Valve recently introduced a reservation queue system for the Steam Controller to tackle scalpers and resellers. Now, it seems like the Steam Machine could launch with a similar system.
I mean they cut out the middleman and you can just run x86 software on ARM with FEX (and by extension, windows-built games via proton).
I don’t see a future where a dedicated PC will become optional for the majority of PCVR titles, but I would imagine the wireless streaming tech valve’s already included into the headset should make it pretty painless if you’re already a PC gamer.
You can already play Skyrim VR on older VR headsets, I have it. Had to add an ungodly amount of mods to get it more playable but there is a mod manager that simplifies it
I absolutely fell in love with VR with the Quest 1 and 2, but I just couldn’t in good conscience stay in a meta ecosystem.
I’m geeked out about the Frame. It’ll be a day one purchase for me. I’m pre-loading the money in my account and will stay up or wake up at any hour required.
I inherited my dad’s Quest 3s. I still use it, because it’s the best form of exercise that I’ve found I can stick to, but I’d definitely love to jump ship from Meta as soon as I can.
Hoping that modding games on the Frame standalone is as easy as on the Steam Deck. I’ve been too unmotivated to do the SideQuest thing for custom Beat Saber songs so far.
Frame modding will almost certainly be identical to deck. I could see the arm builds of proton maybe not being able to run some of the injection type mods but even in that case I don’t think it would be long before it gets sorted. Someone with one of those android handheld consoles that can now do the deck thing should be able to test it beforehand but it might be too niche with the current amount of users of that specific setup.
I haven’t really tried it, but my Quest has an option to project a virtual keyboard onto a flat surface instead of just poking at the air. I could see something like that being helpful for coding or long-form typing.
I’ve used it and while it’s functional I wouldn’t want to use it long term. The feature that puts a passthrough cutout to see real keyboards is a lot better.
Apparently also the Frame, maybe? Which is much more interesting to me.
Same. If Valve can bring get streaming going and bring fully fledged x86 games to an arm headset, oh boy. Skyrim VR will be lit
Can’t the frame run the game itself? I thought it’s a full fledged computer
They say it’s “streaming first” but supports titels directly on it, too. Either way, I am hyped
It’s ARM-based, so x86 code will not run natively on it. But Steam has something similar to Proton for ARM.
Kinda. ARM isn’t great for high-power user cases, and the hardware in the frame isn’t top-end for the architecture.
The frame can run less intensive games, but will struggle with heavier games. I assume Skyrim VR will be in the latter category, especially with mods.
I mean they cut out the middleman and you can just run x86 software on ARM with FEX (and by extension, windows-built games via proton).
I don’t see a future where a dedicated PC will become optional for the majority of PCVR titles, but I would imagine the wireless streaming tech valve’s already included into the headset should make it pretty painless if you’re already a PC gamer.
You can already play Skyrim VR on older VR headsets, I have it. Had to add an ungodly amount of mods to get it more playable but there is a mod manager that simplifies it
I know, but i have a cable and cramped setup. I’love to stream it to the garden or something with a lighter headset
I absolutely fell in love with VR with the Quest 1 and 2, but I just couldn’t in good conscience stay in a meta ecosystem.
I’m geeked out about the Frame. It’ll be a day one purchase for me. I’m pre-loading the money in my account and will stay up or wake up at any hour required.
I inherited my dad’s Quest 3s. I still use it, because it’s the best form of exercise that I’ve found I can stick to, but I’d definitely love to jump ship from Meta as soon as I can.
Hoping that modding games on the Frame standalone is as easy as on the Steam Deck. I’ve been too unmotivated to do the SideQuest thing for custom Beat Saber songs so far.
SideQuest isn’t bad at all by the way. USB, a couple terminal commands, place the files.
It was the only way to play Pavlov for a long time. I had my best gaming moments in VR with that silly game.
Don’t be intimidated!
Frame modding will almost certainly be identical to deck. I could see the arm builds of proton maybe not being able to run some of the injection type mods but even in that case I don’t think it would be long before it gets sorted. Someone with one of those android handheld consoles that can now do the deck thing should be able to test it beforehand but it might be too niche with the current amount of users of that specific setup.
Try moon rider. It’s a Web vr game that runs in the browser. Basically knock off beat sabre with 1000s of songs free.
I’m hoping that it’ll be able to work well as a portable workstation for coding and whatnot.
I haven’t really tried it, but my Quest has an option to project a virtual keyboard onto a flat surface instead of just poking at the air. I could see something like that being helpful for coding or long-form typing.
I’ve used it and while it’s functional I wouldn’t want to use it long term. The feature that puts a passthrough cutout to see real keyboards is a lot better.