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[@issawrapppp]

Thanks for putting actual effort into this unlike most other KZbinrs who fail to actually set these up and write it off after 10 minutes

[@PeteMatheson]

Appreciate the comment! Yeah I really enjoyed this 🤘🏼

[@jk35260]

Despite all the ongoing negativity, you sure have helped Meta by showing what connecting to other people in the virtual world is like. I am wondering how Metaverse can be kept decently safe and not turned into a chaotic virtual world.

[@AGNT997]

Thanks for one of the most optimistic videos about this technology, its current state and potential. It seems so many people are reluctant to see the possibilities out of fear of losing their current ways. I see it as a wonderful new addition (rather than replacement) and can’t wait to see how the experiences continue to develop.

[@PeteMatheson]

It’s been a fascinating experience! I was very optimistic about whether this would turn out to be a sh*t show or actually worthwhile, and I’m glad I tried it out!

[@Highonlifenstuf]

I've been working a lot in VR. I have ADHD so being able to change my environment at a flick of a button is a very powerful way to change your frame of mind if I keep loosing focus. As for the marks on the face, since your just working with them I've found that just leaving the headset a bit looser works wonders. Also for immersed and drinks - you can put "portals" into the real world in Immersed. So you can have a window into the real world where your glass is :)

[@PeteMatheson]

Don’t you find the portals keep moving though?! Lol

[@handsonfleek__]

I am gonna have to be honest here. You have just explained all the possibilities that metaverse offers in this video. It was nice knowing about it. Thanks for this video man!

[@PeteMatheson]

Thank you Rashi! So glad that you enjoyed it! 🙌🏼

[@Substance2020]

The possibility to be in a state of discomfort and annoyance everyday? Ya that was made very clear. I'll be honest - I think you're another meta-shill.

[@petersuvara]

I actually really think that working in a co-working space is an excellent way to avoid feeling lonely at work. Probably the most reasonable and accurate use cases for real world application of VR in a work settings. Well done! BRAVO!

[@DaveMBoucher]

Fantastic video, Pete!! It was awesome to meet you in Immersed! You are absolutely part of our little (but growing) group of "regulars" in the Immersed public rooms! I look forward to seeing you again!

[@PeteMatheson]

Ahhh thanks man! Appreciated. Great to hand with you throughout. Hopefully will see you around in the next week or so 👍🏼

[@sergioedhi1839]

It’s incredible how many people don’t get how game changing this technology is

[@PITMASTERX]

Awesome video thanks

[@LironSegev]

Pretty cool experiment! These headsets need to become lighter at some point

[@PeteMatheson]

🙌🏼 Absolutely. Hopefully just a pair of glasses sometime soon!

[@ryanyep2673]

Grateful to have you come around and part of our community, Pete! Looking forward to spending more time together in 2023!

[@PeteMatheson]

Thank you Ryan! Excited to jump back in next year 🙌🏼

[@andredias5061]

yeah VR and virtual offices/experiences can help a lot introverts to communicate and socialize more.

[@AdventureIQ]

This is the video that pushed me to try this. Very well done. Question, your whiteboard writing looks great! How did you get it so precise and neat? Thanks again for the vid!

[@andrewfox4467]

Great video. I actually started coding full time in VR last Christmas and have never looked back. Despite the Quest 2s limitations, working with 3 wall-sized screens in Immersed whilst floating in space really is something special. And I always look forward to getting the headset on and diving back in. I’m now a believer and can’t wait for Apple to throw themselves into the VR ring.

[@PeteMatheson]

Thanks Andrew! Likewise. Interested to see what Apple can bring to this system

[@andrewfox4467]

@Karmas Weapon huge max resolution screens placed a reasonable distance away. All the render settings set to max. It’s definitely not perfect, but slightly imperfect VR with 3 screens knocks my physical 27” iMac into touch every time. And this is just on a cheapy quest 2. Quite remarkable really.

[@sajabz2007]

Yes - definitely far superior to a high resolution screen in person with your colleagues... 😂

[@MIssLatta1504]

I love how when he was narrating the video and he switched to speaking to the camera while in the video he sounds EXACTLY THE SAME.

[@PeteMatheson]

🙌🏼 thank you! He approves of this comment! 😄

[@BenCheal-vl1us]

Thanks for this, I am a business consultant who works at home now after a move and this seems like a great way to socialize when the office is far away!

