VR gaming on linux in 2024 (lemmy.sdf.org)

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I want to get started with VR gaming in Linux and am looking at a headset. What are you guys using? Oculus 3 seems to be popular but I assume there are some caveats.

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[-] Scarlet0952@lemm.ee 18 points 3 weeks ago

Check out the Linux VR Adventures wiki: https://lvra.gitlab.io/docs/hardware/ it has lots of useful info

But in general, best supported are:

Quest headsets via either the SteamVR+ALVR, or Monado+WiVRn streaming solutions
Most lighthouse headsets like the OG Vive, Valve Index, etc, with either SteamVR or Monado. however there are some caveats on some newer ones (Bigscreen beyond needs a kernel patch for amd, does not work on nvidia until they do some driver support bits for exapmle)

Also for wired headsets, SteamVR on linux is kinda broken and does not do proper reprojection, so the view will be stuttery, Monado is remommended instead.

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