If you're looking for a company to thank for re-igniting VR as we know it today, direct your attention toward Oculus. From Developer Kit 1 all the way to Consumer Version 1, they've spawned plenty of competitors on their way to your living room, and have been one of the main players in bringing VR to everyone.
Meet Oculus Rift
Oculus shows no signs of stagnating — they have some amazing projects currently on the go that we've only had a glimpse of. Think the Rift might be for you? Here is a collection of articles to get you acquainted with your portal to the virtual dimension.
First things first!
Take the time to read about all the VR options you have! You want to make sure that when you buy your device, it's the right one for you.
- HTC Vive vs Oculus Rift: Which should you buy?
- PlayStation VR vs Oculus Rift
- Field of view face-off: Rift vs Vive vs Gear VR vs PSVR
- What you need to run Oculus Rift
Powering your Oculus Rift
Buying and testing options!
Last step in deciding, if you've got the time! Check out here to see where you can test an Oculus Rift near you before you buy!
- Where to try out Oculus Rift before you buy
- What to ask for when demoing VR
- Where to buy the Oculus Rift
- Where to buy a used Oculus Rift
Learn about your safety!
In this day and age, it's always important to learn all of your safety options when it comes to a new device.
- VR and your privacy: how are these companies treating your data?
- How long in VR is too long?
- Tips to avoid motion sickness caused by VR gaming
- Tips and tricks to avoid stepping on your VR cables
- How to clean your Oculus Rift
How to do pretty much everything with Oculus Rift
Opening the box your Rift came in is step one. Here's how to do pretty much everything else so that you get the best experience possible.
Getting to know your Oculus Rift
Alright, you've completed the first step of buying your Oculus Rift, now it's time to see all the amazing things it's capable of!
- Everything you need to know about Supersampling on Oculus Rift
- Everything you need to know about WebVR
- What is Asynchronous Timewarp and Asynchronous Spacewarp?
- How to get the best fit for your Oculus Rift
- The best storage options for Oculus Rift
Room-scale Rifting
- Oculus Rift room-scale setup troubleshooting guide
- How to enable room-scale on Oculus Rift
- What you need for room-scale VR
- How to set up and use Guardian for Oculus Touch
- How to check your Oculus sensor's view and boundary with Desk Scene
Using the store options
- How to launch your SteamVR games in Oculus Home
- How to use the Oculus Store
- How to use the Oculus Store without a credit card
- How to change where you save Oculus Rift games on your PC
- How to use your Oculus Rift with Viveport
Helpful how-tos, tips and tricks
- How to stream Oculus Rift on Twitch and Mixer
- How to keep your sensors from being damaged
- How to use Oculus Rooms
- How to adjust the lenses in your Oculus Rift
- How to remove the built-in Oculus Rift headphones
- How to extend your Oculus Rift cables for under $30
- How to split audio between VR and PC speakers
- How to customize Audio in Oculus Rift
- How to put prescription lenses in your Oculus Rift
- How to enroll in the Oculus Public Test Channel
Your Oculus Rift, your PC and you
- Can you use an Oculus Rift without a PC?
- Can you play non-VR PC games on Rift or Vive?
- VorpX is amazing for playing non-VR games in VR
Introducing Rift Core 2.0
Rift Core 2.0 is here, and if you've opted into the testing beta for it we've got the hook-up for you. If you have any questions or concerns regarding all the fun new options when using this update, we're right here to help. For now, here a few common questions. If you're here because you've tried out the 2.0 and find it's not to your taste, we have the steps on how to uninstall it as well.
- Rift Core 2.0 ultimate guide
- How to uninstall Rift Core 2.0
Games, games, and more games
What's virtual reality without games? Less fun! Check out some round-ups and lists of the best games for Rift to help you build your collection.
- These VR games do teleportation the right way
- These are the most incredible Oculus Rift games you can buy today!
- Five must-have games for your Oculus Rift
- Every Oculus experience that supports Touch gamepad emulation
- Every Oculus Touch game you can play right now
Capturing gameplay
- How to stream Oculus Rift on Twitch and Mixer
- How to record your Oculus Rift gameplay
- How to mirror Oculus Home on your desktop
The best games by genre
- Best RPGs for Oculus Rift
- Best horror games for VR
- The weirdest games you can play in VR
- Best flight games for Oculus Rift
- Best racing games for VR
The best games by type
- Best Oculus Rift games you can play while seated in 2018
- Top 10 best multiplayer games for VR
- Best free Oculus Touch games
- Best room-scale games for Oculus Rift
- These are the 10 best Early Access VR games on Steam
- Best VR games that don't rely on teleportation
Following game pages for future content
- Present and future realities of cross-platform gaming in VR
- How to follow unreleased games on Steam
- These are the Oculus Rift games launching this month
More Rift fun
Games aren't all the Rift is about! These ideas and apps help contribute to an overall amazing experience in Rift.
- Best pranks to pull on someone in VR
- How VR lets you travel around the world without leaving your house
- The most incredible VR experiences to show newbies
Movies in VR
- How to watch 360-degree YouTube on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift
- What you need to know about watching movies in VR
- Best VR videos you should watch right now
Accessories
Your Oculus Rift comes with everything you need for a great virtual experience, but that doesn't mean you can't find a bunch of great accessories to expand your horizon.
- Oculus Rift accessory guide
- How to travel with your Oculus Rift
- Using HOTAS controllers in VR is beyond amazing!
Oculus Touch controllers
These controllers have changed Rift forever. Here's what you need to know about room-scale motion tracking with Oculus Touch. Be sure to check out our Ultimate Touch Troubleshooting guide for help with any problems!
- The difference between Vive, Rift, PSVR, and Windows MR controllers
- Every Oculus experience that supports Touch gamepad emulation
Help with your controllers
- How to pair a controller with your Oculus Rift
- How to replace the battery in your Oculus remote
- How to use Leap Motion with Oculus Rift
- How to use Oculus Touch like a Vive Tracker
- How to get the most out of your Oculus Touch batteries
- How to set up and use Guardian for Oculus Touch
- How to use Oculus Touch controllers with SteamVR
- How to connect your Oculus Touch controller to the Rock Band guitar
Troubleshooting
Even the best systems run into problems. Use this list to help you deal with the (rare) problems that arise when using your Oculus Rift.
For a dedicated Rift troubleshooting page, check out our ultimate troubleshooting guide and our Touch troubleshooting guide.
If you're setting up a room-scale experience with your Oculus Rift, be sure to check out our room-scale troubleshooting guide.
Software
- How to fix the most common Oculus Rift error codes
- How to fix 'Oculus Runtime Service unavailable' error
- How to fix 'Library actions not allowed while in an app' error in the Oculus app
- How to fix not being able to select anything in Oculus Home
- How to fix the black screen with hourglass bug on Oculus Rift
- How to Prevent Oculus Home from launching in Steam VR
Hardware
- How to replace the headset cable
- How to fix Oculus Rift calibration problems
- How to fix Oculus Rift display problems
- Fix Rift USB issues with these five motherboards
- How to fix Oculus Rift audio problems
- How to fix Rift HDMI issues
- Do multiple monitors affect VR gaming performance?
- How to fix the left display cutting out in Oculus Rift
Decide that Oculus wasn't for you?
Sorry that, for whatever reason, it didn't work out! Here are some helpful tips on how to sell your VR headset! Before you leave VR for good, be sure to check out PlayStation VR, a cheap & fun time for the whole family!
- How to sell your Oculus Rift
Updated August 2018: We added some more articles to help find the best games you can play sitting down and how to stream to Twitch!
