- August 28, 2017
- Ben Otter
- 93h median play time
TurnSignal
Platforms
About
TurnSignal is a small, Free, (Hopefully) minimally invasive VR utility to assist with preventing Headsets Cords from becoming twisted and tangled up. It utilizes a simple graphic, dubbed The 'Flower', overlaid in-game on your play-space floor, that visually represents your turns by twisting with you! Since everybody's different, the app includes some settings to help ensure it's not intrusive on…






- TurnSignal is an essential tool for wired VR users, effectively preventing cable tangling and extending the lifespan of expensive cables.
- The software is highly customizable, allowing users to adjust visibility and settings to fit their preferences, making it unobtrusive during gameplay.
- It provides a visual indicator of the user's orientation and cable status, enhancing immersion and helping users navigate their play space without removing their headset.
- The application suffers from drift issues, often misrepresenting the user's orientation and requiring frequent resets, which can lead to confusion and cable tangling.
- Some users report high CPU usage while running the software, which can negatively impact performance in demanding VR games.
- The software can clutter the system tray with multiple icons and may show up as a game to friends on Steam, which can be annoying.
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeOverall, the optimization of the application is highly praised, with users noting minimal to no impact on performance, even with extensive customization options. While some users experienced issues with stuttering affecting functionality, the general consensus is that the app operates smoothly without noticeable glitches or performance degradation.
“The level of customization, from arrow size to transparency, ensures that users can tailor the overlay to their preferences without compromising on performance.”
“Very lightweight; no noticeable performance hit.”
“Works well with no discernible performance issues or glitches.”
“Tip: if your game is stuttering/low fps, Turnsignal won't count your turning during the stutters and will lose track.”
“While there are other apps that don't drift - I currently use FPSVR as I already had it for performance monitoring; I can't recommend Turnsignal over others.”
“- doesn't seem to have performance impact.”