You don't need fpsVR. Goto SteamVR settings > video > scroll down and click 'Advanced Frame Timing' > At the bottom bar enable 'Show in headset'. Now you can see your performance on the back of your hand controller. congrats on 100k btw!
@@shadowkeizer2878 Works within steamvr software (any PC-VR kit). If you have oculus, just start up steamvr, click settings>analytics (or whatever it's called these days).
@@VirtualRealityOasis We want more lies then! LOL Can you tell us what your IPD size is, and your pinky tip to thumb tip distance is? I'm a 57mm IPD and 215mm hand, and wondering if I will see great, and if I can comfortable reach the joystick on top. Thanks! -long time fan and subscriber
@@davidpalomino9138 I tried the Quest (but returned it), standard narrower FOV (like PSVR which I own), I just received and set up my Index last night, and definitely wider FOV. You can adjust the FOV depending on close it is to your eyes, but at some point you will run into your eyes/eyelashes so then dial it back a little to find the sweet spot.
Too bad I already sold a kidney donated sperm, blood and a piece of my liver now i'm in hospital doing medicine testing to buy this and now I don't feel so good.
12:59 The reason this happens is because you need a DisplayPort Repeater. DisplayPort cables are only good up to a certain length in meters so a repeater is required to go beyond that. In USD a repeater goes for about $20 US.
Some people give really biased reviews, but this guy seems really honest with his experience and doesn't seem biased in any way. I was thinking about purchasing one of these in the future and this video really helped with decision making. Thanks!
My heart: Valve index My brain: Vive pro My wallet: Oculus rift s. Update: I got the Rift s... Update again: at the time of writing the headsets that came out recently didn't exist that's why I wrought vive pro also 69 comments Les go.
I feel room setup in SteamVR is the most straight forward process available. I always use Advanced Mode which to me is actually the simpler and more accurate way to go about it. Instead of tracing anything at all you just choose the corners of of your playspace with you controllers and SteamVR will draw straight lines connecting them automatically.
I know how old this video is, but I just ordered my index after having my Q2 since launch. It's gotten weary so I can't describe how excited I am to have this thing
I like how boxes are done now, now it’s not just opening the box for the thing in the box, with great headsets opening the box is part of the experience, the box becomes a showcase of what you bought, I like that
Sorry having to correct this info on the video. The Vive was a Valve headset, only that they partnered with HTC for manufacturing and shared the branding. The technology was developed by Valve and not HTC. HTC lost the licensing of the Lighthouses so they are moving into inside out tracking for the coming Cosmos HMD. The index is the 'second' Valve headset, and the first manufactured by them
Im actually on a mission to save as much money as possible rn in order to have a vr capable pc and an index by the end of the year, really hoping life goes back to normal soon so i can finally get into the amazing looking world of vr. Hope you all stay safe, also love your vids dude!
As soon as I found out how good vr was, I immediately started saving for this headset. Hopefully within 4 months I'll be gaming in vr for my very first time. Its like I've been living under a rock for the past few years
idk if you know this but i have the MOST liking for the valve index sooo im gonna watch the whole video! (ill edit this once i see the whole vid!) amazing video by the way! people keep making me want the valve index even more!!! u subbed by the way:)
I just realized he only has 300k subs!!! I thought he had waaayy more. He deserves more. This guy is basically the most educated person in vr gaming for consumers
So instead of getting the HP Reverb G2 (which I pre-ordered then cancelled a few weeks/months after), I am now getting an Index. I'm hyped since it's gonna be my first vr headset ever! :D
I imagine modders will make a faceplate that is connected with the USB3.0 in the front to get an audio visualizer. Imagine watching someone play beatsaber and just having the beats rave across the headset
I would go with oculus quest 2, because it has finger tracking movements, and even though some things aren’t there any more, it is worth it if you like vr a lot, instead of having to set up a valve index at a friends house
Keep in mind, if you are under 16 the sweet spot for your eyes will be too small. It's not a deal-breaker, but it's very annoying. My IPD is 50, and the reccomended is 64.
i own the original htc vive and would love that resolution, refresh rate and to have fingers. But man the price, i have to work two months to pay it haha Awesome video, really complete
ordered mine sunday and would you believe its out for delivery TODAY wednesday, 3 days, I can't believe it going to be here so quick, I'm an old guy and I feel like all my Birthdays have come at once!
