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After months of neck-and-neck competition, Quest 3 overtakes Valve Index to become the second most popular PC VR headset. […]

These numbers could be natural fluctuations. However, it is likely that some users have switched to Quest 3 from the much older devices, especially since Quest 2 has been sold out for some time and the full Valve Index kit still costs twice as much as Quest 3.

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A PC built into a keyboard without a display, like the Raspberry Pi 400, starts making a lot of sense with Meta Quest HDMI Link running on the most popular standalone VR headsets.

The Raspberry Pi 400 is a roughly $70-$100 keyboard with a Raspberry Pi 4 PC inside. The keyboard PC features a pair of Micro HDMI ports for display, a USB-C port for power in and three USB-A ports for attached devices.

Paired with a VR headset like Quest 3, I've used retractable USB-C cables to make the connections more manageable between keyboard, power, and headset. The setup is completed with a mess of USB hubs, micro HDMI to HDMI adapter and a Shadowcast 2 capture card.

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Batman: Arkham Shadow shows immense potential. The atmospheric quality of the environment, excellent voice acting, and engaging use of gadgets and overall narrative are set to immerse you in Batman's world like never before. Combat may prove divisive, especially among VR enthusiasts who prefer less scripted experiences, but it stands as a sincere homage to the Arkham legacy. Batman: Arkham Shadow is shaping up to be a must-play for VR gamers and Batman fans alike and we’ll keep you updated with more insights as we get closer to launch day, so stay tuned!

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Appearing in Gamescom's Opening Night Live presentation, Batman: Arkham Shadow by Meta-owned studio Camoflauj (Iron Man VR) received its first official gameplay trailer. This showcased several key elements like how the studio has translated Arkham's combat system for VR, stealth takedowns, gliding, grappling, and the Detective Vision. Here's the new trailer

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Quoting their discord announcement:

Hey @everyone,

We said by the end of summer we'd release an update. That time is finally here.

We are super excited to give you an inside peek of our first developer snapshot for:

ORION DRIFT

Vast, seamless space stations that support up to 200 players, packed with activities

  • Fluid movement: run, jump, climb, slide, skate, and fly
  • Your heart-ball lets you play with friends anywhere
  • Massive gatherings for games and events
  • Extensive customization options to make your bot unique

Please fill out this new closed early access form: https://forms.gle/p7meh5367DAGhEkm9

Meet. Compete. Create

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submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by fer0n@lemmy.world to c/virtualreality@lemmy.world

Quest headsets just got an interesting new capability via the new Meta Quest HDMI Link first-party app. […]

Capture cards can be used with smartphones, tablets, consoles, tablets, and more. For example, you could use a Lightning to HDMI cable alongside a capture card to view your iPhone on a giant virtual screen in your Quest. […]

However, there is a massive caveat to note here. Capture cards will not display DRM's content that uses HDCP. That means you won't be able to use this setup to watch downloaded Netflix or Disney+ titles, for example.

The Meta Quest HDMI Link app is available for free on App Lab. It's a panel app, so you can use it alongside other 2D apps and even inside VR apps if you have v69 PTC.

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Co-developed by Spoonfed Interactive and Combat Waffle Studios (Ghosts of TaborSilent North), GRIM involves PvP and PvE as you try to survive the harsh environment while fighting other players. This involves scavenging for resources, food, water, firearms, and ammunition, crafting armor and weapons, trading items, and fortifying your base while venturing across the red planet. […]

An exact release window remains unknown, though GRIM aims to launch a public alpha test on Quest and Steam later this year.

[-] fer0n@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago

The don‘t seem to understand that announcing games when they’re very far from ready isn’t a good idea, half of what they tease never sees the light of day.

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Archiact, best known for developing Journey to Foundation and Doom 3: VR Edition, will close in two weeks. […]

Archiact's closure isn't the only notable VR studio we've seen shutting down recently. Following previous layoffs last year alongside Onward studio Downpour Interactive, Meta closed Ready At Dawn last week after acquiring the Lone Echo studio back in 2020. The move followed recent reports that its Reality Labs AR/VR division has been ordered to cut spending by 20%.

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submitted 4 weeks ago by fer0n@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.ml

“We’re aware of reports that access to Signal has been blocked in some countries,” Signal says. If you are affected by the blocks, the company recommends turning on its censorship circumvention feature. (NetBlocks reports that this feature lets Signal “remain usable” in Russia.)

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Released back in March, Medieval Dynasty New Settlement is an immersive sandbox RPG where you roam around managing everything needed to try and get your little settlement to thrive. It's also now been optimized for the Quest 3 thanks to this week's 1.4 patch, adding a wealth of visual enhancements and new performance modes across all supported Quest headsets.

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[-] fer0n@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

Force them (including myself) to implement dark mode, and soon dark app icons.

[-] fer0n@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

Hard disagree on most of these points. Lower price seems obvious, but everything else on that list is optional.

I’d love to see games & motion controllers, social platforms is basically games. "All day" ergonomics are a stretch and 99% of people won’t care about a stylus.

I’d say less friction is more important: no cable, lighter headset. Maybe even glasses form factor before it can go fully mainstream.

[-] fer0n@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

I’ve been a long time 1password user, but they turned away from individuals and towards b2b. And they’ve gotten a lot more expensive as well. I ultimately switched to iCloud Keychain and I’m quite happy with it. There’s still a few shortcomings, but they don’t matter as much anymore. I’m happy to see the upcoming changes.

[-] fer0n@lemmy.world 24 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

PS VR2 was designed from the ground up specifically for PS5 – so you’ll notice that some key features, like HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback (other than rumble), are not available when playing on PC. However, other high-fidelity and sensory immersion features of PS VR2 are supported, including 4K visuals (2000 x 2040 per eye), 110-degree field of view, finger touch detection, and see-through view, as well as foveated rendering (without eye tracking) and 3D Audio in supported games.

Adaptive triggers is not surprising I guess, but even the haptic feedback? Eye tracked foveated rendering as well, imo all this combined with the price tag for the adapter makes this not a good option. Only if you already have one and always wanted to try PC VR. And even then I’m not sure if it’s worth the adapter price.

[-] fer0n@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago

The guy in the video literally just watches a video and compares a picture of a screw with an actual one. I don’t think anyone would bother putting on a headset for that.

If someone is buying a Quest for productivity I think they’ll be very disappointed. The new window management looks like a welcome improvement though.

[-] fer0n@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago

1Blocker, but there are probably better/cheaper ones out there.

For YouTube specifically I can recommend Vinegar.

[-] fer0n@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago

I obviously don’t have any inside information, but my guess is that he’s not flexing with this, he just can’t let it go, he probably should. Especially since he’s already halfway in retirement.

[-] fer0n@lemmy.world 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

It probably is a combination of multiple things, but I can imagine that selection bias is one of the bigger reasons. I wonder how many Q3 buyers are new to VR and how many people already know what they’re getting into.

[-] fer0n@lemmy.world 15 points 6 months ago

It was working again for me after a few hours, but not being able to play anything at all, including downloaded offline games, was really frustrating.

[-] fer0n@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

I was basically begging for that comment ^^

[-] fer0n@lemmy.world 26 points 8 months ago

Not all of these are programming languages btw

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