Natural movement
Sick of VR games that use teleportation to move? Try these great titles
If your VR legs are steady and you prefer the immersion of natural locomotion, check out these great games that don't rely on teleportation.
Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt is a full-time writer, focusing mainly on PC hardware and VR. He is an avid PC gamer and multi-platform user, and when he has some free time you can usually find him practicing guitar or reorganizing his ever-growing library. If you hear him say "Sorry!" it's only because he's Canadian.
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They're magic!
Need teleportation to get around in VR? Try these great games
Moving around in VR requires, for many people, a different method than just pushing a joystick forward and having your character move. If teleportation is more your style, these are the best games for you.
No slider no matter
Headache? Blurry image? Set your IPD manually in PlayStation VR
Interpupillary distance in PSVR is handled with software, but that doesn't mean you can't make some manual tweaks to get it perfect.
Blasphemy!
You can technically use PlayStation VR without a PS4, but do you want to?
Just because PSVR has PlayStation in its name doesn't necessarily mean you need a PS4 to use it. To indulge your curiosity, we explain how the PSVR works and how to use it without a PlayStation 4.
Very polished
It's fire against ice in this review of DEXED
DEXED is an unconventional shooter that pits you against fire and ice while you float through beautiful worlds. Is it worth adding to your VR library? Here's our take on Ninja Theory's latest title.
Painful recovery
Is Surgeon Simulator ER a success or was it botched?
Surgeon Simulator first appeared on standard monitors back in 2013, and it seemed destined from the start to make a great VR game. Let's take a look at the VR version and see if it was a successful transplant!
Get your wallet ready
The price you'll pay for a complete Vive setup
Let’s break things down in terms of cost per item, and let’s also take a look at some PC options to run your setup.
Don't waste your time
Here's what to ask for when you demo VR
Investing in virtual reality can be a big decision; luckily, there are demo stations set up around the world that let you try all the major headsets before you buy. Here are the best experiences to try depending on your tastes.
Huge!
IMAX VR has arrived, and here's where you can try it out!
IMAX, the larger-than-life movie experience, has joined ranks with virtual reality to create a futuristic union of enormous fun. Here’s what you need to know and where you can try out IMAX VR for yourself.
Long name short track
Trackmania Turbo VR is a wild arcade-racer that will leave you dizzy
Let's take a look at the free VR add-on for Trackmania Turbo and whether its worth the full price of admission!
Multipurpose
Is PlayStation VR good for anything other than gaming?
While you’re taking a break from gaming, you might be wondering what else your glowing headset can do. Here are a few non-gaming things you can try out to get the most out of your PlayStation VR.
Learning to fly
Eagle Flight review
Eagle Flight surprised me with its thrilling gameplay, easy controls, and overall beauty. Want to know more before adding it to your collection? Check out the full review!
Big things are happening
All the big announcements from Oculus Connect 3!
Oculus revealed a final iteration of its Rift Touch controllers, a social meeting ground with personal avatars, new minimum system specs for the Rift, a bunch of new games designed for the Touch Controllers, and more!
The new virtual experience
PlayStation VR review roundup
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As the console world’s first foray into the virtual world, PlayStation VR has a lot riding on its shoulders. Does it live up to the hype? We’ve rounded up a collection of written and video reviews to help form an overall opinion of PSVR!
Android 101
How to connect a USB flash drive to your Android
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Connecting a USB flash storage device to your Android phone is cheap and easy. Let's find out what you need and, finally, how to get everything connected and safely disconnected again.
Connect Back up Transfer Update
How to use the LG Bridge with your LG phone
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LG Bridge is software available for Windows PC or Mac OS that lets you backup, restore, and update your LG phone, and transfer files wirelessly between computer and LG phone. It's easy to set up and easy to use. Here's all you need to know about using LG Bridge with your LG phone.
Fresh start
How to factory reset Galaxy Note 5
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Sometimes you need to just start fresh. Or maybe you're getting ready for a new phone. (A new Galaxy Note, perhaps?) Here's how you'll want to factory reset your Galaxy Note 5.
Realize the potential
The best apps to use with your Chromecast
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Your Chromecast, small as it is, can do a lot. There are a ton of apps to use with Chromecast in the Play Store; here are the best for whatever you're looking to do.
Social
How to share a picture from your Android phone to Facebook!
Android and Facebook provide several methods to share your photos — use the Facebook app, use your phone's photo gallery, or use Facebook from a mobile web page — and we're here to walk you through it.