Vive and Occulus - anywhere I can try before I buy???

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#207530 31-Dec-2016 20:00

So I am toying with the idea of getting either a Vive or an Oculus Rift in 2017.

I haven't actually tried any current gen VR, let alone been able to make a considered comparison between the two and I would want to do so before dropping upwards of a thousand bucks!

Is there anywhere in Auckland where I could try the above in a relaxed, low-pressure environment?

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#1697007 1-Jan-2017 08:06

Have a Noel Leemings. They used to have a HTC Vive setup going around the country before launch, they might still have some demo around.

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#1697101 1-Jan-2017 12:07

Computer Lounge and Playtech both had them set up last time I was at their respective shops in Auckland, and I imagine that PB Tech has one around somewhere in Auckland too. Just give them a bell and ask - I'm sure they'd be keen to get you in the door to try it, so they can then try to sell you it.

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#1697814 3-Jan-2017 08:48

Cheers guys - I wasn't actually sure if they were sold directly in NZ yet anyway! Will try the usual suspects and see where I get to.

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#1697835 3-Jan-2017 11:21

PB have the Vive set up in their Manakau and Penrose stores.... not sure about others as that's the only ones I go in to regularly.

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#1697836 3-Jan-2017 11:25

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Cheers guys - I wasn't actually sure if they were sold directly in NZ yet anyway! Will try the usual suspects and see where I get to.

They came into retail early December 2016 - I posted here in a previous HTC Vive discussion.

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#1697854 3-Jan-2017 12:18

If you were wanting to give it a decent go, I know quite a few people who have hired the Rift and Vive from this place on TradeMe - http://www.trademe.co.nz/services/other-services/other/auction-659537518.htm

Pricing is a bit expensive, but you have it for a week so would have a good chance to test it out

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#1698456 4-Jan-2017 16:15

taneb1:

If you were wanting to give it a decent go, I know quite a few people who have hired the Rift and Vive from this place on TradeMe - http://www.trademe.co.nz/services/other-services/other/auction-659537518.htm

Pricing is a bit expensive, but you have it for a week so would have a good chance to test it out

Great idea!

Definitely be worth doing something like that as could also test it thoroughly on my actual PC as well.

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#1698499 4-Jan-2017 18:01

You're welcome to come and try one of the Vive's down at VirtualWorld down in Fort Street in the CBD - we have 4 sets up and running at 3x3m room scale... Just tell them Cam sent you and it's free for you to have a go :)

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#1701001 10-Jan-2017 16:03

CamH:

You're welcome to come and try one of the Vive's down at VirtualWorld down in Fort Street in the CBD - we have 4 sets up and running at 3x3m room scale... Just tell them Cam sent you and it's free for you to have a go :)

Only just seen this - thanks for that Cam, I will try and get down one weekend!

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