[@PeteMatheson]

Exactly this! Great way to work 👍🏼

[@SpazeOfficial]

and the best thing is, its portable/mobile

[@SpazeOfficial]

if i remember correctly, you dont even need a physical keyboard, right?

[@1Chitus]

Great video! Would be cool to see a Part II in the near future :)

[@PeteMatheson]

Thanks! Will see what I can come up with 🤔

[@PeteMatheson]

🛒 Get Spark Email here: geni.us/KAA9hBwnQKQ-1 Would YOU work in the metaverse? If you could?

[@MariusKubilius]

When one realises that VR is still in it's infancy it can bring that much more into work life. Also the presence feeling if one haven't tried the workrooms or immersed for meetings they have no idea how much more present you feel over the standard zoom call.

[@simonp37]

Infancy? Pretty much, even though it was invented in 1968. I remember trying VR games in the arcades in the 1990's. Compared to displays, desktops and laptops, phones and many other devices, VR haven't really developed that much.

[@MariusKubilius]

@@simonp37 Hope meta shells more money into developing that further, as the tech is there someone just needs to invest all these money to make mass market out of it :)

[@CartyCreative]

Awesome video thanks for putting it through thorough testing. I tried this awhile back and my biggest issue was resolution for reading text started to hurt (Quest 2 wired) and not seeing my keyboard and mouse. Sounds like both of those are getting better so I’m excited for the possibilities.

[@PeteMatheson]

Absolutely, though I think it’s only really doable on the quest pro for now due to the better image quality! Looking forward to seeing what the quest 3 is capable of

[@CartyCreative]

@@PeteMatheson Me too. I think if Zuck wants any hope of the working side of the metaverse to take off in a serious way any time soon he needs to partner with corporations and get them to issue these as their work device. They need whole groups to be using them. Hoping enough people will buy them on their own accord with their own money and work with 99% people not using them is just not gonna happen. Especially at this price.

[@ibrahimadiallo7444]

Thank you for making this video. Despite the negative light on meta at the moment. You're the only youtuber that didn't miss the point of this headset. Well done!

[@PeteMatheson]

Thank you 😊

[@MattBrighton]

Fascinating video - I've tried using VR quite a lot, definitely struggling to find use cases but working is an interesting one

[@PeteMatheson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mcconartist3281]

There are some really great 360 videos of nature, beaches, waterfalls and rivers. Very peaceful. I want to work with them rolling in the background, not a cartoon office

[@keco185]

I’d like to see other people’s screens represented to some extent so you Know if they’re looking at a screen. I’d also like to see your avatar visualized as being in a “cone of silence” when muted

[@PeteMatheson]

Yeah you can see when people are muted. And on Meta Workspaces at least you can see when they’re looking at their screen 👍🏼

[@TausifHussain]

Great video! Very helpful information in light of the Vision Pro

[@PeteMatheson]

Woo! Thanks man. Enjoy the future 🤑

[@jimbaokimbao]

One of your best videos, great scripting.

[@PeteMatheson]

Appreciated! Worked hard on this one, way more planning than we normally do 👍🏼

[@TheLillianYoung]

Nice demonstration. My work involves using apps that lag in VR. I’m also not able to see my keyboard as clear so I don’t use it for work.

[@VREmirate]

I like how you went against the grain and actually made some effort to make it work, rather than just make fun of Meta's legless avatars like many other KZbinrs did. I like your optimistic take.

[@PeteMatheson]

Thank you! I did seriously enjoy the experience. As someone who works from home all the time, it's nice to be semi-social whilst still being in the comfort of my own home :) And it's kinda fun!

[@jennifergala]

Thank you for this video. A lesson to other so called VR KZbinrs. Amazing video.

[@PeteMatheson]

🙌🏼 thank you!

[@jwh335]

It’s common to hear people mention that the allure of VR for workers is that it provides a “safe” environment. I think, while that is probably true for some, the larger motivator is the price. I’m a remote worker and would love to work in a co-working space but it’s extremely expensive. For the price of one to two months of a private office in a co-working space, you can buy a VR headset that gives a close-enough feel.

[@PeteMatheson]

True, the headset is expensive. The Quest 2 also works which is much more affordable, but not as good. I see it as being cheaper than a multi monitor setup so still can be good value, depending on the kinda screens you normally use!

[@paulhill4067]

You actually changed my mind on working in the meta verse. I used to work from home full time during covid and it would have been nice to give this a try! Or even work with my colleagues in VR.

