Virtual Reality applications and games, next big thing or another bust?

2 pointsrunewell1 comment

How does the HN crowd feel about the upcoming return of VR? Anyone here order an an Oculus Rift dev kit from Kickstarter like me? Anyone actually try the device out first-hand?

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Some things you guys may find interesting.

Best Oculus Rift Reactions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJo12Hz_BVI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uso6vxZ5O4c&list=UUFq6WCd...

Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation:

This tech is being discussed for use in VR because it stimulates nerves to make your body feel like it's moving. Imagine that roller coaster feeling while playing a flight simulator.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guaiDZdsDjI

Sense of Smell

This tech was a little crazy before but people are discussing its possible return if VR becomes popular.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/internet-odor1.htm

Interesting Projects in Development for the Oculus Rift:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRHVJVgFF38

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjtQwk7zg24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O-n-4S0E2U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWRVGlwkAx4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7tm_T6-0-g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I-pGCpl2PE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JdjWhXrq68