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Labo VR |OT| Switch is now Virtual, Boy!
- Thread starter jts
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This literally makes too much sense to not happen. I almost want to bet it will happen. Like it's too perfect.
Well, from personal experience, I think a plastic protector works fine. I think it's hasty rip your screen protector off in fear before even trying it, but to each his own.
From what I've seen, most people have no issues with either, perhaps at worst having some blurriness by a plastic screen protector or even just having a screen protector in general. The Ars Technica writer that felt discomfort and claims that it may have been from the screen protector seems to have had a glass protector, by the way.
I'd take all the anecdotal stories with a grain of salt and try it for yourself first.
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I hope someone like Gamxplain makes a video showing what 3DS games would look like on Labo VR...
I've been looking for some on Youtube to look at on my Switch, but there's hardly anything out there; and what little is there is incredibly poorly done...
I'd LOVE to see what the likes of OoT3D, Super Mario 3D Land, Kid Icarus Uprising, Rhythm Heaven Megamix and Codename S.T.E.A.M would look like if they were running on Switch through Labo VR!
I've been looking for some on Youtube to look at on my Switch, but there's hardly anything out there; and what little is there is incredibly poorly done...
I'd LOVE to see what the likes of OoT3D, Super Mario 3D Land, Kid Icarus Uprising, Rhythm Heaven Megamix and Codename S.T.E.A.M would look like if they were running on Switch through Labo VR!
Finally found the time to finish the Blaster, and wow at that shooter game!
The graphics are awesome and it's very fun. It kinda looks like Astro Bot.
The blaster toycon itself is amazing, but the firing noise is a bit too loud, my neighbours must've thought I was using a gas powered airsoft gun inside home! :p
The graphics are awesome and it's very fun. It kinda looks like Astro Bot.
The blaster toycon itself is amazing, but the firing noise is a bit too loud, my neighbours must've thought I was using a gas powered airsoft gun inside home! :p
I tried watching this 3D video of the Virtual Boy Wario game (it was made to be viewed on the 3DS screen, and it was kinda cool):
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It's probably because it's difficult to record direct feed gameplay from the 3DS.
A potential workaround is to look at stereoscopic screen shots from the 3DS.
No idea if this is will look any good at all with the Labo goggles.
Edit: I've tried looking at the screenshots and they don't look good. The distance between the two images for the 3DS is clearly different from looking at the images through lenses with the screen up on your face, and the top video has the images reversed so you can see the 3D by crossing your eyes.
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Outlets like Gamxplain do have 3DS capture devices though! They're in a position to make these videos!
Come on guys! Make it happen! I wanna see what they'd look like!
I spent about an hour last night with this thing all to myself after my daughter went to bed (she hogs the thing when she's awake!) and actually really got into the marble game. It's interesting how the game plays with the limitations of the hand tracking and turns that into part of the puzzle (i.e., you can't actually change your position relative to the puzzle, there are certain hand motions that just aren't possible, etc). The limitations end up being something that plays into the puzzle's solution rather than being super frustrating. It's very clever.
Still have a more than half of the toycons to build (blaster, bird, pedal, plus the little pinwheel and mask thing) but this has been super worth it so far.
Still have a more than half of the toycons to build (blaster, bird, pedal, plus the little pinwheel and mask thing) but this has been super worth it so far.
This is extremely basic, but here's a BOTW VR shot with centered 400x240 rectangles over each eye's view. A real one would be placed a bit differently, compensate for curve (though centered and small like this it wouldn't be a huge deal), and have to deal with the bottom screen, but hey. Simply as a way to view 3DS stereo content at its original resolution, it should work pretty well.
But it also kind of killed the brand and I imagine retailers don't want it anymore
Really fun. Had more fun building some of it last night versus other Labo kits in the past, and the payoff feels way more worth it than, say, the fishing minigame. I was surprised at how decent the VR tech was.
The biggest issue is holding it, really. That part kind of sucks, especially when you have to use a joy con in one hand.