@@VirtualRealityOasis Totally agree, its just that such big company as Valve, has a lot of potential to improve something they already have made incredibility good. And now with their brand on it, its only a matter of time :P
I already want it bad, and after seeing that virtualization of your room through the headset, I want it even more. There's nothing that sucks more than having enough money to buy it, but not doing so because you know you're spending like half you're remaining savings it you do :( Great video, thanks for making it! Edit: Also, you're appearance just reminded me of Freakin' Reviews. He does "As Seen on TV" and other product reviews. You're like the VR equivalent, at least in this video, I've just discovered your channel.
This was very informative, I'm really looking forward to seeing you show off games with this. Also at 11:40 my WoW map shows up in the Workshop, that was a surprise.
You made the Stormwind environment? I got my Index 3 days ago and saw it in the workshop and had to give it a try, also showed it to my friends and we really enjoyed it! Great work!
That bumper pad is a cute addition. No intention of getting this (Happy with my Quest and PSVR), but thought I'd give you a view to support the channel. Great run through. The graphics look amazing and the controllers are really cool.
It rly pisses me off I'd but an ac unit, "I live in the UK" but it's so fucking expensive for something I would only use for thoes 2 heat waves we get a year.
Facebook as a company isn't great, but the Quest is my favourite headset for its OLED screen, wireless AND wired versatility, and the fact that if your play space doesn't have base stations or a powerful PC your headset doesn't become a useless hunk of plastic and metal.
Great video and quite informative! Cheers! I have just now received my Index and have only moments ago opened the box!! The process was so intimidating at first but your instructions are going to be extremely valuable. Kudos and thank you! Thankfully Stonehaven is only 16C at the moment! Perfect weather for gaming!!
To be honest what I find cool about VR is the freedom like the Quest have, I hope we see more of those independent VR's, it will help the idea and community grow because not everyone have a good PC or because some people don't like cables
@@evolicious Yeah I know, I do have a PC that can run Oculus Rift (GTX 970) and to run others I would need to upgrade my videocard and buy the VR headset, that would be expensive as hell here in Brazil (2900BRL for a 2070 + 3-4k BRL the headset) Quest still expensive as hell too since there's no official retailers here, around 3600 to 4k but still more cheap you know? All in one and I can play the games I like, Pavlov, VR Chat etc
I tried my friends Vive with index controllers and it made the regret of buying a quest a bit stronger. Don’t give me wrong the quest has some great games and portability is cool. Something I missed was being able to play with friends and having access to all games. Having tried the index controllers it’s hard to go back. They’re really a big step forwards. I’m planning to sell my quest and buy a used Vive and pick up a pair of index controllers. I’ll still be able to play my quest games since they’re available on pc with cross-play and I can use revive. The controllers are the most important part of the index and I’ll start in that end. I hope I’m making the right decision!
So I've had my valve index now for 2 weeks. Thank you for all of the suggestions and tips that you've provided. I did not know about the steam VR beta download. I did not know why my headset kept turning off and I would have to unplug it and replug it in, but now I know it's all about usb power management. So thank you. Can you make a recommendation as to the resolution? Should I use a custom resolution in the steamvr settings? I've got a pretty beefy PC, i7 7700 k, 32GB of RAM, RTX 2070 super video card. Or should I just leave the resolution as it's set up automatically? I'm just wondering because things don't seem as clear as they should perhaps when I look through the headset. Also, if I go through revive and play my Oculus titles, should I adjust any supersampling in the Oculus titles? Or should I leave those alone? Appreciate any feedback you can give.
I was going to get the Index but have been put off by reviewers reports of god rays, glare and the overheating of the headset. I've also heard the controllers don't have very good quality joysticks. If I'm paying £920 I don't expect any drawbacks like this. I want value for money and now the Rift S has got its tracking and white static issues fixed I'm thinking the Rift S is a more sensible buy.
@@701Builder I've heard from another reviewer that it's a cable fault causing the intermittent white static flash. Raise a ticket with Oculus and they should send out a new one for you.
That is why I did not buy the Vive Pro. But the Index is cheaper than the Vive Pro launch and is now like the Vive launch price except, to me anyways, the Index is better built. If you are looking for perfection you will never achieve it. But I believe the Index is pushing VR into more comfort in hardware and software. The wands help you manipulate objects like IRL (games like Cyube and Blade and Sorcery already show this off from Index's Shipped Date) and 144 hz, sharper/clear textures, ect. I am hoping these will help for longer game sessions but time will tell.
