Valve Index | First Impressions

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A Wolf in VR

A Wolf in VR

5 жыл бұрын

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After what seems like ages, the Valve Index finally appeared at my door. Watch the video for a detailed look at my first impressions.
Summed up thoughts, Pros + Cons: 08:05
The hype for the Valve Index was unprecedented. We had a new entry into VR from a company known for quality and pushing tech. Coming from those expectations, I was underwhelmed with the Index. It's an improvement for sure, with very little compromise, but it's not the giant leap many were hoping for. If you can afford it, this is the VR system to own, hands down. I will miss wireless, but I'll probably be sticking with the Index for most, if not all future games. Here are my final Pros and Cons.
Pros
- Comfort
- Optics (Clarity especially!)
- Build Quality
- Refresh Rate Options
- Audio
- Controllers in games that have updated for them
Cons
- Colors
- Weird light reflections
- Controllers with games not updated for them
- Joystick clicking
- Price
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@sekanuel
@sekanuel 5 жыл бұрын
Good job man, that was one of the best reviews I've ever seen!! Loved it
@AWolfinVR
@AWolfinVR 5 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks so much! That really means a lot. Glad the review was helpful!
@OutOfNameIdeas2
@OutOfNameIdeas2 4 жыл бұрын
I also agree with that statement! :)
@zaydengianni6506
@zaydengianni6506 3 жыл бұрын
I realize I am kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good website to stream newly released tv shows online?
@greasedgaming7541
@greasedgaming7541 4 жыл бұрын
For controller grip issues: you can hop into SteamVR - VR Controller Settings - (game title), then either create your own custom bindings or use a community-submitted one. In the case of grips being too sensitive, you can actually define both a force requirement threshold (to avoid gripping while just resting your fingers on the grip) and a force release threshold (very useful for fine tuning throwing release sensitivity). SteamVR has you covered. I imagine lot of people will be newcomers to VR given that Boneworks and Half-Life: Alyx are on the horizon.
@masonrobertstv5917
@masonrobertstv5917 4 жыл бұрын
0:24 OMG WOLF ARM REVEAL
@miguelmlopezjr
@miguelmlopezjr 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Seen a handful and this one nailed it!
@AWolfinVR
@AWolfinVR 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@GenghisGaming
@GenghisGaming 5 жыл бұрын
Personally the higher refresh rate is a big deal for me. I have a super beefy rig and can hit 144hz in a lot of games. I can't quite explain why it's so much better aside from smoothness, there's something about the smoothness that just puts my brain at ease and makes things feel way more comfortable and real, whereas 90 on my old Vive Pro, while it didn't make me nauseous, just creates a weird feeling of discomfort over long play sessions. I feel like I can play for hours on end now with absolute comfort with this thing now.
@AWolfinVR
@AWolfinVR 5 жыл бұрын
Yup! For whatever reason, it just causes you to feel much more immersed and comfortable in VR over extended periods of time. You won't even physically notice the difference sometimes but that feeling persists. It's odd but nice. Now I just need to get a new graphics card to enjoy it on more demanding games!
@decosse
@decosse 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, 100% agree. My go to sim is iRacing and at first I was testing at 90hz, the clarity blew me away as I could so much further than I expected. Then, without changing any graphic settings in iR, upped to 120hz and was instantly in love with how smooth everything was plus how my PC handled it (i7 7700k @4.8 + RTX2080). I then went to try 144hz thinking I wouldn't notice the difference......oft, I was totally wrong, in a fast motion game it is just too delicious for words to describe and I don't know why but everything even felt sharper if at all possible. Love the Hz and now I can't wait for a 3080ti (Conspiracy Theory - Valve are making us buy faster cards from Nvidia! haha )
@kyle857
@kyle857 4 жыл бұрын
My Rift S was always pulling hair. 4 days with my index and no hair pulled. It is overall way more comfortable.
@decosse
@decosse 5 жыл бұрын
Good fair review and thank you for describing the glare perfectly, it isn't god rays and when I see those that say it has terrible god rays I want to scream! It certainly is way less distracting that god rays ever were and I've been playing a fair amount of Elite Dangerous in it, I barely see them now and even the black level is really good overall and in no way ruins the experience. Such a huge upgrade over my CV1 - can we imagine what gen 3 will be like????? Holy Cow Balls........ :)
@dtz1000
@dtz1000 5 жыл бұрын
Decrosse...We have to get to gen 2 first before we get to gen 3.
@spongeknock7387
@spongeknock7387 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video, There is a fix for the joysticks on reddit but you will have open up the controllers
@AWolfinVR