The biggest issue is holding it, really. That part kind of sucks, especially when you have to use a joy con in one hand.
This has been my favorite as well so far.
It also gives you context clues like looking at shadows to line things up or just playing with the physics can create multiple solutions, so the limitations forcing you to try to approach it from a different way is really effective.
Plus there are lots of levels and objects you unlock to create your own puzzles, so I'm really liking it.
Received my labo VR starter kit today and built the VR goggle, Jotcon holder and the switch. Was surprised to see these extra mini labo kits lol.
Just wanna ask if the blaster set can be built in stages? I rather spend about 40 mins every day than spend 3 hours of my weekend for that lol.
Just wanna ask if the blaster set can be built in stages? I rather spend about 40 mins every day than spend 3 hours of my weekend for that lol.
My wife and daughter absolutely love the elephant set. They were playing it for a while last night. Got some funny videos ands pics out of it.
Man I am so bummed out I hesitated on this. GCU makes it $63 at Best Buy but they're sold out locally and online.
Honestly I was holding out for Oculus Quest. But with how my free time is now, this is more appealing to me as a VR "toy" at the price point vs $400. I understand the experiences are completely different, but this should scratch the itch until the Quest is on sale at some point.
Honestly I was holding out for Oculus Quest. But with how my free time is now, this is more appealing to me as a VR "toy" at the price point vs $400. I understand the experiences are completely different, but this should scratch the itch until the Quest is on sale at some point.
so i can slide my iphone 7+ into this thing and watch videos other than youtube in vr.. THAT was interesting...
Here's my detailed impressions of a weekend of being super sick with the flu, but still taking the time to build all but one of the toys, the pedal fan thing.
VR Goggles
They work. Still shocked about the unit itself having gyro. Zelda should have used this for its motion controls instead. I'm near sighted, badly. I'm blind as hell 3 feet away from my face, so I wear glasses. Have worn them the majority of my life. I like wearing glasses. Due to there not being focus slider, I must wear my glasses when using my goggles.
Luckily wearing glasses with the goggles is 100% fine. I'd say I have a big head and wear big glasses, and have no issue with everything fitting.
The tapping works about 90% of the time, or maybe I just need to tap harder. Not sure what's triggering the input when tapping, noise?
I noticed what looks like a clothe fiber of some kind on the lense, and need to think of an easy way to open and close it again.
Camera
This was the first toy I made after the goggles. Easy build. Only played with it a little, but enjoyed what I played. Seemed blurrier than the rest of the games I tried, now that I think about it.
The clicking when spinning the "lens" is quite satisfying. Takes me back to outing a card in my bike wheel as a kid.
I will get further into this toy later, as will my wife. She loves camera stuff and sea life.
Elephant
This has turned into the most used toy so far. First, the build. It wasn't as easy as the camera, but it wasn't hard either. First time I used rubber bands. The build quality seems a little flimsy, like I'm gonna break this thing, but it takes it.
My wife, daughter and I have a hard time putting this thing down. We love the puzzles and the the drawing. So very cool. The depth works do well here.
Honestly, I think the starter kit should have consisted of the goggles and the elephant. Not taking anything away from the blaster, but there's more you can do with this toy than the blaster.
Blaster
This thing is just cool. It's a damn shotgun toy for switch VR. Take that in. Dress it up with colors, give it a sleeker name, but it's still a shotgun, lol.
This was easily the longest build of the bundle, but that makes sense, especially once you use it. Nintendo also stated it would take longer as well. This one took a few rubber bands as well. Not a hard build, just a lengthy one.
Now, the games are fun. And the blaster works. I know that doesn't sound like the most informative view, but it's as simple as that. The guns cocking and shooting works, as do the games. It just works, and it works well. The visuals are ok, on the games. And there's a learning curve to the "bullet drop" of the ammo. But still, just fun. This game is best played in a chair that spins.
I'm not 100% sold on the build quality though. The notches that hold the rubber bands look like that can break loose, so I used some tape to secure them a little better. At the very least, it puts my mind at ease.
