What is VR games? What are the prerequisites for VR games?

VR = virtual reality [computer] virtual reality

Virtual reality technology is a computer simulation system that allows you to create and experience the virtual world. It uses computers to generate a simulated environment. It is a multi-source information fusion interactive three-dimensional dynamic view and entity behavior. system Simulation immerse users in this environment.

Introduction to VR

Virtual reality technology is an important direction of simulation technology. It is a collection of simulation technology and computer graphics human-computer interface technology multimedia technology sensing technology network technology and other technologies. It is a challenging cross-technology frontier discipline and research Area. VR technology (VR) needs to cover the simulation environment, perception, natural skills and sensor settings. The simulated environment is a computer-generated, real-time, dynamic, three-dimensional, and realistic image. Perception means that the ideal VR should have the perception of all people. In addition to the visual perception generated by computer graphics technology, there are also auditory perception, tactile perception, force perception, motion perception, and even the sense of smell and taste, also known as multi-sensing. A natural skill refers to a person's head rotation, eyes, gestures, or other human action. A computer is used to process data that is appropriate to the movements of the participants and respond to user input in real time, and feedback to the user's facial features. A sensor device is a three-dimensional interaction device.

What is a VR game?

First, let's take a look at VR. Its full name is Virtual Reality, which was proposed by Jaron Lanier, a creator of VPL in early 1980s. The concept is to provide immersive technology in a computer-generated, interactive three-dimensional environment by using computer graphics systems and a variety of real-world and control interface devices.

Combined with games, VR uses some unique devices to allow gamers to experience the game in a more immersive manner.

What are the conditions for VR games?

To play VR games, you must have a set of VR devices. VR devices are the first to bear the brunt of the legend. As shown in the following figure, matching protection devices are also available.

Oculus Rift, a head-mounted display designed for VR games, has already opened its reservation at a price of $599 (excluding taxes and postage). It seems acceptable, but imagine, it's okay to turn off the "helmet". If you want to run VR games smoothly, you still need a computer that can drive VR games. According to the survey data, there are only 13 million VR-compliant computers worldwide, less than 1% of the total number.

Well, if you want to experience VR games, how much does it cost to configure a computer?

Nvidia, a well-known graphics processor (GPU) manufacturer, launched a program named GTX Geforce VR Ready, which lists the minimum required devices for smooth VR games, the details are as follows:

CPU: Core i5-4590 or above

Memory: 8 GB +

Graphics: nvidia gtx 970 or above

System: Windows 7 SP1 and later

2 x USB 3.0

1 x HDMI 1.3

Of course, this standard is said to be the lowest smooth operation. If you want a better experience, it may be that the price needs to be doubled. If you have experienced VR games on CES2016, you will understand that the eye-catching effects require ultra-high configuration.

However, players don't have to worry about it. Under the trend of VR, we believe that major PC manufacturers will make corresponding moves, such as Dell, Asus and other brands have launched the VR Ready model. However, it is inferred that if you want a good VR game experience, you need at least 1000 (about 6500 RMB) USD in computer configuration, and the price is acceptable.