[@PeteMatheson]

Ah this would have been awesome in lockdown to have everyone working in the meeting rooms together!

[@olivierchartrand4634]

Thanks for the video! Curious to know: Are you still using it now one month later? To what frequency?

[@PeteMatheson]

Once a week or so! Used less over Christmas but still using regularly, love it!

[@JuanFernandoGallegoGomez]

I liked the review pretty balanced and detailed. I used a borrowed Quest 2 just to test it and really liked it. Can't wait for the Quest 3 to buy it.

[@MrVidification]

Everyone's Social Anxiety Score is about to go to 11

[@bruhbroseph]

Bruh.

[@Blessed372]

Great Review!!!

[@TimdeVille]

Great video, thanks. I tried this a year ir so ago in my Quest2 and had the same thoughts, it really does help when your working from home. My two issues though are the obvious shortfalls of the current tech with my quest 2, but mainly an adoption thing. I have nobody I work with able to try this so I end up just doing a 2d video call within vr which defeats the point.

[@masonhyt3s]

but the VR headset itself is a major one up. I dee this being the go-to for Microsoft teams instead of the standard web cam set up

[@HarlowAnders]

Great video idea mate, will be watching this one

[@duftnich03]

Thanks for this well setup review. Do you still use this and, if so, how frequently compared to your normal screen(s)? How does the release of the Quest 3 impact this, if at all?

[@jeanfelixlaflamme]

Thank you for this! It was exactly what i wanted to know before buying! New sub!

[@PeteMatheson]

🙌🏼 happy to help! Thanks man 🤘🏼

[@nmac101]

0:53 The cameras look like little eyes and I'm dying 💀

[@Tom17ire]

Thanks my guy, great vid.

[@PeteMatheson]

🙌🏼 Very welcome!

[@89rjw]

This was the first VR as virtual work environment video that gave me an actual information about how far the technology is for being useful for working. The other videos only talked about gaming or how traveling isn't really possible with them yet, because the tremors of movement (train/plain/etc), would make it impossible to work with. Thanks for this video. :)

[@PeteMatheson]

And thank you for this comment! So nice reading people leave comments to say this was the first one that actually took it seriously! 🙂👍🏼

[@maxjames00077]

Great review! I want a Quest Pro as well so badly

[@PeteMatheson]

Go for it!

[@MF-lq5wl]

Can't wait to get mine

[@PeterVerhas]

Those screens to be far from were cathod ray tubes with electrons bombarding the screen. It was not healthy to be close to them. Today we use lcd screens.

[@bryanramey2438]

Well we went from stick figures on the Atari 2600 in the 70s to GTA5 in 2013. Imagine what another 40 years will bring in the Metaverse.

[@PeteMatheson]

Can’t wait!

[@wolfdragon8609]

They should make meta cup a cup that shows up in your vr ti always find your drink

[@MrFredde9999]

As a person with social anxiety, ironically this does not excite me because not challenging my social fears causes more depression so "safe" vr hang out scares me more than real life

[@ScooterCat64]

How does this not challenge social fears? This looks terrifying to me

[@pradeepebey6246]

Really cool video, Thanks !

[@PeteMatheson]

Welcome!

[@mthornton4096]

I tried it and lasted about 10 minutes before sacking it off. It is super insecure. The concept of working and being joined by random strangers probably breaks hundreds of company policies where I work now. Face to face human interaction will never be beaten. It actually scares me that this may be the future. I’m not even sure I’d want to be part of that world

[@jamespatrick8145]

Thank you! Are you still working in VR? Do you prefer immersed or Horizon workspaces? tried both last night... cant seem to resize monitors in Horizon... immersed seems ore mature...

[@garrettgessell4785]

This looks like a really nice experience. I really hope it makes solid leaps in the next year or so. I'd like more functionality before spending the ticketed price

[@PeteMatheson]

At least the price has dropped by £500! Wonder how much lower it will drop this year!

[@krackd-tv1364]

also i agree with the idea around social interactions in fact i think for the socially awkward it coudl help acclimate them into a more social environment with out all the really tough parts of social situations

[@adamwoolf9993]

Thanks so much for this. I’m 99% ready to get one of these for some many of the reasons you mention - working alone from home as a web developer, would be so nice to have a better office, hang out with people in those spaces and more screens. Just worried about the resolution and eye fatigue. Question: I have to wear reading glasses for work. Would that be a deal-breaker? Congrats on the smooth, professional video style.