I am Brazilian and think you guys will probably get it in your country, while it won’t arrive in my country and feels 4 times more expensive than it is for you
I am buying valve index when (if) they get them to the store again and this video has answered many questions and i really liked the software update tips etc. Really nice work!
Hi Mike! It's been 8 months, have you considered making an update video on the Index? There are plenty of "first impressions"-type videos about the headset, but fewer long-term updates. With yesterday's restock, maybe some people (like me) are interested in an in-depth runthrough of the hardware.
Australian currently in England here. Australia is much hotter in summer but in England right now it is quite warm and they dont have any bloody air con here so it is very hot inside.
looks awesome! thanks for the great video! my main 2c is that you kind of need a dedicated video game room for VR in order for it to be something you do for the long term. I have an original oculus, and I have it in my home office, but I can't keep it out and hooked up 24/7, so I need to bring it out and hook it up every time I use it. if you can't keep it hooked up, eventually it just becomes easier to play regular games and you play VR games less and less.
ClayJitsu I have a similar problem I have my oculus in my room and I can’t find the right place to put my sensors so I have to use front facing tracking and my play space is really small I wish I had an open room with Ethernet but I don’t
Excellent assessment. I think what sells it for me is that you said it would be your, "daily driver." Right now, I am in love with being untethered with my Quest. I've retired my Rifts, totally. Yes, I think I will save up for the Valve index.
been interested in getting a first vr head set for a LONG time. scene the first oculus rift was announced. I have been leaning back and forth and thought about just going for the quest ( even though it did not had steam vr support) but now this is absolutely the headset I need. finger tracking, comfortable, good sound, availability for MULTIPLE games, and a quick download for rift exclusives. This headset is hopefully in my future.
I was in the September wave too, but it'll likely be far sooner than that. If you look at r/valveindex on Reddit, it looks like most of the July 31st wave has already gotten their shipping info and even some of the August people. I don't want to get my hopes up too high, but at the rate it's going, I wouldn't be surprised if we got ours between late July to mid August.
I had a reservation for shipping by August 31st, I got an email on the 28th of June to purchase it and now my kit is coming later today! I highly doubt you will have to wait til September :)
I agree with your closing statement about needing content to catch up. Hardware seems to be advancing at a good pace, but I have yet to see or hear of any major titles with new features like ray tracing. I believe that if we want vr experiences to be more immersive, then the inclusion of real-time ray tracing is an essential component!
The only less than optimum thing I'm hearing, besides the price, is that this headset's sweet spot could be better, and the relationship to how it fits & stays on your head.. Can you comment further on this ... thanks! Gary
Visual sweet spot: 95% of the view is clear Eye sweet spot: You really have to properly fit the headset (like millimeters) to get the above, on the bright side you can now take the headset off and put it back on without changing anything, so once dialed in you don't really have any issues with getting it properly positioned. The same is the case with the godrays/glow/glare btw, if you have properly fitted the headset/your eyes are in the sweet spot, you get bscly none, only barely visible at the very edges if you really start looking for it in dark scenes, any normally lit scene you dont see it.
I'm waiting on mine to get here. I can't wait! Friend of mine has the kit. Blew my mind. It was incredible! So I had to order one ! Great video. Thanks.
I purchased the Knuckles hour one of the pre-sale; definitely been waiting for them for over two years. The headset, I am very excited for, but will not pull the trigger until it is wireless-ready. Wireless on the Vive has rebuilt my passion for VR in every way imaginable. When I am in the metaverse, I stay there so much longer due to the immersion that follows an untethered headset. Once Valve has that under their belt, I will be an Index owner. As an aside, I received the Knuckles a few days ago, but have been sick and working long hours. My next day off is coming very soon and I can't wait to test them out!
I'm not going to buy it because 1. Valve ruined my childhood and destroyed my dreams leaving me forever empty inside because they never made half life 3
You don't need fpsVR.
Goto SteamVR settings > video > scroll down and click 'Advanced Frame Timing' > At the bottom bar enable 'Show in headset'. Now you can see your performance on the back of your hand controller.
congrats on 100k btw!
Does this work on other headsets as well or just the index?
thanks man
pshhhh he is probably sponsored
@@shadowkeizer2878 Works within steamvr software (any PC-VR kit). If you have oculus, just start up steamvr, click settings>analytics (or whatever it's called these days).
@@derderbederb fpsVR is a free app.......
I like how valves manufacturing machines say aperture science
The cake is a lie []-)
Valve should just straight up change their name to aperture laboratories
@@ClayJitsu yes, yes they should
Wait what!!? Is that auccualy a thing? I never noticed. Even though I watched that clip about 10 times!
