I'm not really interested in the game play. Im mostly interested in just watching VR movies, do i really need a top of the line pc to watch VR movies with this or can i just plug this into my current system and watch movies null

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Zach · Accepted Answer

You don't need a computer with the suggested requirements, but if you are planning to only watch 'movies', you should consider buying the headset only. It comes with just the headset and one sensor (because that's all the headset needs)

Answered by Zach 9 years ago

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Naugie · Answer

If you're just into 360 video, Oculus isn't for you. Save yourself hundreds/thousands of $$$, and get a Samsung GearVR (works with iPhone or Android) or Google Daydream (for these phones: Google Pixel and Pixel XL and Moto Z, ASUS ZenFone A). Heck, Google Cardboard is the lowest point of entry (you can usually find one between free and $10). 

Oculus is not just for gaming, but it's a more immersive 3D interactive experience, completely different from spherical video (which isn't really "VR" but it is lumped in, thus much confusion.

Source: I work in the industry.

Pugboy · Answer

You do not a need a top of the line PC for any VR games or watching anything. All you need is a reasonable CPU like a Ryzen 5 or Core i5 - older i5's are perfectly fine. You do need a GTX 970 or GTX 1060 or better. I'm not sure about the AMD cards, but I think a 470 or 570 or better. The talk about needing a high-end PC is hype. It's mostly the video card. It renders two 1080p images at 90 Hz each. I had a GTX 970, and it was good. I upgraded to a GTX 1070 because I got a fantastic deal. Note, SLI and Crossfire do not work with VR. Your cards will work, but only the primary card.

Answered by Pugboy 9 years ago

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NatureLover2 · Answer

You will need a high end computer with a high end video card to get smooth play.

TruthlessBaby · Answer

You can just get a cheap phone vr and then download "Trinus Vr" on both ur phone and pc. Then u put ur phone in the vr and done u do not need a oculos right for vr movies I'm pretty sure

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