Ive been lusting for a VR headset since the Oculus Kickstarter, but really started saving for a bit over 1 year.
With this and after selling a bunch of old stuff i had, finally allowed me to afford the device... and a few accesories.
I got the ones that i considered useful after reading and reading threads and "top X" lists on VR accesories.
Im putting the exact links of the items i got. And making a quick comment on why i bought it. (A couple of items are still on the way.)
HARDWARE
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i7 4770, rx480 8gb, 16gb RAM. https://i.imgur.com/kn7hHPd.png
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HTC Vive & Deluxe Audio Strap, Both "Used - Like New" on Ebay, Should arrive next week (maybe tomorrow if im lucky!) Decided on a Used set because HTC doesnt have any support in Mexico, so dealing with them in a non supported country was probably worse than buying from a respected seller (100% and +600 rep) that confirms the device is working properly.
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Rifle Stock Besides all the things that VR offers, my main draw was gun games, a rifle stock seemed like an obvious choice. I considered +6 different models on Ebay, I got this particular one because of the price, AND because it shipped to my location, also because of the posible ammount of configurations. (hasnt arrived yet)
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Joypad Mod I have the Steam Controller and even if the Touchpad works great on most games, there are still a bunch where i would prefer a thumbstick, i got this, just in case, as i have never even held a Vive Controller before. also sometimes my fingertips sweat like crazy and thats an issue with smartphones, im not sure if it would be the same with the Vive Touchpad, so as a precaution i got these. (hasnt arrived yet) Seller/Creator is Redditor /u/Eisenmeower
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Higienic Masks Ill be demoing the device to my wife, parents and a few friends, so this item seems obvious, would have bought the "napkin" like disposable covers, but they where ridicously expensive to order to my country, at least these seem a bit reusable.
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Headset Silicon Cover Added Protection, the more i read about this item, the more i noticed that this is not that much of a hit protector but a scratch protector, either way, i got one. Im sure it will protect against any potential hits better than nothing.
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6mm Foam Replacement Increases FOV as your face is closer to the headset, most comments i read about this ranged from "absolutely needed" to "they will maybe somewhat improve your experience". So, no "cons" i had to get them.
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Roof Cable Management Solution i saw a TON of videos about ceiling cable management, they used from dog leashes to springs, to retractable key holders and whatnot, every item did the same thing, i got these because they where the cheaper ones for me, there are like 6 similar options just on Amazon.
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Magnetic Micro Usb Charger Cables I just want the mini usb power connector slot in the controllers to be under the least stress possible, ive replaced and fixed microusb ports and its always been a pain in the ass. (Hasnt arrived yet)
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Vive & Chill I first learnt about this item when i was watching a random gameplay video, and after a quite physical level, the streamer said something like "OMG im sweating like a pig... VIVENCHILL ACTIVATE!" that grabbed my attention, after, i did some research. It seems that at very very VERY least, is a functional placebo, but it really seems it works as advertised. (Hasnt arrived yet)
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Controller protector This item also seems obvious, as the controllers are the ones probably most at risk at all times, if this didnt include the sleeves, i would have bought them separately.
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Thrustmaster T-16000M Flight Stick I already had this one, but i think its worth mentioning.
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Pool Noodle I sliced a couple of these on one side and inserted it on my desk so it protects the edge kinda like THIS
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Baby Gate I also already had this, i got it at a yard sale and it keeps cable pulling babies and pets safely outside the room.
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30x30cm square foamy things from Aliexpress bought 30, currently planning on using 25, could be expanded to 1.5x1.8 i guess.
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2.00x1.60 mt Mat from Aliexpress I think 2.0x1.5mt is the minimum space needed for room scale, this mat fits perfectly.
The only thing "bothering" me is the controller protector notice that reads:
The silicon protective case is trimmed by earlier version protective case, so the edge may not so perfect. Please adjust the hole of frame to avoid signal interference.
Im guessing ill have to make a slight mod to the controller protector?
Also, i searched for display/holder base for the headset and Controllers (maybe wall mounted?) and although i did find a bunch, they are WAY too expensive, so after doing the Math, it seems that i could have NOT bought the Controller protector, Rifle Stock, joypad mod, display/holders and maybe even the Vive&Chill and instead bought a $200 3d printer and print most of the parts myself (after learning how to use it, which ive been meaning to do).
So im holding off on the holder/case display and considering maybe buying a 3d printer in the future.
ANY WORTHY HARDWARE I MISSED? 3D printable or Buyable elsewhere. (Other than the Trackers, Racing Wheel and TPLink Wireless?.)
Any tips or recomendations will be appreciated!