VR | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:41:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png VR | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 DOOM-like rhythm shooter Metal: Hellsinger coming to VR https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/doom-like-rhythm-shooter-metal-hellsinger-coming-to-vr/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/doom-like-rhythm-shooter-metal-hellsinger-coming-to-vr/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:00:12 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652924 The success of DOOM’s 2016 reboot saw a whole host of smaller studios take inspiration from the fast-paced kinetic and rhythmic first-person shooter. One such studio is The Outsiders – whose unique rhythm-based FPS Metal: Hellsinger has now been announced to be getting a VR release. Available on PC and consoles since late 2022, Metal: …

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The success of DOOM’s 2016 reboot saw a whole host of smaller studios take inspiration from the fast-paced kinetic and rhythmic first-person shooter. One such studio is The Outsiders – whose unique rhythm-based FPS Metal: Hellsinger has now been announced to be getting a VR release.

Available on PC and consoles since late 2022, Metal: Hellsinger is a fast-paced DOOM-like arena shooter which requires you to shoot and slay to the beat – in a fashion not too dissimilar to Hi-Fi Rush.

Though no date was provided, the VR release for Metal: Hellsinger has been announced to be coming to PSVR2, Meta Quest VR and Steam PC VR – so essentially every VR platform.

Due to the arena-based nature of the game, Metal: Hellsinger is a great fit for VR and will likely enhance what is already a very visceral and impactful title.

The description for the game is as follows: “Metal: Hellsinger VR redesigns the acclaimed rhythm shooter from the ground up, placing its infernal arsenal straight into your hands and the fires of Hell at your feet. Enjoy a range of features from the original game, including the full epic campaign, Archdevil difficulty, Torment Challenges, and Beast Assist Mode, reimagined for VR”

KitGuru says: Have you played Metal: Hellsinger? What do you think of the concept? Is it a good fit for VR? Let us know down below.

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Meta will begin deleting Oculus accounts soon https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-will-begin-deleting-oculus-accounts-soon/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-will-begin-deleting-oculus-accounts-soon/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:51:48 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=650699 It has been a couple of years since Meta first retired the Oculus brand and shifting towards branding all VR hardware under the ‘Meta' banner. This included a shift away from Oculus accounts towards Meta accounts. Many have been able to hold out for now and continue to use newer headsets with Oculus software instead. …

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It has been a couple of years since Meta first retired the Oculus brand and shifting towards branding all VR hardware under the ‘Meta' banner. This included a shift away from Oculus accounts towards Meta accounts. Many have been able to hold out for now and continue to use newer headsets with Oculus software instead. However, starting this month, Meta will start deleting Oculus accounts for good. 

If you have yet to transition your Oculus account to a Meta account, you will want to do it soon. Starting on the 29th of March, Meta has confirmed that it will begin deleting Oculus accounts, meaning you will lose any purchases, store credit, achievements and other data tied to the account. You can transfer your Oculus account to a Meta account before the deadline and avoid losing access to any of your purchases.

This process used to be a bit more painful, as it was tied to Facebook. However, you can now create a Meta account with an email address, without tying it up with your Facebook or Instagram accounts.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: If you've owned an Oculus in the past but haven't necessarily used VR for a long time, there is a good chance you may have missed the account migration previously. It is worth double checking, as getting access to your purchases once again would likely require some kind of legal intervention, which is a lengthy and costly process itself. 

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The new ‘Valve Prism’ VR headset is unfortunately fake https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/the-new-valve-prism-vr-headset-is-unfortunately-fake/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/the-new-valve-prism-vr-headset-is-unfortunately-fake/#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:00:23 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=648394 Valve has been quiet on the VR front since the launch of Half-Life Alyx and the Index headset. We know that Valve has been working on a standalone, wireless VR headset, codenamed Deckard. Enthusiasts were excited to discover that the headset may be launching soon, under the name 'Valve Prism', after a new webpage was discovered showcasing the headset. Unfortunately though, the Valve Prism is fake. 

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Valve has been quiet on the VR front since the launch of Half-Life Alyx and the Index headset. We know that Valve has been working on a standalone, wireless VR headset, codenamed Deckard. Enthusiasts were excited to discover that the headset may be launching soon, under the name ‘Valve Prism', after a new webpage was discovered showcasing the headset. Unfortunately though, the Valve Prism is fake. 

The website ‘valveprism(dot)com' appeared online earlier this week and VR enthusiasts were quick to pick up on it. The website showed what looked to be a tweaked, wireless version of the Valve Index. It looked quite convincing, but questions started arising when looking at the copyright disclaimer, which misspells Valve as VAIVE.

People were also quick to discover that the website's security certificate was not registered to Valve Corp, which stands out as odd, as the certificates for other Valve websites, like the Steam Store.

After a few hours of the Valve Prism doing the rounds on social media, Valve confirmed to PCGamer that the website is fake and there is no ‘Valve Prism' headset. Still, patent filings do show that Valve has worked or is still working on a standalone VR headset, so perhaps we'll get some official news on that soon, as Valve is also preparing its next major game, codenamed Citadel, which may support both VR and traditional PC gaming with a flat screen.

KitGuru Says: The Valve Prism isn't real but hopefully Valve will have some more game and VR related announcements before the end of the year. 

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Apple Vision Pro shifts to Premium Apps over iOS ‘freemium’ model https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/apple-vision-pro-shifts-to-premium-apps-over-ios-freemium-model/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/apple-vision-pro-shifts-to-premium-apps-over-ios-freemium-model/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:30:09 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=648017 When the iPhone launched with its App Store all those years ago, the software industry shifted from a buy-once business model towards ‘free to play', offering up apps for free, with monetisation coming through microtransactions and advertising. Nowadays, the popularity of free apps on mobile vastly outweighs paid-for apps. With the launch of the Apple …

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When the iPhone launched with its App Store all those years ago, the software industry shifted from a buy-once business model towards ‘free to play', offering up apps for free, with monetisation coming through microtransactions and advertising. Nowadays, the popularity of free apps on mobile vastly outweighs paid-for apps. With the launch of the Apple Vision Pro though, developers are swinging back in the other direction. 

The Apple Vision Pro headset is now available, offering a virtual or mixed reality experience, powered by a modified version of iOS known as ‘VisionOS'. There are thousands of apps supported on the Vision Pro at launch, a chunk of which are pre-existing apps that have been updated for virtual reality, while the remaining apps are all newly built for the Vision Pro headset.

