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RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

cybereality — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:30:25 GMT

[quote][b]CarlKenner (3/7/2008)[/b]
By the way, the stereo games do not all support tracking. None of the Source engine games have tracking except Half Life 2 Deathmatch.[/quote]

Counter-Strike:Source also works with head tracking, but its not as smooth as some other titles.

RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

CarlKenner — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:41:04 GMT

Actually there are only 33 games with native stereo (including AssaultCube).

iWearMonitor lists 40 games, but only the first 32 have "(VuzixStereo)" next to them. The remaining 8 are the games that Vuzix already added tracking support to, but have been unable to add native stereo to yet. You need nvidia 7xxx or below on XP or below to get those 8 games to work in stereo. The 8 tracking but nvidia-stereo-only games are: World Of Warcraft, Second Life, xPlane, Quake 4, F.E.A.R., Supreme Commander, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance, and Quake Wars Enemy Territory.

I haven't been able to get Portal to work yet though. It just crashes silently on startup (after the guy with the valve in his head) if I have the vuzix driver enabled. I will try changing the graphics settings in the game and seeing if that helps.

By the way, Second Life now works (tracking only, it is one of the 8), I couldn't get it to work in the previous version, but they fixed it. :)

By the way, the stereo games do not all support tracking. All the flight simulator games except microsoft combat flight simulator support tracking. None of the Source engine games have tracking except Half Life 2 Deathmatch.

For games that don't have tracking you can use GlovePIE.

RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

Alpha14 — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:07:13 GMT

Good news about the update, still no support for 64-bit Vista? This was mentioned in the announcement sent by Jon a few weeks ago. I quote, regardless of OS or GFX graphics card.

How much longer do I have to wait before I will have a 64-bit compatible device.

Many Thanks

RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

Daddo — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:43:14 GMT

[quote][b]Znith (3/6/2008)[/b][hr]I am mainly concerned about the working Vuzix native stereo titles since I own an 8800GTS. Any clues to what they are.. only could see maybe 12 or so listed in the instruction pdf.[/quote]
There are more than 40 titles with 3D stereo that will work with 8800. I have constructed a list of those titles and it will be posted on the VR920 product page on our website in the next few days.

It should also be noted that what is needed to view 3D Stereo with virtually any make or model of graphics card (32-bit XP or Vista) is Vuzix 3D Stereo Driver support, which may or may not be a "native mode" implementations. I believe "native mode" and "iWear Extension" support for Vuzix 3D Drivers are misunderstood. Both enable 3D Stereo with virtually any make or model of graphics card in 32-bit XP or Vista, but they are different.

Native Mode Vuzix 3D Stereoscopic support is where Vuzix 3D Stereo Drivers support is written directly into an application. This support method offers the greatest quality and performance potential as programmers have direct control over how its configured can adapt on the fly. This method has only been available for a very short period of time (since firmware update) so there are only a few of these titles currently available. As new titles get finished and existing ones revised, the number or titles with "native mode support" will increase.

Most of the titles currently supporting Vuzix 3D Stereo Drivers do so through an iWear Extension. Although this method of support enables the "any graphics card" capability, it does not provide the same level of control and quality. Although the 3D quality can be spectacular and better than prior 3D display systems, it has limited potential when compated to true "native mode" support.

RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

Znith — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:03:29 GMT

Thank you Carl!

RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

CarlKenner — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:57:43 GMT

FSX
rFactor
GTR-2
GT-Legends
Lock On
IL2 Sturmovik
Pacific Fighters
IL2 Sturmovik 1946
Aces High II
Microsoft Combat Flight Sim:3
Call of Duty 4
Crysis
Unreal Tournament 2004
Dystopia
Insurgency: Modern Infantry Combat
Hidden
Roller Coaster Tycoon 3
The Elder Scrolls IV:OBLIVION
The Ship Single Player
The Ship
The Ship Tutorial
Dark Messiah: Might and Magic
SourceForts
Hypercube

Half-Life 2: DeathMatch
Half-Life 2: Single Player
Half-Life 2: Episode One
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Counter-Strike: Source
Portal
Garry's Mod

RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

Znith — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:53:14 GMT

I am mainly concerned about the working Vuzix native stereo titles since I own an 8800GTS. Any clues to what they are.. only could see maybe 12 or so listed in the instruction pdf.

RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

Daddo — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:47:42 GMT

[quote][b]CarlKenner (3/6/2008)[/b][hr]Make that41 titles!

I know my 1 title looks kind of pathetic compared to your 40 though.[/quote]
I thought you added native tracking to several open source titles a few weeks ago Carl.

The 40 are only the titles with Vuxiz 3D Driver support enabled through the iWearMonitor. The total number of Vuzix 3D driver supported titles is greater, add on those supporting tracking and the list is longer and then add on all the Nvidia Stereoscopy titles and the supported titles list gets very long.

I'm currently working on a method of cataloging and relaying that information in a quantified manner that will tell or customers not only which titles contain some form of support, but also what type of support it is so they can be informed at to potential quality.

If you have or know of titles with 3D stereoscopy support (Vuzix Native Mode, Vuzix through iWearMonitor, or Nvidia) or tracking (Native or through iWearMonitor) let me know the title, is webpage and they type of support it provides and I'll get them on the list.

RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

Daddo — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:36:00 GMT

Thanks for the heads up on the http://www.vr920.com/ page. I had requested a redirect some time ago but it looks like it spilled between the cracks. I expect it will be done shortly.

RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

Znith — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 07:11:47 GMT

I agree we need a list of supported games and it needs to be on the front page of your VR920 page. I can't find it anywhere.

RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

CarlKenner — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:17:25 GMT

PLEASE UPDATE http://www.vr920.com/

It says the latest version is 0.6. And I don't think it lists the firmware update.

If you are too lazy to update www.vr920.com, can you at least replace it with a redirect?

RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

CarlKenner — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:13:24 GMT

Make that 41 titles!

I know my 1 title looks kind of pathetic compared to your 40 though.

RE: VR920 v2.0 Software Released

susuwatari — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:08:53 GMT

Is there a list of the native stereo supported games anywhere?

VR920 v2.0 Software Released

Daddo — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:46:58 GMT

[b]A major software update for the VR920 has been posted on our Downloads and Drivers page.[/b]
[url]http://www.vuzix.com/support/downloads_drivers.html[/url]

[i]The update requires firmware version 1.109 or greater.[/i]

This iWear VR920 v2.0 software update provides:

[b]New iWearMonitor[/b]
The new iWearMonitor looks the same but handles iWear Extensions in a whole new way. It now looks for compatible applications when opens and takes its enabling actions them. Its system tray icon is now dormant with its sole remaining purpose being to provide quick access to your iWear software, reducing its need for ongoing system resources.

[b]Vuzix 3D Driver support for 40 game and simulation titles[/b]
Vuzix 3D driver support is now increased from 2 titles to a whopping 40! All titles identifies as “Vuzix Stereo” can be used with virtually any make or model of graphics card running on a 32-bit Windows XP or Vista system.

[b]New documentation[/b]
Our VR920 documentation has been completely rewritten. The new docs now contain Vista installation instructions, additional VR920 information and more.

[b]Improved Windows Vista (32-bit) support[/b]
VR920 installation and use under Windows Vista has been improved. Installation is now simple and straightforward and the annoying messages when running the iWearMonitor in the system tray are gone. And of course, more than 40 titles now work on your Vista system, regardless of which graphics card you’re using.

Enjoy!

[i]Note: Download file names and description from original post edited March 7/08.[/i]