Lot's of info here, including options to play the game from a chair and use input for stand & crouch, which is how I would play it, and detailed benchmarks and subjective playability on every different major VR headset out there.
Between this, Elite Dangerous, and Superhot VR, I *THINK* I can rationalize buying a VR rig now... assuming my portfolio doesn't totally tank in the next couple of months...
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ha ... vr-headset
Half-Life: Alyx Gameplay Review: (Almost) Every VR Headset Tested
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Been contemplating it for some time.
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Linus Tech Tips took this to the next level and tested three different VR headsets and a variety of graphics cards on Alyx, in a streamed video.
Bottom line, if you already have a VR headset from someone other than Valve, it works good - mainly because Valve themselves took great care to make the game super playable on ANY hardware, and a GTX 1060 is adequate.
That said, the best experience is on Valve's Index headset (capable of a whopping 144 Hz refresh!) and Valve's hand controllers are far superior for this game. Granted it costs $1K.
Surprisingly, the Index with a GTX 1060 is very playable, and a GTX1080 or GTX2070 is the best bang for the bucks if you need to upgrade your card anyway.
If I decide to jump on the band wagon, I personally will go for the Index (assuming my investment accounts are worth anything in two months) and I already have a GTX 1080 Superclock.
The video is well worth watching if you're interested in VR.
Bottom line, if you already have a VR headset from someone other than Valve, it works good - mainly because Valve themselves took great care to make the game super playable on ANY hardware, and a GTX 1060 is adequate.
That said, the best experience is on Valve's Index headset (capable of a whopping 144 Hz refresh!) and Valve's hand controllers are far superior for this game. Granted it costs $1K.
Surprisingly, the Index with a GTX 1060 is very playable, and a GTX1080 or GTX2070 is the best bang for the bucks if you need to upgrade your card anyway.
If I decide to jump on the band wagon, I personally will go for the Index (assuming my investment accounts are worth anything in two months) and I already have a GTX 1080 Superclock.
The video is well worth watching if you're interested in VR.
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