According to a study conducted by Appfigures (via Techcrunch), the majority of Vision Pro-only apps do carry a price tag and the average selling price currently sits at around $5.67 per app. Around 35 percent of Vision Pro apps don't monetise through the App Store, and 13 percent of those apps offer a subscription payment option.

There was talk of Vision Pro apps carrying more premium price tags compared to iOS apps ahead of the headset's launch. Currently, while the Vision Pro is sold and marketed as a consumer product, with its $3,500 price tag, its customer base is limited to businesses, developers and of course, wealthy enthusiasts with money to burn. With a much smaller customer base to sell to compared to the iOS App Store, it makes sense for companies to sell their apps right now, rather than banking on the freemium model, as microtransaction sales are not guaranteed.

We would expect the Vision Pro store to evolve over time, and eventually, freemium apps may reign supreme once again if the user base grows in a similar fashion to the iPhone.

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KitGuru Says: I've been surprised by the amount of Vision Pro coverage I've seen in recent weeks. This is a highly expensive product that very few can afford, but Apple's tech appears to have seriously impressed. 

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Ubisoft disappointed in VR market’s lack of growth https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/ubisoft-disappointed-in-vr-markets-lack-of-growth/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/ubisoft-disappointed-in-vr-markets-lack-of-growth/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:46:03 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=647782 Ubisoft has shown a surprising level of interest in VR over the years, shipping several games dating back to the original Oculus Rift. Last year, Ubisoft released its biggest VR game yet, Assassin's Creed Nexus. However, due to disappointing sales, Ubisoft's interest in VR is beginning to diminish. During Ubisoft's earnings call this week, the …

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Ubisoft has shown a surprising level of interest in VR over the years, shipping several games dating back to the original Oculus Rift. Last year, Ubisoft released its biggest VR game yet, Assassin's Creed Nexus. However, due to disappointing sales, Ubisoft's interest in VR is beginning to diminish.

During Ubisoft's earnings call this week, the company was asked about future plans for VR software, to which CEO, Yves Guillemot replied, explaining that further investment is contingent on the wider VR market growing.

“We have been a bit disappointed by what we were able to achieve on VR with Assassin’s Creed. It did okay, and it continues to sell, but we thought it would sell more, so we are not increasing our investment on VR at the moment, because it needs to take off.”

It is worth noting that Assassin's Creed Nexus did release in November exclusively for Meta Quest headsets. If the game had also shipped for PSVR/PSVR2, as well as PC VR platforms, then it would have been accessible to a wider audience.

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KitGuru Says: I just recently picked up a Quest 3 and have been meaning to play this but £34.99 is quite expensive considering that many VR games are still on smaller and cheaper side. Have any of you tried Assassin's Creed Nexus yet? What do you think of the game? 

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Metro: Awakening is an ‘origin story’ coming to VR platforms this year https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/metro-awakening-is-an-origin-story-coming-to-vr-platforms-this-year/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/metro-awakening-is-an-origin-story-coming-to-vr-platforms-this-year/#respond Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:00:13 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=646865 Earlier this week, Deep Silver announced plans for a brand new Metro game. While this won't be the next major game in the series from 4A Games, it will be an exciting spin-off, bringing the tense world of Metro to VR for the first time. Metro: Awakening is an origin story, putting players in the …

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Earlier this week, Deep Silver announced plans for a brand new Metro game. While this won't be the next major game in the series from 4A Games, it will be an exciting spin-off, bringing the tense world of Metro to VR for the first time.

Metro: Awakening is an origin story, putting players in the shoes of Serdar, a doctor in the Metro tunnels, searching for medication to treat his wife's illness. The search begins in the tunnels beneath Moscow, with players having to be careful to avoid or fight through mutants. Something that will jump out to fans of the books and games is the fact that author Dmitry Glukhovsky penned the narrative for Metro: Awakening, so it won't feel like an out-of-place spin-off and should be a meaningful single-player Metro adventure.

While the game was first announced as part of a Sony State of Play stream, Metro: Awakening will not be exclusive to the PlayStation VR2 platform, it will be playable across Steam VR, the Meta Quest platform, as well as PlayStation VR2.

The game doesn't have a final release date yet but it is due to come out later this year. The game is being developed by Vertigo Games, the studio that also produced Arizona Sunshine.

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KitGuru Says: Metro seems like a perfect fit for a VR game. I'm expecting the playthrough to be very tense, similarly to Half-Life: Alyx. Will any of you be picking up Metro: Awakening when it drops later this year?

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4A Games has been quietly working on a single-player Metro VR game, it is claimed https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/4a-games-has-been-quietly-working-on-a-single-player-metro-vr-game-it-is-claimed/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/4a-games-has-been-quietly-working-on-a-single-player-metro-vr-game-it-is-claimed/#respond Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:00:15 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=646188 Since the release of Half-Life Alyx in 2020, we've not really seen a huge boost in high-quality and widely praised single-player VR titles. We could be heading towards another similarly big release soon though, with a new Metro VR game teased to be in the works.  Half-Life translated very well to the VR format thanks …

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Since the release of Half-Life Alyx in 2020, we've not really seen a huge boost in high-quality and widely praised single-player VR titles. We could be heading towards another similarly big release soon though, with a new Metro VR game teased to be in the works. 

Half-Life translated very well to the VR format thanks to the game's timeless FPS gameplay, mixed in with some new puzzle and stealth sections to mix things up. Metro falls in a similar category, with fantastic FPS gunplay and a thrilling setting that can truly come to life in virtual reality.

According to Insider Gaming, the Metro VR game will be titled Metro Awakening, which will have players going through a dream sequence, similar to the ones seen throughout Metro 2033, followed by our main protagonist waking up in the base of operations, where we'll meet our cast of characters and set out on what should be a terrifying journey through the metro tunnels, with occasional excursions to the apocalyptic surface.

This game is rumoured to be getting revealed at a Sony State of Play stream, so it could very well be an exclusive for PlayStation VR2 headsets at launch. That stream should be happening later this week, so we won't have to wait long to get official details if these rumours hold weight.

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KitGuru Says: Like Half-Life, I can see Metro being absolutely incredible in VR. If it can come close to the story-telling and gameplay quality of Half-Life: Alyx, then it would be huge amongst VR gamers. 