@@VirtualRealityOasis We want more lies then! LOL
Can you tell us what your IPD size is, and your pinky tip to thumb tip distance is?
I'm a 57mm IPD and 215mm hand, and wondering if I will see great, and if I can comfortable reach the joystick on top. Thanks! -long time fan and subscriber
This dude called me poor for 17 minutes and 37 seconds.
I feel the pain too man 😞
Lol facts
huh. I actually came to see how to set mine up. Guess im not poor.
@@Berstich stop flexing please! Thanks
even worse - he called himself a cop.
Amazing video. Would have liked to see a microphone comparison with the other headsets.
Nano hi
It's amazing and far better than any other headset I've tried []-)
Can you use the Controllers with other headphones, such as the oculus rift s? Thank you.
best in class
BTW, you said the sweet spot is small. I'm upgrading to Valve Index from Rift CV1 and wonder if it's at least bigger than CV1's?
Just placed an order for a valve index! ...and a 2080ti, 9700k etc... You only need one kidney right?
I have a 9700k and 2080ti. And I'd like to buy this VR headset, is it good?
@@RainbowCuga it's the best
@@OPBjorn How is the FOV compared to other headsets?
@@davidpalomino9138 I tried the Quest (but returned it), standard narrower FOV (like PSVR which I own), I just received and set up my Index last night, and definitely wider FOV. You can adjust the FOV depending on close it is to your eyes, but at some point you will run into your eyes/eyelashes so then dial it back a little to find the sweet spot.
Too bad I already sold a kidney donated sperm, blood and a piece of my liver now i'm in hospital doing medicine testing to buy this and now I don't feel so good.
12:59 The reason this happens is because you need a DisplayPort Repeater. DisplayPort cables are only good up to a certain length in meters so a repeater is required to go beyond that. In USD a repeater goes for about $20 US.
The robots in the factory having aperture science as their logo is just amazing lol
Some people give really biased reviews, but this guy seems really honest with his experience and doesn't seem biased in any way. I was thinking about purchasing one of these in the future and this video really helped with decision making. Thanks!
My heart: Valve index
My brain: Vive pro
My wallet: Oculus rift s.
Update: I got the Rift s...
Update again: at the time of writing the headsets that came out recently didn't exist that's why I wrought vive pro also 69 comments Les go.
My life, precisely.
why the heck would you want a vive? lolwut
My heart: valve index
My brain: food
My wallet: 404
The rift s is better than the pro... tho
Your Freedom and Wallet: Oculus Quest
I feel room setup in SteamVR is the most straight forward process available. I always use Advanced Mode which to me is actually the simpler and more accurate way to go about it. Instead of tracing anything at all you just choose the corners of of your playspace with you controllers and SteamVR will draw straight lines connecting them automatically.
Same here
Valve Index only works for about 10 minutes. Then you must restart your pc for another 10 minutes of VR.
I spent thousands of dollars based on Steam and Valve products based on their advertising. TOTAL BULLSHIT!!!
@@vrforseniors9830 there is something wrong with your pc, windows sometimes messes up
@@vrforseniors9830 its ur pc
I'm loving my Index, worth every penny for me personally!
what graphics card do you have
1:13 You can see that some of the manufacturing robots have the Aperture Science logo on them lmao, wanna see their factory so bad
The headset getting warm is good so the lenses don't fog up
Omg you are correct
Yup. A lot of ignorant people don’t get this. Most VR “vets” will.
While my head may feel like an actual stove at least my eyesight will be crystal clear
I love this channel simply based on the way he says “welcome to the oasis” it’s so peaceful
I know how old this video is, but I just ordered my index after having my Q2 since launch. It's gotten weary so I can't describe how excited I am to have this thing
I like how boxes are done now, now it’s not just opening the box for the thing in the box, with great headsets opening the box is part of the experience, the box becomes a showcase of what you bought, I like that
Sorry having to correct this info on the video. The Vive was a Valve headset, only that they partnered with HTC for manufacturing and shared the branding. The technology was developed by Valve and not HTC. HTC lost the licensing of the Lighthouses so they are moving into inside out tracking for the coming Cosmos HMD. The index is the 'second' Valve headset, and the first manufactured by them
Well that's confusing
I lost half of my brain cells from reading that
Edit: I was just kidding good corrections to the video
@@baotranto5694 Was it too complex for you? You might want to get A/C man.
@@baotranto5694 What is the part you did not understand?
