RaceRoom Racing Experience is old but it is still worth playing because it is probably the best or one of the best sim racing games currently existing of all time.
Now, even if you enjoy playing it in 2D, you will enjoy it even more inside Virtual Reality.
In this guide, I am going to talk about RaceRoom Racing experience in VR, introduce some of my experiences and also some settings that can elevate your enjoyment of the game.
Here is a quick shot to show you some of the best VR settings for driving in RaceRoom.
With that out of the way, let’s begin!
Table of Contents
- Does RaceRoom support VR?
- How do you use VR in RaceRoom?
- VR Headset Compatibility
- 1. Valve Index
- 2. HTC Vive
- 3. Oculus Rift
- 4. Windows Mixed Reality
- Raceroom VR System Requirements
- Minimum Requirements:
- Recommended Requirements
- Recommended VR Graphics setting
- VR Headset: Oculus Rift CV1
- Raceroom VR performance
- How to fix black screen on RaceRoom VR?
- Is RaceRoom VR worth it?
- Conclusion:
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Does RaceRoom support VR?
VR in Race Room can be done either on the HTC Vive as well as the Oculus Rift making the entire experience slightly more engaging.
Alternate preference will appreciate any configuration of your VR headset including the system requirement of your PC so that it can work properly.
Now we are just about to look at what settings, requirements and other things one needs to run RaceRoom VR.
How do you use VR in RaceRoom?
You want to know how to use Steam VR in Raceroom, so I will describe that step by step the following instructions:
- Go to your Steam client library
- Right click and select “Properties”
- In the General section of the pop up window click the “Set Launch Options” button
- In the dialog box that opens, just type “vr”
- you should now be able to run your VR headset
VR Headset Compatibility
Let’s now have a look at the entire Raceroom headset device compatibility according to the most popular VR brands including Oculus and Valve Index.
- Valve Index
- HTC Vive
- Oculus Rift
- Windows Mixed Reality
1. Valve Index
In short, RaceRoom VR works best with Valve’s headsets and controllers. The headset has an awesome resolution as well as refresh rate which will give you a great VR experience.
Of course, something else is, if you have a PC that can install most games but does not have the specs to play such a game at its best.
2. HTC Vive
The second headset that I would call good for RaceRoom is the HTC Vive device. The Vive generally costs a mission longer than other headsets but it is a purchase that is really worth it.
You’ll need to ensure your PC meets those parameters just as it’s the case with the Valve Index.
3. Oculus Rift
Oculus rift is popular (Arguably the most) VR headset on the market that is competitive with RaceRoom VR in terms of compatibility.
The only problem is, you will have to buy a new PC in case you want to enjoy the game to its fullest.
4. Windows Mixed Reality
Windows Mixed Reality is Microsoft’s venture into the world of VR and even though it does not have the clout of the Oculus Rift, it does well when it comes to RaceRoom VR.
The users tend to receive the impression of being present in a virtual surrounding and are able to move interactive elements within it while using Mixed Reality headsets.
Raceroom VR System Requirements
Now that we know a bit more about which VR headsets to use, let’s have a quick look at the PC requirements for RaceRoom VR.
In the previous screen, as you are able to notice I have discussed both Minimum and Recommended Specs,
however, these should be seen as the bare minimum, you still need to have a PC falling under the range of the Recommended specs to be able to enjoy VR.
Minimum Requirements:
- Processor:Dual-core at 2.4 GHz or AMD
- Memory: 4 GB space
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD
- Hard Drive: 40 GB of free disk space
Recommended Requirements
- Processor: Quad-core AMD or Intel at 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB space
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 2.0 GB Video Card or AMD
- Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection
Recommended VR Graphics setting
In terms of graphics settings it is recommended to also pay attention as frame rates determine the graphics settings that each user set for themselves, this is particulary important in preventing a really smooth and all enjoyable VR experience from being frustrated because of frame drops.
I would usually would tweak up the following setting in order for me to have the best possible VR experience on RaceRoom.
The settings below however are for the Oculus Rift even though other settings are for other VR headsets suitability for PC racing sim games.
VR Headset: Oculus Rift CV1
- OpenComposite (see above)
- Oculus Supersampling: 1.3x
- Oculus ASW: Off
- Resolution: 1920×1080
- Toggle Mirrors: On
- Track Level of Detail: Medium
- Tiremarks: On
- Specular: On
- Shadows: Lowest
- Car Shadows: On
- Contact Shadows: 20
- Shadow Split: Off
- Multi-Sampling: 4xAA
- Track Texture Quality: High
- Car Texture Quality: High
- Shader Quality: Medium
- Visible Cars: 12
In terms of visible cars, you can play around between 10 and 15 though I would not exaggerate since it could lead to fps drops. 12 is a relatively good number.
Raceroom VR performance
When it comes to performance, here it remains important to mention that each and every PC is invented different and performance on a particular game may differ.
Nevertheless, I feel obliged to say that at the very least, what I understand is that you are going to want to ensure that your PC at the very least meets the requirements in the section labeled as Recommended Specifications so as to ensure a better experience for Virtual Reality.
Alternatively, I believe you should visit their official page for supplementary information if you’re doubtful about your PC’s viability to support RaceRoom VR.
How to fix black screen on RaceRoom VR?
If you have attempted to use Raceroom in VR mode recently but just recently encountered a complete Black screen, calm down, you are not the only one.
I went through the main RaceRoom forums and realized that it’s actually a menu settings issue.
You in fact need to assign “Display VR menu on Monitor” to a key on your keyboard in normal mode so that when you then launch VR, you just press the button when the game starts and the menu will show back up on your monitors.
I know it’s quite frustrating, but you’ll see that by doing this, it will almost 100% of the times fix the black screen issue.
Is RaceRoom VR worth it?
Absolutely! If you have the right specs for your PC and you’re using a VR headset, then RaceRoom VR is definitely worth it.
The immersion you get from racing in a virtual reality world is second to none and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get the most out of their RaceRoom experience.
Conclusion:
There you have it, a quick guide on VR headset compatibility and PC requirements for RaceRoom VR.
I hope this article was helpful and that you now have a better understanding of what you need to enjoy this amazing VR experience.
As Always, happy sim racing! 🙂
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