday finally.. probably a stupid :oops: question but.. If I just want to use it as a monitor.. to like play SWTOR or Diablo 2 or 3 or any unsupported vr expe...

is sending video via sockets a good idea

For anybody who has tried this.I see the DK2 runtime communicates via sockets. Is this a good idea for 1080p video, or is it just for other stuff?I'm being stupid, here, but we know nothing of the architecture of theruntime and so this runtime could ...

Rift Screen Problem (SOLVED)

I have been having this problem for a week now. Cant seem to find a solution. When I run any demo or game (extended mode) that I previously used to play without problem, the screen is now squashed inside the Rift (there are black bars on the left and...

We dont need GeForce 980s to enjoy VR

"A Night at the Roculus" shows why fancy pants directx11 shaders, triple AAA MIPMAP bla bla isnt necessary at all.Brilliant little demo.Devs wont appreciate this :lol: , but dont bother playing the game, let it end and get to the end menu, get your t...

Need Oculus Rift for Documentary Project on NASA Scientist

Interesting thread over on Reddit but only one reply so far. I agree on Titans of Space though! Anyone wanting to reply should probably do it on Reddit or directly. Looks like a chance to be on TV...http://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/2i13og/need...

rift game idea

Im not a developer by any means but someone should make a multiplayer rift game where you can play virtual boardgames. like something like jumanji maybe or something completely made up.

Alien Isolation Game

Will Alien Isolation support the rift right out of the gate?Can't wait... it's coming out soon, early October I believe.Matt

Peugeot Does The Rift...

Found on Reddit...

OR Jurassic Park Scene

I'm so hoping someone will take on recreating the scene from jurassic park where they're being chased by a T-Rex in the tour car. That is something I feel would really be amazing to experience in VR. Something where you're seated and can look back an...

The River Styx - These Guys Mess With The Participants

I don't think the viewers are just viewers in this case. Interesting simulation and interesting reactions...Starting the user out in a scanned recreation of the physical room they are in is a very cool touch.http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/1/6880621/...

This Interview Is From January 10, 2014

I hadn't seen it before and maybe others haven't either. But it is a really good one, explains a lot of things people here discuss, and shows just how far things have come and fast it has all happened.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NwG7OkREOQ

Have slides been released of the Connect presentations?

I know the videos haven't been posted yet, but what about presentation slides? Any word on these?-Chance

Cafe Ame: Mind=quietly blown

Hello thereHave any of you fine folk tried Cafe Ame? It lasts about 5 minutes, and .. well what can I say? Its some of the best minutes I've had in the DK2. Can't say much about it without spoiling it, but good lord I want more!Its just so different....

Actor Kevin Spacey On The Future Of Theater/Film

http://www.ibtimes.com/kevin-spacey-thinks-oculus-rift-could-change-storytelling-forever-1697351"I think the games industry is slowly moving into the film business, to tell stories and to do so with an actor like me. The Oculus Rift opened my eyes to...

October Shipping

Sooner or later, you'll need this."If you build it, they will post"

Binaural beats & brainwave retrainment experiment

Not entirely sure where to put this...In a project I am working on, when the user goes into "Hard-mode", the plan is to use a barely audible tone below the ambient soundtrack. Somewhere in the range of 27hz to 30hz.So, last night, did a small experim...

Elite Dangerous beta 2 graphic settings ?

Hi guys, just downloaded beta 2. Seems a lot better, managed to get rid of judder mostly but it is still there. I turned blur off and that did a big difference. Maybe use this thread as a place to compare/help with graphic settings.My pc is 4690k i5 ...

Whats the latest verdict on Optimus laptop and DK2?

Hello everyone, i've just ordered the Dk2 last week. I have an Asus rog750 i7 470012GB ramGTX 870mwindows 8.1Now i understand theres some issue with optimus laptop and DK2. I've read there are problems with DK2 only utilizing the integrated graphic c...

Unreal Engine 4 now free for all dev kit owners?

As seen on reddit.Check out the top left of this page, right beneath the navigation menu: https://www.unrealengine.com/what-is-unreal-engine-4:Unreal Engine 4 is now free for Oculus Development Kit Owners! Learn MoreCurrently that link leads to a 404...

After one month of DK2

Hello everyone,after one month with the DK2, I share my experience with you about the DK2 itself, the game and demo and the reaction of my friends trying it. This is some general ideas and feelings about my VR experience so far. Some points may have ...

Oculus Share Updates 9/30/14

Couple of new games, a bunch of updates! Enjoy everyone!New:JinkThe RPG RoomHorizons Mystery DrivingStoryteller - Fireside TalesAnother Millenium Falcon made in Unity 5A Night at the RoculusUpdates:Bubble InfernoViewPort VR Panoramic ExperienceDarkfi...

No end to archive name when I download

Does anyone get the message that there's no end to archive name when they try to download some of the games?