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BigMal

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#250835 27-May-2019 21:05
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My Quest finally arrived.  My thoughts below:

 

SDE - still visible but not bad. Not really noticeable during games but visible in movies (eg. Netflix). Better than PSVR, Vive, CV1 but movies on my OLED are still better.

 

Comfort - It feels heavier compared to the PSVR. IMO the PSVR has a more well balanced approach with the halo. You really have to get the Quest fitting right with the strap under the back of your head.

 

Software - Mind blown. On par with PS4. How did Oculus get this level of quality out of a 2yr old mobile chip???? Vader looks amazing and huge. Robo recall looked fantastic. Tilt brush incredible. Seriously this is magic at it's finest. Just incredible.

 

Cable free - Game changer. Being able to walk around in VR adds another level of immersion. The freedom, the mobility, the not having to worry about a cord. I can't see myself ever wanting to go back to tethered. Mobile chips will get better and better. Guardian is great. This is the future.

 

Conclusion - If you haven't bought a Quest yet, do it. You won't be disappointed. Oculus hit it out of the park.

 

For reference, former DK1 owner, former PSVR owner, former GearVR owner. I've also played with Vive and CV1.

 

 

 

Anyone else get one?


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  #2246685 27-May-2019 21:13
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I just can't deal with any screen door effect. Until that's solved I'm out.



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  #2246688 27-May-2019 21:18
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It's not noticable in games but yes I wouldn't watch movies in it.

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  #2246717 28-May-2019 00:16
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I need a demo of this...





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  #2246723 28-May-2019 02:38
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Last gaming system I brought was a PS3.

 

I'm waiting for a good wireless VR one, though wished could get from NZ so could try before buy.

 

The Oculus Quest looks like the closest device to my interests at moment, I have a few 3D movies and as they no longer make 3D TV's would like it to double up to do that as well. Don't know if that's how they work though.


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  #2247091 28-May-2019 14:34
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i had a vive early on, loved it, sold it june 2017 in anticipation of the next gen ... is the quest what ive been waiting for?


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  #2247234 28-May-2019 16:06
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Eh, standalone kinda kills it for me. The fact its wireless out of the box is appealing but in the end its a mobile chip without the grunt to play PC titles and also locked to the oculus store.

Its effectively the ‘mobile/console’ of PC VR which puts it in a weird position.

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  #2248509 30-May-2019 14:33
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Hi,

 

Yes I'm thinking of getting one, even if just to play Beat Sabre.

 

Can I ask, the $699 (or whatever you paid) did that include the applicable taxes for NZ. i.e. you didn't get charged by Customs?

 

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  #2248600 30-May-2019 17:03
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I paid $899 NZD. It didn't get stopped by customs so I'm not sure if I was lucky or I'd already paid import costs.

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  #2248619 30-May-2019 17:42
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Hi,

Thanks. I read the Oculus website again and it says it covers applicable taxes. So I bit the bullet and ordered one.

I'll give a review too in a couple of weeks!

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  #2248625 30-May-2019 17:52
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A couple of people at work bought the Rift S and after trying my quest are having second thoughts.

The freedom of movement seems much more important than the minor gap in quality.

You'll love it.

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  #2248637 30-May-2019 18:10
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I'm with you.

 

I've been to VR Studio quite a few times and mostly end up playing Beat Sabre. I was thinking of getting a similar set-up at home but the expense to play one game isn't worth it. When I read about the Quest it just sounded too good.

 

I can't wait for it to arrive.


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Hi,

 

Just wondering, when you buy games from the Oculus Store do you pay in USD? I can see that it is USD but I've also VPNed to other locations and can see prices show up as GBP or AUD. I wonder if it makes any difference where you buy them from.

 

Thanks.


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We played few games on Oculus Quest last week. It was incredible. Absolutely new experience. 

 

Some complains: 

 

Myself - I am wearing reading glasses and played without them - picture was not that sharp and sort of headache had developed in 20 minutes

 

Did not risk putting glasses on as lenses inside were unprotected and I did not want to damage device (was not mine)

 

Lady - too heavy to wear, but still cool





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  #2252234 5-Jun-2019 17:34
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parosser:

 

Hi,

 

Just wondering, when you buy games from the Oculus Store do you pay in USD? I can see that it is USD but I've also VPNed to other locations and can see prices show up as GBP or AUD. I wonder if it makes any difference where you buy them from.

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

 

I just pay in USD.  I haven't bothered trying other currencies.


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  #2306661 27-Aug-2019 11:16
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And it accepted NZ. I have been emailing with them about it as there basically is a NZ$50 difference between their US$ and NZ$ price. But it forces you to NZ when you select NZ as delivery. No real free shipping I guess. And yes I hope it doesn't add taxes when it comes over

 

 

 

BigMal:

 

parosser:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just pay in USD.  I haven't bothered trying other currencies.

 


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