Damn. VR is going to be a game changer. I didn't have enough hype to buy that game even with the steep discounts. But I will pick it up now.
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Nintendo Labo VR | Review Thread
- Thread starter takoyaki
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No way.
Link or gtfo
EDIT: found it
Is this actually new? The LA Noire VR was announced at the same time as the Switch version, so I'm inclined to think it's just an asset mix-up, especially since if you clickthrough to the product page, it's for the standard version
I'm really curious about BotW, but I just cannot imagine it being comfortable without a head strap. I don't want to be physically holding my Switch the whole time...
Considering Labo VR can't do this type of body tracking, I'm guessing either the LA Noir VR thing is a mistake or they've had to make a new version for Switch just so it can work with it.
LA Noire VR was fully designed around having hand presence and being able to move. Also, the specs required to run it on PC are pretty high. It didn't even get a PSVR version.
I can't imagine that as anything other than a mistake. They probably put that logo up there a long time ago and nobody noticed until now.
Despite the positive reviews, I cancelled my preorder earlier. I'm really only interested in BotW, so I figure I'll just wait for impressions of that before jumping in.
I do with the camera kit was the pack-in for the starter kit instead of the gun though.
I do with the camera kit was the pack-in for the starter kit instead of the gun though.
I... May have been getting into arguments left and right lately in VR discussion areas, leaving me kinda irritable towards so called enthusiasts.
Really thinking about 3D printing my own headset. Is there any info on the lenses that come in the kit?
Wait, there's gyro in the unit itself, not just the joycons? I thought it was only the latter.
OK.... I didn't know that the tablet itself had gyros.
Are we sure? Could there be a gyro in the cartridge itself? I have no idea how big a gyroscope actually is haha
Yes the switch has a gyro sensor in the main body:
https://techinsights.com/blog/nintendo-switch-teardown
This has been known forever, it's on Nintendo's website that details the Switch and its features. Hahaha I even linked to it on the previous page:
Nintendo Switch™ console
Size: Approximately 4 inches high, 9.4 inches long, and 0.55 inches deep (with Joy-Con attached)
*The depth from the tip of the analog sticks to the tip of the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.12 inches
Weight: Approximately .66 lbs
(Approximately .88 lbs when Joy-Con controllers are attached)
Screen: Multi-touch capacitive touch screen / 6.2-inch LCD Screen / 1280 x 720
CPU/GPU: NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor
Storage: 32 GB of internal storage, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system. Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately).
Wireless: Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)(*) Bluetooth 4.1
(*In TV mode, Nintendo Switch systems can be connected with a wired LAN adapter - sold separately)
Video output: Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode, Up to 720p via built-in screen in tabletop mode and handheld mode
Audio output: Compatible with 5.1ch Linear PCM output
Output via HDMI connector in TV mode
Speakers: Stereo
Buttons: Power button / Volume button
Headphone/mic jack: 3.5mm audio jack
Game card slot: Nintendo Switch game cards
microSD card slot: Compatible with microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC memory cards
*Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An Internet connection is required to perform this system update.
Sensor: Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor
Operating environment: 41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity
Internal battery: Lithium-ion battery/4310mAh
Battery life Approximately 2.5 - 6.5 hours
*The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 3 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.Charging timeApproximately 3 hours
*When charging while the hardware is in sleep mode
Yeah I remember people arguing with me about it in several of the previous Switch VR rumor threads. But this has been known for a long time, ever since the patent was filed.
Now, to be fair I'm not sure we've had an example of any software using the tablet's gyro until now so I guess it's a reasonable misconception.
The VR goggles have loops on the sides, just build your own strap.
Edit:
You can access the tablet gyros in Garage mode in any of the labo versions.
Yeah someone mentionned that the "headset" was really big and people with glasses wont have any issue to wear it.
Seriously, someone has to make it! I want to see Era's creations!
There were quite a few retro and pinball games that started supporting vertical tablet mode 6 months after the Switch launched.
The gyros seem to work very well and smoothly in that clip since the blocks on the screen basically stay in the same position regardless of where the screen is tilted or moved around. It's like looking through a window, and even if the headset is only 3DoF, if it gets that aspect done well, VR on the Switch really could be a bit more than just a one-off gimmick.
I remember making jokes about strapping a Wii U Gamepad to my face for VR. I was always very confused by people claiming Nintendo wasn't prepared for VR when they've been making games like Nintendoland, making 3D games on the 3DS and popularized split controllers with motion.
AFAIK all of them require you to manually set orientation.
Hopefully ARMS gets a patch. Head tracking view would be amazing for that game.
Also time for that Starfox Zero port. VR basically fixes its game pad controls into something interesting
Hopefully not so much that it's sold out in Smyths by this evening when I go to buy it!
Does this means that Nintendo Land could work if its ported?
The 2017 rumour that first talked about a Zelda: Links Awakening remake (although 3ds instead of switch at the time) also mentioned a Wario Land virtual boy remake developed by Skip, for what it's worth. It's the only rumour from that original batch that has yet to come true.
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I bought the VR LABO today on the way home and built the goggles, but not the weapon bit (I got the cheaper set). I've been playing with the basic mini games and will try Zelda and Mario later if they're available (haven't checked).
I have an Oculus Rift so in comparison this is nothing, but the screen felt sharper than I expected. Then again my expectations were abysmal.
I'm busy now but I'll get back to it later.
I have an Oculus Rift so in comparison this is nothing, but the screen felt sharper than I expected. Then again my expectations were abysmal.
I'm busy now but I'll get back to it later.
Not sure how arms would work. If you're holding the joycons it wouldn't be able to head track as the.switch has no accelerometers. At best it would be arm.
It is a common misconception, here are the Switch breakdown by Nintendo :
Nintendo Switch™ console
Size: Approximately 4 inches high, 9.4 inches long, and 0.55 inches deep (with Joy-Con attached)
*The depth from the tip of the analog sticks to the tip of the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.12 inches
Weight: Approximately .66 lbs
(Approximately .88 lbs when Joy-Con controllers are attached)
Screen: Multi-touch capacitive touch screen / 6.2-inch LCD Screen / 1280 x 720
CPU/GPU: NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor
Storage: 32 GB of internal storage, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system. Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately).
Wireless: Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)(*) Bluetooth 4.1
(*In TV mode, Nintendo Switch systems can be connected with a wired LAN adapter - sold separately)
Video output: Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode, Up to 720p via built-in screen in tabletop mode and handheld mode
Audio output: Compatible with 5.1ch Linear PCM output
Output via HDMI connector in TV mode
Speakers: Stereo
Buttons: Power button / Volume button
Headphone/mic jack: 3.5mm audio jack
Game card slot: Nintendo Switch game cards
microSD card slot: Compatible with microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC memory cards
*Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An Internet connection is required to perform this system update.
Sensor: Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor
Operating environment: 41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity
Internal battery: Lithium-ion battery/4310mAh
Battery life Approximately 2.5 - 6.5 hours
*The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 3 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.Charging timeApproximately 3 hours
*When charging while the hardware is in sleep mode