Marcel Pfister, creator of the popular Mixed Reality series of videos, has decided to run yet another session in the popular and distinctive racing simulator iRacing. The video once again demonstrates the ability of the Oculus Rift VR headset, an interesting accessory that in combination with green-screen technology allows for new levels of immersion in virtual racing.
Previously we were introduced to a nifty pack of RUF GT3 machines touring around iRacing’s incarnation of Laguna Seca, whereas this time the same pack of models will be testing the tarmac quality of the popular German behemoth Nurburgring Nordschleife. As opposed to the previous video, however, movements of the driver’s head inside the vehicle are more pronounced, allowing for a better feel of Oculus Rift’s utility and impact on the race.
As ever, swing by Marcel’s Youtube channel to catch all his videos.
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Ah. The one fingered salute.
The resolution seems to be a bit blurry, is this because of conversion/extra processing or that’s what Oculus Rift headset in fact outputs?
Youtube video lol
Nice vid again. :thumb up:
I’m just surprised a bit of iRacing’s off-track physics in the first lap at Tiergarten section:
@ 9:17 I wonder if you could drive on grass like that in real life. I remember back in the day in GT5 that section of th Nür was scary as hell because of the slippery grass.
iRacing beats GranTurismo in every aspect of driving physics. GT is good iRacing is great (when it comes to simulation). iRacing even simulates the track heating up and rubber accumulation on the driving line. It is truely the best when it comes to consumer racing simulation.
Another great video. That’s how e-racing should be!
What i like about iRacing in VR compared to pCars is the mirrors. In pCars no matter your head position the mirrors always show the same viewpoint. In iRacing the image reflected in the mirrors changes depending on your head position and angle, like it would do in real life. Excellent.
Oh man, that looks so fun and lifelike…
I want to play. :D
Also, dat middle finger haha.