After putting up the Steam Frame for reservation on Monday, Valve has finally sent out its emails letting people know if they're on the reservation list or on the waitlist for the new VR headset. And, predictably, scalpers are already listing Steam Frame reservations on eBay.
I’ve been wanting to replace my Oculus Quest 2 for quite some time but there hasn’t really been viable options for PCVR in the recent years if you didn’t want to break the bank or support Meta/Facebook. Not saying Frame is cheap by any means but it’s cheaper than Bigscreen Beyond, for example. I think that explains some of the fomo.
But if you have 2k disposable, then there are so many better options available than throwing it at a scalper. That’s what doesn’t make sense to me.
but it’s cheaper than Bigscreen Beyond, for example.
Not sure if you’re counting PC hardware cost or needed accessories, but the base pricing seems comparable especially Bigscreen being smaller+lighter+microOLED.
EDIT: Seeing now that the Bigscreen doesn’t include controllers, and the Valve Index controller setup recommended (Knuckles+multi-base-station) is a significant cost. I guess technically you could still do a lot with just head-tracking and other peripherals (and maybe even other VR controllers?) but I see the point especially at this cost level.
No camera either so head tracking is still an issue and passthrough doesn’t seem to be a possibility. So I guess without having anything else, it’d basically be a fancy monitor with eye-tracking. I’d say maybe one benefit would be ability to lie down, but this might be a quick way to get motion sickness depending on the content.
One way to look at the situation is that some entertainers need to be first to market to making “content” about the steam frame. Darn entertainment industry.
I recently dusted off my old Quest 2 and I still enjoy it a lot. If you don’t mind me asking, what are some good upgrade options outside of the Quest 3?
I looked up the Bigscreen Beyond after reading your post and it looks amazing. I don’t understand how it’s so much smaller than its competitors.
I’ve been wanting to replace my Oculus Quest 2 for quite some time but there hasn’t really been viable options for PCVR in the recent years if you didn’t want to break the bank or support Meta/Facebook. Not saying Frame is cheap by any means but it’s cheaper than Bigscreen Beyond, for example. I think that explains some of the fomo.
But if you have 2k disposable, then there are so many better options available than throwing it at a scalper. That’s what doesn’t make sense to me.
Not sure if you’re counting PC hardware cost or needed accessories, but the base pricing seems comparable especially Bigscreen being smaller+lighter+microOLED.
EDIT: Seeing now that the Bigscreen doesn’t include controllers, and the Valve Index controller setup recommended (Knuckles+multi-base-station) is a significant cost. I guess technically you could still do a lot with just
head-trackingand other peripherals (and maybe even other VR controllers?) but I see the point especially at this cost level.No camera either so head tracking is still an issue and passthrough doesn’t seem to be a possibility. So I guess without having anything else, it’d basically be a fancy monitor with eye-tracking. I’d say maybe one benefit would be ability to lie down, but this might be a quick way to get motion sickness depending on the content.
One way to look at the situation is that some entertainers need to be first to market to making “content” about the steam frame. Darn entertainment industry.
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I recently dusted off my old Quest 2 and I still enjoy it a lot. If you don’t mind me asking, what are some good upgrade options outside of the Quest 3? I looked up the Bigscreen Beyond after reading your post and it looks amazing. I don’t understand how it’s so much smaller than its competitors.
I understand the value what I am saying is a rush to buy one right now. If that makes sense.
I am probably buying one … but when supplies even out.