A Tour of My VR Sim Racing Setup | The Most Immersed I've EVER BEEN in VR
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- VR Sim Racing is the most immersive virtual reality experience you can have, but it can also be confusing, so I've made this video about my VR Sim Racing Setup to take you through why it's awesome, which hardware you need and my favorite racing sim games with VR support.
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VERY helpful video. I like just hvaing one thing on my liked list and having access to literally every bit of information on the subject that I'll need.
Really glad to hear that! Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching!
F1 22 has been a major disappointment for me. With a rtx 3080 I could choose between crappy performance or a blurry picture with dlss. The issue is addressed from day one in a large thread on the ea help forum, but ea has not even confirmed looking into it. I deeply regret to have spent my money on this one. Else: nice vid and good inspiration ;)
Yeah I was expecting more from it too, I'm on a 3070 and got it to work and look decent, but it required a lot of tweaking both in game and in the Oculus app and/or SteamVR. Now it works decent, but yeah, the quality could definitely be better. I mean Assetto Corsa looks way better than F1 and it's a game released in 2014 ffs 🤣
@@VRManCave I don't know if there is genreal interest in your community, but i would really appreciate, if you could share your ingame/steamvr/oculus settings for F1 22. MSFS 2020 i.e.: i really like vids from VR Flight Sim Guy: He publishes his recommended settings, explaining their impact, and i have got to say: Without his guides, i would have already dropped msfs, but with his guides and a little tweaking i was able to find a good compromise between fps and graphical fidelity on my system.
@@74amazing Hi, I have a 3080 and Quest 2. These F1 22 settings works very well for me ua-cam.com/video/i_nQhm2dVlo/v-deo.html then I have my Q2 set to 80 Hz 4128 x 2096.
I dont have a driving sim, but a tip for anyone building one and wanting to use a second hand real car seat, buy a passenger side seat because they usually have way less wear, tear and overall usage.
Yup good shout, mine is actually a passenger seat for those exact reasons 😄
Smart smart smart
My first seat was from an Acura Legend. Still had the air bag installed.
The power seat adjustment was powered by a 12v battery charger.
Awesome video man. New subscriber ✌🏻
Thanks so much man, appreciate it! I'm actually working on a 2.0 version of this video as I've upgraded a few things and learned a lot in the process. It'll be out soon!
@@VRManCave ah nice one! Look forward to it dude! So keen to get into this.
Any Drag Racing sims ?? I have been drag racing my entire life and would love a VR-Drag sim
Assetto Corsa definitely has drag racing, and with the insane variety of cars and mods, it would be my go-to for drag racing.
So no iracing and also you didn't even mention a VR headset. Kind of essential gear for VR games.
Back when I made this video I was mainly using the Quest 2 that is featured throughout the video. Nowadays I tend to go back and forth between Quest 3 and Pimax Crystal, but most times I end up picking up the Quest 3 since it's way more comfortable.
Regarding games, it wasn't supposed to be an exhaustive list since I have a separate video for that, but rather a list of what I was playing at that point.
Nowadays I absolutely love iRacing, even did a livestream just last week here on the channel of me playing it in VR.
May I add the suggestion of tactile transducers like ButtKicker Gamer 2's. I have two of them to simulate the left and right side of the car. When I'm in my HP Reverb G2 its ridiculously immersive. Thanks for the content! Love from Canada eh!
Hello from Dublin mate! Yeah ButtKickers are probably my next purchase. This stuff is addicting!! 😄
Awesome clip!
Thx man! 😄
Great vid thanks…
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Amazing - thanks for the great video! This is exactly what I was looking for, a solid summary of how to get into the VR driving, much appreciated! Also, small tip - I haven't tried it, but I keep hearing that a small fan blowing air gently from the front helps to reduce motion sickness for some reason. I haven't tried it, but it might be worth giving it a go if you're susceptible to that. Can't wait to get started, thanks again!
Thank you so much for the comment James, really made my day! I have tried a small fan blowing air, it definitely helps with getting to hot while playing, but I wouldn't be able to tell you how it is for motion sickness since I haven't gotten that in a long long time, my brain is pretty used to VR at at this point 😄
Agreed,,, I’ve been searching for a video like this for a while now,,, it’s so hard to find someone that will sit down and help us newbies who want to buy something quality and get a good experience from the start!
Was looking for that, really helpfull, i am on console and tv tho, the structure of the setup part is what i really do not know how to manage yet...