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Meta kicks off 2024 with Quest 2 price cut https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-kicks-off-2024-with-quest-2-price-cut/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-kicks-off-2024-with-quest-2-price-cut/#respond Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:00:05 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=642250 Ahead of the launch of the Quest 3 last year, Meta went back and raised the prices of the Quest 2 VR headset. Now as we enter 2024, Meta is dropping prices for its previous-gen system back down.  As of the 1st of January 2024, the 128GB Quest 2 has now dropped back from £299 …

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Ahead of the launch of the Quest 3 last year, Meta went back and raised the prices of the Quest 2 VR headset. Now as we enter 2024, Meta is dropping prices for its previous-gen system back down. 

As of the 1st of January 2024, the 128GB Quest 2 has now dropped back from £299 to £249.99, and the 256GB version is now £299. Official refurbished units have also dropped down to £229.99 and £269.99 respectively. Alongside all of this, Meta has also announced a price cut for all Quest 2 accessories, including the Elite Strap, carrying case and others.

While the Quest 3 is now available, it is more expensive than the Quest 2 was at launch, coming in at £499, just like the original Oculus Rift headset. By dropping the price of the Quest 2, Meta hopes to keep new customers jumping into VR, in hopes that they may upgrade to a newer or more expensive headset later down the line.

For now, most VR games are still shipping with support for both the Quest 2 and the Quest 3. Additionally, both headsets can be hooked up to a PC for playing PCVR titles both wired and wirelessly if you have a good home network setup.

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KitGuru Says: Quest 2 prices have dropped back down to their previous levels but I do wonder if it can continue to be a big seller after several years on the market already. Would you consider picking up a Quest 2 in 2024 at its new price or would you need to see prices come down a little further first? 

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Resident Evil 4 Remake’s VR version finally drops next week https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/resident-evil-4-remakes-vr-version-finally-drops-next-week/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/resident-evil-4-remakes-vr-version-finally-drops-next-week/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:16:00 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=639418 Capcom announced plans for a VR version of Resident Evil 4 Remake prior to the game's launch this year. It has been a while since we've had an update on its status but that changed today.  Resident Evil 4 Remake VR will officially launch on the 8th of December, initially only for PlayStation VR2 owners. …

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Capcom announced plans for a VR version of Resident Evil 4 Remake prior to the game's launch this year. It has been a while since we've had an update on its status but that changed today. 

Resident Evil 4 Remake VR will officially launch on the 8th of December, initially only for PlayStation VR2 owners. The mode will be a free update to those who already own the main game on PlayStation and will allow players to run through the entire game in VR, just as the VR modes for RE 7 and RE Village did.

If you don't already own Resident Evil 4 Remake but do own a PlayStation VR2 headset, then have no fear, as there will be a free demo for the VR version available on day-one too, so you can download it and try it out without going all-in by buying the full game.

We don't know if the Resident Evil 4 Remake's VR mode will eventually make its way to the PC version but we certainly hope it does. With that said, we also had the same hope for Resident Evil 7 VR, but that remains a PSVR exclusive to this day.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on trying out the RE4 Remake in VR? If you are a PC-only player, then it is worth noting that the classic version of Resident Evil 4 also has its own VR version, which is already available. 

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Valve brings Steam Link to Quest headsets for wireless PC VR https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/valve-brings-steam-link-to-quest-headsets-for-wireless-pc-vr/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/valve-brings-steam-link-to-quest-headsets-for-wireless-pc-vr/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:32:13 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=639398 Valve is bringing official Steam Link support to Meta's VR headsets. Starting today, Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest Pro owners will be able to use Steam Link to wirelessly play their VR games on Steam through their headsets. You could previously use Oculus Link to wirelessly connect your Quest headset to your PC to …

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Valve is bringing official Steam Link support to Meta's VR headsets. Starting today, Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest Pro owners will be able to use Steam Link to wirelessly play their VR games on Steam through their headsets.

You could previously use Oculus Link to wirelessly connect your Quest headset to your PC to play games owned on the Oculus/Meta store for apps and games. Now, you'll be able to do the same for all the games on your Steam library, but you will need a decent home network to get it running well without a direct wired connection.

There are some minimum requirements for using Steam Link with a Quest headset. Valve says you'll need a 5GHz wireless connection at minimum, as well as Windows 10 and a GTX 970 or newer graphics card. Those are just the minimum requirements though, Valve recommends WiFi 6 or WiFi 6E, 16GB of RAM and an RTX 2070 graphics card or newer for the best experience.

To get it all set up you'll need Steam and SteamVR installed and running on your PC. Then you'll need to connect your Quest headset to the same network as your PC and download the free Steam Link app for it. After that, the app will walk you through the rest of the steps.

KitGuru Says: Wireless VR has really taken over at this stage, with even enthusiasts swiftly growing sick of dangling cables and mounting sensors. With Steam Link, it will now be more accessible to access your PC VR games wirelessly with a headset like the Quest 3. Hopefully in the not too distant future, Valve will have a wireless VR headset of its own, something that the company has been rumoured to be working on in recent years.

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Meta pauses sales of Quest 3’s headstrap with extra battery due to fix charging issue https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-pauses-sales-of-quest-3s-headstrap-with-extra-battery-due-to-fix-charging-issue/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-pauses-sales-of-quest-3s-headstrap-with-extra-battery-due-to-fix-charging-issue/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:42:47 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=639193 Upon launching the Meta Quest 3 VR headset in October, Meta also rolled out an official ‘Elite Strap' accessory, with an included additional battery to keep your gaming sessions going for longer. While the upgraded strap might be more comfortable, the included battery was not performing correctly. Now, Meta has paused sales while it works …

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Upon launching the Meta Quest 3 VR headset in October, Meta also rolled out an official ‘Elite Strap' accessory, with an included additional battery to keep your gaming sessions going for longer. While the upgraded strap might be more comfortable, the included battery was not performing correctly. Now, Meta has paused sales while it works to fix the issue. 

The accessory is an additional purchase, beyond the Quest 3's new, higher price point. It costs £129.99 in the UK and $129.99 in the US and has been available for a few weeks at this stage. For what should be a small period of time, sales will be paused, Meta confirmed in a statement to Road To VR.

Meta unfortunately also confirmed that the firmware for the elite strap with battery is not updatable by the end user. As a result, affected users will have to contact Meta support to get their unit replaced. The current inventory of the strap is being updated with the new firmware now and once it has all been refreshed, the elite strap with battery will be put back up for sale.

If you are unsure if you're elite strap with battery is exhibiting the bug, then be sure to pay attention to your total battery life. If you aren't getting close to an extra two hours of use from the headset with the elite strap with battery, then you should get in touch with Meta support.

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KitGuru Says: Have any of you picked up a Quest 3 already? Did you opt for the upgraded strap for extra battery life? 

