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Hello

Hello so i was wondering... Im a student studying games design and was wondering should i buy a oculus rift? Is there an SDK avalible for me to download? and will it be possible to just purchase and play games of oculus share? Im eager to buy one! an...

Baxteruk by Honored Guest
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Samsung VR Rumored to be announced in September

"An exclusive report from SamMobile has dug up what it alleges are official assets surrounding Samsung’s rumored VR smartphone adapter. The report claims that the device will be called ‘Gear VR’ and be announced at IFA 2014 in early September."http:/...

baloniman by Honored Guest
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Wall of lamentations

In order to have all complaints, crying, whines, whimpers etc. nicely together, I created this grateful thread. Here is the right place for anyone who is impatient, furious or desperate. Here we will meet with understanding and we will be protected f...

Query for devs re mounting height of tracking camera

Hi there would it be possible to clarify if the DK2 tracking camera can be positioned at a height above the users head and angled downwards say at around 10/20 degrees?I am looking to attach a bracket to the wall in the computer room and the 27inch m...

Falan by Honored Guest
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Seen AlchemyVR Yet? This Looks Amazing!

First project is taking people back to the primordial oceans to see the early creatures of Earth...http://www.alchemyvr.com/http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2014-07/07/alchemy-vr-launchesA UK production company and visual effects studio have annou...

Brainstorming: VR/AR-based jobs

What jobs could exist where the laborer is immersed in VR or AR? I'll just throw a few into the air to get us going, and I'll edit this post to try to build a more comprehensive list, giving proper credit.PLEASE stay on-topic!EDIT 1, PAGE 1Great star...

ganzuul by Honored Guest
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Oculus Rift DK2 Pre Order shortage

I'd hate to be a finger pointer, but if this quote is accurate: "Company founder Palmer Luckey previously mentioned that roughly 12.5 thousand pre-orders came in the first 36 hours alone" - TechCrunch.comWhy is it that they don't have enough inventor...

How much will i be charged when my DK2 tries to Ship?

i am from canada, i already have payed the "$57.71" i am just wondering how much its going to cost me "Canadian" when it ships?Subtotal: $ 350.00Shipping: $ 55.00Fees, Duties & Taxes: $ 0.00Total: $ 405.00does that include my 50 bucks i was already c...

Meet The Makers: Palmer Luckey of Oculus VR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcuA2Etx9Ak(Popular Mechanics)Published on Jul 7, 2014At the age of 21 Palmer Luckey has been granted $91 million in venture capital to make science fiction come to life. His virtual-reality headset started in his home...

not sure if srs + dafuq?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OCULUS-RIFT-SIGNED-KICKSTARTER-DK1-DK2-VR-VIRTUAL-REALITY-DEV-KIT-POSTER-TEE-/171366670165?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item27e63fdf55^^ This guy... For ONLY $1000000? :roll: The best part is: (NEW IN BOX) DK2 (NOT SH...

ReT by Honored Guest
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Facebook/Oculus acquires RakNet

Saw it on the blog... the OVR division of Facebook as acquired yet another company..this time, RakNet, which specializes in networking/database middleware for gaming.Interesting, though I'm not sure what the point of this one is.

saviornt by Protege
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Why aren't more people excited about RIFT+Kinect????

I am totally dumbfounded why more people are not working with Microsoft Kinect to track your hand movements. The only thing I could find was only a few video's. I just really hope more people are working on this.You can buy the Kinect v2 from Microso...

Orfieus by Honored Guest
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VR device in china

First, I'm chinese, sorry for my poor english... sorry...Sadly, I heard that OC is suspended in china...There is a small device like OC created by my friend named OZ. It's worked with Sony HMZ head mounted 3D viewer.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us...

snip3r by Honored Guest
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Whats The First Virtual World U Would Like Enter?

Hi All,If you think through popular culture. What is the first, almost perfectly realized Virtual World you would like to step in to?I think mine would be Blade Runner. It would be so atmospheric. All the rain and pedestrian crossing signs that say "...

ZaineUK by Protege
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Is it possible?

I heard that they are making some movies or documentaries for the OR, but is it possible for them to make a tv show for it? or an anime? I'm just wondering if its possible at all  I'm sure that many people would love to be in a tv show!!! And I'm no...

dar350 by Honored Guest
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880?

Is the GTX 880 almost here? Could be....http://videocardz.com/50980/nvidia-geforce-gtx-880-pictured

What FB/OVR really needs for talent/tech

With all of these acquisitions that they are making, they really should look at getting an OS development team.Or at the very least, they should create a "VR GUI" based on Windows PE / Linux. IMO.

Shayla Games 2014 Youtube Clip - Check out the pc

Was just shown this youtube clip from the Shayla Games in Copenhagen and was amazed at the PC.It looks like my terminal PC here at work! Not enough room for a decent graphics card.Only thing I can think of is they are using a PCI riser bracket?

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Oculus rift and brain disorder

I read an article recently that Oculus Rift can cause complete brain damage. Is this true? I ordered 3 of them but i do not want any mental illness as a result. I just want my barbie hallucinogenic, 3D jesus christ dream with added rape candies. What...

TruLife Optics to revolutionize Augmented Reality?

Stuff Magazine believes so. How? Holograms. Read on:http://www.stuff.tv/hud/holographic-optic-could-revolutionise-augmented-reality-and-even-works-3d/newsArticle highlights for people against magazines in any form:it’s small and lightweight, it’s rel...

DK2 Takes #4 In Develop 100 List Of Top Game Tools And Tech

http://www.develop-online.net/news/develop-100-27-uk-games-hardware-and-tools-named-in-tech-list/0194913The Raspberry Pi, Unreal 4, and Unity 5 beat the DK2.But the DK2 beat the PS4 (#5), Xbox One (#7), Google Glass (#13), Steam Machines (#15), and P...

20Q with Cory of Senza Peso fame

Hi RiftersThought you might enjoy this feature. Its 20 questions with Cory from Kite and Lightning http://www.virtualrealityreviewer.com/20-q-cory-strassburger-senzo-peso/

WhelanWeb by Honored Guest
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Questions from a potential customer

Hello, community. I created this account so I could ask a few questions which I didn't see answered elsewhere:1) Is the device comfortable to use for hours at a time? Strain on the neck or shoulders from the frontal weight? Strain on the eyes from st...

Taehl by Honored Guest
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DK2 Dimensions for Custom Storage Case

I'm looking to have some custom foam inserts done for a plastic case similar to the case for DK1.Have the dimensions of the DK2 been documented anywhere, did a bit of searching, but haven't found anything solid to work off of yet.Thanks.

micle546 by Honored Guest
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OculusVR seeking outside help for manufacturing.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/oculus-vr-looking-for-help-to-build-its-headsets/1100-6420768/ ...and surprisingly, one of the potential helpers could be Sony :shock: Article highlights for hipsters that think clicking links is "conforming":Oculus C...

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