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VR, Linux, and my Currently Unused Rift (beehaw.org)
submitted 1 year ago by cityboundforest@beehaw.org to c/gaming@beehaw.org
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I'm looking to getting back into VR gaming. However, with my switch to Linux, that has made things a little more complicated. I don't own a Valve Index (although I've heard that there are some issues with the Index on Linux), I own a Rift CV1. As far as I'm aware, the Oculus Rift is pretty much completely incompatible with Linux. I do also own both Beat Saber and SUPERHOT VR on the Oculus Store (poor choice of platform, I know).

So, unless there's something I've overlooked, my options are as follows:

  1. Sell my Rift and stop playing VR games (weird option to choose but it's an option).
  2. Sell my Rift and save up to buy a Valve Index (despite its issues)
  3. Sell my Rift and save up to get a Quest 2 (or 3 when that comes out, although that plays into Metz's pockets).
  4. Keep my Rift and do tiny experiments with it (again, weird choice given the title of the post, but it's an option)

Does anyone have any advice for me here?

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[–] cityboundforest@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I was planning on using the Quest 2 as a standalone headset (unless I'm referring to the wrong headset) detached from my computer.

[–] code@lemmy.mayes.io 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It will do that fine. Nice little toy to mess with. I spend more time wathing plex on it than anything hence getting the glasses

[–] cityboundforest@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

The NReal glasses are cool-looking and would be something I'd consider getting if I had anywhere near that amount of money.

[–] Pekka@feddit.nl 1 points 1 year ago

If you would just stick to playing games on the Quest 2/3 directly that should be fine. The Quest 2 can run basic games, so it does limit you a bit. For example VR Chat has some worlds with too many assets that are not playable on the Quest 2 directly. From what I remember you would be limited to Meta’s store though.

Unfortunately VR seems to be a niche thing so I doubt this will get a lot of priority on Linux.