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Issues of accessibility when it comes to computer technology is now just a standard part of designing, well, anything.
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Rift S Prices Cut Down To $300, But Should You Buy It Or The Quest 2?
Until recently, the Oculus Rift S was the flagship PC-tethered headset that Oculus made. I say “made” because the headset has been officially discontinued. In fact, every single Oculus headset is now discontinued with the exception of the Oculus Quest 2. When the Rift S cost more than the Quest 2, it was pretty easy … Continue reading Rift S Prices Cut Down To $300, But Should You Buy It Or The Quest 2?
Hands-on With The PS5 DualSense: Is This The Future of VR?
The Playstation 5 is finally out for everyone. Both the first release date and the “rest of the world” dates have passed. While it is still incredibly difficult to actually get your hands on a PS5, the public can experience the PS5 directly. We’ve taken delivery of our own PS5 unit and have spent a few days … Continue reading Hands-on With The PS5 DualSense: Is This The Future of VR?
Bye-bye Rift! Oculus Goes All-in On The Quest
It’s the end of an era for VR. To be sure, it was a pretty short era, lasting just over half a decade, but it was an important one. The Oculus Rift headset, which pioneered modern consumer VR, is being discontinued. The Rift S, which is the second major consumer model of the headset, will … Continue reading Bye-bye Rift! Oculus Goes All-in On The Quest
It’s Time To Get Your PS5 PSVR Adapter
If you’re a current PSVR owner, the good news is that your PSVR hardware and software is compatible with the new PlayStation 5 console. The bad news is that it’s not a completely plug and play experience. Although the PlayStation 5 does have its own camera, it doesn’t work for PSVR. At the same time, … Continue reading It’s Time To Get Your PS5 PSVR Adapter
The PS5 Haptic System Is An Important Step In Consumer VR
The PSVR is compatible with the new PlayStation 5. All you need is to order a free adapter here and go on your merry way. However, PSVR is getting very long in the tooth. It relies on external camera tracking, which is now effectively obsolete and the motion controllers are repurposed from the PlayStation 3 and use a janky … Continue reading The PS5 Haptic System Is An Important Step In Consumer VR
The Oculus Quest 2: What You Need To Know Before Ordering
The rumours were true. The Oculus Quest now has a sequel in the form of the Oculus Quest, well, 2. It’s not an imaginative name, but it does make it pretty clear to consumers which one is newer and better. If you don’t want to read through this whole article, let me say right now that … Continue reading The Oculus Quest 2: What You Need To Know Before Ordering
The VRGO Mini Might be the Most Elegant Way to Move Around in VR Yet
Moving your virtual body around has been quite a problem to solve when it comes to consumer VR. The great hope, at least for a while, was the omnidirectional treadmill. Unfortunately they turned out to be too bulky and expensive overall. So far no one has really brought a viable consumer version to market. Room-scale … Continue reading The VRGO Mini Might be the Most Elegant Way to Move Around in VR Yet
