SO a good VR headset for sim racing. I already have a good headset for sound so I dont need sound.?

[Grecco]

I want it just for sim racing, and I dont neet it to have sound as I already have a good headsety for sound. I was looking into the oculus quest and the Oculus go. I also saw the HCT VIVE Cosmos elite but is there a big diference between them? specially if I only want the headset(eyes)part? Any other suggestion fo rles than 1k or even 600 or less?

[professor dodge]

how serious are you about vr? if its just for sim racing and nothing else the rift s/quest would do the job just fine. An index would be a huge waste of funds. Of course it does have a higher fov and refresher rate but but is it $1000 higher no way not to mention lighthouse tracking for sitting in place is a waste of the precision and finger tracking etc.

I recon you'd be happy with any of the genuine pc hmd under $400usd. even the older cheaper wmr would be sweet. I think the oculus go has drop its support??

[Grecco]

Originally posted by professor dodge:

how serious are you about vr? if its just for sim racing and nothing else the rift s/quest would do the job just fine. An index would be a huge waste of funds. Of course it does have a higher fov and refresher rate but but is it $1000 higher no way not to mention lighthouse tracking for sitting in place is a waste of the precision and finger tracking etc.

I recon you'd be happy with any of the genuine pc hmd under $400usd. even the older cheaper wmr would be sweet. I think the oculus go has drop its support??

I just want VR racing for now. I am a serius gamer. I love cars and I dont know how serious about vr I can get. Now what do you consider a "decent" expirience?
Righ now I play on an ultrawide 3440x1440p monitor, so the quest will be a big set down in image quality?

[Grecco]

Originally posted by professor dodge:

how serious are you about vr? if its just for sim racing and nothing else the rift s/quest would do the job just fine. An index would be a huge waste of funds. Of course it does have a higher fov and refresher rate but but is it $1000 higher no way not to mention lighthouse tracking for sitting in place is a waste of the precision and finger tracking etc.

I recon you'd be happy with any of the genuine pc hmd under $400usd. even the older cheaper wmr would be sweet. I think the oculus go has drop its support??

on the 128 gb adn 64 gb side of the oculus quest.. does that matters if I will be playing on my pc and soley on my pc? whats the fov on that?

[professor dodge]

as far as Im aware the 64gb vs 128gb shouldnt matter to you using it on pc. also im not sure on the exact fov of the quest the big thing for the quest will be refreshrate only 72hz and for highspeed racing you want higher then that.

the reason i ask about how serious you are about vr is more of a status thing. like did you want the best bar the price etc.

you cant really compare high res displays with vr its a very different look/experience. even though its high res it looks lower because your so close to the pixels and with thing like motion causing/exacerbate alising vr looks terrible next to a high resolution display but then your not getting the sense of scale or speed or depth etc. no vr hmd will match a display in this genbut we are talking calk and cheese at this point.

[Who]

If you've never tried VR before I'm almost sure you won't just be using it for Sim racing so take that into consideration as well. The Rift S or Quest with link cable should be fine but do not buy any 3DOF headsets like the Oculus Go. The storage size on the Quest shouldn't matter if you're just playing on PC. The best option might be to wait for or preorder the HP Reverb G2 if your budget is up to $600.

[Magfox]

что тут все англ?

[Futafantasia]

just wait for the hp reverb g2 , the tracking is not as awsome as lightbox tracking but if youre going to use it for sims thats not important , you play most likely with wheel and pedals i guess and even for other games its working great...it just isnt *as good as...* .
but....you will have the best resolution availible to that point of time on a consumer headset

[The Maddog]

Originally posted by professor dodge:

how serious are you about vr? if its just for sim racing and nothing else the rift s/quest would do the job just fine. An index would be a huge waste of funds. Of course it does have a higher fov and refresher rate but but is it $1000 higher no way not to mention lighthouse tracking for sitting in place is a waste of the precision and finger tracking etc.

I recon you'd be happy with any of the genuine pc hmd under $400usd. even the older cheaper wmr would be sweet. I think the oculus go has drop its support??

