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hi today I will be demonstrating the new mobile version of virtual desktop an application that lets you connect and use your computer remotely from your oculus go gear VR or oculus quest headsets the app is developed natively on top of OpenGL in the oculus Mobile SDK to maximize performance and reduce battery usage having access to your computer will allow you to watch movies without having to connect your headset with the USB cable transferring files to it and worrying about running out of skills you can watch movies from the private collection from Netflix Hulu or any other streaming service like the PC version virtual desktop relies on the windows touch keyboard for it it usually shows up when you enter text fields but with Windows being windows it doesn't always work you can enable the touch keyboard button in the taskbar and bring it up manually you can use Bluetooth mice and keyboards to do more serious work on the go it also supports game pads which allows you to play PC games from anywhere here the game pad is paired with the oculus go but it lets me play my PC games as if it was paired with my computer [Music] the high quality low latency streaming works really well and in case you were wondering it does run Crysis when using environments with a floating screen you'll be able to adjust the screen size curve and distance you can place the screen at any angle to watch movies while laying down pressing the back button on your controller brings up the control panel just like the PC version this mobile version will be getting regular updates and continue to evolve over time that's it for now I hope you liked it

many thought that virtual reality was going to be just another fad when oculus rift first appeared it would take the world over in one day only to fade away into oblivion the next kind of like 3d TVs dead but this prediction couldn't have missed its mark more the popularity of VR has only grown since its conception and with tech giants such as Sony Google and HTC investing into their own VR technologies for PCs consoles and smartphones alike it's safe to say that VR is here to stay so because more and more people are deciding to try their hand at VR we've made this bias guide to help over the course of this video we'll be taking a look at the best VR headsets that money can buy in 2018 we'll be covering both those for casual entertainment as well as those for PC and console gaming along with all of their pros and cons so without any further ado let's begin the first type of VR headsets will be covering our smartphone VR headsets also known as mobile VR these devices use a smartphone as both their processing and display unit they're not what most people usually imagine when they hear VR but they've still managed to cut a sizable piece of the VR market cake for themselves so we feel that it would be unjust to leave them out of the discussion one of the reasons for their popularity is their price because they rely on the smartphone for processing and display they're much cheaper than say the oculus rift in fact the first entry on our list is dirt cheap we're talking of course about Google cardboard if you haven't heard about this product then you may think it's a gimmick of some sort but we assure you this is not the case if there's one company that needs no introduction it's Google it's pretty much on the front page of the Internet sorry read it but take away the google part of the name and what you're left with is essentially what this headset is a headset made of cardboard it works by using two lenses in front of the users eyes which shows the displayed image in an immersive and responsive 3d environment what's more it comes with built-in NFC which makes VR app activation almost in Dainius as soon as the phone is placed in the headset it's ridiculous what Google has managed to do with so little but their innovation extended to the controls as well you can control with the help of a circular magnet located on the side this piece of metal would then interact with your phone's magnetometer and actually stimulate a button you can use it will never match the functionality of the controllers that other VR headsets have but it's still amazing nonetheless plus it pretty much has universal smartphone support so long as the phone runs on either Android 4.1 iOS 8.0 or higher and can physically fit into the headset the fact that it's made out of cardboard is this VR headsets greatest strength since that's what allows it to be so affordable but it is also a weakness because it's just about as uncomfortable to wear as you'd imagine having cardboard in your face would be still its purpose is mostly to serve as a tech demo for people who want to see what all the VR fuss is about so while it will get old after a while it's still more than worth the price if you want to give this technology a try Google daydream view is our second entry on the list and while it uses the same technology based on stereoscopic 3d through glass lenses and the smartphone app it's still much closer to what you'd imagine a VR headset would and should be instead of cardboard the exterior is made from a highly durable fabric that comes in white gray and red what's more the inside of the headset has extensive padding to make it more comfortable and naturally it comes with more features the most important of which has got to be the remote that supports a touchpad and motion detection as well as a bunch of buttons but one way in which it didn't approve on the cardboard was in regards to its compatibility in order for a smartphone to work with the daydream view it will need to have a 1080p OLED screen with the 60 Hertz refresh rate and have it run on Android 7.0 no good or any newer version the 1080p resolution isn't really a problem but many high-end phones still use LCD displays so while it's definitely a colossal improvement upon the cardboard way fewer people will actually be able to use it Samsung is one of the biggest names in Android manufacturing and their Galaxy S series is one of the most popular flagship phones to use this operating system so it came as no surprise when the Korean tech giant decided to launch their own VR headset the Samsung gear VR although this headset sports a rectangular exterior made of plastic that distinguishes it at first glance it's actually rather similar to Google's daydream view in many regards it