BigScreen with Oculus Quest 2 (The Next Level of Social Gathering or Foruming?) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2022, 05:00:34 pm
content: i recently bought Quest 2 because its my long dream to learn piloting (landing an aircraft) the next level (i installed DCS World and M$ Flight Simulator for this) i will just say wow, its really the next level. beside that main objective, OQ2 also has built in store to download free games, apps and VR experiences. one of it is BigScreen where people can discuss in a room or share remote desktop. currently i can only see few social public or movie rooms with max 15 people in each room there, but its pretty boring i dont know what their interests are and what they expect by creating their own room, so i rather STFU and just wandering around.what my thinking is its probably good for people like us interested in ee to create a room and ask question Q&A in real time its probably much clearer, simpler and faster that way. its probably the next level of ee or anything else foruming. i'm sure FB is currently working to improve the social VR experiences to the next level, so its probably trending in the future. PS: the Avatar is still too limited, so i'll just look like a fat bald ass in there (the closest i can represent myself, but still not quite close) with people will not get interested in my appearance anyway, and esp my nickname. which muggles will get interested on a nerd?

author: Bicurico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 22, 2023, 10:28:42 am
content: Hi,What is your veredict after one year?I am considering buying a Oculus Quest 2 for the following applications:1) Motivation to learn Unity and try to create some app in the CAD/CAM field, not games, but rather immersive visualization of 3D CAD models and/or assembly instructions, etc.2) Playing games like GTA V - question: do standard PC based games provide compatibility with Oculus Quest 2? Are special patches required? Would those patches be offical or void any membership?3) Exploring virtual worlds, including Google Earth and eventually MS Flight Simulator or similar4) Are the built-in/installable apps worth the trouble? Are they any good? Should I get a 128GB or 256GB version or is the 64GB more than enough (because the apps suck anyway)? I am looking for virtual representation of the world, not some stupid 3D block gameThanks!Regards,Vitor

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 24, 2023, 09:02:35 pm
content: Quote from: Bicurico on June 22, 2023, 10:28:42 amall positive, 5 stars... well worth the money.Quote from: Bicurico on June 22, 2023, 10:28:42 amBigScreen (App) has feature where you can make your own meeting room to present your CAD models in 3D to real people out there. i've not explore this as i dont have 3D model to present nor do i have any interest. so far i only love to go to virtual cinema to hang out, to watch movies or listen to peoples conversations in there.Quote from: Bicurico on June 22, 2023, 10:28:42 amonly games that programmed to be able to play in VR, many of Steam Games i think, i only played DCS World and Ms Flight Simulator because thats why i bought the Oculus for. in Win10 you need Windows Mixed Reality feature installed, and then install the Oculus App for PC to make your Oculus device blended in Windows environment. you can google how to everything when you got your Oculus.Quote from: Bicurico on June 22, 2023, 10:28:42 amthats what the device is for. except i didnt see Google Earth App for 3D in the VR "Playstore". i got an app installed to explore ISS, control robotic arm and float in space in space suit. i wish there is such an App where we can walk in the virtual/futuristic city with real people everywhere, but so far none, the closest i can get to mix and talk realtime to real people in VR is the BigScreen App in confined spaces like cinema, room or balcony and i'm represented by a very simple Avatar which is not look like meand the number of people is limited like 15 people at one time. there is another game i forgot the name, we play like in Tron + Ender's game environment where we can fly and throw disc to people (real or sim) and into goal ring (think of Quidditch game in Harry Potter but much more futuristic), but its been a while since i played it, today my kids are playing with the device. i got bored last time since i cant pass the landing training on USS Carrier in F15 jet, there is "trimming" control that i missed in the cockpit, that i have to do manual trimming by joystick, its almost impossible to make perfect landingmaybe next time i'll try again.there is another App with natural open space VR world environment where we can fly like superman, but to get its full feature fly everywhere, we need to pay, the free version i'm stuck in the training facility. if you are willing to pay, you can fly everywhere. i think this VR is also good for theraphy if we are afraid of height like me. the first time i flew F15, looking around, i got the same nerve sensation when i'm in a real plane or high rise building/bridge.Quote from: Bicurico on June 22, 2023, 10:28:42 amthe way in there is like android smartphone, but in 3D mode where app screen is floating and you can browse the playstore to install app, there are paid apps there are free, i only interested in free apps and for my taste they are adequately good for learning and enjoying VR experience. if you want the next unlimited level, you pay for apps. storage is depend on your enthusiasm, if you like to play and try all of games, 128 or 256GB is for you. but if you want cheap arse get the minimum 64GB and uninstall apps that you got bored to make room for new apps. i think mine is either 64 or 128GB, lots of Apps/games install already and there are still free spaces. big app like the ISS simulated enviroment is 4-10GB size iirc. but other simple games only few hundreds MB to 2GB size.and also please note, this device need to be linked (registered) to your FB/Meta account the first time you use it, if that matters. only few steps for registration and you are in. just remember dont do anything foolish in your FB account that makes FB delete you account, if your FB account got blocked/banned, your Oculus device will become useless too, thats the last report from people i read. hope it helps, cheers..

author: Bicurico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 25, 2023, 07:54:48 am
content: Thank you very much for you reply!That sounds great indeed.I have a last question, if you don't mind: I am a cheap-arse (or let's say I couldn't afford buying everything new). This means I am looking at eBay offers for second hand devices and there are plenty.What I am worried about is: if someone buys a new Oculus Quest 2, links it to his FB account and gets it blocked, to then sell it - will the Oculus Quest 2 be permanently blocked or will the buyer be able to factory reset it? In other words, is the FB block affecting the account (= purchased apps, etc.) or will it prevent the Oculus Quest 2 to be used ever again (which sounds a bit dramatic).Thanks,Vitor

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 25, 2023, 02:16:43 pm
content: googling it, hard reset is similar to smartphone. fyi now the linked account is to "Meta", not FB. i dont know actually how and what is the "Meta" thing, the device asked me to update to it few weeks ago when i turn on the device again after long storage. i just follow the steps blindly, what i know is the device is working again.https://www.meta.com/help/quest/articles/headsets-and-accessories/oculus-go-and-gear-vr/go-remove-account/https://www.androidcentral.com/how-remove-your-facebook-account-oculus-quest