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"I just got my Oculus" Day 1 Guide - What should a new owner do with their fancy new device?

Ricktor_Black
Adventurer
So... it looks like tomorrow I should FINALLY have my Oculus Rift!  I have never owned a DK1, DK2 or even a Virtual Boy.  What I'm thinking we need (and excuse me if this already exists) is kind of a guide for people like myself to get started with.  What are the Day 1 VR Essentials which everybody with a HMD should check out?  A lot of you guys/gals have been messing with this stuff for weeks (or months/years when you count DK1 and 2).  What are the coolest things you've seen in VR?  What do I absolutely need to see?  What are the best free demos/apps which are cool to check out?  What are the best pay applications which are actually worth dropping money on?  I want to learn from those who came before me.  Educate me!  (Please)
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Percy1983
Superstar
Get Oculus home downloaded now, install dreamdeck for starters and have a go of that.

Past that get luckys tail, henry and invasion, all good to watch/play.

After that what kind of games/experiences are you after?
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water_
Adventurer
The tab on the remote comes out by pulling the backplate off and removing the battery.

Ricktor_Black
Adventurer
Ok, thanks.  I can't wait to check out Elite: Dangerous in VR.  I'm thinking about getting The Climb as well.

Here's a question, I downloaded the Oculus application and I started to install it... but it gets to the point where it's asking to configure my Rift.. can I safely skip that step and get back to it?  I'm afraid of ruining something that only triggers once.

Kkhrome
Protege
Nup, you can skip it and run it later.  I had all my games installed on Oculus Home about a month before I got my Rift.

GenetixStudio
Superstar
The first thing I show everyone now is the spaceship in Farlands - I just put them in and let them walk around and take it in for awhile. It looks so good, maybe not a great idea if your room is super small though - I've got enough space to almost walk to the end of the cable.