has excellent controls and even some buttons and a touchpad and the headset itself so you don't even need the controller for everything however it has serious compatibility issues and then it's only officially compatible with some Samsung phones although users have reported successfully connecting phones outside the list to the headset but not without rooting the device in the end the biggest selling point has got to be the fact that it uses contact from the oculus store instead of the Google Play Store giving you more advanced games of course this is offset by the fact that it's the most expensive mobile VR headset but as things stand the headsets own exclusivity is its biggest problem of course if you're a gamer then chances are you aren't as interested in mobile VR headsets as you are in desktop and console ones that's why we decided to save the best for last gaming VR headsets are what some consider as true VR headsets they're very high-tech products made to fully immerse you in digital worlds in ways that we could only dream about decades ago and if we're talking about gaming VR headsets then we simply have to begin with the oculus rift after all it's the device that started it all the rift is a VR headset that raised over two million dollars in its Kickstarter campaign and single-handedly ushered in a new era for gaming the rift display uses Ola technology and is split into two separate screens one for each eye but what's more it uses Samsung's pentile technology to make an additional layer of sub pixels if you're not familiar with this then all you need to know is that it's there to make the 2k resolution image even clearer and sharper it has its own controllers for VR content and in case you weren't sure the controllers are stacked but if you prefer a familiar set up then oculus has you covered because the rift has official support for the Xbox one controller as well however for all of these merits the oculus rift does have one flaw that can make or break your decision to buy it or not it's not fully compatible with seem VR sure there's an oculus store but most PC gamers are by extension Steam users and will have an extensive library of games and maybe even some VR ones this isn't to say that you can't run the rift on Steam VR you actually can but because it isn't officially supported then there's just no guarantee that every game will work properly but ultimately it's an excellent VR headset and best of all it's very cost effective because it now ships with two motion controllers and two sensors no one could have ever predicted that HTC a company that specializes in making smart phones would go on to release the most advanced VR headset today the HTC vive this headset is the result of a collaboration between HTC and valve it's also referred to as team VR by many the display is identical to that of the rift with two OLED displays and pentile technology for better image fidelity unlike the rift controllers survive controllers use a highly functional trackpad instead of an analog stick which we can't confidently say it's better as it's more of a preference thing but what is definitely better is the more accurate motion detection the base station is not only more accurate but also smaller in the end the main selling point is seen VR the headset was designed to function with steamvr games but the great thing about the vive is that it can also play regular Steam games which are automatically adapted to VR with the help of steams theater mode the only thing it doesn't have going for it is the price because even after some price cuts it remains the most expensive VR headset out there and the last century on this list is the Sony PlayStation VR headset for a while after its launch this was the best value of your headset out there and it played a part in getting h2c an oculus to drop their prices but what makes Sony's headset more unique is that it's the first ever console compatible of your headset it also stands out from the crowd visually opting for a look that's distinguishable by the white highlights and blue LED lights these aren't there just for the added visual flair though because they're used by the PS camera for motion tracking by capturing their movement and position display wise it deviates from the competition a bit offering only a single full HD display instead of having a separate display for each eye however despite the lower overall resolution it's actually still capable of producing sharp and clean images because it has a higher sub pixel count and when it comes to controls you have more variety than ever with the DualShock for sony motion controllers and the more recent aimed controller on the other hand there are two things holding psvr down first there's a limited PC compatibility it is a ps4 accessory after all so the only way to get it working on the PC would be with the help of third-party software we've made a whole video on the viability of psvr for the PC so check that out if you want to know more but then there's also the fact that all the accessories are sold separately so while it may be the cheapest gaming VR headset in itself if you're planning on buying the controllers and don't already have a PS camera it can actually end up being as expensive as the oculus rift so now that you've seen the headset you may be wondering which one is the best for you so we've made a brief guide to help guide you through the buying process first you need to consider the limitations of your system VR is very Hardware demanding so before you go investing hundreds of dollars into one of these you should make sure you can actually run it for smartphones it's as easy as looking up the list of supported phone models for each headset but for the PC things aren't so clear-cut so here's what we recommend you should have at least a sixth-generation eye 5 CPU or a first-generation Rison 5 at least an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card six gigabytes of vram or higher and when it comes to video on this translates to the AMD Radeon rx 480 or better and at least eight gigabytes of RAM software wise you should have a 64-bit version of Windows 7 or newer granted the official minimum hardware requirements are lower than what we've listed but if you want a proper VR experience instead of a bare-bones one then it would be better to save up and upgrade your PC first before diving into virtual reality when it comes to consoles obviously the