VR, Linux, and my Currently Unused Rift
VR, Linux, and my Currently Unused Rift
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:
- Sell my Rift and stop playing VR games (weird option to choose but it's an option).
- Sell my Rift and save up to buy a Valve Index (despite its issues)
- Sell my Rift and save up to get a Quest 2 (or 3 when that comes out, although that plays into Metz's pockets).
- 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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Quest2 has issues in linux too. I cant get it to work. Im selling mine and getting a set of nreal glasses instead. Way more useful to me until linux vr support is solid in some headset
I was planning on using the Quest 2 as a standalone headset (unless I'm referring to the wrong headset) detached from my computer.
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
The NReal glasses are cool-looking and would be something I'd consider getting if I had anywhere near that amount of money.
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.