Also, got to say, I love the noises this toy makes.
Bird
This one is neat. Pretty easy build, and didn't take long to make. You push down on the wings and the bird flaps.
The one session I had wasn't the best, but keep in mind, it was very late, and again, I was very sick with the flu.
The visuals were ok, as expected. The flying felt a little slow, but it felt good. The turning left and right made me feel a little nauseous. But that might have been the flu too. It seems like it could be a simple fun collectathon mixed with timed races.
I will most definitely dive into this further.
I'd easily recommend this to anyone that is the slightest bit curious. It's fun, and I'd say there's $80 worth of stuff there. From the fun of building, the playing of the games and possibly creation of some too.
I will say this, I truly hope this sparks companies making plastic molds for Labo. I'd buy the plastic toys in a heartbeat.
VR Goggles
They work. Still shocked about the unit itself having gyro. Zelda should have used this for its motion controls instead. I'm near sighted, badly. I'm blind as hell 3 feet away from my face, so I wear glasses. Have worn them the majority of my life. I like wearing glasses. Due to there not being focus slider, I must wear my glasses when using my goggles.
Luckily wearing glasses with the goggles is 100% fine. I'd say I have a big head and wear big glasses, and have no issue with everything fitting.
The tapping works about 90% of the time, or maybe I just need to tap harder. Not sure what's triggering the input when tapping, noise?
I noticed what looks like a clothe fiber of some kind on the lense, and need to think of an easy way to open and close it again.
Camera
This was the first toy I made after the goggles. Easy build. Only played with it a little, but enjoyed what I played. Seemed blurrier than the rest of the games I tried, now that I think about it.
The clicking when spinning the "lens" is quite satisfying. Takes me back to outing a card in my bike wheel as a kid.
I will get further into this toy later, as will my wife. She loves camera stuff and sea life.
Elephant
This has turned into the most used toy so far. First, the build. It wasn't as easy as the camera, but it wasn't hard either. First time I used rubber bands. The build quality seems a little flimsy, like I'm gonna break this thing, but it takes it.
My wife, daughter and I have a hard time putting this thing down. We love the puzzles and the the drawing. So very cool. The depth works do well here.
Honestly, I think the starter kit should have consisted of the goggles and the elephant. Not taking anything away from the blaster, but there's more you can do with this toy than the blaster.
Blaster
This thing is just cool. It's a damn shotgun toy for switch VR. Take that in. Dress it up with colors, give it a sleeker name, but it's still a shotgun, lol.
This was easily the longest build of the bundle, but that makes sense, especially once you use it. Nintendo also stated it would take longer as well. This one took a few rubber bands as well. Not a hard build, just a lengthy one.
Now, the games are fun. And the blaster works. I know that doesn't sound like the most informative view, but it's as simple as that. The guns cocking and shooting works, as do the games. It just works, and it works well. The visuals are ok, on the games. And there's a learning curve to the "bullet drop" of the ammo. But still, just fun. This game is best played in a chair that spins.
I'm not 100% sold on the build quality though. The notches that hold the rubber bands look like that can break loose, so I used some tape to secure them a little better. At the very least, it puts my mind at ease.
Also, got to say, I love the noises this toy makes.
Bird
This one is neat. Pretty easy build, and didn't take long to make. You push down on the wings and the bird flaps.
The one session I had wasn't the best, but keep in mind, it was very late, and again, I was very sick with the flu.
The visuals were ok, as expected. The flying felt a little slow, but it felt good. The turning left and right made me feel a little nauseous. But that might have been the flu too. It seems like it could be a simple fun collectathon mixed with timed races.
I will most definitely dive into this further.
I'd easily recommend this to anyone that is the slightest bit curious. It's fun, and I'd say there's $80 worth of stuff there. From the fun of building, the playing of the games and possibly creation of some too.
I will say this, I truly hope this sparks companies making plastic molds for Labo. I'd buy the plastic toys in a heartbeat.