@@MrCatlolz he had 2 so it took him a little while
You may need an active extension cord where it repeats the signal instead of just adding more wire
Any recommendations?
@@Mark-og2cu I find that making a repeater out of stone and redstone torches helps
@@totm2023 Lol
I spent thousands of dollars based on Steam and Valve products based on their advertising. TOTAL BULLSHIT!!!
Im actually on a mission to save as much money as possible rn in order to have a vr capable pc and an index by the end of the year, really hoping life goes back to normal soon so i can finally get into the amazing looking world of vr. Hope you all stay safe, also love your vids dude!
As soon as I found out how good vr was, I immediately started saving for this headset. Hopefully within 4 months I'll be gaming in vr for my very first time. Its like I've been living under a rock for the past few years
"It's hot here in the UK" ~ 1st July
ah how naive we were.
summers in the uk suck so much
*laughs in Australian*
I love that they’re so open to modding!
Finally done watching all of the valve index reviews and setups while waiting for it
Do you know what game that is at 7:00??
POV: You're watching this but you don't have an index but are preparing for if you ever get one.
Getting one for my birthday.
I don't have an vr but I just see your vids for the best experience without vr
Best review of the Valve Index, really what i was looking for! Great work!
I think this might be the best headset for PC I’ve seen.
idk if you know this but i have the MOST liking for the valve index sooo
im gonna watch the whole video!
(ill edit this once i see the whole vid!)
amazing video by the way!
people keep making me want the valve index even more!!!
u subbed by the way:)
Just purchased the Headset and Controllers kit. I am super excited to receive it.
I love the frunk. Great so see companies supporting modders.
I can just dream about playing vr since i cant afford it but videos like this makes me able to see a little bit more about ghis world :')
I just realized he only has 300k subs!!! I thought he had waaayy more. He deserves more. This guy is basically the most educated person in vr gaming for consumers
Thanks for the VR tips for the Index. Works a treat and it's my first leap into VR hardware. Received it last night and it's just wow!
Mines arriving today, I can’t wait.
Yay I’m so happy for you I can’t wait to sell my kidneys for mine and a pc😁
Man people should really follow this guy more for many good reasons he gives such good information to so many diffrent VR things
So instead of getting the HP Reverb G2 (which I pre-ordered then cancelled a few weeks/months after), I am now getting an Index. I'm hyped since it's gonna be my first vr headset ever! :D
I imagine modders will make a faceplate that is connected with the USB3.0 in the front to get an audio visualizer. Imagine watching someone play beatsaber and just having the beats rave across the headset
Omg I wanna have Vr on my pc so bad rn especially during this awful quarantine and the valve sounds incredible.!!🤪
I would go with oculus quest 2, because it has finger tracking movements, and even though some things aren’t there any more, it is worth it if you like vr a lot, instead of having to set up a valve index at a friends house
i actually ordered the index before watching this. now im just waiting for it to arrive
I'm here so i know how to connect for Half-life Alyx
same
yup same!
VR crowbar simulator
I'm already working two jobs, so I think I'll pick up a Valve Index for this reason the upcoming spring. :)
well i guess its time to buy a index guys
Thanks for the vids I finally convinced my parents to get me an oculus quest
Quest is awesome! Enjoy mate []-)
Keep in mind, if you are under 16 the sweet spot for your eyes will be too small. It's not a deal-breaker, but it's very annoying. My IPD is 50, and the reccomended is 64.
Afunfun22 Thanks
@@af2280 quest has an ipd slider on the underside....
i own the original htc vive and would love that resolution, refresh rate and to have fingers. But man the price, i have to work two months to pay it haha
Awesome video, really complete
ordered mine sunday and would you believe its out for delivery TODAY wednesday, 3 days, I can't believe it going to be here so quick, I'm an old guy and I feel like all my Birthdays have come at once!
I'm watching this for the second time because I can't afford a valve index but really want it
My order on steam just went through, expecting to get mine in a week!!!
Amazing review! Touched on every important detail, very thorough and exactly what I was looking for
I've watched this video at least 4 times, I cant wait for my index, it says 5-7 weeks instead of 7-9, so i'm EXTREMELY excited!
I was thinking about purchasing one of these in the future and this video really helped with decision making.
