Oculus Rift S VR Headset Review | Is this headset worth it? Should you upgrade?
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- Here I have my review for the Rift S. Certainly has its positives and negatives. I also ran into a pretty annoying problem, but should you upgrade to the Rift S from your Oculus Rift or HTC Vive? Is this a good headset as a first headset? Just watch it.
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Have you played Kartong Death by Cardboard on the S? :)
What game are you playing in the video
dum dum the ipd is changed in the oculus menu
I am getting mine this week, it's gonna be my first ever vr headset! Can't wait for it
have fun!
gettin mine this Christmas excited
Update: i got mine but you need 3 usb 3.0 ports in order to run the oculus rift S so if you are buying one be sure to get that upgraded first!
@@BroskiPlays fuck what. why
@@BroskiPlays 3?
I came from PSVR to Rift S
Better tracking, better resolution, more populated online vr games (ps4 vr games are more of single player games..)
JD Ros is it just me or was setting up the PSVR to be playable a hell nightmare, the cord connected to the vr is like nothing so the box is either on a table right next to you in the way or dangling and weighing down your vr.
@@bigwood5495 It is indeed a nightmare.
JD Ros how much better is the screen door affect on the rift compared to the psvr? If you say it as a percent that would be helpful.
@@kadan_gustafson6609 There Is virtually no screendoor on the psvr,the tracking is a bit crappy,the titles are way better than anything out there so far but Oculus Is catching up,go to my channel I am an actual user of these products,I still have the rift cv1 and will be investing in the ps5 and psvr 2 when it comes out,everyone is buying quest and rift s trying to become untethered,when in actuality you will have to buy the link at over 80 bucks to go any further with quest,the rift s is awesome as is the cv1, the psvr is no slouch and has the best looking and most comfortable headset out.
@@pcgspot5701 I own the PSVR and don't tell me that "there is virtually no screendoor on the PSVR." The screendoor effect is horrible. I've never used any other VR headsets before so I don't have anything to compare to, so it might just be the industry standard that I'm not aware of. But if it is I can't read any text that's smaller than 14pt font, and when I'm playing games it's like sony genuinely installed a grate in between my eyes and the screen. I just asked how much better the screendoor effect is on the rift s is because I wanted to know if it would be worth the upgrade because currently, the screendoor effect on the PSVR is completely ruining my immersion in games.
they fixed the tracking with the June 28 update :)
Justin Provido they most assuredly did, and I couldn’t be happier!!
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Mine still spazzes out. Returned it :(
@@mechanicalmonk2020 you have to enable to Public Beta Channel. you have to be patient with stuff like these. it was out for barely a month. now everything has been fixed. I just used sniper with 4X scope. it was just as accurate as my other vr headsets with base stations
@@JhustineProvido that's literally what I did. It didn't change anything.
I'm being patient. I just don't want to own the device while I'm being patient in case it still doesn't work for me and I get stuck in RMA hell.
@Danny Vercetti my specific problem wasn't related to what 1.39 fixed. If your old unit worked fine overall but just had slightly janky tracking or made shooters difficult to play then 1.39 will help you. My issues were more in line with the hardware issues thrill has
Great review, I am glad you had the time with it to dig in. For being the move it was for current CV1 owners I wish there were less bugs but overall It will certainly be my main HMD now
It's got to be the best headset if you have a backpack computer. or a laptop in a rucksack
Alright mate you are underrated lol good video
Dig your video. I love my Rift S. It’s my first VR headset. I also needed help with a technical issue with my Rift S which was a simple fix. Tech support for oculus is awesome. Big big thumbs up for that.
whats your IPD?
Thanks for an honest review, Anybody taking a review serious by an unboxing and first impression is not too smart. People should base their decision with a blogger who has spent ample time using the unit, not by the agreed upon going gossip
Looking back at these old videos compared to ThrillSeeker's new content.. I can say you've improved so much in just a few years
Thanks man, you really turned my opinion for the better on this. Your opinions were well informed and well thought out, so thanks.
No problem, I'm glad I could help!
Thank you for the well done comparison between the headsets.
As a CV1 owner, I’m having the same reservations about the knob on the back, I already feel it “skipping” a few gears when loosening. No headphones, just a terrible decision, taking off with exterior headphones is more annoying than fiddling with the original’s arms.
