Desktop Portal
- March 11, 2020
- CircuitLord
Get on Steam"Desktop Portal" is an advanced Addon for SteamVR, allowing you to spawn in windows from your desktop, put them anywhere in your VR playspace, and customize them with features like anchoring, resizing, and opacity control. The addon also includes a sleek UI, input blocking, and a replacement for the SteamVR Library. It works best with Windows 10 and some Oculus headsets.
Reviews
- The app is highly useful for multitasking in VR, allowing users to manage media, check notifications, and view system stats without leaving their games.
- The developer is responsive and actively works on improvements, addressing bugs and adding features based on user feedback.
- The user interface is intuitive and visually appealing, resembling the Oculus menu, making it easy to navigate and use.
- The application has several clunky features, such as difficulty in managing window placements and issues with the keyboard overlay, which can hinder usability.
- Some users have reported bugs and performance issues, particularly with displaying windows on monitors in portrait mode and the inability to save window settings between sessions.
- There are concerns about the developer's commitment to ongoing support, with some users feeling abandoned after initial issues were resolved.
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music functionality of the software is highly praised for its convenience, allowing users to control music playback directly from their wrist without interrupting gameplay. It integrates well with streaming and recording setups, making it easier to manage music apps like Spotify while engaging in VR activities. Despite some navigation issues, users find it a valuable tool for multitasking and staying connected during gaming sessions.
“This software is only really good if you stream/record and have to have chat or OBS on your hand, but it's good nonetheless. Just by looking at your wrist, you can see your battery, framerate, and control your music app without having to open the Steam menu.”
“This, along with song playback controls at the wrist on the 'virtual watch', makes it a must-have for me.”
“I can only recommend it if you have a single landscape monitor, no Vive trackers, and only intend to use the desktop view for very mouse-driven tasks like checking messages or changing music.”
“It has its flaws, but it does come in handy when you want to check up on Discord and swap through music while you're playing Pavlov or VRChat. However, I do run into problems when I'm trying to navigate my desktop with it.”
“So much easier to access your desktop and desktop apps, especially when I want to listen to music with Spotify.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the optimization is user-friendly and does not significantly affect performance, with many noting little to no impact on their gaming experience.
“Easy to use and no noticeable performance impact.”
“I've noticed little to no performance hit.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide a clear narrative or storyline related to the game, focusing instead on the functionality and usability of the software. Users appreciate the features like the watch system and keyboard options, indicating a preference for practical tools over a compelling story. Overall, the emphasis is on user experience rather than narrative depth.
