This page is made for my big VR comparison video as a lot of these terms are used in that video or in any VR review video for that matter. It’s helpful to know these terms if you’re looking to buy your first VR headset in 2022. Scroll down for the terms!
PC VR
PC VR is where you’ll find the highest quality visuals and the most ambitious VR games like Asgard’s Wrath or Half-Life: Alyx. This does mean you’ll need a pretty powerful gaming PC to plug your headset into. So that’s gonna add to the price.
Standalone VR
A standalone VR headset is an all-in-one headset. It comes with all the hardware built-in like the processor and RAM to run content without the need of a PC.
Inside-Out Tracking & Outside-In (SteamVR)
Inside-out tracking is a method of positional tracking specifically for tracking the position of VR headsets and motion controllers. This is usually done with sensors or cameras built-in the headset. Headsets that use inside-out tracking are for example Meta Quest 2, Vive Cosmos, and HP Reverb G2.
![Your Steam Frame won't turn on, looks blurry, or won't stream nicely? These are the 10 things I'd do first.
🥽 The VR gear we actually use every day, plus our full studio setup → https://casandchary.com/gear
From powering it on and setting your IPD to getting PC VR streaming working with the wireless dongle. We also cover battery tips, controller remapping, which games are Great on Frame and how to tweak their settings, how to record and stream your view, and the full Linux desktop mode with a keyboard and mouse. Let me know what helped you out below!
🔗 Links Mentioned
► AsperX 65W 20,000mAh power bank → https://amzn.to/4jq3cnW
► Stream Frame by Boxtree (record your gameplay) → https://streamframe.app/
► Stream Frame Developer Mode guide → https://streamframe.app/tutorial/
► Zenni prescription inserts (tested by Valve) → https://www.zennioptical.com/steamframe-vr-prescription-insert
► VR Rock prescription lenses → https://www.vr-rock.com/en-it/products/steam-frame-prescription-lenses
► Valve Ergonomic Accessories Kit + power adapter → https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steamframe
► Eye Measure app → https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eyemeasure/id1417435049
🎮 Games in this video
► Half-Life: Alyx → https://store.steampowered.com/app/546560/HalfLife_Alyx/
► Red Matter → https://store.steampowered.com/app/966680/
► Red Matter 2 → https://store.steampowered.com/app/2081470/Red_Matter_2/
► Job Simulator → https://store.steampowered.com/app/448280/Job_Simulator/
► I Expect You To Die → https://store.steampowered.com/app/587430/I_Expect_You_To_Die/
► Beat Saber → https://store.steampowered.com/app/620980/Beat_Saber/
► Walkabout Mini Golf → https://store.steampowered.com/app/1408230/Walkabout_Mini_Golf_VR/
► Action Hero → https://store.steampowered.com/app/4688290/Action_Hero/
► RoboQuest → https://store.steampowered.com/app/692890/Roboquest/
► Eleven Table Tennis → https://store.steampowered.com/app/488310/Eleven_Table_Tennis/
► Moonlighter 2 → https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350790/Moonlighter_2_The_Endless_Vault/
► Moss → https://store.steampowered.com/app/3914860/Moss_The_Forgotten_Relic/
🖱️ No mouse cursor in desktop mode? Paste this in Konsole, then reboot (thanks ThrillSeeker!):
mkdir -p ~/.config/environment.d
echo 'KWIN_FORCE_SW_CURSOR=1' [ANGLEBRACKET] ~/.config/environment.d/90-kwin-software-cursor.conf
Replace [ANGLEBRACKET] with the actual symbol (or follow the on-screen text exactly), I'm not allowed to type it in this description. To undo it, delete the 90-kwin-software-cursor.conf file.
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🎮 10% off Quest games with code: CNC
► 🛠️ Our XR Hub (gear & studio) → https://casandchary.com/gear
► VR Discount Codes → https://casandchary.com/discount-codes-affiliate-links/
► VR Merch → http://bit.ly/casandchary-merch
► Our PC Specs → https://casandchary.com/vr-equipment/
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► YT Membership → http://bit.ly/JoinCasandChary
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:43 Steam Frame won't turn on? Plug it in first
01:22 Blurry image? Set your IPD
02:15 How to wear it comfortably
02:54 Protect the lenses + prescription inserts
04:04 PC VR streaming setup and fixes
07:17 Battery life tips
08:30 Controller tips and remapping
09:41 What to play + best video settings
11:34 Record and stream your view
12:26 Desktop mode with keyboard and mouse
13:49 Outro
Disclaimer
This video was not sponsored. No review direction was received, and our opinions are our own. Description may contain affiliate links.
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Interpupillary distance (IPD)
This is the distance between the centers of the pupils of your eyes in millimeters. This is important to know because most headsets can be adjusted to your exact or close IPD value. This is needed for if you want the best visual clarity (and no headache).
PC VR
PC VR is where you’ll find the highest quality visuals and the most ambitious VR games like Asgard’s Wrath or Half-Life: Alyx. This does mean you’ll need a pretty powerful gaming PC to plug your headset into. So that’s gonna add to the price.
Standalone VR
A standalone VR headset is an all-in-one headset. It comes with all the hardware built-in like the processor and RAM to run content without the need of a PC.
Inside-Out Tracking & Outside-In (SteamVR)
Inside-out tracking is a method of positional tracking specifically for tracking the position of VR headsets and motion controllers. This is usually done with sensors or cameras built-in the headset. Headsets that use inside-out tracking are for example Meta Quest 2, Vive Cosmos, and HP Reverb G2.
Interpupillary distance (IPD)
This is the distance between the centers of the pupils of your eyes in millimeters. This is important to know because most headsets can be adjusted to your exact or close IPD value. This is needed for if you want the best visual clarity (and no headache).
Difference between 3DoF & 6DoF
This image says it all!
Foveated Rendering
This is a rendering technique that helps a headset (or PC) render fewer pixels in the peripheral areas while maintaining the highest resolution in the center of your vision.
Field of View (FOV)
FOV refers to how much you can see with your eyes in the VR headset. Lower FOV will usually give you more of a ski-goggles look as you’ll see black edges around the screens. Human field is somewhere around 210°×150°, which is not yet achieved on a VR headset.
HMD
Sort for Head-mounted Display, a.k.a. VR headset 🙂
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