I do like the visual clarity when in virtual desktop, it’s amazing, and one of my favorite things about the S. I don’t feel when in games it’s that’s big of a graphical difference, but text is definitely easier to read.
Drawing a bow was an issue for me, and when in From Other Suns, messing with the pad on your wrist is pretty bad. Guns close together did give me a slight issue. Not playing in a dark room is annoying, but I get it, cameras.
Maybe some of these can be patched out, I have a few weeks for them to figure it out.
I'm a CV1 and Rift S owner. Two points that made the Rift S a million times better for me was the usability of it, both in simplicity of setup and comfort. I use my VR headsets in a dedicated space but the need for so many USB resources always caused problems. The clarity in resolution, reduced screen door effect, and larger sweet spot makes a big difference. But the largest improvement for me personally is in comfort. I have a flatter wider face and the original Rift pinched the sides of my head. The new design is significantly more comfortable. I would highly recommend this headset for anyone in a similar situation. The Quest even though about the same size as the original Rift fixed this problem by having a soft flex frame.
I've watched almost all your reviews on headsets so far, great reviews bro.
Great review! Glad i waited for the valve index.
you need more subs because you are a great reviewer
I tried the S at a friends house and am planning on getting one next week, hopefully I don't run into any issues because without them it's almost a perfect headset for me
im worried about the IPD. None of my friends have a rift s so I cant test it
@@firestrikebs I have mine now, and I've had a lot of people try it out with radically different ipd's and they all seem to see perfectly fine without needing to adjust anything
@@Saidriak ok, its just I was scared because on my rift I have to have it on almost the lowest setting
Entirely agree. Lots of naysayers (typically have not tried the S I find) but when you see an S versus your CV1 it's a big step up. I have now sold my day 1 CV1 since the Rift S. it's a world away. Like you, Index on the way but this is the current best headset.
After a couple of months of use and becoming better at beat saber, I had to tape the headset.
I wear glasses and can’t put the headset close enough to my face, to prevent it from shaking on expert+. Without the tape it shakes so much it becomes hard to see the blocks. The tape tilts/pulls the headset towards my nose.
And yes I tightened the the halo strap until I got a headache, it didn’t prevent the shaking.
Now my rift s looks like s**t but it works great. :)
you can buy prescription lenses for the rift s so you dont have to wear glasses while using it
I had no option but to use my corsair void pro headset with the Rift S, I don't get sound in oculus home or oculus bought games, turns out it's an issue with 1903 windows 10 update, and waiting for a fix for it, but I'm happy with my Rift S overall, it's serving me well.
You earned a Subcriber. nice vid :)
One of my concerns with my purchase was definitely audio, since the idea of fitting an audio headset over *another headset seemed like to much on my head. Yet, a good ways into the setup and initial testing, I had forgotten that I hadn't actually set up my audio. In other words, it was indistinguishable from the audio of my previous headset, PSVR. I know a lot of the complaints coming are coming from CV1 --> Rift S users, but as someone coming from PSVR, the audio is absolutely fine to me.
Just a note about the tracking. Since the update a few months ago, the tracking close to the face has been massively improved.
Edit: so has the software for tracking what happens out of reach of the cameras, like behind the head or back. It's pretty much on par with lighthouse/external tracking
nice one thrill!
FYI windows has settings that power down some of your PC s USB ports,
To change this
Right click windows icon in task bar,
Click device management,
Double click human interface devices(or usb devices)
Double click each USB port separately
Click the tab on the far right (power management?)
Uncheck top box, and move on to next port repeat on each port
This may help some if not all USB issues,
This is how I got my Vive camera to work again, even though your power and HDMI is still connected if u remove the USB the hmd powers down, this fixs alot of issues with most hmds imo
It helped me did, lemme know if it helps you guys!!!??
Yeah I mention that in the video!
Oh dang, I must have missed it! 🙃
Any hoot just trying to spend that news since it's not just a rift thing,
Wander if the 1903 update thing had something to do with this option being on and screwing stuff up
I like your videos, and your voice really voices your feelings in your opinions, if that shit makes any sense 👍
Mine isn't working and I tried what you're saying and they were already all unchecked
As a first time VR user, this blew me away. It was better than I thought. I didn't mind the built in "headphones". As long as Im in a quiet room, it does the job well enough. Still looking for some decent earphones though. Tracking post-update is amazing, Im shocked how well it works now. Screen is sharp and clear. My only gripe is the FoV, but I shortly forget about it when fully immersed into games.
