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[–] 3 points 1 week ago* (8 children)

I actually have a horror game on Steam developed for the Valve Index (we had several 10 years ago in university). Never was impressed enough back then to actually purchase one for myself (so I also didn't have much playtime). Bad display quality, especially for texts, uncomfortable, stumbling over the cable, ..

That's why I was really looking forward to the Steam Frame for a year now. Barely over an hour of battery life dampened my enthusiasm already :-/

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  • [–] 7 points 1 week ago (3 children)

    A power bank in your pocket can extend the battery life significantly; it's more comfortable to carry a big battery in your pocket than strapped to your head anyways.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

    But that's one more cable you have to route through your shirt (which annoys me sensation wise). They always skimp out on batteries.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago

    Why route it through the shirt if the sensation upsets you? A short cable shouldn't be able to get in your way on the outside (the USB port is at the back). With a power bank in your back pocket it won't be like tethered VR where you can turn around and touch the cable.

    If you have a 3D printer you could also do what I've done and print a holster for a power bank. It gives me rear options for pants without back pockets.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    Oh wow turns out I was yappin to the capn

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  • [–] 3 points 1 week ago

    Nah, I've never had a VR headset at home, so when it comes to actually playing games I'm a newbie. Though I heard the only really 'good' VR game is Half Life Alyx. Plenty of warnings that if you play that one first, all the other games will feel like crap :-/

    Also curious about Blade and Sorcery.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago (1 child)

    Truly, one hour? I've got Quest 2 and that was up to 2. With the head strap powerbank that doubled very ergonomically (for me at least).

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