PS VR is still the only choice it is compatible with all versions of PlayStation 4 including the original version and the slim although the pro will inevitably offer better graphics and finally there's the matter of content for mobile you will have to decide between the oculus Store and the Google Play Store at the moment the oculus store has more and better VR games but this is likely to change in the future on the PC side of things the choice comes down to the oculus store and steam here it is largely a matter of preference although seem does offer the added benefit of being able to run games in the art that weren't designed for it with minimal hassle finally we've come to the grand finale where we proclaim our choices for the best headset one for mobile and one for gaming VR among the three entries we had for mobile VR we feel that the Google cardboard is the best it's compatible with most phones and it has the best value mobile VR headsets are generally only good for some light entertainment and the cardboard is more than good enough for this with the gaming VR headsets however we went in the opposite direction and pick the most expensive one the HTC vive does have the best motion controls but the thing that really sells it is the full steam VR compatibility once again it really is a matter of preference but we feel that the vibe does objectively outshine the other two entries if only by a split hair and there you have it a comprehensive buying guide for VR headsets this should have you covered whether you're in the market for a mobile or a gaming the your headset also you've probably noticed that we haven't mentioned any of the windows mixed reality headsets in this buying guide but rest assured we will be covering them as well in a future video so what did you think do you agree with our pics or did we misjudge something we'd love to hear what you have to say in the comments below and as always if you've enjoyed this video then don't forget to like and subscribe and we'll see you next time on gaming scam

Welcome to the Oasis, my names Mike and today is an exciting day because here we have the brand new Oculus Rift S. In today's video, I'm going to be showing you what comes in the box, how easy it is to get this headset up and running, some tips and tricks I've learnt and some more hands on impressions which I'll share at the end of the video so make sure you stay tuned for that. This headset was provided for free and early by Oculus so I could share my thoughts on this headset with you guys and girls. If you're interested in ordering a Rift S yourself, you can pre-order one now for delivery around the 21st May. I've put some links in the description down below which are my amazon affiliate links, it just means if you order a headset through the link it doesn't cost you any more but helps support me and the channel. I've also put timestamps to all the sections in this video in the description down below. I hope you guys and girls enjoy this one and without further ado, let's dive in... So we have the box of the Oculus Rift S, the Rift S completely replaces the original Rift in the Oculus lineup moving forward. The original Rift is no longer being produced and most outlets are now out of stock. But this doesn't mean that the original Rift won't continue to be supported. It will still work will all the latest games for a long long time to come as the both the original Rift and new Rift S will use the exact same store. The back of the box features artwork of some of the most anticipated Oculus exclusive titles coming soon such as Stormland, Defector and Asgards Wrath. Also on the front you can see a single Lenovo logo as this headset was designed by Oculus in partnership with Lenovo. So lets get inside the box and here you have the new Oculus touch controllers with the new inverted tracking ring for the Oculus insight inside out tracking system. You also get a pair of AA batteries to power the controllers, they take a single AA each. Here you have the Oculus Rift S headset itself with a 15ft long cable which has a Display Port and USB 3.0 to connect to your PC. Also in the box you get a Display Port to Mini Display Port adaptor. Display Port to HDMI adapters could potentially work if you don't have a free Display Port on your PC but Oculus state they can't guarantee compatibility. And of course a Quick Start Guide and Warranty Manual. Now let's get onto the setup. I have to say, the Oculus Rift S is the easiest PCVR headset I've ever setup, it's super simple. Ensure you have Oculus Home installed, I've put a link to it in the description below along with a system checker tool which you can use to see if your Windows 10 PC is up to scratch. Once Oculus Home is installed plug in the Rift S Display Port and USB connector into your PC. Open Oculus Home and you'll get a notification pop up asking you if you want to set up the new Rift S headset. The system will check to ensure you've connected the cables properly and will prompt a quick firmware update. Once the AA batteries are installed, the touch controllers come pre paired which is really handy and they get a firmware update too. You then get greeted with a short health and safety video which advises you to keep your place space clear and to set a guardian boundary at limits of your play space. If this is your first time with a VR headset note the content markers next to games and experiences on the store. Comfortable, Moderate and Intense. Stick with comfortable games until you get used to VR and then you can experiment with more intense titles. If you want some advice to help with motion sickness, check out my video about it here. Now you're ready to jump into VR and go through the room setup. Here you choose your orientation, set the floor level and draw out the edges of your boundary using the new pass through mode so you can see your real room layout through the headset. This looks better in the headset and didn't like being recorded in this mode. Once that's all done which takes no more than 10 minutes you'll be presented with the new Oculus First Steps experience where you learn how to use the touch controllers and your virtual hands. You can see the controllers have the same great analog triggers and grips with capacitive touch sensors as the original controllers. You're then are transported to the First Contact demo where you interact with an adorable Wall-E / Johnny Five type robot that shows