09-04-2017 06:09 PM
"Thanks for sending us the picture.
The occurrence you're describing appears to be normal behavior, and exists to some degree in all headsets.
While it can vary between headsets, it more typically varies between users. This does not affect the functionality of the Rift, and should still allow for great experiences.
I realize that this is not the answer that you were hoping for; however, we do appreciate your understanding in this matter."
I really hope this is a misunderstanding due to the photo because there is no way I'm putting up with defective hardware (which this clearly is).
09-04-2017 06:59 PM
09-04-2017 07:06 PM
flexy123 said:
https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/6xwbfa/is_the_red_tint_issue_back_but_this_time_its_green/
https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/6xcgr1/need_to_talk_to_an_actual_oculus_developer_about/
https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/6ulsha/very_bad_mura_correction_noise_on_my_new_oculus/
https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/6tca7t/why_you_may_need_to_disable_spud_oled_mura/
I could likely spend an hour here on the forum and collecting these and then on reddit and fill two pages with it.
THIS IS NOT, BY ANY MEANS "normal behaviour". There is a number of people on reddit right now having the problem. it is VERY distracting and makes the Rift in dark/black scenes more or less un-usable. People are returning their Rifts for this reason just to get units back with the same issue or the issue even worse. As to my knowledge, "older" units with lower serial number are not affected.
People had been at Oculus Connect and had been bringing this issue to the attention of Oculus reps. They had been told to PUSH.CUSTOMER SUPPORT.ABOUT.THIS because "this is definitely not normal". (Original citation Oculus reps)
Distracting greenish/white/reddish bands/"galaxies" etc. all across the display? You must be kidding me caliing this "normal".
OP, right now there is no "solution" to this, except that you can "deactivate Spud" (search the forum or google about this) which gets rid of the artifacts but might (or might not) introduce other issues, your mileage may vary.
09-04-2017 07:30 PM
09-04-2017 07:39 PM
flexy123 said:
Lol, people should not assume that Oculus users are stupid. Lots of folks can compare to the old units, there was not such an issue, ever. Slight "linen effect", yes, this is normal, but not obvious bands across the screen. The fact that the artifacts are not easy to catch on camera doesn't make the issue go away.
We know exactly what you're seeing, and so do many more users.
There are two scenarios here:
1.) Oculus (& CSRs) are unaware of the problem: Then they need to get up-to-date on this.
2.) They know about the issue but try to convince people it's "normal".
09-04-2017 07:48 PM
09-04-2017 08:02 PM
flexy123 said:
Lag shouldn't be because of disabling Spud, maybe reboot the PC.
09-04-2017 08:29 PM
09-04-2017 08:56 PM
flexy123 said:
Caseking is great...and returns from within Germany should not be an issue. I had a "slight" delay because I live in Spain, and all returns from other countries end up in some different section in their receiving center so they basically "forgot" about my package. After 12 days I pushed a CSR via Hardwareluxx forum...and they *immediately* searched for the package and found the "lost" package and sent the new exchange unit next day in the morning. (It cannot hurt if you remind them after some days about your return so this won't happen to you). Otherwise no problem with return and also with reimbursement of shipping costs.
YET..here's the issue, but this will likely apply to any other retailer at least in Europe. I am pretty much believing your replacement unit will have the same issue, like happened to me and many others. As it looks to me, the only way to increase chances for an ok unit is if you happen to get an "old" unit. I BELIEVE that Oculus also re-packaged some older units for the new SKUs, at least according to someone who got an exchange from BestBuy (US), the guy said he got a new Bundle (with Touch) for replacement but the unit itself, the "perfect unit" had an "old" serial number. (Go figure....) Whether such old units can be found in new bundles...and what retailer has them and how to know that you get them....no idea. It's really a lottery game. Of course I can be wrong and your next unit be ok, but I'd be surprised. (If I were convinced this being the case, I had long started exchanging THIS unit as well, of course)
*** Needless to say the idiocy that the OLD BUNDLE (although still available in some places, incl. CK) costs much more. Alternatively, should your replacement have the issue again...what would be an option is simply returning unit, get money back and then buy an "old" unit, say from ebay or classifieds.
*** Edit: realizing we're talking about the impossibility/difficulty to purchase an Oculus Rift without a flaw. That we even need to do this is ridiculous on its own...
Edit2: No, disabling Spud does not in any way affect reliability etc. BUT it can be that it can cause issues like poorer "not so black" blacks and some report ghosting, more apparent god rays or whatever. Might depend on your particular displays.
09-04-2017 09:26 PM