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The Apple Vision Pro targeting March launch https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/apple/matthew-wilson/the-apple-vision-pro-targeting-march-launch/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/apple/matthew-wilson/the-apple-vision-pro-targeting-march-launch/#respond Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:30:27 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=638207 The Apple Vision Pro headset was announced earlier this year and was initially planned for an early 2024 launch. However, Apple is apparently delaying the release a little bit as it continues to figure out its distribution plans.  Bloomberg's Apple reporter, Mark Gurman, has published his latest newsletter, in which we learn that while the …

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The Apple Vision Pro headset was announced earlier this year and was initially planned for an early 2024 launch. However, Apple is apparently delaying the release a little bit as it continues to figure out its distribution plans. 

Bloomberg's Apple reporter, Mark Gurman, has published his latest newsletter, in which we learn that while the Vision Pro was initially thought to be releasing in January 2024, the date has now slipped to “sometime around March”.

As previously mentioned by Apple, the device will only be available in the US to start off with. To pick one up in an actual Apple Store, you'll also have to book an appointment to make your purchase. Online availability is also expected though and Apple will be keeping stock of different headband sizes and prescription lenses to ensure buyers get the exact specs they need to use the device comfortably.

The Apple Vision Pro will run an all-new operating system, known as VisionOS and will offer both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality capabilities.

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KitGuru Says: Priced at $3,499 and up, this will be a niche device but as with most Apple products, there will be a pretty significant market of enthusiasts looking to get their hands on one at the beginning. The real test here will be the amount of app support the device gets and how much those apps may end up costing. Unlike on iOS where the majority of apps are free, we would expect things to be reversed for the Vision Pro, with more software carrying a price tag. 

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SteamVR 2.0 has finally arrived https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-announcement/matthew-wilson/steamvr-2-0-has-finally-arrived/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-announcement/matthew-wilson/steamvr-2-0-has-finally-arrived/#respond Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:00:18 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=635524 Valve is finally turning its attention back to VR, starting with the long-awaited SteamVR 2.0 overhaul

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It has been quite a long time since the last SteamVR update but Valve is returning this week with the rollout of SteamVR 2.0. The new update brings several overhauls to the Steam experience in virtual reality as part of an effort to provide a more consistent experience across different devices. 

Valve first mentioned SteamVR 2.0 back in 2019 but following the release of Half-Life: Alyx, it seemed that Valve's VR efforts drastically slowed down. Now with the Steam Deck being a huge success, it looks like Valve is turning its attention back towards virtual reality, starting with the long-awaited SteamVR 2.0 update.

The new update brings most of the current features of Steam and the Steam Deck to SteamVR, including a revamped store, a newly upgraded virtual keyboard with dual-cursor typing, support for additional languages, emojis and themes, proper Steam Chat and Voice Chat integration and easy access to Steam notifications.

This update comes at an interesting time, as Valve has been rumoured to be working on a standalone VR headset, similar to the Meta Quest. Perhaps that new hardware is now just around the corner.

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KitGuru Says: Since Half-Life: Alyx, I haven't played much VR at all but recently the itch to jump back in has been returning. Do many of you still use a VR headset regularly? 

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Meta may reduce Quest 3 price by offering the headset without controllers https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-may-reduce-quest-3-price-by-offering-the-headset-without-controllers/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-may-reduce-quest-3-price-by-offering-the-headset-without-controllers/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:00:05 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=633479 The Meta Quest 3 has officially launched, bringing with it upgraded hardware for running VR games as well as an upgraded display, sensors and a new design that greatly improves ergonomics. At launch, the Quest 3 is priced at $499 but a cheaper bundle is already being planned.  Bloomberg reports that Meta is already looking …

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The Meta Quest 3 has officially launched, bringing with it upgraded hardware for running VR games as well as an upgraded display, sensors and a new design that greatly improves ergonomics. At launch, the Quest 3 is priced at $499 but a cheaper bundle is already being planned. 

Bloomberg reports that Meta is already looking at ways to reduce the Quest 3's cost to improve adoption and sales. One method under consideration is by offering a bundle without the Touch controllers in an effort to get the cost down closer to the Quest 2's $299 price tag.

Such a bundle could work out well, as the Quest headset does offer hand-tracking, allowing users to interact with VR without a controller, although having the additional hardware may be required to play some games or use certain software.

That's not all we can expect out of Meta in 2024 though. The company is also working on another headset, although this one is billed as a “mixed reality” device with cheaper components to keep costs low. This could well be Meta's return to the budget headset market, one that it left behind years ago with the cancellation of the Oculus Go.

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KitGuru Says: The $299 price point for the Quest 2 was huge, enabling millions to go out and pick up a headset for the first time. At $499, the Quest 3 is a tougher sell but hopefully prices will come down in the year ahead. 

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The Meta Quest 3 launches on October 10th starting at £479.99 https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/rosieclutson/the-meta-quest-3-launches-on-october-10th-starting-at-479-99/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/rosieclutson/the-meta-quest-3-launches-on-october-10th-starting-at-479-99/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:00:48 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=632164 A few months ago, Meta officially unveiled the new Quest 3 VR headset, with plans to launch later this year. Now just as promised at the most recent Meta Connect event this week, the launch date has officially been announced, with the newly upgraded standalone VR headset shipping on October 10th.  The Quest 3 has …

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A few months ago, Meta officially unveiled the new Quest 3 VR headset, with plans to launch later this year. Now just as promised at the most recent Meta Connect event this week, the launch date has officially been announced, with the newly upgraded standalone VR headset shipping on October 10th. 

The Quest 3 has a 40 percent slimmer optics profile compared to its predecessor and the headset itself has undergone a radical redesign, as have the touch controllers. The new Touch controllers remove the hoop at the top, designed to strap to your hand and offer better finger tracking compared to the old design.

The Quest 3 is Meta's most powerful VR headset to date, packing a new-gen Snapdragon chip that delivers twice the GPU performance of the previous generation. Internal storage options will range from 128GB up to 512GB.

The Quest 3 will begin shipping on the 10th of October, with the 128GB version costing £479.99 and the 512GB version going for £619.99.

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KitGuru Says: The Quest 3 is finally coming out. It will be interesting to see what people think of the graphical or performance upgrade from the new Snapdragon chip. It best be good, as prices have crept up again with this generation. 

