VIVE Console for SteamVR

About

VIVE Console for SteamVR is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

VIVE Console optimizes the VIVE Pro 2 by offering motion-compensated video settings to maintain smooth performance at 90Hz, even on less powerful hardware. It allows users to mirror the VR view to their computer screen and customize display settings automatically or manually. Additional features include troubleshooting tools, driver management, and direct feedback options.

Genres & Tags

Free to Play

Play Modes

Single-Player

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44%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

stability5 negative mentions

The software can be functional and allows for easy setup of the headset, providing accessibility options.
Some users report that it works fine for basic configurations and can run games after initial setup.
It is seen as a necessary component for using newer Vive headsets, despite its flaws.

The software is often described as buggy, causing crashes and performance issues, including lag and black screens.
Many users express frustration over the necessity of using multiple software components (Vive Console and SteamVR) to operate the headset.
There are complaints about poor support for Linux and the overall bloat and inefficiency of the software.

stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the software is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant bugs, frequent crashes, and issues that may even lead to system instability. Many describe it as increasingly problematic with each update, likening its performance to that of notoriously unstable games. Overall, the software is viewed as unreliable and frustrating to use.
- “More buggy than release Cyberpunk 2077 and becomes worse and worse for every day.”
- “Vive keeps forcing updates to buggy new versions.”
- “Software is super buggy and sometimes requires me to restart my computer.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the software performs well, with minimal issues; however, some have experienced stuttering in SteamVR Home, which can be resolved by disabling the feature.
- “The optimization is lacking; I frequently experience stuttering and lag during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “Despite having a powerful setup, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
- “The performance issues are disappointing; even with the latest updates, I still encounter significant drops in performance.”
graphics
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Users express frustration with the graphics software, particularly the compositor, citing issues that require frequent downgrades or beta versions of graphics drivers. There is also disappointment regarding the lack of support for Linux, especially given the high cost of the headset.
- “I always have problems with the compositor and there is no good information on how to fix it. Sometimes I have to downgrade my graphics driver, and other times I have to use the beta version. How is such a flawed software a requirement for an $800 headset, and why is it not available on Linux?”