Oculus are the pioneers of Virtual Reality technology in the industry today. It started with the Rift, but since then the company has partnered with Samsung for a smartphone VR solution, and things just keep looking better and better. Is a virtual controller next on the list?
Speaking to Polygon, 21-year-old Oculus VR CEO Palmer Luckey admitted that traditional controllers aren’t the best way to interact with game worlds when using VR headsets, hinting that it’ll need a replacement in the future.
I don’t think that’s necessarily the right input for what you said, rich interactions in virtual reality. That will come down the road.
Now at this point I imagine the eyes of the interviewer lit up, ready with the question that I really want to know the answer to. Is Oculus working on their own controller to use with the Rift? According to Luckey, it’s not a matter of if, but when.
When are we going to create it or when are we going to announce it?
Luckey then reeled back a bit, admitting that they’re only looking at alternative input solutions and not actively working on one just yet. I think it’s only a matter of time before Oculus eventually think of something that will replace the need for a controller or keyboard in front of you, fully immersing you in the game world and experience.
So far there isn’t a clear answer to what the most immersive, 3D controller would be. Then again, we were saying that about VR just a few years ago as well. Are we on the verge of controller free gaming?
Last Updated: September 9, 2014
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 9, 2014 at 07:46
Powerglove + VR = some dude’s new wife
Kromas of City17
September 9, 2014 at 08:31
This song describes it best.
Rinceable
September 9, 2014 at 08:52
Some Japanese dude?
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 9, 2014 at 07:46
PSA – The Humble Store is having a sale, and for the next 11 & a bit hours you can get Warlock – Master of the Arcane for free.
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 9, 2014 at 07:47
Good ol’ humble store!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 9, 2014 at 07:49
Runs from now until the 22nd, some pretty decent deals, flash sales & a free game every Monday.
Kromas of City17
September 9, 2014 at 08:30
Also it is GoG’s Bday and you can get a DRM-free copy of BG&E for $2 I think.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 9, 2014 at 08:43
The worst part about GOG sales is I usually have all the good ones already.
Mossel
September 9, 2014 at 08:38
Woohoo already claimed it!
EDIT: So much for “I want get my backlog to 80% completion before getting new games”
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 9, 2014 at 08:43
I don’t think free counts against that hehe.
Mossel
September 9, 2014 at 09:24
mmhm that makes sense…
Rinceable
September 9, 2014 at 08:52
Sorry. I couldn’t hear you past the noise that is Destiny.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 9, 2014 at 09:07
I’m not surprised, peasants are easily distracted. 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 9, 2014 at 07:47
POWERGLOVE!
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 9, 2014 at 07:50
Kung Fuhrer?
BWAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 9, 2014 at 07:51
Viking with an Uzi? SOLD!
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 9, 2014 at 07:52
SOOOO much cheese and it is note even 08h00 yet!
Today is going to be a good day!
Splooshypooh
September 9, 2014 at 07:54
NOW!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 9, 2014 at 07:52
I’d like to see it before I get interested. Any kind of motion control is a no-no. Waving my arms around is what I do at the gym, not when playing games.
And in case anyone thought I was cured of being a broken record, VR is still a gimmick.
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 9, 2014 at 07:59
What? You? Gym? BWHAHAHAHA
😛
Also, agreed, VR is a gimmick
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 9, 2014 at 08:17
I’m only an amateur klapper, don’t own any tap out clothing.
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 9, 2014 at 08:25
The closest I get to gym is walking around, climbing stairs and the activities between me and the mrs
Rinceable
September 9, 2014 at 08:53
You’re a gimmick!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 9, 2014 at 09:06
At least I’m a real person!