I’d say it’s all down to space. If you have enough space for a dedicated setup, get an extruded aluminium rig, it’s incredibly versatile and stable. But if you need to put up and take down your setup often if it’s the living room for example, then one of the foldable ones is the way to go. It’s not nearly as stable but it saves a lot of space when folded.
I have seen some fordable ones after on the web, looks like the better option for me, thanks for the help.
By the way, is GT7 a good simulator on console to start with?
Maybe I missed it... What VR goggles are you using? Do you know of a game or sim that teaches driving for teens?
I’m lucky enough to have been sent lots of different headsets for free, so I’m alternating between Quest 2, Quest Pro, Pico 4 and Pico 3, but honestly you’d be very happy with either one. There are sims that teach driving, but haven’t heard of any ones with VR support sadly
Awesome video dude! Very high production value!
Thank you so much man! I did put a lot of effort, although somehow it seems the more effort I put, the less views a vid gets, but I’m still doing it because I really enjoy the process 😄
exactly what i was gonna say ! great vid
Does this driving game make you sick in VR?
Personally I don't but if you're not used to fast paced VR then yeah, racing can make you sick :)
That's would be the first thing to do if I ever got to work from home😑
Haha yeah I actually work from home and this has been amazing. Way better than chatting about random stuff with colleagues during work breaks 😁
Cammus is a good DD wheel offering: 15Nm for $499. They also have affordable pedals too.
Yeah it’s great, I have a video posted shortly after this one about the Cammus 15nm one that they sent me, it’s absolutely fantastic, but sadly I’ve had to switch back to my T300 since the Cammus only works on PC and I needed something for both PC and PS5.
Yoooo wannna do some racing content together in VR?!?! I also have Assetto with the wheel and my index! Plus my pc is psycho cracked since I made that last video with you!
Yoooooo duuude. I know it's been 4 months but I'm just seeing your comment now(thanks UA-cam). I'd love to race together man. I have a new PC now too and a better wheel and Pimax Crystal, so VR Simracing has become even better. The next few weeks are crazy busy but hit me up on Discord and we'll try to find some time.
SUPER helpful thank you!!!!
Really happy to hear that man, thanks for watching!
@@VRManCave your welcome
Hi I am new to sim racing. I have just installed DoF Reality h3. While the instructions are very confusing, I am struggling to use my hp reverb VR with H3. Having no luck even using roller coaster games. While VR is playing the game, my sim is not moving at all. What am I missing? Please help
Sorry for the late reply, for some reason I couldn't see your comment. I don't really have experience with motion rigs so it's best to reach out to the manufacturer to see where the problem might be.
AWWW i wish i had a good pc for this😞
Yeah I know how you feel man, I’ve waited 15 years to get a good PC 😄
@@VRManCave wow, well that gives me some hope😅
I have an rtx 3060. Is it even worth considering vr ? Lol i ve heard that its sucks in even 3080. Im not sure tho cause I have no idea, do u think its better to go with 32" triple monitor setup ? I hear people saying vr is bad, also hear praising it like its one hell of an experience.
It's honestly hard to compare. I have a 3070 and while it definitely won't be as sharp as monitors, it's 1000X more immersive. I know people tend to compare the two options, but realistically, they're very different. One prioritizes visual quality, while the other increases immersion dramatically. For me personally, I simrace both in VR and on my 43" OLED that's in my rig. Also, if you don't have a strict preference for the game, I can highly highly recommend Gran Turismo 7 on PS5 using the PSVR2, it's a marvelous experience and guaranteed to run properly. I have a PSVR2 review on the channel where I talk about it in more detail if you wanna check it out. Hope that helps!
Especially on the Quest 2 I wasn't convinced at all. Small FOV, eventual (input) lag, horrible resolution, (non existent) comfort.
Running a triple 32" setup now, it's world's beyond the VR for me, if you have the space
That’s fair enough, and there is no such thing as the universally perfect setup. It’s all about what works for each or us, and as long as you’re immersed and happy, that’s all that matters.
That is really cool and thanks for the information and the video was really interesting
Thanks so much for watching! ❤️
What track was the city one in assetto corsa?
It’s the map from Need for Speed Most Wanted 😄
Not sure what wheels you’ve used. I have the G920 and doesn’t make any clunking noises at all when being used. Maybe when setting up pushing down but it doesn’t make any noise, just saying. It’s a wheel not a fan.
Also the braking force can be changed in the software for harder or softer improving the load on them. It’s mainly software over hardware
I’ve used the G923 on 3 separate units and and full force feedback when cornering they were all loud compared to anything belt driven or direct drive. Also almost all reviews I’ve seen online mention it.