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Capcom’s TGS showcase to feature Dragon’s Dogma 2 https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/capcoms-tgs-showcase-to-feature-dragons-dogma-2/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/capcoms-tgs-showcase-to-feature-dragons-dogma-2/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:00:01 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=630911 Tokyo Game Show is a staple of the industry, with primarily Japanese developers taking to the event to reveal new games, offer updates on existing titles and more. Capcom has slowly but surely been teasing its TGS line-up, now revealing that its online showcase will include new details on the much-anticipated Dragon’s Dogma 2. Making …

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Tokyo Game Show is a staple of the industry, with primarily Japanese developers taking to the event to reveal new games, offer updates on existing titles and more. Capcom has slowly but surely been teasing its TGS line-up, now revealing that its online showcase will include new details on the much-anticipated Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Making the announcement on Twitter, the official Capcom page said “Join us next Thursday for our #TGS2023 Capcom Online Program, Sep. 21 3pm BST / 4pm CEST! Get ready for: 

  • Dragon’s Dogma 2
  • Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways & VR Mode
  • Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
  • Street Fighter 6
  • Exoprimal”

Capcom’s Online Program was previously already announced, however the line-up of games revealed at the time was much smaller. This marks confirmation that we will be seeing the much-anticipated action RPG Dragon’s Dogma 2 at the showcase – a big deal considering many of the other games listed are already out and available to play.

Of course, it is entirely possible that we will get a few extra surprises, with some even hoping that the next Monster Hunter game might be shown off – though expectations should be kept in check in that regard.

Even without any surprise announcement, it will be exciting to see more from Dragon’s Dogma 2. Hopefully we get a release date, or at least a launch window.

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KitGuru says: Are you excited for Capcom’s Online Program? Do you think there will be any surprise announcements? When do you think Dragon’s Dogma 2 will launch? Let us know down below.

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Astro Bot Rescue Mission to get PSVR2 port according to leaker https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/astro-bot-rescue-mission-to-get-psvr2-port-according-to-leaker/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/astro-bot-rescue-mission-to-get-psvr2-port-according-to-leaker/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:30:54 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=628066 Just yesterday we reported on a bunch of new trademark filings by Sony across both the US and Europe pertaining to the much-loved though under-represented IP Astro Bot. We have heard little from the mascot ever since the PS5 pack-in title Astro’s Playroom. That said, according to one leaker the console manufacturer is planning to …

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Just yesterday we reported on a bunch of new trademark filings by Sony across both the US and Europe pertaining to the much-loved though under-represented IP Astro Bot. We have heard little from the mascot ever since the PS5 pack-in title Astro’s Playroom. That said, according to one leaker the console manufacturer is planning to bring the 1st-gen PSVR platformer ‘Astro Bot Rescue Mission’ to current systems.

Following the discovery that PlayStation had trademarked the named Astro Bot in both the US and Europe last week, known industry insider Shpeshall_Nick took to Twitter to claim that they’re “Not sure it’s related but I’ve heard they’re doing a PSVR2 port of Astro.”

Astro Bot Rescue Mission was a VR platformer released back in 2018 for Sony’s first generation PlayStation VR headset. At the time, the game received universal acclaim from both critics and fans alike, with many deeming it to be a system-seller for the platform.

Unfortunately, due to the way in which the first PSVR was designed, none of the games released for it could be directly ported forward to PSVR2. As such, the much-loved title has been so far locked behind the antiquated platform.

While it would have been exciting to see a whole new game designed specifically for PSVR2, getting a port/remaster of Astro Bot Rescue Mission should help give the excellent platformer a second chance to impress a whole new audience. Hopefully it utilises all of the 2nd-gen headset’s unique features.

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KitGuru says: Are you excited for this port? Did you play Astro Bot Rescue Mission? What do you want to see from the franchise in the future? Let us know down below.

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Capcom announces Tokyo Game Show plans https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/capcom-announces-tokyo-game-show-plans/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/capcom-announces-tokyo-game-show-plans/#respond Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=626882 Tokyo Game Show is a staple of the industry, with primarily Japanese developers taking to the event to reveal new games, offer updates on existing titles and more. Ahead of this year’s event (taking place in September), Capcom have announced their plans for TGS, teasing some of the games set to be showcased, As reported …

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Tokyo Game Show is a staple of the industry, with primarily Japanese developers taking to the event to reveal new games, offer updates on existing titles and more. Ahead of this year’s event (taking place in September), Capcom have announced their plans for TGS, teasing some of the games set to be showcased,

As reported and translated by Gematsu, Capcom have officially announced their plans for the upcoming event, including both online and in-person showcases.

Tokyo Game Show as a whole begins on the 21st of September and will conclude a couple days later on the 24th. Capcom will be kicking off its own presence at the event with what they’ve called ‘Tokyo Game Show 2023 Capcom Online Special Program’. While very few details were shared, the showcase – which will be streamed on the 21st of September at 11PM JST [3AM UK Time] – is described as follows:

“Get all the latest Capcom news in our pre-recorded stream as part of Tokyo Game Show Online!” In terms of the stream’s runtime, Capcom’s Showcase will clock in at around 50 minutes, meaning it will be one of the publisher’s longer presentations (for comparison, their Summer showcase lasted a little over 30 minutes).

As mentioned, no further details were shared, however based on the games available to play at the event in Tokyo itself, at the very least we will most likely see more from the previously-announced Resident Evil 4 VR mode – perhaps even a release date.

Historically, Capcom’s showcases have not been the most exciting, however there is still typically a decent amount of new information revealed…but maybe don’t have your hopes up for a new mainline Monster Hunter announcement.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for TGS? What do you think Capcom will showcase? What do you hope to see them announce? Let us know down below.

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Meta will showcase the Quest 3 at Meta Connect in September https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-will-showcase-the-quest-3-at-meta-connect-in-september/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-will-showcase-the-quest-3-at-meta-connect-in-september/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:00:24 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=625181 Meta announced the Quest 3 headset early this year in an effort to get ahead of Apple's Vision Pro reveal. Now, Meta has announced this year's Connect conference, at which the headset will finally get its proper launch.  The event will take place from September 27th to the 28th, kicking off with a keynote from …

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Meta announced the Quest 3 headset early this year in an effort to get ahead of Apple's Vision Pro reveal. Now, Meta has announced this year's Connect conference, at which the headset will finally get its proper launch. 

The event will take place from September 27th to the 28th, kicking off with a keynote from Zuckerberg on the first day, at which we should get more updates on the Quest 3, including more detailed specs, launch-day games and software, new features and a release date.

