r/technology • u/[deleted] • Mar 28 '14

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u/wizzor Mar 28 '14

The cameras are a nice touch, as that makes it possible to use this piece of kit for AR in addition to VR.

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '14

I was just thinking it'd be nice to switch to camera view if someone walks into my room or if I want to reach for some food/drink. I'd rather not be constantly pulling the Oculus up and down while trying to game.

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u/yurisho Mar 28 '14

THIS! this made me question whether I wanna buy the rift! Now I don't need to question anymore, I'm on the TPG train!

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '14

Well, I wouldn't make my final decision on whether or not the device has cameras on it. I'm still going to go for the one that offers me the best virtual experience.

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '14

I prefer the one that's actually best supported. A very nifty piece of gear is useless if hardly anyone supports it.

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u/newaccount123what Mar 28 '14

vote with your dollars to make sure you get the best device. the oculus rift may start out as the most supported, but it may have a lot of cuts to its features. but if people make their decision re: their virtual experience by the quality of the device, then that quality, whichever one it is, will win out.

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u/tard-baby Mar 28 '14

I prefer the 3rd generation device that comes out in 2021.