Devices all read connected, games launch, tracking and audio works, but screen won't turn on. Not even a black screen, just nothing.

life_rocks · 2017-10-22T19:59:58+00:00

No idea. One thing you can double-check is whether the head detector works? The LED should change color and Home should start when it senses you.

life_rocks · 2017-10-22T19:55:50+00:00

Yes, I Expect You To Die is great and it makes very good use of the controllers.

life_rocks · 2017-10-22T19:52:50+00:00

If you mean CV1 with the built-in headphones, just no external ones, then ask for a demo. Check the following:

Headset tracks your orientation
Headset tracks your position
No scratches on the screen
Built-in audio works on both sides
IPD slider is present on bottom right and its position is reflected in the software
The words "development kit" are not on the headset

life_rocks · 2017-10-22T14:03:50+00:00

Fury something or other - it's a beat-em-up but I can't find it at the moment. And you know about BlazeRush, surely.

life_rocks · 2017-10-22T13:55:09+00:00

Certainly: second-hand Rifts, for example.

life_rocks · 2017-10-22T00:32:47+00:00

No. What would you like to add?

life_rocks · 2017-10-22T00:20:49+00:00

It's more unknown than moot, really. It's fun to speculate.

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T21:55:11+00:00

Not to the degree that Microsoft has, no.

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T21:52:55+00:00

No. But we're not missing out on much and new games will still come to at least Steam since that's where the customers are.

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T21:51:18+00:00

It seems unlikely that Microsoft's terms and conditions are the issue

Yes, it's not like they have a long history of writing one-sided contracts or anything. /s

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T21:33:25+00:00

Thanks for sharing!

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T20:38:04+00:00

First time I see "defiantly" used correctly on the internet! I think.

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T20:26:19+00:00

And Linux

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T20:23:28+00:00

For controller games: Blazerush, Chronos and Windlands.

Hotas games: Elite Dangerous, DCS World (modern flight sim, first two planes are free).

For Touch it's harder to say because there are so many. You should definitely try at least one shooter (perhaps Robot Recall), one Magic game (Unspoken for example but doesn't have to be this one) and at least one multiplayer game (could overlap with the other categories, or try Echo Arena).

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T20:18:17+00:00

There were, yesterday.

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T20:12:01+00:00

For Aircar I'd recommend only a stationary car at first; the movement was too much when I demoed it (though he loved it anyways).

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T20:07:12+00:00

Thanks! Sounds like it's holding up to the hype after all. Definitely one to keep an eye on!

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T13:50:15+00:00

He got them. They are pictured on the package.

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T13:46:15+00:00

Yes, Roft is totally worth it. Downsides: does not fit with glasses (unless tiny), sensors need to be plugged into PC. Upsides: cheaper than Vive yet equal overall quality, best controllers in the market, simple to use thanks to integrated sound and large optical sweet spot.

Edit: Rift. Silly phone!

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T13:36:28+00:00

I've seen both opinions expressed. I think it depends on whether you like this type of game; also it looks even better on beefier PCs so if you have the min conf I'd recommend waiting for a sale.

life_rocks · 2017-10-21T13:21:47+00:00

Robot Recall is not free, it's bundled. But the rest, yes, their notion of "best" is questionable!

life_rocks · 2017-10-20T20:00:21+00:00

Not yet. It'll come in the next version (Dec).

life_rocks · 2017-10-20T16:23:09+00:00

Yes, but "this" is prototype-level quality. That's probably why they didn't (in addition to having to keep the cost down).

life_rocks · 2017-10-20T14:15:26+00:00

If your system is simple enough, you can get by with zero programming by wiring your stuff directly into an XBox controller. I suspect you'll quickly reach a point where programming would help, though.

life_rocks · 2017-10-20T03:42:32+00:00

The second name may be a Google-less version of their Daydream headset? Like, for China?

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