you whats possible in VR. For those who have a Rift already, you'll be familiar with this. Strangely during the setup process, I found no mention of IPD adjustment. IPD is the distance between your eyes and its important to set this correctly for a comfortable VR experience. The Oculus Rift S features software based IPD adjustment due to it's single panel display. You can adjust it through the Oculus Dash menu and selecting settings or on your desktop. But sadly there's no IPD calibration tool so I would urge new comers to try to measure your IPD yourself or get your opticians to do it for you. So now you're all setup to experience applications from Oculus Home, but you can also use the Rift S with SteamVR. All you need to do is Download and install SteamVR from Steam and once installed click the VR button in the top right corner of the Steam dashboard. Strangely SteamVR recognises the Rift S as a Rift with three tracking sensors. Choose the game you want to play and away you go, simple. After playing around with the Rift S for a while there's a couple of things I found that would be useful for those picking up a Rift S, so here's a couple of tips; The first tip is about the cable on the headset. The plastic cable hook on the left hand side of the headset isn't in an ideal location as it makes the cable hang over your left shoulder and generally gets in the way. I found by using a Velcro cable tidy I was able to move the cable to hang directly over my back which got the cable completely out of my way. You could use a velcro strap like me or an adhesive plastic cable tidy clip, ideally you want something to give the cable some slack so it doesn't hinder the headsets adjustment. The second tip is about the pass through mode. The pass through mode of the Rift S is a really useful and a feature I know I'm going to love using in the future. It's not a perfect view but good enough to see whats going on around you. In Oculus Dash in the settings you can toggle a setting which allows you to just double press the Oculus Home button to enable pass through at any time. It's great if you just want to take a quick drink or chat to someone around you. The third tip is about the cable length. The Oculus Rift S comes with a reasonably long 15 ft cable which is great for those with larger play spaces but I wanted to push that even further and I found you can extend the Display Port and USB 3.0 by a further 6 ft and I've not had any issues. It will be interesting to see with experimentation how much further you can go with this. Final tip is great for those that wear glasses. The Oculus Rift S uses practically the same display and lenses as the Oculus Go. This means if you've bought prescription inserts for the Oculus Go they'll fit in your Oculus Rift S like the ones I'm showing here from WidmoVR. So now lets move onto some final thoughts now I've had more hands on time with the headset. Audio isn't great, I thought this at PAX but was difficult to tell on the show floor. I can confirm it's ok. For the best experience use some headphones but getting headphones over the chunky Halo strap is an issue too. I'm really hoping Oculus release some official accessory to make this situation better. The headset itself is really comfortable and I'm starting to enjoy the halo design more and more. The only criticisms I have is that the spongy facial interface material that sits on your face is glued to the removable plastic surround. It would have been nice for a velcro surround so pads could be swapped out easily for hygiene reasons. Controllers feel familiar in VR to the original controllers, they are actually a bit lighter than the the original touch, both had controllers batteries installed during this test. The Oculus Insight tracking system is really impressive. I've not had any issues with it so far and I was surprised about how well it tracks even with half my room being a plain green wall. You're going to think I'm crazy but the controllers actually feel more responsive than the original Rift. I tested the tracking in a darkened room with only my PC lights providing some ambient light and it worked just fine. It a pitch black room it won't work that well or at all but with a small amount of ambient light it should be fine. The only issue I found is that the tracking doesn't work well with gun stocks in my brief testing. The good news is that the new touch controllers will fit the Oculus Rift holders on a ProTube and sit in their nicely due to the new textured grips. The problem is that one controller is occluding the other in a straight line and one is fairly close to the headset. Also reloading tends to hit the tracking ring on the tube. I'll need to spend more time testing this more but just a word of warning to the hardcore fps players. Due to the new LCD panel everything in the headset looks slightly sharper and clearer than the original Rift with less screen door effect and reduced godrays. The panel running at 80hz really doesn't make any difference at all and I would be hard pushed to tell the difference between 90hz and 80hz. So the big question is, will I be using this headset over my original Rift moving forward? Absolutely. I can't wait to play Stormland on this headset. Ok, so there we have it guys and girls, that's how to setup the new Oculus Rift S, what comes in the box and some tips and tricks and hands on impressions. Overall I think the Rift S is pretty great and it far exceeded my initial expectations of this device. It marks as a slight upgrade to current Rift owners who want the highest resolution and clarity on the Oculus platform but with the main compromise being the built in audio system which I wasn't a big fan of. It's definitely one of the easiest headsets to setup and use with a vast library of content available from Oculus and SteamVR at a competitive price of $399 making it very accessible to VR newcomers. Personally, I think Oculus have raised the bar and now set the standard of what a PCVR headset with inside out tracking can achieve. If you want to try out the Rift S yourself before pulling the trigger you can demo the headset at select Microsoft stores starting from the 21st May. If you've got any questions about the headset, put them in the comments below and I'll try to answer as many as I can. Leave a like if you liked the video, make sure you're subscribed for all my future content and as always. I'll see you on the next one. Cheers!