Oculus Rift is the true Next Gen

Don't get me wrong, I'm very exicted for the PS4 and maybe the Xbox One once the price drops, but those systems don't really offer anything knew other than improved graphics.

The True Next Gen starts when Oculus Rift is released.  I believe it will change gaming and immerse us to another level not really seen or experienced before.

You'll be part of the game not just looking at your TV screen pressing some buttons.

 Do you guys agree?

no thanks

no ps4 islegalize82

i think you mean wii U

nope, not being able to look away from the game would be maddening for me. Cant see my keyboard, cant see my beer... having to remove a headset everytime i want to do one of those things would drive me crazy.

Like all gimmicks im sure the rift will be fun in small doses, but its definitely not something i would use on a regular basis.

It needs to prove itself first!ramonnl

It got lots of good feedback so far. 

Hipsters will attempt to claim it's a gimmick for the fact it's a new and updated idea done right.

Practically everyone who has tried it has said it's "da bomb". Even Gaben and John Tarmack.

looks really interesting. whats the price though?

looks really interesting. whats the price though?

Ribnarak

no thanks

lostrib

Yeah, no thanks. 

Hipsters will attempt to claim it's a gimmick for the fact it's a new and updated idea done right.

Practically everyone who has tried it has said it's "da bomb". Even Gaben and John Tarmack.

uninspiredcup

practically everyone who has tried it has only done so in small doses, all gimmicks are fun in small doses. The question is if people are gonna want that thing strapped to their face for hours at a time, and im guessing not.

I agree. But they're extremely slow in producing it and turning it into an actual product.

I'm still waiting for my dev kit since Jan. How long will it take them to ship a final consumer version?

Cool technology, looks like it should come with a snorkel and flippers.getyeryayasout

[QUOTE="getyeryayasout"]Cool technology, looks like it should come with a snorkel and flippers.pelvist

LOL!

Hipsters will attempt to claim it's a gimmick for the fact it's a new and updated idea done right.

Practically everyone who has tried it has said it's "da bomb". Even Gaben and John Tarmack.

uninspiredcup

It's a neat device, would love to try it out.

'tha hell is an Occulus Rift?

I wish MS would have invented it, So that it could have been ridiculed out of existence. I don't think it will work for games, but maybe for other uses.

'tha hell is an Occulus Rift?

Netherscourge

I wish MS would have invented it, So that it could have been ridiculed out of existence. I don't think it will work for games, but maybe for other uses.

GravityX

Don't get me wrong, I'm very exicted for the PS4 and maybe the Xbox One once the price drops, but those systems don't really offer anything knew other than improved graphics.

The True Next Gen starts when Oculus Rift is released. I believe it will change gaming and immerse us to another level not really seen or experienced before.

You'll be part of the game not just looking at your TV screen pressing some buttons.

Do you guys agree?

id_mew

But without a ps4 or a pc or a system to run on the rift is just an expensive paperweight because it doesnt actually do anything on its own. It has to be plugged into a device.

And yes it is cool but it isnt nextgen anymore than 3d is "next gen". The rift does look mighty cool but all it basically is, is just another way to view a game is all. Just standard definition went to HD, then HD went to 3d and now we have the rift, just another way of viewing the game. It doesnt actually do anything to improve a game, or create a new way to play games.

Besides, I dont want to move my head around to look around in a game. I also dont want to wear a helment to play a game either. Its a cool gimmick, but it goes on the drawer with the power glove, 3d effects, the kinect and uforce as another gimmick that is a good idea on paper.

[QUOTE="GravityX"]

I wish MS would have invented it, So that it could have been ridiculed out of existence. I don't think it will work for games, but maybe for other uses.

stizzal13

Technically it would work, but it would be impratical. People like to game for hours. Imagine wearing this thing for that long.

[QUOTE="id_mew"]

Don't get me wrong, I'm very exicted for the PS4 and maybe the Xbox One once the price drops, but those systems don't really offer anything knew other than improved graphics.

