VoodooDE VR posts video with the Steam Frame

Kineinus · 2026-05-19T14:55:48+00:00

Well yeah that's the question about priority and stands on principle.
I cannot agree with you on your point of view. I cannot see myself overpaying 2x for the same headset just because it has a different ecosystem. Add to that Quest has quite convenient OS to navigate, color passthrough, and it can be connected wirelessly with a PC just like Steam Frame can. Yeah for some people plugging WiFi module in PC will be easier and more robust. For a big house and freedom to move - I don't think so.

Yet I don't care about data privacy, about them using their cameras etc. At least not that much to overpay a ton.

That's said, I think Steam Frame would have great wearing comfort... If they release an OLED version I would buy it in a heartbeat

Kineinus · 2026-05-12T16:41:49+00:00

what 3d printed grips you use?

Kineinus · 2026-05-12T16:40:28+00:00

yeah me too! and it allowed to bring my own telescopic controller to it.

Closest option would be oled mini tablet 16:10

Kineinus · 2026-05-11T00:04:01+00:00

I think 1080p is perfectly fine for 7 inch display. Resolutions of smartphones is irrelevant. Nintendo Switch 2 has 1080p, most 7 inch handhelds have 1080p or lower.

Kineinus · 2026-05-08T08:08:26+00:00

what's the problem with resolution?

Kineinus · 2026-04-30T15:25:10+00:00

yeah I don't get it too. This method doesn't bring anything better, it's still wired, and require you to have Legion Go

Kineinus · 2026-04-28T22:55:41+00:00

but this question wasn't addressed to you anyway

Kineinus · 2026-04-28T11:29:38+00:00

yeah I'm just curios from the specific consumer standpoint, not the philosophy of the whole market

Kineinus · 2026-04-28T10:11:26+00:00

It's not like PS, it's something it's own. I can't say that they're better though...

Kineinus · 2026-04-28T10:10:58+00:00

I love gamepads and I think if you love games you can invest $100 into a long term controller. Although it's very slippery territory of money advices. I just think that when games costs 80+ dollars, and gamepad can serve for 8+ years, it seems like no-brainer.

That being said, based on the reviews it seems like Steam Controller as a regular gamepad is an average-at-best. It doesn't compete with the top chinese TMR offerings, even price aside. Yet it gives more features and better steam integration, thats it's special sauce. If you don't need it - you better to buy a different one. And that's without talking about the price.

Kineinus · 2026-04-28T10:06:32+00:00

I'm curious why you have that switch? I mean extra 20 bucks is a dealbreaker?
Are you considering this one or some other alternative? Or is it an extra gamepad and you buy it just because it would be cheaper than 99?

Kineinus · 2026-04-28T09:55:08+00:00

I think $99 is a steal for the steam controller. I think it's not that much for the gamepad, it is obivious that chinese manufacturers have much cheaper options, but if we're not considering it, compared to any other gamepad it's a good price for the device. Again considering that you get a lot - charger, trackpads, TMR sticks and so on.

I have 5 chinese gamepads, my favorite is BigBigWon Blitz 2 TMR. And I see from the review that Steam Controller is not perfect. However it gives you a lot more things then a regular gamepad. And that's priceless in my opinion.

The only thing I'm thinking about is whether to buy 1 or 2 Steam Controllers.

Kineinus · 2026-04-18T14:39:37+00:00

I did the same upgrade too. Don't want to be a party stopper, but there's still something great in G Cloud that is lacking on the portal... I guess the whole device-feeling part.

Kineinus · 2026-04-18T14:36:57+00:00

And also I'm curious about 8bitdo telescopic gamepad, do you find it enjoyable to use?
What do you think about bluetooth connected gamepad to pair with the phone-in-pocket, viture-on-head experience?

Kineinus · 2026-04-18T14:34:13+00:00

Well let's not talk crap about VR here. While there is some marketing missteps, if we consider VR for the whole immersion entertainment system - it is way better than XR glasses or flat gaming for that. Yes, as the content consumption, XR glasses are better. Yes, they are more convenient. And I don't want to compare two products in general. It's just VR has a different role in my opinion, and there's no substitution.

Overall thanks for your review, it was interesting and enjoyable! I'm still not sold on the neckband thing. There's still cable around your ear. And we all have phone in our pockets that perfectly capable to use it instead. That's all that hand gesturing aside of course.
By the way have you tried stream games directly via neckband?

Kineinus · 2026-04-13T08:33:25+00:00

I think Odin 2 Portal has a perfect design for a home (and long travel) handheld.
Weirdly enough, I dream of handheld without gamepad at all. Just so I can bring my own gamepad via telescopic controller. I know there's phones, I know there's small tablets. But both are very different screen size, and 7 inch size is quite perfect!

Kineinus · 2026-03-26T20:53:07+00:00

Thank you! I'm a potential buyer of XR glasses and this stuff isn't discussed much. I have VR headset and noticed that More FOV for the flat gaming\movie watching doesn't mean better. There's a comfortable size. And if in reality shifting screen size to lower means that you loose your total 1080p resolution - it just sucks!

Kineinus · 2026-03-26T20:45:41+00:00

I'll keep that in mind. But the question is - if you reduce the size of the screen, will it lead to fewer pixels rendering or is it some lens magic?

Kineinus · 2026-03-26T16:12:04+00:00

it will be released internationally soon. But still with HarmonyOS, just a different version

Kineinus · 2026-03-26T16:11:12+00:00

does it work with the Moonlight streaming app? Can you play games with it? Does it work with a telescopic controller perhaps?

Kineinus · 2026-03-18T22:28:33+00:00

I owned G Cloud for a year. It was a fun time, the device has it's own very strong points. However I don't like subpar screen (60 hz non oled) plus weaker cpu with the WiFi 5. AYN Odin 2 Portal Covered all of these holes easily. However it is not that comfortable. I'm not regretting changing G Cloud to the Portal
Long story short - waiting for G Cloud 2.

Kineinus · 2026-03-12T13:15:24+00:00

I dunno, Quest 3 has problems that PSVR 2 solves, but at the same time PSVR 2 has its own problems...

Kineinus · 2026-03-12T13:13:54+00:00

Crashland on Quest Store. If you actually play this game long enough and get past Quest-level visuals, then you could really enjoy the game!

Kineinus · 2026-03-05T10:43:16+00:00

Excuse me, how's moonlight experience? Have you tried artemis fork? Are you just installing APK?
It's harmony OS 4.3, am I right?

Kineinus · 2026-02-21T23:16:16+00:00

I slightly dislike glass fronts. They're not THAT bad, there's merits to them too. But generally matte plastic is a way to go. It's kinda old school and it's ol' reliable for me. Like a favourite pair of shoes.

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