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VR-Democratizing Features

The Steam VR 'Motion Smoothing' Features Lets Lower-End PCs Run VR

— October 22, 2018 — Tech
VR generally requires an expensive and impressive PC, but Steam VR 'Motion Smoothing' is a new feature that aims to give lower-end PCs the ability to deliver VR experiences more smoothly. Functioning like Motion Smoothing for TV, this new Steam VR feature determines when an experience is lagging or dropping frames. From there, the feature automatically kicks in and drops the framerate from 90FPS to 45FPS while generating a mimicked frame to make it look like 90FPS.

While the feature will work on the HTC Vive or a Vive Pro, the Steam VR Motion Smoothing feature will not be available for the Oculus Rift or Windows Mixed Reality headsets. The feature is still in beta at the moment and can be turned on or off through the 'Tools' section on the Steam desktop app.
Trend Themes
1. Motion Smoothing for VR - The Steam VR 'Motion Smoothing' feature aims to make VR experiences smoother on lower-end PCs, democratizing access to VR.
2. Performance Optimization in VR - The 'Motion Smoothing' feature in Steam VR introduces a new way to optimize performance in VR, opening doors for disruptive innovations in performance-enhancing technologies.
3. Enhancing VR Accessibility - The Steam VR 'Motion Smoothing' feature improves accessibility to VR by allowing lower-end PCs to deliver smooth VR experiences, presenting opportunities for products or services aimed at making VR more accessible to wider audiences.
Industry Implications
1. VR Gaming - The 'Motion Smoothing' feature in Steam VR has the potential to disrupt the VR gaming industry by making VR gaming more accessible to players with lower-end PCs.
2. VR Technology - The introduction of 'Motion Smoothing' by Steam VR paves the way for disruptive innovations in VR technology as developers seek to optimize performance for a wider range of hardware.
3. PC Hardware - The 'Motion Smoothing' feature in Steam VR presents an opportunity for PC hardware manufacturers to cater to the growing demand for VR-compatible hardware that can deliver smooth experiences even on lower-end PCs.
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