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[KyoZz]

A new leak indicates that Xbox could be getting VR, or at least it was aiming for it at one point.

One thing that Xbox has always been missing is the presence of a VR headset. PlayStation VR is a huge hit for Sony, and companies like Vive and Oculus are making great strides on PC.
However, Xbox fans have never had the chance to experience virtual reality gaming on the system. Now, new evidence suggests that perhaps VR could still come to Xbox.

According to leaks from the Microsoft Flight Simulator files, the Xbox Series X could well be getting the first next-gen VR headset. This would be a big deal, beating PS VR 2 to the punch.

The Xbox Series X is certainly powerful enough to support a VR headset, the question is whether or not it's worth Microsoft's time to do so.

Xbox VR Might Be Coming, Suggests Microsoft Flight Simulator Files

Xbox VR may well be coming after all, according to a dataminer who has discovered a reference to the tech in Microsoft Flight Simulator files

gamingintel.com

Xbox series X Scarlett_VR

Just found a interesting string for VR on the series X, no idea if this will be for retail or internal builds only though. PC_VR Scarlett_VR EDITION_DELUXE PublishedPackages_Edition_Deluxe.xml EDITION_PREMIUM PublishedPackages_Edition_Premium.xml EDITION_ALLPACKAGES...

forums.flightsimulator.com

 

[KyoZz]

Remember this:

HP, Valve, and Microsoft Removing Distance Barriers with Next-Gen Virtual Reality Headset

Ushering in a new era of immersion with new HP Reverb G2 Redefining how we game, create, collaborate, and learn PALO ALTO, Calif., May 28, 2020 (GLOBE...

www.globenewswire.com

 

[Kev Kev]

Hopefully they do some kind of vr head set. I’d really like to see what they come up with. Could be awesome if they went all in on it

 

[LeftThumbstick]

Um, i can remember Asobo/Xbox saying that VR support was coming to FS 2020 at a later date. I hate to be the one to shut down rumours but it's more than likely to be something to do with that.

That said, seeing as the game is coming to Xbox at some point it would make sense to enable VR support on Series consoles. I'd suspect Xbox are going to partner with someone on VR rather than making it on their own, possibly opening up to 3rd party VR headset support.

 

[Edgelord79]

Not a VR guy but if this is true, that's pretty huge. Never thought Microsoft would get into the VR game space. They will be banking on a lot of disposable income from people.

Happy for the folks who will be able to experience Flight Simulator in VR!

 

[ZehDon]

We have a thread for this already:

Reference to Xbox series X VR found in Flight sim source code

https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-series-x-series-s-vr-references-surface-microsoft-flight-simulator

www.neogaf.com

 

[Shmunter]

Xcloud strategy says No

 

[PleaseDontBanMe]

doesn't the PC version have VR

couldn't it be just left over code from that version?

 

[KyoZz]

We have a thread for this already:

Reference to Xbox series X VR found in Flight sim source code

https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-series-x-series-s-vr-references-surface-microsoft-flight-simulator

www.neogaf.com

Of course I searched for Flight Simulator and not Flight Sim, so this is why I didn't find anything.
I feel so dumb rn

doesn't the PC version have VR

couldn't it be just left over code from that version?

Not yet, there is a mention for the PC VR version and we know it's coming. The new thing here is that "Scarlet_VR", Scarlet being the codename for the Series X

 

[namekuseijin]

still waiting for RDR2 VR mode since they found such strings in the pc port...

anyway, 2021-23 will be very exciting years for VR, as even Apple is getting onboard... I think by the end of the decade, smartphones and most keyboard or mouse interfaces to a flat screen are finally history, as the whole real world will be covered in a digital overlay

 

[Romulus]

still waiting for RDR2 VR mode since they found such strings in the pc port...

anyway, 2021-23 will be very exciting years for VR, as even Apple is getting onboard... I think by the end of the decade, smartphones and most keyboard or mouse interfaces to a flat screen are finally history, as the whole real world will be covered in a digital overlay

Rockstar 'AAA Open World' VR Game In Development At LA Noire VR Studio

A new Rockstar ‘AAA’ VR Game is in development if a LinkedIn listing from a VR developer is to be believed. Sydney-based Videogames Deluxe (labeled Video Games Deluxe in the following link but credited in its games at Videogames Deluxe) last week posted an update on its profile (first spotted

uploadvr.com

 

[Elias]

Xcloud strategy says No

Xcloud has nothing to do with this.

