Anyone using bootcamp to run any type of vr on Mac? Does it work and of so what are your experiences of it? Thanks!
It can be done but the major limitation as of now is hardware. Running VR on Mac requires as external GPU. For more information go here:
https://www.imore.com/how-set-your-mac-external-gpu
https://www.imore.com/vr-mac-first-...ro-egpu-and-htc-vive-make-dynamite-experience
Keep in mind this is not yet officially supported by Apple. We are expecting that to change at some point though.
The very top iMac 27inch 5k has the right card, and so does the expensive iMac Pro (that 4999.00 model). Also the top of the line 5K cost 2300, BUT it has the required hardware.
Maybe I should buy two iMac Pros so my wife and I can play together.
I am very eager to see Apple get in the train of VR and AR. Because they are so big and have so many customers they will certainly give a big push to the technology, don't you agree?
Cheers
Really? I had the impression the rumors were that they were into VR as well...I think so. My only concern is, while Apple is all in on AR, they have so far expressed little interest in VR.
Maybe I should buy two iMac Pros so my wife and I can play together.
Really? I had the impression the rumors were that they were into VR as well...
You should buy one more iMac Pro just in case you guys end up getting a dog :rotfl:
My mistake, than. It's a pity, though, they could shake things up...If they are they’re not doing a very good job. There’s no VR hardware being developed by Apple. Everything is third party.
My mistake, than. It's a pity, though, they could shake things up...
It's a start, at least... But yeah, they don't tend to be on the Verge of new tech since iPhone 1 to be honest...Apple can definitely disrupt things when and if they choose. They have a massive user base and more money than anyone. They’re just all about AR right now. Shoddy rumors suggest Apple is working on a Google Glass type of device.
It's a start, at least... But yeah, they don't tend to be on the Verge of new tech since iPhone 1 to be honest...
Not at all. Apple tends to be more interested in making existing technology work better than inventing new technology. I think a big part of their innovation mojo died with Steve Jobs.
Exactly. But even if they dont invent anything new, if they just use current VR technology, it would be a big help to the VR technology as a whole. We need more developers to get on the VR train, we lack content.