Cant wait for Valve to update this headset :P
I can't wait for the Valve VR games to be announced []-)
I cant wait for boneworks
@@112fail OMg that too :D
@@VirtualRealityOasis Totally agree, its just that such big company as Valve, has a lot of potential to improve something they already have made incredibility good. And now with their brand on it, its only a matter of time :P
Virtual Reality Oasis keep waiting 😂
I already want it bad, and after seeing that virtualization of your room through the headset, I want it even more. There's nothing that sucks more than having enough money to buy it, but not doing so because you know you're spending like half you're remaining savings it you do :(
Great video, thanks for making it!
Edit: Also, you're appearance just reminded me of Freakin' Reviews. He does "As Seen on TV" and other product reviews. You're like the VR equivalent, at least in this video, I've just discovered your channel.
same dude, same.
This was very informative, I'm really looking forward to seeing you show off games with this. Also at 11:40 my WoW map shows up in the Workshop, that was a surprise.
You made the Stormwind environment? I got my Index 3 days ago and saw it in the workshop and had to give it a try, also showed it to my friends and we really enjoyed it! Great work!
It's one of the top environments shown when you're browsing, and I see rooms hosting it ~25% of the time I log on. Congrats on being popular 😉
Thanks for this Video, i know, im 1 year late, but i want VR headset and you helped me make a decision. Big thanks !!!
I am here because of Half Life Alyx
Same, planning on upgrading my ocolus CV1 to this :D
Same
Me : oh finally I got a vive!
Valve :
Valve: I'm about to ruin this man's entire wallet.
Again. Pardon me, do you have a moment to talk about our lord and savior, Steam Summer Sale??
My computer, with 3 failing hard drives : I’m about to end this mans whole career
Me a person who has saved for a vive : I still need money’s
Valve : HEY WANA HAVE A GOOD TIME BUDDY?
I like the way he is happy every video
That bumper pad is a cute addition. No intention of getting this (Happy with my Quest and PSVR), but thought I'd give you a view to support the channel. Great run through. The graphics look amazing and the controllers are really cool.
"No one has AC here"
*shudders in Texan*
Shudders in Arizonan. Imagine not having AC in Phoenix in 115F heat in the summer LMAO
It rly pisses me off I'd but an ac unit, "I live in the UK" but it's so fucking expensive for something I would only use for thoes 2 heat waves we get a year.
The index sounds almost perfect. The rift s sounded like a great value but I really don't want to support Facebook if I can help it.
Facebook as a company isn't great, but the Quest is my favourite headset for its OLED screen, wireless AND wired versatility, and the fact that if your play space doesn't have base stations or a powerful PC your headset doesn't become a useless hunk of plastic and metal.
sold my quest, getting an index.
I don't have a facebook account, which is why I waited months to save up for the Valve index
@@speedy01247 yeah I did that too but I ended up going with the HP Reverb G2
Great video and quite informative! Cheers! I have just now received my Index and have only moments ago opened the box!! The process was so intimidating at first but your instructions are going to be extremely valuable. Kudos and thank you! Thankfully Stonehaven is only 16C at the moment! Perfect weather for gaming!!
To be honest what I find cool about VR is the freedom like the Quest have, I hope we see more of those independent VR's, it will help the idea and community grow because not everyone have a good PC or because some people don't like cables
It's a very different experience with high-end VR attached to the PC (I own an index and quest). Both types of VR have their own place.
@@evolicious Yeah I know, I do have a PC that can run Oculus Rift (GTX 970) and to run others I would need to upgrade my videocard and buy the VR headset, that would be expensive as hell here in Brazil (2900BRL for a 2070 + 3-4k BRL the headset)
Quest still expensive as hell too since there's no official retailers here, around 3600 to 4k but still more cheap you know? All in one and I can play the games I like, Pavlov, VR Chat etc
We are here because of Half-Life Alyx! Best review ever for VR!
I tried my friends Vive with index controllers and it made the regret of buying a quest a bit stronger. Don’t give me wrong the quest has some great games and portability is cool. Something I missed was being able to play with friends and having access to all games. Having tried the index controllers it’s hard to go back. They’re really a big step forwards. I’m planning to sell my quest and buy a used Vive and pick up a pair of index controllers. I’ll still be able to play my quest games since they’re available on pc with cross-play and I can use revive. The controllers are the most important part of the index and I’ll start in that end. I hope I’m making the right decision!
So hyped for the index. I can’t wait to get mine.
Have you pre ordered Chris? []-)
Don't worry Chris! The wait is well worth it!