The Quest 3 is the follow-up to the popular Quest 2 VR headset, offering twice as much power as the previous model and more storage for VR apps and games. Aside from hardware, we should also see new software and feature innovations during Meta Connect, not just for the Quest 3, but for Meta's mixed reality projects across the board.

One thing we are unlikely to see is a Meta Quest Pro 2, as the headset was apparently cancelled recently to focus more effort on the Quest 3 launch.

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KitGuru Says: Will you be picking up a Quest 3 later this year? 

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Meta reportedly scraps Quest Pro 2 and AR glasses to double down on Quest 3 https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-reportedly-scraps-quest-pro-2-and-ar-glasses-to-double-down-on-quest-3/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-reportedly-scraps-quest-pro-2-and-ar-glasses-to-double-down-on-quest-3/#respond Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:30:47 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=624176 Earlier this year, Meta officially announced plans to launch the Quest 3 headset later this year. Since then, Meta has apparently rethought its strategy, scrapping plans for a Quest Pro 2 and other devices to focus all resources on the Quest 3. According to a report from The information, Meta has recently told Quest Pro …

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Earlier this year, Meta officially announced plans to launch the Quest 3 headset later this year. Since then, Meta has apparently rethought its strategy, scrapping plans for a Quest Pro 2 and other devices to focus all resources on the Quest 3.

According to a report from The information, Meta has recently told Quest Pro suppliers that it is winding down Quest Pro support and won’t need new supply by early next year. Once available materials for the Quest Pro run out, the headset will no longer be produced. It is also claimed that Meta has subsequently cancelled development of the Quest Pro 2.

Meta was also apparently working on a new pair of smart glasses, but that project has also been scrapped for now as well, assuming the source is accurate.

This frees up more resources to support the Quest 3, which is due to hit the market later this year, likely in October. The Quest 3 will offer twice as much power as the Quest 2 and improved visuals, priced at $499.

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KitGuru Says: The Quest and Quest 2 headsets proved to be sustainable, but the Quest Pro failed to garner much interest due to its high price point. Refocusing on the standard Quest experience is the right move, as there is already a market there with room to grow.

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Roblox VR announced for Meta Quest 2 and 3 https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/roblox-vr-announced-for-meta-quest-2-and-3/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/roblox-vr-announced-for-meta-quest-2-and-3/#respond Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:00:21 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=623273 Roblox is one of the biggest games of all time, amassing a total monthly user base of over 200 million players. Creative games such as Roblox are ripe for virtual reality support, and so following the addition of VR to the PC version of Roblox, the massive multiplayer game will soon be coming to the …

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Roblox is one of the biggest games of all time, amassing a total monthly user base of over 200 million players. Creative games such as Roblox are ripe for virtual reality support, and so following the addition of VR to the PC version of Roblox, the massive multiplayer game will soon be coming to the Meta Quest.

Making the announcement on their website, the Roblox team said “Today, more than 66 million users join Roblox every day across a wide range of mobile devices (iOS and Android), desktops, and Xbox. Roblox, one of the largest 3D immersive platforms, will soon be available on Meta Quest, the leading VR headset. Roblox on Meta Quest is available for any user 13 and older.”

The Quest version will first launch through Meta’s App Lab as an open beta “in the coming weeks” –  though no details were shared regarding a full launch. It is worth noting that as with many recent Quest games, the first generation headset will not be supported.

With the likes of VR Chat making a huge impact on standalone Meta Quest devices, it will be interesting to see just how Quest owners take advantage of this new community gaming platform.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the announcement? Have you tried Roblox? Do you own a VR headset? Let us know down below.

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The Apple Vision Pro headset may only be purchasable by appointment https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/the-apple-vision-pro-headset-may-only-be-purchasable-by-appointment/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/the-apple-vision-pro-headset-may-only-be-purchasable-by-appointment/#respond Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:15:46 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=622445 If the price tag alone wasn't enough to put you off of the Apple Vision Pro headset, the process of buying one might do the trick. According to reports this week, Apple is planning to have customers book in-store appointments to buy the headset.  Mark Gurman, formerly of 9to5Mac and now writing for Bloomberg, has …

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If the price tag alone wasn't enough to put you off of the Apple Vision Pro headset, the process of buying one might do the trick. According to reports this week, Apple is planning to have customers book in-store appointments to buy the headset. 

Mark Gurman, formerly of 9to5Mac and now writing for Bloomberg, has reported that Apple will be adding new sections to its biggest Apple Stores, where staff can hold appointments with those interested in buying the Vision Pro headset. During this process, staff will check your head measurements and ensure the headset fits properly. There will also be the option to have prescription lenses inserted.

The process is a little similar to the booking system Apple held when the first Apple Watch launched. Due to the decision to offer prescription lens inserts, Apple will need to keep a lot of them in stock, which may limit the number of Apple Store locations this can be offered in.

Right now, it is unclear exactly when the Vision Pro headset will launch and it was also recently claimed that Apple has been facing supply chain struggles, limiting the number of headsets it can make for 2024. When the Vision Pro does launch, it will cost $3,499.

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KitGuru Says: Chances are this will just be a year-one thing, giving the chance for Apple to directly demo the headset for customers and walk them through it as there may be many first-time VR users. 

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Production issues may hamper Apple Vision Pro headset launch https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/production-issues-may-hamper-apple-vision-pro-headset-launch/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/production-issues-may-hamper-apple-vision-pro-headset-launch/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:00:16 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=622121 After years of working on its own VR/AR hardware, Apple officially announced the Vision Pro headset at WWDC earlier this year. Apple initially projected a sales target of 1 million headsets in 2024, but the company has now reportedly dialled that back.  The Apple Vision Pro is a $3,499 headset and while the initial announcement …

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After years of working on its own VR/AR hardware, Apple officially announced the Vision Pro headset at WWDC earlier this year. Apple initially projected a sales target of 1 million headsets in 2024, but the company has now reportedly dialled that back. 

The Apple Vision Pro is a $3,499 headset and while the initial announcement trailer may make it seem consumer-oriented, its price puts it far out of the reach of most, even more so than other pricey headsets in recent years, like the Meta Quest Pro and the Valve Index. Still, Apple does expect to see a good amount of initial interest and had set the goal of shipping 1 million units after launch in early 2024.

Now according to The Financial Times, Apple has had to cut its forecasts due to production issues. It is claimed that Apple may only be able to make 400,000 headsets in total for next year. According to supply chain sources, Apple's dual micro-OLED displays and lenses are at the root of the issue.

