Marco Massarutto: The first impression about the Oculus Rift, tested with a first AC test build: it's very immersive, so much to cause a bit of sickness due to the absence of g-forces while using with a static simulator. Lag is very limited; at the end of the first day with it, my opinion is that this display definition is good for development, for a first look or for casual usage. Nothing bad with it, this is a development kit and following the feedback from the E3, much probably the Full HD resolution of the retail version will make the Oculus a good or ideal device for massive usage. Despite its design, the device is not uncomfortable or heavy to wear. 3 pair of lens are included in the package in order to be adaptive for several kind of user vision. I've to say that the Oculus is better than I had expected in terms of immersion, at the point that the absence of g-forces can cause a bit of sickness when you drive at high speed, at least this is my case. While you handle the steering wheel, the "connection" between your body and the virtual world is perfect, so much that, if you gesticulate, you would expect to see your virtual hands moving as well, that's very cool and a bit strange. I'm pretty sure that seeing virtual hands on the steering wheel, guarantees a sort of connection between the user and his (lol) avatar that helps to be connected and "stay in". While, if you drive the car using a pad or the keyboard, you lose this sort of connection and it can cause a bit of disorientation. This week I will make some tests using also a motion simulator to verify if the combination between these devices can reduce the sickness. For today, that's all folks!
I haven't been this excited for a racing title in a long time. 👍