[@PeteMatheson]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment! I don't wear glasses myself but I am aware of some brands that sell prescription lenses for various VR headsets! Hope that helps!

[@adamwoolf9993]

@@PeteMatheson cool. Thanks a lot for replying. Think I’m gonna give it a try - as I do y have a cool hairstyle to worry about 😂 👨🏻‍🦲

[@CollinMichael]

This was great! Thanks for sharing!

[@PeteMatheson]

You are so welcome!

[@iaincampbell4422]

1:30 use a straw!

[@kruhenstand]

Thanks for this video, I had received a lot of negative feedback about the metaverse from lot of places in the last months. This actually shows that metaverse actually it is pretty usable for a remote work environment. I will keep my eyes open for a next generation of VR/AR glasses with better resolution, confort and usability (maybe apple?) as this could take off anytime soon, so getting used to it in an early stage could be a great advantage. Keep it up! New subscriber here!

[@PeteMatheson]

Thank you! This definitely is useable. And a really good example of how it could be used to enable remote workers to still be social 👍🏼

[@DefterNiko]

I think this was a better explanation of the metaverse and the advantages of working in it, if you work remotely, than what Meta has doen. Also as someone who is going to be staring to wrok remotely soon, I think this has helped make me feel a bit less concerned about whether it would work for me. Thanks

[@PeteMatheson]

Glad it helped 😊

[@JONQPiD]

1:17 … there’s this amazing new tech gear out called a “straw”. Very useful…

[@PeteMatheson]

🤣

[@BoMiles]

Man… this is sooooo cool! You made a beliber out of me 😂… now I just gotta save up or do I wait for a couple years for it to improve 🤔🤯

[@PeteMatheson]

Haha! Thanks man! Keep an eye out for tomorrow's video on the Meta Quest!

[@BoMiles]

@@PeteMatheson 🫡

[@marcel_one_]

Echo VR is still my favorite game after I have started to play it in 2018 :D

[@FelixLanzalaco]

hi love your brick wallpanels, do you have a link or search term for them ?

[@PeteMatheson]

Cheers! They're actually felt tiles from feltright.com

[@JesseDriftwood]

This was a great video dude!

[@PeteMatheson]

Dude! THANK YOU Been following you for ages, love your content! 🤘🏼

[@mindblown5560]

Looks nice

[@JohelSouza]

I just see a big decrease in productivity.

[@exodous02]

I really liked immersed, I have the quest 2 which isn't great for virtual screens but watching movies and working around people was great. The quest 2 starts to give a headache though. I'm waiting for either the valve deckard or the quest3 before I go into immersed again. Or any other modern headset I guess, lots coming out soon.

[@PeteMatheson]

Can’t wait to see what the quest 3 looks like!

[@Maulmota]

But the question is: After making this video have you still been working using VR?

[@PeteMatheson]

Yep, not as often due to Christmas / holidays etc but still use it weekly!

[@theodorejones6463]

Hey I looked at a review about this headset when it first came out.. and there’s a setting where you can create a portal. The portal allows you to peak into the real world. You can either create a door way for you to see and step into the real world. The other allows you to scan an object so you can always see it with the headset on. That way you can scan your glass, notepad, or chair and you will always know where they are with the headset on because you can see them.

[@PeteMatheson]

Thanks, that's useful to know 😊

[@Aero3D]

The note about not being able to see your drink. Why not use the double tap passthrough option that lets you see real life?

[@PurpleWZ]

Pete. Great video. So can you actually be productive working like this or is it too early and just a concept really? Also. See that you are on a super ultra wide curved monitor. Do you prefer this or the ark that you reviewed in previous videos?

[@PeteMatheson]

Thanks bud! The Ark was great, I still prefer the G9 Neo but still feel like there’s something better out there. Currently testing the new G8 and liking it, but it’s a little small. I do actually think the VR working is great if you work from home a lot. It’d be great to have more people use it!

[@EmM-ko7mu]

interesting. doubt the index could do this as its hard to read the text on the screen for me

[@davidempire4874]

I feel I sort of get this experience BYOD'ing my MacBook Pro to high school. I still have my whole work setup, macOS and all, which I take wherever I go, but especially at lunch time, unlike most students who sit and talk with other students, possibly because they hate the school Chromebooks, I like to get work done on my MBP, but still sometimes like to but into conversations when I feel I have something to say. It feels eerily like this video but in real life.