I've had mine for about 4 months and I've had nothing short of a blast of a time with it. It's tracking, from what I found, was so good that even when my controllers were BEHIND me, I still got semi accurate tracking. The thing can take a hell of a beating too, punching walls, hitting your head on your desk (repeatedly) and even tripping on the chord more times than I'd like to admit. In short, highly recommended as a first buy, but not the right choice if you're looking for upgrading in the near future.
I have had this head set for about a week now and i'm enjoying it so far my only gripe is I was having a battery drain issue on my left controller but a quick software update fixed that! Great review
invest in rechargeable AAs. 20$ for a charger and 4 batteries from Walmart. definitely worth it.
Same
@@greggorytame6672 It was a software issue where my new batteries would drain in 5-10 seconds
When you pushed the headset closer to your eyes, did that match the original rift FOV , or did that enable an increase?
When it was as close as it could get it was either equal, or slightly slightly higher, but hardly noticeably unless I put both on back to back. I also had the thin VR cover on my cv1, so I actually get a slight a slightly higher FOV on it anyways
@@ThrillSeekerVR I don't get how people can use thiner interfaces with the rift. My eyes with the original already touch the lenses sometimes lol
I didn’t have any rift s problems I’ve had mine for a few months with about 200 hours in with minimal problems
I agree with you. after using the Quest and Rift S, the CV1 is prehistoric. Its like looking at a 240p screen with how messy it is.
Yep, it's amazing when you go back and forth how much things have changed
I disagree, yea you have less SDE and better Resolution with Rift S, but FOV is greater, and colors with better dark levels CV1 still rules. If you don't mind external sensors CV1 still a better VR hmd. If CV1 is VR 1.0 I would say even with inside out tracking, other cons makes Rift S a VR 0.8 hmd from my point of view.
@@gurisler3622 And the FOV is basically the same. I think if your IPD is under 65, its slightly bigger. If its over 65, its smaller. Either way the FOV sucks on both headsets and you feel like you're wearing a scuba diva mask on both.
I liked this review. It was very to the point. My only question is blacks and color saturation?
Nice little review, I genuinely agree with all your points; but I do have a little gripe about the tracking. You go from saying it's never messed me up to saying well it's a least a bit more consistent to don't do this or you will lose tracking.
Well, I'll word it a little easier to digest for you.
The tracking is more consistent. I play games better with it. ALL you have to do is don't put your hands behind your back.
Never had an issue with my original rift tracking or anything else ,touch wood,think I will stay as I am until the cv2.Too many ticks on my minus list, can’t play in the dark,I always play in the dark late at night when everyone is in bed as the light will annoy them,I have a full time job! The ratchet thing on the back,got a few bike helmets with the same design and half of them have broken ratchets.The controllers have the rings sticking out more and they are cheaper plastic so I can see myself hitting the wall and breaking them also the vibration is weaker.The lower refresh rate I’m sure I will notice it,I use stream vr to track I’m at 90hz as much as possible.The worse tracking,I play Skyrim vr with a bow and arrow and I’m sure the tracking will not see my hands.The worse audio,I play beatsabre and Rez a lot! The resolution is almost the same just more pixel fill so text is clearer but my racing games will still be unclear in the distance Ahhhh never mind.
I wanted to hold out for an Index but I'm not sure my current system can handle it. I've got a CV1 and thinking about grabbing the Rift S. Is it much harder on the requirements? My wife won't let me get a new headset and upgrade my pc at the same time. Wondering if the Rift S could get me by for a while. I can run the CV1 with ASW kicking in only once in a while.
System requirements and performance are extremely similar between rift S and Cv1. I think you could get away with running close to min specs on the index, but it won't be the best experience possible. I'd say get on the index reserve list and upgrade the PC slowly until you're called up for your unit.
There is a very common microphone bug that they refuse to acknowledge or fix, unless you get a wireless headset or mic you risk sounding like a robot.
It's a hardware issue
As a robot, I find your comment extremely racist.
I use my Rift S for Sitting games such as SIm Racing so touch controllers are not an issue with me. I got the Rift S cause of the small bump in clarity that I see with the unit. With an IPD of 60 had no problem with the fixed IPD the Rift has. So it is my daily VR headset until I decide to go to a higher resolution headset. Right now I have a GTX-1080 GPU and works very well with the Rift S. I would have to get a new GPU going with the higher end VR headsets. I will wait and see what VR headsets look like at the end of 2019. Plus with the Rift S I wanted to see what LCD lenses look like, now I know.. Thanks for your review.