The True Next Gen starts when Oculus Rift is released. I believe it will change gaming and immerse us to another level not really seen or experienced before.

You'll be part of the game not just looking at your TV screen pressing some buttons.

Do you guys agree?

Gargus

But without a ps4 or a pc or a system to run on the rift is just an expensive paperweight because it doesnt actually do anything on its own. It has to be plugged into a device.

And yes it is cool but it isnt nextgen anymore than 3d is "next gen". The rift does look mighty cool but all it basically is, is just another way to view a game is all. Just standard definition went to HD, then HD went to 3d and now we have the rift, just another way of viewing the game. It doesnt actually do anything to improve a game, or create a new way to play games.

Besides, I dont want to move my head around to look around in a game. I also dont want to wear a helment to play a game either. Its a cool gimmick, but it goes on the drawer with the power glove, 3d effects, the kinect and uforce as another gimmick that is a good idea on paper.

You make some good points but I disagree on it doesn't do anything to improve a game.  playing a horror game with a regular tv vs using the Oculus Rift will dramstically improve the game, the game will become more immersive and you'll be part of the game, same think for a racing game. I think if developers make games with the Oculus in mind, the game could be changed to take advantage of the technology.

I wish MS would have invented it, So that it could have been ridiculed out of existence. I don't think it will work for games, but maybe for other uses.

GravityX

nope, not being able to look away from the game would be maddening for me. Cant see my keyboard, cant see my beer... having to remove a headset everytime i want to do one of those things would drive me crazy.

Like all gimmicks im sure the rift will be fun in small doses, but its definitely not something i would use on a regular basis.

BeardMaster

ok I just got mine a week ago and it is amazing to play with but it has a HUGE adjustment period so far it makes me a little sick but in a sensory overload kind of way. I can't ever make it to the recommended 10min and I haven't have the time to adjust to it yet but when I can play it amazing. Skyrim is a better game with it.. Feel free to ask any questions I will do my best to answer

[QUOTE="stizzal13"][QUOTE="GravityX"]

I wish MS would have invented it, So that it could have been ridiculed out of existence. I don't think it will work for games, but maybe for other uses.

GravityX

Technically it would work, but it would be impratical. People like to game for hours. Imagine wearing this thing for that long.

[QUOTE="GravityX"]

[QUOTE="stizzal13"] Why do you not think it will work for games?stizzal13

Technically it would work, but it would be impratical. People like to game for hours. Imagine wearing this thing for that long.

I think it looks like incredible tech. As someone who loves horror games I am drooling at the thought of this

I think it looks like incredible tech. As someone who loves horror games I am drooling at the thought of this

seanmcloughlin

I think it looks like incredible tech. As someone who loves horror games I am drooling at the thought of this

seanmcloughlin

Nextgen? lol didn't Nintendo try this like 2decades ago?

Nextgen? lol didn't Nintendo try this like 2decades ago?

aroxx_ab

Actual Next Gen material unlike the Wii:U Pad etc.

I'm kinda sceptical (since being sceptical is my forté), but I would really like to try it out. 

I definitely agree. I've been waiting my entire life for this technology to become affordable...superclocked

I definately agree, and from what i could gather it's having tremendous success from critics and the crowd alike.

I personally favor immersion ALOT, and i believe if one of the next gen consoles manages to get their games being produced with rift compatibility (engine support + 60 fps) they will get a great advantage.

Otherwise i might invest a bit more in the pc first and wait a bit before purchasing a next gen console :).

For now all we can do is wait for a rift HD version...

:) Makes me wanna get one

 and John Tarmack.

uninspiredcup

Not interested in the least.

[QUOTE="uninspiredcup"]

 and John Tarmack.

voxware

LOL! John Tarmac...

Not a fan of its low res and supposed headache inducing tech

I definitely agree. I've been waiting my entire life for this technology to become affordable...superclocked

If it's well-implemented and supported, I'll probably drop a dime on it.  It looks like it'd work great with Star Citizen.