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Looks impressive. Hoping they eventually make a non-VR version.
It's only on Windows. They didn't even release it on Linux yet, and this is made by the same company behind the "Steamboxes" which were Linux-only gaming consoles.Is this available for PlayStation VR or only PC set ups like Occulus et al?
It's only on Windows. They didn't even release it on Linux yet, and this is made by the same company behind the "Steamboxes" which were Linux-only gaming consoles.
Valve is the kind of company that could make a game that paves the way for what good, compelling VR gameplay could be. I don’t expect them to do a gimmick game; why? They aren’t hurt for money and know they have big shoes to fill. I don’t think a game like this would’ve received significant internal support if it were just a gimmick or rehashed idea.
It’s risky because of the general disappointment with VR but if I’d give any company a shot at pulling it off it’s Valve. Plus if it ends up sucking (or even falling short of great) they’ll probably just can it and move on. Again, the money isn’t the issue.
Dammit, why didn't Valve just let me down so I didn't feel compelled to drop a couple of grand on a new VR rig?
Can't you get a VR rig for less than $1k? Unless I'm missing something.
You can get the VR components for less than $1k, but I'll at least have to make some upgrades to my machine that would put the investment over the $1k mark for me. My current PC will probably run it but with degraded performance.
I don't see where this $2,000 figure is coming from. Sure you can spend that much or even way more on a very powerful VR-capable PC. But CyberpoweInc and other places have VR-ready PCs for far less than $2,000.
My post was playful banter. I said "feel compelled to spend a couple grand", meaning that this game is making me want to have the best experience with it. Nothing in my post suggested it required it.
Ah I feel you. probably projecting my own anxiety as I'm debating how much to spend on a new rig myself right now!
Given the current times, I'll probably pass but when we come out on the other side this will be a consideration for me. I've got a 16 year itch I'd like to scratch. Hard.
I think I'm going to budget myself at $1200.
I'm sure it will be great, but it's not the sequel we all really want. Plus this barrier to entry kind of sucks.
It's only a matter of time before someone mods it for non-VR play on a mouse and keyboard.I think I'm going to budget myself at $1200.
I'm sure it will be great, but it's not the sequel we all really want. Plus this barrier to entry kind of sucks.
Looks impressive. Hoping they eventually make a non-VR version.
It's only a matter of time before someone mods it for non-VR play on a mouse and keyboard.
Nah, it'll get done eventually.Lead developers last year said they wont do it themselves. Complexities of the index controllers with a VR headset cant be simulated on a mouse/keyboard. Amount of needed inputs by itself arent there.