I ordered mine yesterday, super hyped
Should have gotten a quest 2 look at his new uploads
cancel it and get a quest 2
I also get the freezing of the cameras, repairing worked for 4hrs until it started doing it again :(
i got a rift s for christmas, been using it everyday and its a blast
i think its a good starter headset
the quest 2 is better in every aspect and doesnt have hardware issues which stop the thing from functioning *cough* power issues *cough*
My Rift S just came in yesterday, and it was a massive upgrade over the Lenovo Explorer I have. The screen, sweet spot, and hand tracking are all lightyears ahead. I do miss the flip up display, but it is what it is.
I did have a weird issue where it wouldn't show me the passthrough camera to set up my guardian. I guessed and drew it blindly, then once I was done with the tutorial, I re-configured the guardian and the passthrough worked.
How are the colours? I'm a Lenovo owner and I'm reaching the limit of my patience with the washed out blue green colour and the hideous tracking. Considering changing to the S but am holding off until the Cosmos price is announced. I heard the lenses are good, having a much wider sweet spot.
so what did you eventually have to do to fix the problem? im having the same issue but for me it seems to only give me ~3 minutes before it fails and what fixed it temporarily for you didnt do anything for me
I really like the Rift S the one problem is setting it up has a utter painful amount of problems but once I finally set the it up It works incredibly
Funny story about a day after I wrote this comment my rift s stopped working for like 45 mins and then magically started to work again
It should be noted that if you need the Displayport to Mini Displayport adapter, use a third party one that has a wire. the one that comes with the headset is rigid, and prone to breaking.
Sweet! Was not aware of this, thank you!
how is your channel not bigger? this video has great b-roll, is informative, and covers almost everything from what i can tell unbiased updates
My Rift S gets here tomorrow!
iv had the same exact tracking issues with windows MR HMD to where the cameras just seem to stop working, sometimes i even had issues to where it didn't know where the floor was and it couldn't calculate height properly , this time around i went for the index, haven't had a single issue. not sure i could ever go back to inside out systems after experiencing how good lighthouse tracking is
pc community: "wow the headstrap design is so comfy, why hasnt this been used before????"
psvr: "bruh"
Honestly I despised the psvr headstrap design and I hate that most brands are changing to be more like it
@@wingedfish1175 i personally like that design, i just think its funny people seem to ignore that the rift s didnt invent that desgin.
Really? I hear that people are saying that the rift s was copying psvr and didnt invent it
@@supertankken2931 thats what the guy said lmao
love the rift s however it hates me i bought a second since the first one died because reasons, and now every time i try to use it it says it's connected but refuses to turn on but when it does it is broken in a infinite loading screen, probably my computer just my luck...
can't forget the tracking issue that every time that the controllers vibrate even the smallest bit, they go to the 10th dimension and casually slides 10 ft away uncontrollably after a second they become controllable again making games like pavlov unplayable HELP!!!
I have an oculus rift, and after looking at this review, i think i will just wait until there are more significant advances in VR headsets before i buy a new one
Good call
for those wondering about iPD if you have used or tried out a PSVR its the exact same system only difference is the rift S has a lower refresh rate and has a higher resolution. if you didn't have problems playing on the psvr you won't have issues with the rift S.
has this issue that was resolved with the tracking system from what gather th tracking system uses AI in a limited degree and perhaps the AI is just buggy at the time this video was released
Is it possible to play games off the TV (after connecting the headset to it) if you chromecast a game from your PC to the TV?
Nice review. Thanks. But for sure it is not an upgrade nor downgrade from CV1. It jas some pros and cons. Also it is not cheap either considering Quest has a snapdragon835, batteries, physical IPD and better oled displays, this thing should have been no more than $299 even $249. However the answer is that logo 😁.
This is not a headset for CV1 users. But a good one for any new VR users with a 6x IPD.
Hello guys, I’m thinking of purchasing the Oculus Rift S this weekend and have an IPD of 59.4-60. I was wondering if it will be comfortable and not too blurry for eye strains. I did try out the demo, but since I did the spacewalk I couldn’t really tell if it was blurry, or I was spinning out of control in space.
The halo is there because it is way more comfortable. My kids actually want to play VR now, the CV1 was too heavy on the front. Sound is fine. Image is a massive upgrade.