@AWolfinVR 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah I saw that...ain't gonna go that route quite yet though haha
@jacooosthuizen3593
@jacooosthuizen3593 5 жыл бұрын
@@AWolfinVR Could you link me i have searched but cant find it.
@AWolfinVR
@AWolfinVR 5 жыл бұрын
@@jacooosthuizen3593 www.reddit.com/r/ValveIndex/comments/c7qn63/well_turns_out_i_was_wrong_you_can_fix_the/
@Saturn2888
@Saturn2888 4 жыл бұрын
After spending some time with them, how has your impression of the Index changed? This is my first VR headset so I really don't have anything else to go off except one use of the Oculus Rift S at a Microsoft store. My impression of the finger tracking lines up with your experience. This was immediately evident when playing The Lab after the recent finger-tracking update. I find the games a lot harder to play. I'm definitely not used to gripping like that. Finger tracking makes things more realistic, but grabbing and picking stuff up feels a lot worse than clicking in that trigger. Also, Oculus Rift S has A, B, X, Y like an Xbox so some games expect you to have an X button like Air Car. It's really strange that the Index controllers are essentially the same thing, one on either hand. At that point, I'd say add more buttons. The top and bottom of the touch-pad could be used to emulate X and Y, but I dunno if it's the same thing. Unless developers implement Index-specific controls, not having an X and Y on the other hand is pretty limiting in some games. Quite a few games work fine, but like you said, the angle's off from the Vive controllers. Beat Saber is the one I've heard, but I also think there are other games suffering from the same issue.
@axxionjaxxn1369
@axxionjaxxn1369 4 жыл бұрын
Omg, how could they fuck up the joysticks?? That's kind of mindblowing, that it got by testing, or was just ignored..? "naah fuck it.. who needs to run in a videogame anyways lol?"😂😭😂😭😂
@Al3xDk
@Al3xDk 5 жыл бұрын
I need to know about installation of base ( yeah it’s my first vr headset ) how you fix them ? the supports are screwed on the wall?
@AWolfinVR
@AWolfinVR 5 жыл бұрын
Mister W they can be screwed into the wall or simply placed on a shelf, as long as they have a clear view of the playspace. They do vibrate slightly, so make sure they are securely placed wherever you put them.
@Al3xDk
@Al3xDk 5 жыл бұрын
A Wolf in VR thanks for the advice :)
@matrading1677
@matrading1677 3 жыл бұрын
What is the first game u played ? On video
@spasemumky9943
@spasemumky9943 5 жыл бұрын
i think the contrast and god ray things can be fixed with maufacturing tweaks or firmware updates
@AWolfinVR
@AWolfinVR 5 жыл бұрын
Eh I hope so. Thinking it may just be from the type of panel and type of lense working with each other.
@spasemumky9943
@spasemumky9943 5 жыл бұрын
@@AWolfinVR too be honest it sounds like its not even in its full release form, they definitely needed to work on it more before releaseing
@dtz1000
@dtz1000 5 жыл бұрын
I don't think the god rays can be fixed in this headset. I think it's because it has two lenses. Two lenses means twice as much god rays.
@pumpuppthevolume
@pumpuppthevolume 5 жыл бұрын
htc needs to update DAS with similar speakers ...and keep the same price ...as if xD
@ionhere9810
@ionhere9810 5 жыл бұрын
I reserved one a couple weeks ago but clearly missed the first wave... Maybe if i buy more games on the summer sale lord Gabe will allow me throw more money at them
@AWolfinVR
@AWolfinVR 5 жыл бұрын
PLEASE GABEN
@theghastlygamer5326
@theghastlygamer5326 5 жыл бұрын
Is onward more like cod or cs go?
@AWolfinVR
@AWolfinVR 5 жыл бұрын
Ehhh I'd say probably a mix. Depending on modes, you can go more action oriented or slower and tactical. It's definitely more of a military sim than just a shooter though.
@gakmaster7365
@gakmaster7365 3 жыл бұрын
I ordered mine 10 days ago, still didnt get an email to pay
@frosty3579
@frosty3579 3 жыл бұрын
You will probably be waiting several weeks. It took 7 weeks to get the payment and confirmation.
@scottskadsheim8248
@scottskadsheim8248 3 жыл бұрын
Took me 13 weeks
@wbm7360
@wbm7360 5 жыл бұрын
I think the halo were god rays
@stevejarvislocksmith9178
@stevejarvislocksmith9178 5 жыл бұрын
What's going to happen with the controllers that's a hardware fix not a software fix when velve fixes the issue are they going to recall the bad ones
@AWolfinVR
@AWolfinVR 5 жыл бұрын
Secure Access Locksmiths not entirely sure to be honest. They are gathering data right now but I suspect we’ll hear about their solutions within a few weeks here.
@MatchTerm
@MatchTerm 5 жыл бұрын
Going for it... but I'm afraid I'll be called an idiot for doing it.
@decosse
@decosse 5 жыл бұрын
Only by those that are jealous they don't have one or can afford it. Best hardware upgrade I've spent money on in years :D
@dtz1000
@dtz1000 5 жыл бұрын
@Decrosse...Are us non buyers allowed to feel disappointed with it without being called jealous by index owners? There was way too much hype for this. I blame Tested for that. Their preview didn't mention many of the problems we heard about in this and other videos.
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