[@Debangshuification]

Meta needs to endorse you to show people their true potential

[@krackd-tv1364]

does this headset have hand guestures i assume it does because i saw you pinching and so there is a gesture where you tap the side of the headset twice to do passthrough so you cna see real world aroudn you to grab the drink atleast its that way with quest 2

[@shahidmirza150]

Real human interaction can never be replaced but tech like this could be a useful tool thanks for the video👍👍

[@PeteMatheson]

Agreed! And thanks 😀

[@krisfermin4140]

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[@DeepSixed]

What they need is a Ring doorbell integration :)

[@moccamixer]

I am also working from home, but since i casually have teams meetings and code together with colleagues i never feel alone. Didn‘t it feel to heavy on your head after a while?

[@PeteMatheson]

It wasn’t actually too bad, it definitely leaves a mark though!

[@ashzole]

a cartoon 3d world , very professional

[@1986hr]

you didn't ask for a subscriber, but you got one! This was insightful!

[@PeteMatheson]

Woop! I’ll try not to let you down 😄🙌🏼

[@kushday1155]

What was the software used , was it just immersed ? And vr chat?

[@PeteMatheson]

Immersed, and also using Horizon Workrooms (Meta’s own virtual office software)

[@GUCFan]

You know, i kinda hope you try this again with the Quest 3.

[@getstuk87]

Please answer us, do you still work daily in VR? That's the burning question, are the headsets high enough dpi to be as productive? I have two Odyssey G9's stacked and want to replace it with a highres VR headset like the vive pro 2 but don't see ANY youtube videos of anyone using a high res VR headset + virtual desktops

[@PeteMatheson]

Hey! Thanks for watching. I still jump in from time to time, but don’t commit to it for a full day or week like in this video - mainly because I’m not just sat in one place every week at the moment. DPI is actually just fine for working on documents etc. it’s not super high detail like retina, but it’s great for just working and hanging out with people at the same time - honestly I had no issues at all!

[@gcyt7462]

You’ve just earned yourself a subscriber

[@PeteMatheson]

🙌🏼 thank you

[@LanceT.]

I tried working in VR in the Quest 2 for a day and found that my biggest problem was off-axis clarity. For example, when I look at a monitor in real life, my eyes move without my head moving. But, in order to keep text clear in the Quest 2, I had to move my head around to keep the clear part of the field of view on the text that I was trying to read on the virtual displays. Did you find that you can read information well by moving your eyes off-axis in the Quest Pro?

[@PeteMatheson]

Yes, absolutely - the pro has eye tracking and will only render where you are looking in high quality. It saves a tonne of processing power doing that. No issues at all with focus on my quest pro !

[@LanceT.]

@@PeteMatheson Awesome! Thanks for the reply. Other than that and the front-heavy weight of the Quest 2, the concept is really compelling.

[@moccamixer]

1:11 Facebook again relies on apple. Haven’t they learned their lesson? 🤣🤣🤣

[@viperjay1]

Why do you have to leave? immersed is really cool it allows you to have multiple screens. I will try the social section of that app and see if I can meet people.

[@PeteMatheson]

I’m not leaving 😉

[@aolien2739]

I appreciate your attempt to put a positive spin on this dystopian nightmare...

[@dziarsky]

"Russian conflict" - that was a funny secure. Its like "1939 International Conflict" :).

[@pedrocampos675]

How use more screens in workrooms?? Please do one video about that!!!!

[@PeteMatheson]

You can use 3 in a personal room, but in a workroom / meeting room it's limited to 1, unless you are using something like Immersed!

[@FURYGAMECLIPS]

One thing you didn't touch on was the ability to voice chat playing multiplayer games online. You spoke about the build in speakers and the ability to use headphones. But otherwise great review. 👍

[@PAKGOV]

Man...I actually enjoyed this video... I was having bad day cuz of android emulator. Couldn't get any work done even after spending like 2 and a half day....I was frustrated...hope I could do better now

[@DjangoGroen]

But can you do the screen stuff also in the quest 2?

[@PeteMatheson]

Yeah you can - just doesn't look as sharp!

[@prino1472]

cool i have a quest 2 and a pc so i can do all this

[@TommyApel]

how does working with text like code or consoles work ?

[@PeteMatheson]

Clear and no issues as far as I’m concerned !

[@benjaminschneider]

Is it possible to get a 32:9 screen in vr without having one connected?

[@Tylerty2000]

9:01 rip echo vr

[@seivmouhidine9070]

You should have tried doing an MRI scan to check the actual impact on your brain 😆