If Apple is able to bring more production partners on board, then it may be able to brute force its way out of this problem. In the meantime though, plans for Apple's cheaper Vision headset have been delayed.

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KitGuru Says: At its price point, the Vision Pro is a tough sell for consumers. Unfortunately, production issues appear to be delaying Apple's cheaper version. 

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Meta launches Quest+ games subscription for VR https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-launches-quest-games-subscription-for-vr/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/meta-launches-quest-games-subscription-for-vr/#respond Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:30:51 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=620875 The Meta Quest 3 headset is launching later this year and when it arrives, players will have an easier way to instantly access new VR titles. Today, Meta announced plans for a Meta Quest+ subscription, which will grant subscribers with new perks, including access to VR games.  Meta Quest Plus will offer subscribers “two titles …

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The Meta Quest 3 headset is launching later this year and when it arrives, players will have an easier way to instantly access new VR titles. Today, Meta announced plans for a Meta Quest+ subscription, which will grant subscribers with new perks, including access to VR games. 

Meta Quest Plus will offer subscribers “two titles every month” as part of the subscription, so it is less like a Game Pass subscription and more like Xbox Live or PS+. The games offered will represent “the best titles on the platform”.

This will cost $7.99 per month ($1 for the first month), or $59.99 per year, but ultimately, you will be taking a gamble, as you won't know what games to expect each month. As with any new subscription service, there will be keen attention paid to the titles offered each month.

For July, subscribers will get Pistol Whip and Pixel 1995, meanwhile in August, subscribers will get access to Walkabout Mini Gold and Mothergunship: Forge.

The service will be available to Quest 2 and Quest Pro users starting this week. It will be available on Quest 3 as soon as the headset launches in a few months time.

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KitGuru Says: I'm not blown away by the initial offerings here but I expect we'll see bigger and quieter months for a service like this. 

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Xbox has no plans to develop for VR anytime soon https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/xbox-has-no-plans-to-develop-for-vr-anytime-soon/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/xbox-has-no-plans-to-develop-for-vr-anytime-soon/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:20:54 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=620077 Back when Microsoft announced the Xbox One X, Phil Spencer jumped the gun by promising both 4K gaming and ‘high-fidelity VR'. As we now know years later, Microsoft has not made any efforts to bring VR to Xbox and it sounds like that won't be changing anytime soon. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, …

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Back when Microsoft announced the Xbox One X, Phil Spencer jumped the gun by promising both 4K gaming and ‘high-fidelity VR'. As we now know years later, Microsoft has not made any efforts to bring VR to Xbox and it sounds like that won't be changing anytime soon.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Xbox Studios head, Matt Booty, touched on the subject of VR, confirming that Microsoft is still taking a ‘wait and see' approach to VR, preferring for a bigger market to emerge before investing in it with game development resources.

“I think for us, it’s just a bit of wait until there’s an audience there”, he said. Booty adds that Microsoft is in a good position with its major IPs, but hints that the current VR market just isn't big enough for the investment required:

“We’re very fortunate that we have got these big IPs that have turned into ongoing franchises with big communities. We have 10 games that have achieved over 10 million players life-to-date, which is a pretty big accomplishment, but that’s the kind of scale that we need to see success for the game and it’s just, it’s not quite there yet with AR, VR.”

Microsoft has dabbled in mixed reality with the Hololens, but that project appears to have stalled in recent years. Recently, Sony launched the PS VR2 headset, Apple unveiled its own Vision Pro headset and Meta is set to launch the Quest 3 headset later this year, so while Microsoft isn't involved, the VR market is looking healthy and is attracting investment from other major companies.

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KitGuru Says: We've had consumer VR for almost 10 years now but the market is still very small compared to PC/console gaming and mobile gaming. Do you think VR will eventually become the future?

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Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR announced with CGI trailer https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/assassins-creed-nexus-vr-announced-with-cgi-trailer/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/assassins-creed-nexus-vr-announced-with-cgi-trailer/#respond Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:15:21 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=619220 Ubisoft’s most recent edition of its Forward showcase has come and gone, and brought with it a bunch of announcements. One of the biggest new games to be officially announced was Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR – though unfortunately we did not get to see any gameplay. The notion of a VR Assassin’s Creed game is …

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Ubisoft’s most recent edition of its Forward showcase has come and gone, and brought with it a bunch of announcements. One of the biggest new games to be officially announced was Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR – though unfortunately we did not get to see any gameplay.

The notion of a VR Assassin’s Creed game is an enticing one, and so the official announcement of Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR brings with it a great deal of excitement. Unfortunately, while we did get some information on this upcoming title, no gameplay was shown, instead focusing on offering a CGI trailer which tries to emulate what players will be doing in virtual reality.

The official synopsis for AC Nexus VR is as follows: “Embody legendary Assassins in an all-new story built exclusively for VR. Parkour and climb freely across open maps as you decide how to achieve the objectives. Use real world motions with a variety of weapons as you fight reactive enemies. Maneuver stealthily by hiding in the shadows or blending in amongst civilians. Experience the rush of air assassinations and the daunting leap of faith. Innovative VR functionality provides the ultimate immersive experience with best-in-class comfort features to help with vertigo or fear of heights.”

Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR is set to arrive later this year during Holiday 2023, and so hopefully we get to see some actual gameplay sooner rather than later. AC Nexus VR is coming to the Meta Quest 2 and 3 exclusively.

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The Apple Vision Pro is the company’s first VR headset https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/the-apple-vision-pro-is-the-companys-first-vr-headset/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/the-apple-vision-pro-is-the-companys-first-vr-headset/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:38:08 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=618659 Just as expected, last night at WWDC, Apple finally put its AR/VR ambitions on show with the announcement of the Apple Vision Pro headset. We've been hearing about Apple building its own virtual reality headset for years, but the final product isn't as exciting as we'd hoped for.  The Apple Vision Pro is Apple's answer …

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Just as expected, last night at WWDC, Apple finally put its AR/VR ambitions on show with the announcement of the Apple Vision Pro headset. We've been hearing about Apple building its own virtual reality headset for years, but the final product isn't as exciting as we'd hoped for. 

The Apple Vision Pro is Apple's answer to the Meta Quest Pro and other pro-grade VR/AR headsets. Much like the Microsoft Hololens, it offers VR and AR visuals, self-contained computing capabilities and an astonishingly high price tag. The Hololens launched at $3,500 years ago and now history is repeating itself with the Apple Vision Pro, also priced at $3,500.