@@evolicious why tf i see you everywhere
Your allways making me comfortable💗
So I've had my valve index now for 2 weeks. Thank you for all of the suggestions and tips that you've provided. I did not know about the steam VR beta download. I did not know why my headset kept turning off and I would have to unplug it and replug it in, but now I know it's all about usb power management. So thank you. Can you make a recommendation as to the resolution? Should I use a custom resolution in the steamvr settings? I've got a pretty beefy PC, i7 7700 k, 32GB of RAM, RTX 2070 super video card. Or should I just leave the resolution as it's set up automatically? I'm just wondering because things don't seem as clear as they should perhaps when I look through the headset. Also, if I go through revive and play my Oculus titles, should I adjust any supersampling in the Oculus titles? Or should I leave those alone? Appreciate any feedback you can give.
I was going to get the Index but have been put off by reviewers reports of god rays, glare and the overheating of the headset. I've also heard the controllers don't have very good quality joysticks. If I'm paying £920 I don't expect any drawbacks like this. I want value for money and now the Rift S has got its tracking and white static issues fixed I'm thinking the Rift S is a more sensible buy.
The Rift S is a great headset for the price. It offers very good value for money []-)
I have to agree. Seems i'll keep using my CV1 while i wait for something better. I play 8-18 hours so heat would be a big issue
White static issues better but not yet fixed
@@701Builder I've heard from another reviewer that it's a cable fault causing the intermittent white static flash. Raise a ticket with Oculus and they should send out a new one for you.
That is why I did not buy the Vive Pro. But the Index is cheaper than the Vive Pro launch and is now like the Vive launch price except, to me anyways, the Index is better built. If you are looking for perfection you will never achieve it. But I believe the Index is pushing VR into more comfort in hardware and software.
The wands help you manipulate objects like IRL (games like Cyube and Blade and Sorcery already show this off from Index's Shipped Date) and 144 hz, sharper/clear textures, ect. I am hoping these will help for longer game sessions but time will tell.
Getting mine Wednesday. very excited
you enjoying it?
10 out of 10 for honest hand analysis.
I wish i have enough money for this, rent is abit expensive ;-;
I feel ya. Life ain't that simple and can't escape it.
Even if you did, you wouldnt be able to get it right now anyway.
@@IamQuoz just ordered ten of these buddy and they will arrive tomorrow...yeah im rich
@@cranberryjuice.3635 yeah no one cares
@@cranberryjuice.3635 ill give you 1250 for one lmao you must have connections. ;P
all this Hype and STILL NOT AVL IN CANADA grrrrrrrrrrr
Phil Kuffner you are saving money, lucky you and me 😉
@ulhurusurf clubHTC Cosmos shows on the Canadian HTC site so if it release before I can get Index here then that's what I will get
@@rehil123 i have to order it to a place in buffalo and then drive across the border to pick it up
i know how you feel im in Aus
I am Brazilian and think you guys will probably get it in your country, while it won’t arrive in my country and feels 4 times more expensive than it is for you
I love how every time you play beat saber, you're noticeably better than the previous times
Einar Johnsen I just smashed the tutorial for the third time.
I am buying valve index when (if) they get them to the store again and this video has answered many questions and i really liked the software update tips etc. Really nice work!
Hi Mike! It's been 8 months, have you considered making an update video on the Index? There are plenty of "first impressions"-type videos about the headset, but fewer long-term updates. With yesterday's restock, maybe some people (like me) are interested in an in-depth runthrough of the hardware.
‘It’s bloody hot here in the UK’
You will *HATE* Australia
Haha I know, I prefer it when its cold []-)
Like it never is here []-(
The spiders and velociraptors will get you before the heat does.
Australian currently in England here.
Australia is much hotter in summer but in England right now it is quite warm and they dont have any bloody air con here so it is very hot inside.
It's hitting 41 in Madrid. We would be dead without AC. :p
in the end i ended up buying the valve index comming from the rift, not the rift s, cant wait to actually try it :)
Why am I still watching this? I have mine.....finally
Wait wait wait.... Hold up... You paid $1000 for a VR headset but don't have air conditioning.....??? Whattttt
looks awesome! thanks for the great video!
my main 2c is that you kind of need a dedicated video game room for VR in order for it to be something you do for the long term. I have an original oculus, and I have it in my home office, but I can't keep it out and hooked up 24/7, so I need to bring it out and hook it up every time I use it. if you can't keep it hooked up, eventually it just becomes easier to play regular games and you play VR games less and less.
