Google Stadia for Oculus? Carmack days game streaming for VR headsets feels inevitable, buy nothing anywhere near ready right now. #OC6
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Technically the Rift S can run at 90fps but there’s some temperature sensitivity. Quest display is rated for 72 but future versions could easily do 90
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Higher resolution displays are a target, creating environments dense enough for the video to be 1080 when playing on a VR theater
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Carmack is currently very happy with the current audio capabilities of the headsets, and headphone jacks aren’t going anywhere. Bluetooth headsets are being revisited, because tech has improved.
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Why using “outdated” SOCs on Go and Quest? Using things that aren’t bleeding edge was easier before. Current team is great, next system will likely have a much close to modern SOC. Likely made by Qualcomm, because of the current relationship strength.
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Computer vision tech is going to get much better quickly thanks to new tech on the SOC. RAM has been a proven issue with this generation. As multitasking is supported, memory handling will be more aggressive.
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Battery life vs headset weight is a constant conversation. Wireless charging and quick charging aren’t off the table
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Supporting usb accessories is important, but power consumption even for simple things has been surprising.
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Hand tracking and controller tracking are actually an either/or system right now because explosives are so different. Can’t track both at the same time, something Carmack wants to address moving forward.
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And that’s it! Thanks for following along :)
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