You couldn't pay me to use anything with the Oculus name on it.

I'll take my Index over that option any day of the week. It's not "just fine" in my opinion but each to their own (it's also not $1000 more than a Rift S). If you want the best, get an Index. If you want budget...don't buy Facebook, buy a Samsung Odessey Plus (which is cheaper than either Rift).

No if's or buts about it. For sim games in general, the Rift S or Quest is the worst option and provably so if you look at some of the comparisons on Youtube for visuals (and in my experiance).

Plus they;re both really uncomfy to wear if you wear specs (but thats subjective).

[Effy //]

wow

[dj010a7802]

If you have a good comp rift s

[Emily Howard]

The really great promotion price is over now but the upcoming HP Reverb G2 would be probably the best headset to get the most out of simulations for now.

For sim games (as long as you don't want to play shooters), the display is one of the most important aspects of the headset, so simply saying "don't buy the Index because it's a waste of money because of the lighthouse system" is plain wrong. The image in an Index is better than everything Oculus offers with one exception: god rays.

Oculus is, in comparison, cheap but especially from now on, you won't pay the HMDs with money (only). To be able to fully use the HMDs, you will need a Facebook account. And if you think, a fake one will do it: officially, it's against the TOS to use something like fake accounts. This could lead to games, the service or muhc later even the HMD useless when FB bans you. https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/19/21375118/oculus-facebook-account-login-data-privacy-controversy-developers-competition
The HMDs will do their job but the visuals will be one of the worst you can get.

The Index is expensive, yes, but you can choose to buy it without the controllers. The audio has a high quality and you can take off the overears with a screwdriver and use a 3.5mm instead to make your choice. The visuals are one of the best available. The biggest disadvantage are the mentioned god rays but they don't appear the whole time.

The Pimax HMDs have an enourmous FOV which is the USP but also need the lighthouses. The rest is mediocre.

The upcoming HP Reverb G2 is a WMR device so you don't need the lighthouses. The visuals will be the best, VR can offer at the moment. It looks like a modded Valve Index (HP even worked together with Valve to make the G2) so you will also get the overears but as far as I know you cannot replace them with your preferred audio solution.

Here you can see how the same game looks through the lenses of the Rift S, the Index and the G2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPsIlim57DQ

[Smart Glasses Hub]

Exploring the best VR headsets for sim racing in 2024, I found several excellent options, offering different features to enhance your virtual racing experience. Here's a summary:

Oculus Rift S (Entry-Level Top Pick):
-Type: PC-Tethered
-Pros: Good resolution and image clarity, no external tracking stations, comfortable to wear.
-Cons: Limited field of view, average audio quality, no manual IPD adjustment, some screen door effect.

Samsung Odyssey+ (Budget-Friendly Alternative):
-Type: PC-Tethered
-Pros: Reduced screen door effect, vibrant colors, good built-in audio, manual IPD adjustment.
-Cons: Small visual clarity area, limited FOV, comfort issues for some users.

Valve Index (Top Overall Pick):
-Type: PC-Tethered
-Pros: Great FOV, high refresh rate, excellent edge-to-edge clarity, minimal screen door effect, comfortable.
-Cons: Occasional software hiccups, light objects may glow over darker areas.

HP Reverb v2 (High-End Alternative):
-Type: PC-Tethered
-Pros: Highest resolution and image sharpness, practically eliminates screen door effect.
-Cons: Limited FOV, narrow visual clarity area, no manual IPD adjustment, requires a high-end PC.

VR vs Triple Monitor Setup:
-VR offers immersive depth perception and more realistic racing experience.
-Triple monitors provide better peripheral vision.
-VR is becoming increasingly popular in sim racing for its immersive experience.

Setting Up for Optimal VR Racing:
-Take time to adjust settings for balance between graphics and performance.
-Adapt gradually to avoid nausea.
-VR racing can improve driving skills and is worth the investment.

For a deeper dive into each headset's specific features and how they impact your racing experience, check out the full article!
Check full article here: https://smartglasseshub.com/best-vr-headset-for-sim-racing/