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 personally don’t understand how someone can have fomo for any valve device. Not trying to pull away from quality or insult it. By its very design you can play anything you can play on Steam on the frame. But you can also play almost anything on Steam using any PC. Or other VR headsets.
It’s not like a Nintendo system where you may miss out on a new Zelda game until the emulation community gets their hands on it.
Again not a knock, it’s what in my mind valve intended.
I don’t see how this will work for the Helix Xbox. As I again I see nothing of value to wait for. I can play anything on my PC the helix will. Anyone wants to play helix games no need to wait build or buy a pc …
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.
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.
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.
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 really like the steam deck, specifically for the inputs. It enables me to play “spreadsheet” games in bed or on the couch.
The controller enables me to use the SD docked on the TV.
I had fomo for the controller but was absolutely adamant about reporting scalpers on eBay. Back then, eBay wasn’t super responsive. It looks like it has improved.
I personally don’t understand how someone can have fomo for any valve device. Not trying to pull away from quality or insult it. By its very design you can play anything you can play on Steam on the frame. But you can also play almost anything on Steam using any PC. Or other VR headsets.
It’s not like a Nintendo system where you may miss out on a new Zelda game until the emulation community gets their hands on it.
Again not a knock, it’s what in my mind valve intended.
I don’t see how this will work for the Helix Xbox. As I again I see nothing of value to wait for. I can play anything on my PC the helix will. Anyone wants to play helix games no need to wait build or buy a pc …
Anyway **** scalpers
y’all get fomo for yet another zelda / smash / kart game?
Some people do. I would have 20 years ago.
well yeah, 20 years ago it was worth it.
and today’s kids are getting a raw deal… so much crap out there, overpriced at that…
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.
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.
Never forget… TimeIsMoneyFriend-wowgoblin.mp4
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.
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.
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 really like the steam deck, specifically for the inputs. It enables me to play “spreadsheet” games in bed or on the couch. The controller enables me to use the SD docked on the TV. I had fomo for the controller but was absolutely adamant about reporting scalpers on eBay. Back then, eBay wasn’t super responsive. It looks like it has improved.