AMD ryzen 5, 1080 Ti on a Quest 2 with a T150 steeringwheel. Budget setup but it works good!
That’s great to hear, thanks for sharing!
T300 for the win. I 3d printed some adapters to fit real racing wheels that i modified with buttons etc. Unfortunately the wheelsbase is prone to die in the middle of the night. 🤷♂️3 returns in 1.5 years
Yeah it’s been great so far, not direct drive quality but still very good, I have not had any issues with it. It’s unfortunate that you had that many returns but good to see you still like it 😄
Do you know how i can connect my oculus to the sim racing set up?
You’ll need a PC to do that. You can’t connect a wheel directly to the headset unfortunately.
Question, How did you go about putting the Audi seat on the sim rig is there any clamps you have to buy? And how did you go about it in general? Thank you.
Great question Jennifer! I made sure the seat also had the sliding rails on it, which is how the seat is fixed in a real car as well. If you slide the chair all the way back on the rails, you’ll see it will have a hole you can go through to attach it to your rig. Just make sure the heads of the bolts you are using don’t stick out too much, as it may block the sliding mechanism. You then do the same for the back part of the rails by sliding the seat fully forward and using the same type of bolt and t-nut as in the front to fix it in place. Hope that helps, mine has been solid so far and it didn’t require any retightening at all. Thanks so much for watching and for the comment! ❤️
yeah, this is the only way to playing simracing in 2024
Indeed it is. I've actually upgraded quite a few bits of it since making this video, currently working on an updated version.
Wait till you combine with motion... ;-)
I can imagine! 😄 Hit me up at hello@vrmancave.com if you wanna discuss a potential partnership, I’d love to try it 😄
vr is terrible, it looks dark and blurry even on a great machine… these tv images shown in the video do not match the vr image … my experience was very bad … pico 4 … meta 2 pc 3080 i9 13
Sad to hear that was your experience. The Pico 4 is known to be fairly dim compared to other headsets, but my Quest 2 and Quest Pro look absolutely fine and I would not turn the brightness higher even if I had the option to. Is it just racing games where you feel it’s too dark or every VR game in general? For the blurriness it’s something you can easily fix my increasing the bitrate, and for headsets with pancake lenses instead of fresnel, that takes it to about 70-80% of the clarity of my 1440p monitor.
Sounds like you need glasses man, or you cheaped out on your headset lmao
How much did this all cost you
Currently working on an updated video as I’ve upgraded a few things since. But the stuff in this video, around 600 for the cockpit and 400 for the wheel and pedals. The shifter about 100, and handbrake about 200 if I remember correctly. There are links to everything in the description.
Thank ypu
Sorry 😅. I ment thank you!
Nice video man i already have everything except the chair
Will make sure to try it
Thanks man, appreciate it! The chair really brings everything together for me.
Is there a setup guide for the logitech g920 with oculus quest 2?
It will only work together with a PC, otherwise there is no setup required. Connect both Quest 2 and wheel to PC, boot up your game of choice in VR mode and it will work.
@@VRManCave Thank you very much for the reply. I will give it a try.
Recently I've been heavily considering getting a vr headset and a racing rig. Unfortunately that means that I know practically nothing about anything at the moment. Lol. If I get a quest 2, can I use my regular headphones for audio and to talk to my friends while using VR in game?
I’m happy to try and help, cause yeah, VR can be confusing at first. To answer your question, yes, you can use any of the accessories you would normally use with your PC. Specifically when it comes to PCVR, think of your VR headset as an alternative to your monitor. Everything else like keyboard, mouse, racing wheel, headphones, etc will work as usual, you’ll just be viewing the supported games in the VR headset with the added benefit of being in the driver’s seat, being able to look around, etc, instead of viewing everything on a flat surface, aka a monitor.
PSVR2 Gran Turismo 7 is looking real nice
@@Jdb63 it doooeees. Just recently posted my PSVR2 review and GT7 blew me away, will be starting weekly livestreams very soon.
Hey can you have a 2 car setup with just one pc or do you need 2?
EA F1 is a Big No NO for me
Hi could you explain how to set up the wheel and quest 3 for racing?
Hey there! You will need a PC to use a wheel with any VR headset, including Quest 3. I will likely make videos on the Quest 3 for Simracing when I get my hands on it, which should be soon!
@VRManCave sorry my bad I meant the quest 2 and nice so just plug it in to my pc and are the games done through steam vr.
