VR tech at 350-400$ US

[K_Freddie]

The head rotation movement relies on the earth magnetic field. PersonallyI think this is a mistake as it doesn't work in my location - Cape Town. This earth magnetic field summary tells why.. Make sure you stay in an area of higher magnetic field otherwise you have to make a plan..


There are other sensors that can be used, so maybe they might just do it that way.

[heloguy]

I thought I'd add too, I've been a Track IR user for 4 years now, and the head tracking on the VR920 didn't hold a candle. Very slow, and erratic responses.

[VT-51_Razor]

"Well could very well be... but its a step in the right direction. If this thing can take off mayby their is hope for higher res VR tech at about the same $$$$. All in all... 350-400$ for such a gadget is not a lot of $$$. Because it replaces (the VR920) the monitor, TrackIR, headset and mic.. this thing could prove less expensive to someone on a budget.... even if its not 6dof"

Wouldn't it zoom in and out with a TrackIR 3 or 4 with 6DoF enabled??? (assuming, of course, that the game supported it)

I wouldn't go quite that far Zoom. After all, the guy on a budget will most likely want to use his computer for something other than flying around in IL-2. I doubt very much that typing would be very easy with a VR helmet on - at least for someone like me that has a hard time hunting and pecking in broad daylight!! LOL

I'm still holding out for a better resolution and depth of color. Once it is in the range of present day monitors, then I'll definitely get serious about it. IMHO, a good VR system will be the most immersive peripheral designed for the sim community since TrackIR and the HOTAS Joystick.

[Zoom2136]

Well some guys already have 17-19" monitor and want bigger for gaming... so when I say it could be a good upgrade path that was what I was thinking about.

And yes you can use a VR920 with a TIR unit... you just have to use it as a monitor and not install the head tracking software that comes with it. I spoke about this with a sales rep of them last friday. Turns out that only the VR920 works with a PC... So if one want the VR expenrience its 400$...

All in all this thing should be great, I know I'm giving it a go...

[VT-51_Razor]

Let us know how it turns out Zoom. I've always been interested in the concept, but just not ready to plunk down the cash for something that looks like crap. Hope it works out well for you.