We are starting a hub for anons interested in VR. All text is a WIP.
>What is VR? Why should I care?
Virtual reality seeks to fool your perceptual systems into believing that you're in a different world. It's been a sci-fi meme for decades that once was even attempted and failed, but consumer technology has advanced to the point where it's now possible.
>A not very serious compilation of trailers demonstrating current VR
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>But VR is a dumb gimmick and-
This thread isn't for you. Go shitpost somewhere else. If you're genuinely curious about VR, keep reading to learn more, and post if you have questions.
>I'm not sure I believe the hype.
The only way to truly understand VR is to experience it. If you're skeptical, try a live demo and make up your own mind. Or keep reading for a comprehensive intro.
>Where can I try it?
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>Essential intro to VR and overview
>Should be a REQUIRED reading, even if you know about VR
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>Answers to common concerns about VR
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>Hardware purchasing guide with deals/discounts
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>User guides, requirements, setup, and resources
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>Recommended games and applications (includes NSFW)
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>News and developments
-Echo Arena beta is open July 6th to 10th, download it free now on the Oculus store, it's good shit
-Oculus Rift w/ Touch is on sale and costs $450 (down from $800 at launch)
-Alien: Isolation is getting worked on to support VR by a modder on Reddit who also works on HL2 VR
-Knuckles dev kits in developers' hands being shown off
-Google releases Blocks, a low poly 3D modeling app
-Japanese men experience a marriage with anime character in VR