Just recently got oculus rift s haven’t really come across problems besides for the occasional screen blackout every once in a while but confident that oculus will provide rift s users with a firmware update to fix the problems😌
I have a CV1 and just bought a Rift S at best buy to try it out. Compared to the CV1 the visuals are clearer with fewer "god rays" and a wider "sweet spot" for looking through the lens, however color contrast is still better on CV1 due to being OLED vs LCD. I'll say I like the visual experience in the new S better overall and the setup is easier/more convenient without the external sensors, however I do find everything else besides these two points to be slightly worse than the CV1.
I like the weight and feel of the CV1 controllers slightly better, the CV1 headset is noticeably lighter and still slightly more comfortable to me, and in the later levels of RoboRecall I could notice the tracking performing slightly worse in intense/high paced situations. The integrated audio in the S is also very disappointing vs the excellent integrated earphones on the CV1. Trying to make a pair of headphones work on the S was cumbersome and I don't like earbuds compared to around or on ear headphones.
Strange for me to say this but the older CV1 with the slightly outdated visual experience is still a better overall package than the Rift S in my opinion. I'll be returning the Rift S later today.
@Derek Murray but the balance of the weight must be different with the rings at the bottom instead of the top.
They are sold out everywhere due to the virus! Finally got the money saved to get one...really hope I can get it soon. Been wanting to get into VR for years now.
For anyone wondering, the purple blinking lights at 7:06 were the ultraviolet signals that are being sent to the tracking things. For some reason ultraviolet can be seen on camera.
Moosey I was thinking the EXACT same thing. I’m guessing if they weren’t able to rectify the tracking issues with inside-out, using constellation could be the fall-back?
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its IR (Infrared) light, not UV (Ultraviolet) :)
I'm torn i really want this headset but the vive cosmos is coming out later this year and im not sure if i should wait for that. The vive cosmos wont have a bottom dead spot since it has 6 sensors and because its HTC it will have a better build quality. But since it's HTC it might cost a whole lot more. If the vive cosmos isnt unreasonable in price i think i will go for that but if it is do you think i should go for this or wait for something better yet not as expensive. Please help me
I tried the Rift S and I didn't like it. I didn't even hold on to it for a full week it's just not the same experience I'm used to. The native resolution is better than the CV1 but the overall VR experience with the Rift S is a lot worse to me.
Same I returned mine too
@@jayp7103 I'm sticking with the CV1 for now. I was thinking about trying out the quest but I think I'll just wait not really sure yet.
Can the oculus rift s the digital storm lynx work together
update 1.39 can now track all around you.
I had one yesterday and honestly after hearing so much negativity about the onboard speakers, I was surprised at how good they were. They seem to be precise in audio direction and allow for you to hear anything happening around you irl so you can hear someone speak etc. I’m sure other pc vr has better audio but I’ve not felt the need to plug in my headphones at all.
I was a little disappointed that it was maximum volume out of the box, but for most things I've played it was fine. I felt it had good directionality, while still being able to hear my dog's nails on the bare floor so I don't trip/step on her.
where did you get your eye cover thing for the rift?
Just wondering, how responsive is Oculus to help requests? I am considering getting this headset since I'm in a small dormitory.
honestly, I wouldn't upgrade from my rift to the s. It feels like a step backwards at some points to me. Especially with the headphones and tracking. The tracking on my rift is great haven't had a single problem with it. up until now from the headsets I've used I'd stick to my rift or upgrade to the index.
This is why I wanted to get a Valve Index. The Oculus Rift S and HTC Vive Cosmos have been disappointing to me. Index feels like it brought back everything I love about the original Rift and Vive with proper incremental improvement.
Due to what Oculus and HTC did to their successors, the Index feels like the best option. And if you can't afford it, going back to the original Rift or Vive is not a bad option at all. And once the price fluctuates, even the Vive Pro seems better. But, since it's still more than the Index, there is no reason at all to think about it unless it drops to around six hundred for everything.
Where can I go to try out a Rift S. The IPD adjustment on my Rift always gave confidence that U would enjoy the experience. But if the Rift S doesn't work well with my IPD, then I may have to pass, unfortunately, as I had been looking forward to this for quite some time.
I know some best buy's have demos, and I heard that a few Microsoft stores have the Rift S on demo
Dont worry about it too much. I've had many people try mine and nobody complains about the IPD.
if your in the uk just buy one from the shop. you have 14 days to take back and they have to give you a refund.
