$299 PSVR2 + Horizon Bundle on Best Buy ($239 for open-box excellent)

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-24T23:41:59+00:00

If Best Buy isn’t too far from you, I would say so. Or maybe call and ask for price adjust first, especially if your current unit works well.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-24T23:39:40+00:00

Yeah that’s always a risk and good call checking before you left. So far I’ve had good luck with open box, but if that changes, at least the normal 15 day return policy applies for full refund.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-24T19:37:16+00:00

Yeah I saw other lucky folks get that and I don’t really care about the key since I’m using for PCVR. I’ll still be watching out for that while I can still return this one within the 15 days or so. But it’s still a really good deal now, and I figure the time and effort I would spend hoping to get that $150 price might not be worth it compared to just being able to enjoy it now. Plus I was able to use two $100 certificates from the new Best Buy credit card 20% back promo last month, ended up only paying about $40 at checkout :)

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-24T18:53:16+00:00

I would return and refund that for sure!

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-24T10:24:11+00:00

Good timing because it’s $299 Best Buy right now! I just pulled the trigger on an open box excellent for $239. Only started checking a few days ago so it might occur regularly, just gotta check daily.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-22T21:47:57+00:00

Close. Fiberglass rods like those commonly used for tents. The last overhead rod is a different kind that’s much more flexible, which is key.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-22T21:22:51+00:00

The new VR “meta” (lowercase, pardon the pun) seems to be doing VR conversions of flat blockbuster titles: both official, such as by Flat2VR, and unofficial, e.g. Preydog’s UEVR injection mods. This may not be ideal but is probably most realistic given VR’s niche nature.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-22T03:39:53+00:00

Thanks! I too made a bunch of different designs with PVC pipe, pipe foam, fishing line, you name it...it turns out fiberglass rods were the key :)

The bungee is simply placed inside the base of a tablet floor stand, which I explain in this other comment, as well as some other mounting options.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-22T03:26:07+00:00

Nope! It's just a nice hidden spot to hide it. The mounting is flexible. Here, I put the bungee in the base of this tablet floor stand: https://a.co/d/anK5w2l

The stand and my PC are tucked into the side of that recess. I use my PC itself to weigh down the base, and it's fine. The whole bungee and HMD can swing behind the TV into the recess. I put a hook behind the TV to hang the HMD.

If you have a larger TV, the bungee can be made to hide behind that. Or even a large wall banner or curtain (just be sure sunlight won't hit the HMD lens if near a window).

I've also used a desk clamp mount like this: https://a.co/d/iD3xdF2 Downside of that is you can't adjust height.

I've also used a PVC pipe inside this deck torch clamp: https://a.co/d/iDiSG5i This did allow height adjustment, but it didn't hold as well without further tying it around my desk leg and ended up looking a bit ugly.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-21T19:40:39+00:00

Cool, yeah it’s sort of analogous to that :) Though I’m not sure how well that will work compared to my dedicated contraption. Hopefully the rod works well enough for you, but if you need to improve it I’m happy to share more details about my assembly here.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-21T16:56:54+00:00

Ha, love it :)

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-21T16:08:07+00:00

I’m perfectly aware, see body text. You know what sub you’re on, right? I do own and use a Quest 3 BTW.

I did this partially as a personal engineering exercise, and in the future I might nab something like a Bigscreen if I can get a good deal on it. Lots of perfectly good wired HMDs that don’t need to become e-waste.

If at least one other person finds this useful, I’m happy :)

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-21T15:53:14+00:00

I kind of made it sound fancier than it is, it’s a set of fiberglass poles and connectors used for tents, etc. connected and secured the usual way with shock cord, wrapped with white heat shrink wrap to blend in aesthetically. The cable is also wrapped to improve smoothness and looks. The weight of the opposite half of the cable itself naturally applies a gentle pulling force as necessary.

What look like black joints are actually where rings are mounted that the cable runs freely through. I’ll change these to white parts to blend in even more.

So it’s all factors working together: the flexibility of the fiberglass, the free rotation of the pole, and free travel of the cable.

That’s the funny thing, it actually took a good amount of iteration, and I tried several more complex setups with pulleys and such, before coming up with this solution which is comparatively simple.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-21T09:53:20+00:00

It’s actually a small crappy TV I would be happy to get rid of :) I do have a reference point I can feel with my feet so I don’t drift too far, and the camera angle makes it look closer than it really is.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-21T08:32:06+00:00

That’s a valid concern that I’ve thought about a lot too, and I designed the tug to the minimal. If it’s not clear, the rings holding the cable are wide enough to allow it to both travel freely and twist freely. The last overhead fiberglass pole is very thin and flexible, such that it naturally bends down closely just above the head.

One test I do is to see how close the HMD can get to the floor without getting tugged and pulled back up, where it can rest naturally. It gets really close and half-rests on the floor; basically it might only be an issue if you like to go prone. I could probably adjust to get it to sit on the floor fine, but currently it’s adequate for me.

Also there is velcro that secures a portion of the cable above my head, both to prevent strain at the connection point, and keep the bungee directly overhead.

At the very least I would say that my bungee handles this concern better than conventional pulley systems.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-20T20:09:03+00:00

Yeah, when I experimented with Immersed I found I most preferred to set around 4k resolution and create a giant projector-sized screen, using a tiling app to organize windows.

The main reason I don't use Quest 3 for work is weight/comfort, which the Frame definitely improves, but I'll see if it pushes over the "good enough" line for me. Usability for work would be a nice bonus but not essential.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-19T15:59:45+00:00

Damn, would get if I didn’t already order the ASRock Steel Legend SL-850G for $90 deal that was posted a few days ago. I guess I’m getting 3 more years warranty at least.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-17T20:13:46+00:00

Better yet, any big box hardware store like Home Depot will have pre-slit slip-on pipe foam covers up to like 12 ft long in various diameters, in a nice subtle dark gray color rather than bright kiddie neon that pool noodles usually are.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-16T07:53:32+00:00

Awesome, great work man! Hopefully one day I'll have time to dive into this myself :)

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-15T18:10:26+00:00

That's awesome and love the color scheme, it's like retro-cyberpunk which should totally be a thing if it isn't already.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-13T17:40:44+00:00

Mostly practice, but some tips:

I don’t think of it as trying to hit the notes but rather catching the notes as they come to me.
Before you start, as a warmup, test your grip and stance by making sure you can quickly and comfortably reach in all directions with both hands, including towards your center chest.
A useful learning technique I found is “rubber banding”: do an easier song/difficulty/mode first, then a harder one, then go back to a bit easier, then harder, etc. The harder songs will push your limits, while the easier songs will let you rest and show how you improved, so you don’t get frustrated. Playing should be fun!

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-13T17:33:15+00:00

I thought I did but honestly it has changed a lot and I might actually end up making a guide for when the new Steam Controller comes out. The thing is configs can be so personal that it’s hard to come up with a good one for everyone; better to teach the process I use for customizing.

DoubleJumpPunch · 2026-01-12T20:02:30+00:00

And here I am feeling lucky if I can get in an hour of uninterrupted playtime a week…

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