Like the HoloLens, the Apple Vision Pro is aimed at professionals and enterprises, rather than regular everyday users, although the marketing does blur those lines a bit. Rather than having a controller, everything will be handled through hand-tracked gestures, which could help regular use feel more natural.

The headset uses a new OS, which Apple has dubbed VisionOS, powered by a dual-chip system under the hood, but most of the use cases shown in the trailer are all things we've seen before with other VR/AR headsets. Artists and designers can use AR apps to visualise changes to a space, or create 3D art. When it is time to wind down, you can play a few Apple Arcade titles, or create a big virtual screen for watching movies and videos,

For battery life, you'll only get two hours of use without being plugged in and the battery is external, so the idea is you hook up the battery and then stick it in your pocket with the wire routed around your body. It isn't an ideal solution, but the positive side is it allowed Apple to keep the headset slimmer and lighter for more comfortable wearing. If there is one thing we know Apple is obsessed with, it is making devices smaller and lighter.

The Apple Vision Pro is being revealed this year, but it won't become available until ‘early next year', so it is going to be some time before we see full reviews that really dive into the capabilities of this headset.

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KitGuru Says: The Apple Vision Pro has finally arrived but with its current price tag, I don't see it taking any market share away from the likes of the Meta Quest. 

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Future software update will boost Quest 2’s performance by 26% https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/future-software-update-will-boost-quest-2s-performance-by-26/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/future-software-update-will-boost-quest-2s-performance-by-26/#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:51 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=618190 Ever since its launch back in late 2020, Meta have continued to improve the Quest 2 headset over time with new features, while also unlocking the maximum power of the hardware itself. Alongside the announcement of the Quest 3, Meta confirmed that a future software update will boost the performance of the previous-gen headset by …

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Ever since its launch back in late 2020, Meta have continued to improve the Quest 2 headset over time with new features, while also unlocking the maximum power of the hardware itself. Alongside the announcement of the Quest 3, Meta confirmed that a future software update will boost the performance of the previous-gen headset by up to 26%.

As part of the Quest 3 announcement, Meta discussed the role of the now 2 and a half year old Quest 2 headset. Alongside a price drop, the hardware manufacturer revealed that “In an upcoming software update, we’re updating the Quest 2 and Quest Pro GPU and CPU.”

Offering more specifics, the team stated that “Quest 2 and Pro will see an up-to 26% CPU performance increase with an up-to 19% GPU speed increase for Quest 2 and 11% for Quest Pro,” adding that “as developers take advantage of these changes, you can expect smoother gameplay, a more responsive UI, and richer content on both headsets.”

Meta did not state whether this increased performance is due to overclocking the hardware or simply thanks to a bunch of optimisations. Either way, seeing an up to 26% increase in power is impressive, especially for the VR market – where hardware gets outdated rather quickly.

In previous updates we have seen the Quest 2 get a whole host of new features including a boost in the headset’s refresh rate from 90hz to 120hz as well as full-on hand tracking – to name just two. It will be interesting to see how the hardware continues to evolve.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the Quest 2? Is it still a viable headset when compared to its successor? What has been your favourite post-launch Quest feature? Let us know down below.

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PowerWash Simulator VR announced for Meta Quest https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/powerwash-simulator-vr-announced-for-meta-quest/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/powerwash-simulator-vr-announced-for-meta-quest/#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:43 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=618187 Since its official release back in 2022, PowerWash Simulator has continued to thrive thanks to a number of content updates – both free and paid. Many would agree that the therapeutic cleaning game is highly suited for a VR version. Fortunately the devs agree, as a bespoke VR release of PowerWash Simulator is now in …

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Since its official release back in 2022, PowerWash Simulator has continued to thrive thanks to a number of content updates – both free and paid. Many would agree that the therapeutic cleaning game is highly suited for a VR version. Fortunately the devs agree, as a bespoke VR release of PowerWash Simulator is now in development for the Meta Quest.

Making the announcement during the recent Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, PowerWash Simulator developers Futurlab officially unveiled PowerWash Simulator VR, bringing “all of the good clean fun and base game content from the smash hit PC and console versions, while adding an extra layer of immersion and interactivity to busting dirt with the power of VR!”

Details are light at the moment, however the team promised that more information will be shared over the coming months. No release date nor a price was given, though it has been confirmed that the VR version will launch sometime this year.

In terms of platforms, PowerWash Simulator VR has only been announced for the Meta Quest 2/Pro. That’s not to say the game couldn't eventually make its way to PCVR and PSVR2, but considering the fact that ‘Oculus Publishing’ is involved, the game will likely remain a platform exclusive for the foreseeable future.

PowerWash Simulator always felt as though it would be at home on a VR platform, and so it is exciting to see this become a reality.

KitGuru says: What do you think of PowerWash Simulator? Would you play a VR version? What did you think of the Meta Gaming Showcase? Let us know down below.

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Bulletstorm VR officially announced https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/bulletstorm-vr-officially-announced/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/bulletstorm-vr-officially-announced/#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:00:41 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=618188 Meta recently held its annual Quest Gaming Showcase, focused on announcing VR titles for its Meta Quest platform. Over a dozen games were revealed, but perhaps the most surprising announcement was the fact that 2011’s bombastic FPS Bulletstorm is coming to VR. Bulletstorm first launched in 2011 as an answer to the overabundance of modern …

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Meta recently held its annual Quest Gaming Showcase, focused on announcing VR titles for its Meta Quest platform. Over a dozen games were revealed, but perhaps the most surprising announcement was the fact that 2011’s bombastic FPS Bulletstorm is coming to VR.

Bulletstorm first launched in 2011 as an answer to the overabundance of modern military first-person shooters which were being released at the time. While an FPS at heart, the game offered a unique twist on the formula: rewarding players based on how wild and creative their kills are.

Bringing this approach into VR is exciting as it will allow players to interact with and use all of the mechanics in an even more freeing way – the Energy Leash especially. For those who did not play the original game, Bulletstorm has you:

“Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an abandoned resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. An exiled member of the elite assassin group Dead Echo, Grayson’s blind desire for vengeance finds his crew stranded on Stygia where he can finally confront the commander behind his betrayal—or get his team off the planet alive.”

Though no release date nor a release window was provided, the team at PeopleCanFly have confirmed that unlike PowerWash Simulator VR, the game is set to come to all VR platforms: Meta Quest, PCVR and PlayStation VR2.

KitGuru says: What did you think of Meta’s Gaming Showcase? Have you played Bulletstorm before? What other flat panel games would you like to see brought over to VR? Let us know down below.

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