Hi thank for the review i was wondering as someone who never owned a vr headset should i buy the rift s or i should look at something else?
The rift s is awesome, and will provide you with a good experience for sure. Take a look at wmr if you're interested as well.
@@ThrillSeekerVR How would you compare this to a lenovo explorer considering youve used one? Im interested in how they compare in SDR and tracking
I know this reply is month’s late, but the Rift S makes the Lenovo Explorer seem like toy binoculars.
I’m not sure if my IPD is correct (I’m pretty sure tho) so just in case do you think using foam of some sort could help?
No. I don't think any DIY would work here as you cant change the distance between the lenses.
Got my Rift S, tried it for 5 days and here’s what I think. I don’t like it in my opinion, because no IPD adjustment makes it VERY limited to users. Comfort is another thing, it’s hard to get a perfect fit on your head. I returned my Rift S today, and I’m now going to wait for the Valve Index to be available and purchase that instead.
If you can afford an Index, why didn't you get one to begin with?
TheBongoMan Index was out of stock and I wanted to try something more affordable
DragonPixels lol have fun waiting another 6 months
Sami Hookings I have had my Valve Index for 2 months already, you’re late brother
my Rift s got broken in less than 3 mnds of light use , but it is okay a new one is on its way , no question asked just deliver the old one where I bought it and get a new one , but find it strange it just died on me , I have had psvr since launch and it still works perfect
For the tracking issues, also go into your device manager and turn off the "allow my computer to turn off this device to save power" for USB3 and anything USB oculus related.
Yeah I did that, actually did an entire OS reinstall after doing every single troubleshooting tip, even used a different PC. The issue came back
@@ThrillSeekerVR Shoot, I haven't had much time to play since putting in the fix, but I had a few hours of good playing, hope it doesn't come back for me.
@@caniscerulean it went away for about 4 hours then came back with a vengeance
What are you talking about? I have a Rift S it does have IPD adjustment..
A software solution but he is talking about a mechanical adjustment
It's a great headset. but it had had a lot of software issues and can really take up a lot of your time getting it to work
I got a rift S (just before discontinued) and really see little difference in image quality between it and CV1 (except blacks are not quite as black). The biggest advantage is ditching the external sensors.
Both an advantage and disvantage Sadly. Although I'm happy for your sake. I use the quest with link btw. Planning on getting the index early 2021
i never owned a VR headset and i want to buy one, idk wich one to buy because someone is saying that "oculus is dying" and stuff. HTC Vive is too much money for me and Valve Index is too, but i could buy it but i dont know if its worth the money for my first VR. Please help
If you have a ps4, get the psvr, it works great and it’s cheaper than those expensive brands headsets
@@thelob5429 only reason id say no to this is because the limit on games for PSVR
Im basically in your shoes, though im getting the headset in the next few weeks. This review helped with the decision
Oculus gets a lot of hate because of Facebook, but to say its dying is complete bs!
Going by the latest charts it even comes out on top.
In the end it comes down to your budget, the pc/console you have or other personal preferences.
You can use oculus with Steam VR
I will wait for the next oculus rift
I sold the Rift S and purchased the quest 2, probably the best decision I've made in VR gaming.
Question, do you think if I'm shooting for example a rifle with the oculus s that the remotes will get to close to the sensors and screw up
Not anymore, with the recent software updates the tracking has gotten a lot better
@@ThrillSeekerVR thank you so much. if the tracking wasnt good for fps games i wouldnt have even consider buying.
what game is that at 4:24?
so I have a 1060 3gb and I just got a vr should I be able to run games? in vr? I have a i7 7700K as well
Your gpu is lacking a huge bit in vram. I highly suggest a GPU upgrade first. Also fuck the rift S get the quest 2 with link.
They should have included manual IPD adjustment, and also the face piece should be more comfortable, as the plastic part along the bottom edge of the current one digs into your face after a while and becomes uncomfortable. You end up with what I call 'Oculus Face'.
I recently purchased this headset and the hardware is amazing, however I have been experiencing some software issues. The controller tracking issue that you said in the video was a problem for me as well, along with games crashing when the audio output is too loud, constant resets in guardian mode every boot up, resting the oculus app whenever the goggles display black, and issues with steam vr. This is my first Vr experience and I hope this gets fixed trough software updates.