Awesome video mate! Would you recommend a bucket seat on the sim setup if i wanna do only vr?
Thanks so much man! ❤️ I’ve looked at bucket seats too but even though it’s supposedly the ideal position for racing, bucket seats are designed the way they are to help the driver while experiencing high g-forces. Since in sim racing there are no forces except for the wheel, I preferred an actual car seat due to the high adjustability. Also, depending on your size and VR headset, you might have trouble with the back of your headset hitting the chair, while with regular seats you can adjust everything including the headrest. Hope that helps!
@@VRManCave Of course!! I really enjoy your videos :) Do you have any recommendation for seating? I really want a seat for vr that I can just sink into and relax
@@Mohammed-tj8nf sorry for the late reply, UA-cam notifications are stupid sometimes :)) I’d recommend looking at GT Omega for sim racing seats, that’s what I would have bought if I wouldn’t have found the real car seat. If you’re talking about just general office chairs, I can swear by SecretLab. Expensive but incredibly well made.
I'm surprised you omitted Project Cars 2.
I’ve included it in my video dedicated to racing games in VR but in this one I felt AMS2 was enough since they run on the same engine and personally, I prefer Automobilista.
@@VRManCave
I have not tried Automoilista. Is it included in one of your racing sim reviews?
How many fps in vr?
Not sure what you mean. Are you asking how many fps do I get? Or what the ideal is? Well, I generally aim for at least 90fps, but depending on your comfort level with VR, there are people who play at 72fps, and others who use 120fps. The most important thing is that you get stable fps.
Cool and informative Content...thanx for that!
Thx for watching! ❤️
Good video
Thanks so much for watching and really appreciate the positive feedback! ❤️
Vr makes me motion sick
You’ve gotta take it slow, don’t jump straight into high intensity games and you’ll get used to it in time. I got slightly dizzy initially first but got used to it pretty quickly.
Ooohh this game looks pretty cool!
Haha yeah it's awesome, I'm obsessed with it!!!
@@VRManCave is it pcvr exclusive?
@@zorgun2864 yeah you need a PC or PS5 with PSVR2 for any serious sim racing. The Quest 2 is just not powerful enough stand alone. Also sorry for the late reply, UA-cam does not notify me of replies, only new comments, so I didn’t see it until now when I was manually looking through comments.
Richard Burns Rally
Free, best psysics and so many cars and tracks
Best rally game IMO
Also with the new installer is plug and play
I agree with the physics part, but the graphics are extremely extremely outdated. Have you found any kind of shaders or patches to make it look a bit better?
@@VRManCave Idk i havent searched for it
I use quest 2 so the graphics are ok and it runs perfectly
Even better that assetto corsa
Personally for me the feel is so much more important than graphics
Dirt rally feels too responsive and the FFB is very light
Still i love it
Different sims for different needs
One random day a couple of years ago, something in my head clicked and I thought "enough with arcade racing games, let's try the polar opposite and try a realistic sim". Back then I only had a gamepad and I bought Assetto Corsa. I hated it and it was truly annoying to play on a gamepad, nothing like NFS or FOrza. But instead of refunding it, I saw the potential in AC and decided to give it a real try, and ordered a G29 wheel. I loved it even more after that. So I ordered a Quest 2 VR headset. I loved it even more after that, so I ordered a sim rig so my pedals and seat stop moving around all the time while racing, and here I am today. I've become one of "those" gamers with a full sim rig and I can honestly say AC in VR is the most exhilarating and fun racing I've ever experience on a computer or console, and I've been gaming since Pong on the Atari. it's crazy that AC ultimate edition goes on sale for under $8 every few months. So glad I stumbled upon it and followed my instincts. It's made me a better driver irl and I learned how to drift from scratch, learned what things like over steer, under steer, trail braking, counter steering, all mean and how the physics of a car works. It's like a automotive journey playing AC that teaches me more about how cars work, not just driving fast and coming first in a race like an arcade game
do you need any adapters/accessories for the quest 2 to work properly on PC (and assetto corsa)?
Firstly I apologise for replying after such a long time. UA-cam notifications sometimes fail to work. I went through pretty much the same story as you, Sim Racing is awesome and if you add VR, it’s just next level. Thanks so much for the comment, really appreciate you taking the time to share your story ❤️
@yaserhasan6004 Nope, you can use either Airlink/Virtual Desktop or a Link cable. Assetto Corsa has native VR so it will work just like any other PCVR title.