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What is the current state of VR in Linux? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 week ago by PlzGivHugs@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@lemmy.world
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I'm a Windows 10 user hoping to switch to Linux over Windows 11. One of my common uses for my computer is VR, via a Valve Index. Is this going to be a problem for me? I know historically, its been pretty bad, and ProtonDB shows very mixed ratings, but I also know Linux has been improving fast so am hoping that others will disagree with that.

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[–] antithetical@lemmy.deedium.nl 4 points 6 days ago

I've been using the Index with SteamVR for a few years and so far my experience is pretty good. Running it on an NVidia 1080TI and now 5070TI it works quite smooth. Some minor things aren't supported, like bluetooth (use a script to turn on/off the lighthouses) and the front camera's. But most games I've tried work out of the box in Proton. Performance was also good, even on a 1080TI.

Some games I've played wihtout much issue: Beat Saber, Maestro (they messed up Index controllers, but that is a game issue), Gorn, Alyx, PoewrbeatsVR, Waltz of the Wizard, VRChat, Walkabout Golf, Boneworks and a few more I can't remember right now.