It seems like they entirely missed Denmark in the initial shipments, it was nowhere to be found.
Well, today I got the big package with all the things. I've never assembled a Labo thing before, so this will be interesting. Anything I need to know before opening the box, or are the instructions as thorough as I hope?
I am expecting it to use the Switch for interactive building instructions, it'd be silly not to.
Well, today I got the big package with all the things. I've never assembled a Labo thing before, so this will be interesting. Anything I need to know before opening the box, or are the instructions as thorough as I hope?
I am expecting it to use the Switch for interactive building instructions, it'd be silly not to.
For those in the US still hunting for the full set (like me!) Amazon just got some in: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PL7D7BS
Have fun!
Have fun!
Just make room and have fun. I put my switch on a stand and had Hulu on the tv.
There's a whole lot of interactivity with the instructions, but I never felt I needed them, as they move the pieces into angles you need.
Would any of you guys replace some of the toy cons, or goggles with plastic ones, made by third parties?
For anyone wanting to easily add a strap, I went ahead and bought that $7 elastic velcro strap and it works perfectly, not overly tight or uncomfortable and doesn't feel like it's going to randomly fall off. I would recommend getting some kind of soft material to put on the nose guard though because it does push down onto your face when the Switch is inserted.
For those of us who bought the starter pack, will the other toys become available to buy individually?
yes, just not sure when we will see them in stores. they do show available at nintendo's store for $20 each
THey should be available now.
$20 a pop for the two expansions
Argh... I really should wait so I can use GCU but what the heck, it's my daughter's bday.
I'd be down for a headset if it was well made. Gonna start modifying mine in a few minutes to add a strap, but having a plastic one would be something I'd pay for.
Labo isn't sold digitally. Not that I think it matters much as you're right about the UK markets.
I listened to the Beastcast this morning and they got basically everything wrong about this.
Lol I noticed that too. But to be fair the details at the time of the recording were basically nothing other than it exists.
Good thing they have a corrections segment. ;)
They are available now, but only being sold through Nintendo shop, and was not showing in search results. $5 dollars shipping, $20 per set, 2 sets. I ordered both yesterday.
Was going to do the same but bb has none. Saw one out in the wild today at a gamestop though, won't even get you near 5 dollars in reward points.
I primarily had to rip mine off because there was dust and stuff under there that I never noticed with my naked eye until looking through the lens, and it was a cheap one that kind of made fingerprints more visible. I'm sure most screen protectors are fine
They said you needed to make a new save.
Though lots of people in the reveal thread misread that.
I was initially interested in this but I haven't bought any Switch stuff in quite a while so I was gonna pass on it, but now that I've turned heel and decided to get it, of course it's sold out. Guess I'll be waiting it out then.
Just bought the camera/elephant expansion kit off the Nintendo website based on impressions from this thread. Can't wait.
Oh no way, I was right! Cuburger check it out we got a confirmation on how the VR camera will work in BotW! O:
Absolutely, I'd buy a lightweight plastic camera and set of goggles with a strap for sure. Dunno about the blaster since it's so big but I'm sure once I build and play with it I'll be like GIMME DAT
Just follow the instructions and don't skip ahead and you'll be fine. Seriously, sometimes they'll throw in a backwards fold which can screw you if you don't follow along!
Got the goggles completed now and I'm kind of impressed. It works. It's a little straining on the eyes, but so is "real" VR for me, so that sort of counts in its favor?
It's getting a little too late for arts and crafts, so I'll have to assemble the add-ons tomorrow. Thinking Blaster first, but we'll see.
I also learned that my Switch's screen is not as clean as I thought it was. Will have to get a microfiber cloth and get all those huge in VR specks of dust gone.
It's getting a little too late for arts and crafts, so I'll have to assemble the add-ons tomorrow. Thinking Blaster first, but we'll see.
I also learned that my Switch's screen is not as clean as I thought it was. Will have to get a microfiber cloth and get all those huge in VR specks of dust gone.