I know this isn't what you want to hear, and I am positive this will get better within a few months with software updates, but the rift S is going back for this problem.
The rift s does have some pretty major flaws. Similar to the way your index has a fatal flaws, the rift s simply doesn't last. If you spend a lot of time in vr during a single session your rift s wont make it. I play for hours and hours... and hours on end and now the headset just randomly crashes entirely. I have tried every fix there ever was, dead. The rift s is a great headset when it works, but as with any lenovo product, the long lasting quality simply isn't there.
I've been having some crazy issues with my Rift S this week.. Bought it February 2020 and now it keeps shutting off with a brief high pitched noise,followed by some static then a black screen.. I've upgraded all the drivers,windows trouble shooting with Oculus etc..No joy.. I'm currently waiting for Oculus to decide whether to replace it or not..
you probably already know but this is power issues and is caused by USB, most headsets use 2 for power, and rift s tried to squash it into 1 causing major issues. every rift s will encounter this issue after 5-6 months of use (thats what I have heard in most cases and mine too). to fix it i used a different usb port (try all of them) turned off USB power saving in windows, reinstalled Oculus and updated every driver that wasnt up to date. do this asap because u dont want to keep undervolting ur rift s because some part will break eventually
Sometimes my Display just turns completly black when leaving the Guardian. Or sometimes the while tracking stops and the whole screen moves with me when i move.
Is this only me?
I had the same thing, the solutions I found (online, not taking credit) were to turn off sleep settings in your power settings (for black screen issue- sometimes it thinks the screen is idle for some reason) 2nd, go into your device manager and down to USB controllers. select properties for anything that looks oculus related, or USB3, and uncheck the "allow computer to turn off this device to save power" box. (This helps with the tracking loss.) My board also had a USB3 port labeled VR ready that did seem to give some improvements before I found the deeper solutions. My first day in, I couldn't be in VR for more than 20 minutes without having to do the whole "unplug, replug, restart oculus app" thing that is the first line of troubleshooting on the rift support site.
I've noticed it happening with mine, but I noticed that it's not the headset at fault, the oculus app crashes and the headset doesn't know what to do until it boots back up again, so it takes a few seconds, the only fix for this is to wait for oculus to release an update to fix it.
It is gonna be my first maybe...
just ordered rift s!
Nice! You'll enjoy it for sure!
They could have just used the same display, lens and inside out tracking on the Quest, and put it into the rift S.
I agree 100%!
But tracking is worse on the quest and isn’t the resolution on the Rift S better?
@@monke5198 the resolution on Rift S is worse very slightly but the lenses and software super sampling is better
Support say my Rift S is NOT compatible with my ASRock x470 Taichi mobo ! They say that i need to purchase extension USB card for 1/4 price of Rift S ! There is nowhere info what mobo are compatible and software to check compatibility is saying that everything will work just fine. Want refund for my Rift S and im going to buy Valve Index.
do you need steam to play games with this
Literally returned my oculus s because of the bug you mentioned. Nothing I did fixed it.
I can't use it because of the dang switch to display port. My vr ready computer is now obso-frickin-lete. I have to return it now because of this. I'm so happy right now. As in pissed off
Could you buy an adapter?
@@madsus7624 I did. Turns out that some computers don't even work with that option, the display port to usb-c
@@youngman850 that really sucks man, I hope you figure something out
@@madsus7624
Yep. Return it😅
return it?
do you advice this headset for vr newcomers
right now would be the best time to order one because on the oculus website its going for 300 dollars right now
Starting with a PSVR and building a pc good enough for VR, would the Rift S be a good starter in PCVR?
Absolutely, the vive has great tracking but the resolution, screen door effect and the controllers are very bad compared to the rift s, the windows mixed reality sets are very low quality in terms of tracking, controllers and software, and the original rift is very complicated to set up to get room scale. The Rift S is very high quality for the price, and with the new beta update with even better tracking whilst close to the face and with two handed firearms, it may even be better than the Valve Index. Just make sure you have a DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort before buying.
@@LiamS2005 Thanks so much, you just gave me the sum up that I needed, I had my eyes on the Rift S as the inside out tracking is one of the features I need in a headset, I simply don't have room, and well, time to setup the wires for tracking cameras. Also its price fits well with my budget
Thanks again!
np :)
is it possible to do sit down vr with the oculus quest for games like dcs world?
yes