Oculus rift VR headsets in strike fighters?

[Spudknocker]

Hey guys! So I was parusing the net and looking at the oculus rift headset it says it works with a lot of computer games. I was wondering has anyone looked into or thought about using a VR headset with strike fighters 2? I mean that could be SUPER awesome! Haha maybe add a little new life to the game?

[+Viper63a]

I just got Vive VR for Christmas, so I am wondering the same thing!!!!

 

Anyone?!

 

:) V

[+Viper63a]

So...SF2 is not supported...Games are specially designed for Vive..etc. So I got VorpX for some other games and tried it with SF2, but looks like I need to create a profile...I don't know how...soooo...has anyone tried this and already have a profile for VorpX?

[+Stary]

On 30.12.2016 at 4:37 AM, viper63a said:

Games are specially designed for Vive..etc.

getting SF2 working in O-Rift -> ReVive route is ever possible somehow? I am pretty sure I saw Rift SF2 clips in the past

[+Viper63a]

Hmm, let me see if I can find some of those videos...

[+Stary]

yeah can't find them myself Viper63a. Anyway bought myself vorpX drivers for OR/Vive that inject itself into older games with mixed results and plan to test them in spare time

[+Stary]

IT WORKS!

at least using VorpX, edit: with new vorpx (via vorpix configuration utility) profile derived from "ArxFatalis"* one

The only downside is ForceDx9=TRUE in strikefighters2 options.ini, I was yet unable to create working Dx10 SF2 vorpix AT ALL. The closest I was with Alan Wake (Dx10 title) but locked during loading at 30 percent. Will do more tests but been able to run at bare low at 1280x1024 for starters (which is always recommended for testing new game with vorpx) vorpx works in z-normal and z-depth, not geometry3d, recommend letterbox 2 with ambient background setting. Head tracking in Vive works :) no head roll yet I guess it requires modding of viewlist.ini to add it; of course it is then obvious one needs to increase view limits to full 360 degree in all cockpits ini files too.

Testing on HTC Vive here, I guess Oculus Rift would work too..?

Hope to find more when I get there I will post.

*the one created for Dx9 mod for Arx Fatalis called Art Libertatis -highly recommended BTW

Edited December 7, 2017 by Stary
adding more info

[+Stary]

this is also important in options ini I guess

 

AntiAliasing=1
ForceDX9=TRUE
ForceVSyncOff=TRUE
Use32BitZBuffer=TRUE

[umm]

Any news regarding the use of HTC Vive with the game?

[MigBuster]

Try a PM instead.

[MigBuster]

Related : http://bbs.thirdwire.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=9602

[umm]

Thanks noted 

[norrinor]

Sorry to dig up an old thread but I've finally worked out a way to fly in VR in Strike Fighters 2 on an Oculus Rift CV1 using a variation on the method linked above. It's complicated and will only work in DirectX9 mode and you'll need Tridef 3D + the Tridef-3D-Occulus Rift beta Addon, which I can post if anyone wants to try it, and VorpX.  Unfortunately, you need to use the VorpX desktop viewer as I can't get the game to display using Steam's BigScreen beta, but the good news is that Oculus headtracking works so you can look around the cockpit without using freetrack. Although the VR is not as good as it is in games that natively support VR, such as Il-2 BoS, DCS and X-plane, the VR effect and 3D depth is still quite impressive in Strike Fighters 2 and on my sytem runs at about 60-70 fps.

I've also tried DX9/DX10 modes using the standard Tridef 3D side-by-side mode, 3D Superdepth with reshade and directly injecting Strike Fighters into VorpX and although I can get the game running I can't manage to get any 3D depth so its like playing on a big 2D screen. Strike Fighters 1 also works using the Tridef/VorpX method but there are alot of graphical problems in VR that aren't present in SF2.

I wouldn't rush out and buy all the VR and 3D software just to try it, as that would be an expensive exercise, especially until I can confirm it works on someone else's system, but if any one already owns the software and is willing to give it a try I can post a step-by-step guide to getting it working.

norrin

[umm]

Thanks for sharing the information and looking forward to any update.

[umm]

It would be really nice to fly SF2  with VR headset. may be one day soon

[beachav8r]

Hey Stary - (I can't send you a PM) - apologies for the thread bump!

Greetings again and hope this finds you doing well. I had a quick question - a Google search came up with your post - so that's how I found it was you. Anyway, I was wondering if you had any additional success with Vorp-X and Strike Fighters 2 beyond what you posted in this thread. I haven't pulled the trigger on Vorp-X simply because it has such mixed reviews. It would be completely worth the price though if I could get both Strike Fighters 2 and perhaps EECH working with my HP Reverb (WMR headset). I think those two titles could really stretch out their awesomeness with the addition of VR. So what do you think - was your experimentation worth it or not ya' think?

Thanks for any further thoughts you might have on the matter.

 

[+GKABS]

I just went ahead and paid for the vorp-x and I will try it the next few days.  It would be nice if I only can move my head around and see the surrounding that will help spotting SAM.

I have htc vive

 

 

Edited January 19, 2020 by GKABS

[+GKABS]

On ‎12‎/‎7‎/‎2017 at 12:14 PM, Stary said:

IT WORKS!

at least using VorpX, edit: with new vorpx (via vorpix configuration utility) profile derived from "ArxFatalis"* one

The only downside is ForceDx9=TRUE in strikefighters2 options.ini, I was yet unable to create working Dx10 SF2 vorpix AT ALL. The closest I was with Alan Wake (Dx10 title) but locked during loading at 30 percent. Will do more tests but been able to run at bare low at 1280x1024 for starters (which is always recommended for testing new game with vorpx) vorpx works in z-normal and z-depth, not geometry3d, recommend letterbox 2 with ambient background setting. Head tracking in Vive works :) no head roll yet I guess it requires modding of viewlist.ini to add it; of course it is then obvious one needs to increase view limits to full 360 degree in all cockpits ini files too.

Testing on HTC Vive here, I guess Oculus Rift would work too..?

Hope to find more when I get there I will post.

*the one created for Dx9 mod for Arx Fatalis called Art Libertatis -highly recommended BTW

Hello Stary,

I tried sending you a personal message but somehow it didn't allow me., so I am posting it here.  I have been reading your work to get the game working in 3d using VorpX, so my question to you where do I need to start to continue your work? If you can give me a step by step guideline so I can take it from where you left off.

Many thanks.

 

[beachav8r]

So..umm...this actually works..! Strike Fighters 2.. Been messing around with it for a couple of hours and..well..it works. More details to follow, but it works. These are "through the lens" pics with my iPhone through my HP Reverb. I'll post more tomorrow because I need to do some tweaking...

 

 

[+GKABS]

I am happy that we finally can play the game in VR I did play the game in VR about 3 days a go you can see my post 

Did you try to run the game using any custom made? and what profile did you use?