ClayJitsu I have a similar problem I have my oculus in my room and I can’t find the right place to put my sensors so I have to use front facing tracking and my play space is really small I wish I had an open room with Ethernet but I don’t
I cannot wait for the future of VR. This is so cool
Excellent assessment. I think what sells it for me is that you said it would be your, "daily driver." Right now, I am in love with being untethered with my Quest. I've retired my Rifts, totally. Yes, I think I will save up for the Valve index.
Great. Now I want to see Valve's take on portable VR.
I thought the Quest was better, but I was wrong.
been interested in getting a first vr head set for a LONG time. scene the first oculus rift was announced. I have been leaning back and forth and thought about just going for the quest ( even though it did not had steam vr support) but now this is absolutely the headset I need. finger tracking, comfortable, good sound, availability for MULTIPLE games, and a quick download for rift exclusives. This headset is hopefully in my future.
I love how you flipped off the red dudes in super hot
4:51 I see that Jon Snow likes VR too.
This is great! I can’t wait until I save enough money for a good pc and rift s. Keep it up 👍 love vr and ur vids
Cheers for the comments and support mate []-)
@@VirtualRealityOasis OMG I never thought you would reply!!! That just made my day 😄
No wait my year
I really like the oculus quest but the valve index looks sexy as hell
Mine comes Monday and i cant wait
Cool. I'm in the Sept queue for one. I was wishy washy for too long. :( I can't wait.
I was in the September wave too, but it'll likely be far sooner than that. If you look at r/valveindex on Reddit, it looks like most of the July 31st wave has already gotten their shipping info and even some of the August people. I don't want to get my hopes up too high, but at the rate it's going, I wouldn't be surprised if we got ours between late July to mid August.
I had a reservation for shipping by August 31st, I got an email on the 28th of June to purchase it and now my kit is coming later today! I highly doubt you will have to wait til September :)
@@EhSHMOKE That's awesome dude! Congrats and I hope you enjoy it
@@EhSHMOKE Can confirm this ^, Also waiting for mines to arrive now :) should be here in the next few days hopefully
Man. Now I want money.
I agree with your closing statement about needing content to catch up. Hardware seems to be advancing at a good pace, but I have yet to see or hear of any major titles with new features like ray tracing. I believe that if we want vr experiences to be more immersive, then the inclusion of real-time ray tracing is an essential component!
Oh thank you so much... I been looking for this video
The only less than optimum thing I'm hearing, besides the price, is that this headset's sweet spot could be better, and the relationship to how it fits & stays on your head.. Can you comment further on this ... thanks! Gary
Visual sweet spot: 95% of the view is clear
Eye sweet spot: You really have to properly fit the headset (like millimeters) to get the above, on the bright side you can now take the headset off and put it back on without changing anything, so once dialed in you don't really have any issues with getting it properly positioned.
The same is the case with the godrays/glow/glare btw, if you have properly fitted the headset/your eyes are in the sweet spot, you get bscly none, only barely visible at the very edges if you really start looking for it in dark scenes, any normally lit scene you dont see it.
Virtual Reality Oasis’s entire channel:
Me: Weird flex but ok...
I'm waiting on mine to get here. I can't wait! Friend of mine has the kit. Blew my mind. It was incredible! So I had to order one ! Great video. Thanks.
I purchased the Knuckles hour one of the pre-sale; definitely been waiting for them for over two years.
The headset, I am very excited for, but will not pull the trigger until it is wireless-ready. Wireless on the Vive has rebuilt my passion for VR in every way imaginable. When I am in the metaverse, I stay there so much longer due to the immersion that follows an untethered headset. Once Valve has that under their belt, I will be an Index owner.
As an aside, I received the Knuckles a few days ago, but have been sick and working long hours. My next day off is coming very soon and I can't wait to test them out!
Do you know what game he is playing at 7:00?
I wanted to get them after watching this video.
2 weeks later they're still out of stock :(
Vavle index look's cool and great but not gonna buy it because
1. Money
2. Pc performance
I'm waiting for rift 2.0
People without a lot of money are not the target audience.
@@doors54 Google cardboard is the target audience for poor people.
I'm not going to buy it because
1. Valve ruined my childhood and destroyed my dreams leaving me forever empty inside because they never made half life 3
Valve Index looks cool and great and I'm going to buy it because
1. Money
2. PC performance
I love this guy he makes vr easier to me
I love how this camera quality is better than my eyesight
"So, without further adieu... *long, awkward pause* ... let's dive in"
Better than "what's up, guys! IT'S YO BOY 8KSKILLET HERE!!!!!!%£÷€%;÷&"