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Most PC based VR games I've seen already use greatly cut down graphics compared to traditional games, even while running at current headset resolutions where th

Most PC based VR games I've seen already use greatly cut down graphics compared to traditional games, even while running at current headset resolutions where the screen door effect is fairly noticeable. But VR can be so much fun that you might stop noticing the graphics in games that don't try to go for realism in their presentation. But if that's the best available on a desktop PC with a recent high end GPU, I'm having a hard time imagining how a portable could be powerful enough that its graphical limitations won't also be a drag on the fun.

valine 8y ago
My guess is that the frame rate will be capped at 60fps. In terms of graphics most games will probably be forced to use forward rendering with low resolution meshes and textures.
jobigoud 8y ago
The Lenovo Mirage Solo is another standalone 6DoF VR headset (Daydream based) and it runs at 75 fps.
- andybak 8y ago
  I've been developing for the Mirage and it's a great device (if you ignore the controllers). You have to make graphical compromises but there's multiple ways to create similar effects to PC VR. In terms of raw triangle throughput it's surprisingly capable.
philote 8y ago
Yeah, I'm rather skeptical that the experience will be good enough, even for that price. And it's not just the graphics I'm worried about, but also the accuracy of the tracking and whether it will be jittery/laggy at all. Maybe I'll be proven wrong. But I worry that too much hype over an inferior product will harm perceptions of the VR industry.
colordrops 8y ago
Oculus Go is pretty fun even though its specs are well below the Quest, so I'd imagine it will be fine. People also have different expectations for different units, e.g. PC rigs vs hand-held gaming units.
tluyben2 8y ago
Little bit of HN distorted reality there I think; not many people have rigs, most play games on cheap Android phones. Go to big gaming countries like China but also India is growing there; no rigs for by far most, all mobile, small screens, shitty perf and graphics. People do not care as long as they can play. I am more wondering who they are targetting; me for sure but I would also pay $1000 for it, not gaming fanatics who care about resolution, fps and amazing graphics and not people who play games on cheap Android devices. Looks to me they are going for the kind of people who bought the Wii when it came out. Is Carmack still involved as at least then we know it will be a good gaming experience if nothing else?

valine 8y ago

My guess is that the frame rate will be capped at 60fps. In terms of graphics most games will probably be forced to use forward rendering with low resolution meshes and textures.

jobigoud 8y ago

The Lenovo Mirage Solo is another standalone 6DoF VR headset (Daydream based) and it runs at 75 fps.

andybak 8y ago
I've been developing for the Mirage and it's a great device (if you ignore the controllers). You have to make graphical compromises but there's multiple ways to create similar effects to PC VR. In terms of raw triangle throughput it's surprisingly capable.

philote 8y ago

Yeah, I'm rather skeptical that the experience will be good enough, even for that price. And it's not just the graphics I'm worried about, but also the accuracy of the tracking and whether it will be jittery/laggy at all. Maybe I'll be proven wrong. But I worry that too much hype over an inferior product will harm perceptions of the VR industry.

colordrops 8y ago

Oculus Go is pretty fun even though its specs are well below the Quest, so I'd imagine it will be fine. People also have different expectations for different units, e.g. PC rigs vs hand-held gaming units.

tluyben2 8y ago

Little bit of HN distorted reality there I think; not many people have rigs, most play games on cheap Android phones. Go to big gaming countries like China but also India is growing there; no rigs for by far most, all mobile, small screens, shitty perf and graphics. People do not care as long as they can play. I am more wondering who they are targetting; me for sure but I would also pay $1000 for it, not gaming fanatics who care about resolution, fps and amazing graphics and not people who play games on cheap Android devices. Looks to me they are going for the kind of people who bought the Wii when it came out. Is Carmack still involved as at least then we know it will be a good gaming experience if nothing else?