 

[JLB]

I guess so level of VR compatibility, but definitely MS wont focus on VR. I mean, even the industry as a whole seems to be sligthly moving away from VR.

 

[Romulus]

I mean, even the industry as a whole seems to be sligthly moving away from VR.

In what way?

 

[Moses85]

Give me HL Alyx

 

[namekuseijin]

Rockstar 'AAA Open World' VR Game In Development At LA Noire VR Studio

A new Rockstar ‘AAA’ VR Game is in development if a LinkedIn listing from a VR developer is to be believed. Sydney-based Videogames Deluxe (labeled Video Games Deluxe in the following link but credited in its games at Videogames Deluxe) last week posted an update on its profile (first spotted

uploadvr.com

yes, but the strings were found just when the port was released, many months prior to that announcement, so I don't think they're about the same game

 

[namekuseijin]

In what way?

in the way dinosaurs would want to dismiss the asteroid

 

[JLB]

I guess so level of VR compatibility, but definitely MS wont focus on VR. I mean, even the industry as a whole seems to be sligthly moving away from VR.

In what way?

this way https://uploadvr.com/psvr-games-on-ps5/

 

[Romulus]

this way https://uploadvr.com/psvr-games-on-ps5/

That seems more like common sense than moving away. Release a $400 headset alongside a $500 console is silly. They did the same with ps4, wait til mid generation so the blow is softer+ technology for VR tech is moving leaps and bounds.

 

[sixamp]

Just allow the oculus quest 2 to work with the Xbox. The quest 2 is just as good as any other headset out there I'd even say better because of the $299 price and use can use it wirelessly. I was playing half life alyx with my quest 2 completely wireless . The $1000 valve index or the $600 ho g2 can't do this but my $300 quest 2 can

 

[ManaByte]

Just add Oculus Link support. Doubtful MS will make a better (or cheaper) headset than the Quest 2.

 

[nikolino840]

From an italian content creator when plugged the new xbox wireless headset the console popped up the message "update VR visor" instead of "headset" or whatever, an error ok,but why translate "visor VR" in italian in the Xbox system?

 

[levyjl1988]

It would be cool if there was a translucent option. Like with a press of a button and without removing the headset, can see outside your VR headset, that would be an excellent feature.
VR is slowly improving. So much potential. I wonder how we can quickly get to Ready Player One! type of gaming realism.

 

[Andodalf]

From an italian content creator when plugged the new xbox wireless headset the console popped up the message "update VR visor" instead of "headset" or whatever, an error ok,but why translate "visor VR" in italian in the Xbox system?

They’ve for sure worked on VR, the only question is if it actually comes to market

 

[Romulus]

It would be cool if there was a translucent option. Like with a press of a button and without removing the headset, can see outside your VR headset, that would be an excellent feature.
VR is slowly improving. So much potential. I wonder how we can quickly get to Ready Player One! type of gaming realism.

High end VR is so far ahead of normal gaming now, not years from now, right this second. And it fits well with MS library. Forza series, Flight Sim, even single player halo would work well down the road. Fallout and Skyrim VR add alot to it also, Doom, the list goes on.

 

[nemiroff]

Just add Oculus Link support. Doubtful MS will make a better (or cheaper) headset than the Quest 2.

Microsoft most likely won't make their own but simply support Windows Mixed Reality (WMR). MS was actively involved in developing the recently released HP Reverb G2 VR headset.