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Anyone got an Oculus?

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Smokeahontas · 29/12/2021 15:30

I got one for Xmas and just had a play for the first time. Absolutely insane! It’s for my use only, no DC.

If you have one, what can you recommend?

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AvocadoAndToast · 29/12/2021 21:26

Sounds fascinating! I don’t really know much about them, how different are they to the VR gaming headsets? I tried one at a friends and thought it great but didn’t want to buy an Xbox.
Do you need a separate games console for these or is the oculus headset all you need?

XenoBitch · 29/12/2021 21:34

@AvocadoAndToast

Sounds fascinating! I don’t really know much about them, how different are they to the VR gaming headsets? I tried one at a friends and thought it great but didn’t want to buy an Xbox. Do you need a separate games console for these or is the oculus headset all you need?
The Oculus quest is standalone, so no console or PC needed. All you need is a smartphone to set it up.
Justwingingit2005 · 29/12/2021 21:49

Three in this house. Had the since Christmas 2020. Still played with as much as day one.

AvocadoAndToast · 29/12/2021 23:02

Thanks @XenoBitch. Very tempting!

ProudThrilledHappy · 29/12/2021 23:08

Seconding I Expect you to Die, also we all enjoy Richies Plank Experience

XenoBitch · 29/12/2021 23:29

@AvocadoAndToast

Thanks *@XenoBitch*. Very tempting!
Do it! VR is amazing. If anything, it is a great exercise tool. Fun for people who would normally hate exercise.
XenoBitch · 29/12/2021 23:30

@ProudThrilledHappy

Seconding I Expect you to Die, also we all enjoy Richies Plank Experience
I am a bit evil and get newbies to play Richie's Plank Experience. Have you tried the nightmare mode?
ProudThrilledHappy · 29/12/2021 23:39

I haven’t yet @XenoBitch I mostly like flying around on the rainbow fart stream!

TheWelshposter · 30/12/2021 07:36

It has been a massive hit in our house this Christmas. I tried it on to play Beat Saber and wow, the feeling was unreal. Unfortunately it made me feel nauseous for half an hour afterwards so I won't be able to try it again.

ProfYaffle · 31/12/2021 14:14

The feeling of nausea goes. Dh and dd1 play more than me but they got acclimatised really quickly.

LouiseBelchersBunnyEars · 31/12/2021 14:16

If you like puzzle games, I’ve been playing the room VR on there and thoroughly enjoying it.

I’ve played the 4 mobile app games, but the VR version is just next level!

thevassal · 06/01/2022 19:01

Just ordered one off the back of this thread! I've seen the American ladies on the fb group talking about a referral code to get money towards games -is this available in the Uk? And if so do any of you have a code you want me to use?

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