Unfortunately Kunos arent planning to implement a proper VR menu system, so you still need to launch the sim from a desktop view (although it is possible to operate this from a virtual desktop app).

Now that the majority of PC racing sims support VR, there are several compelling options to try.

Every title has been re-evaluated based on its current VR features and performance.

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Since then, the situation has improved, but each software solution featured here can still be considered a work-in-progress.

The headsets shared similar specifications and, for seated games like racing sims, should have delivered a very similar experience.

In terms of getting development kits into the wild, Oculus had more than a two-year head start, the effects of which are still apparent today; at launch, the Vive was poorly supported by racing sims, and in some cases remained totally unsupported for months.

Assetto Corsa (2014), for example, was functional on the Rift DK1 in Early Access in 2013 and had solid consumer Rift support by May 2016, but only received Vive support in March 2017.

Below are our top five recommendations please note, the list is weighted towards the VR implementation, not the simulation value.

The truth is, depending on your sensitivity to particular contributing factors, one could justify listing these titles in almost any order, as they all feature a functional, competent VR mode many of their differences are nuanced.

After the studio endured a challenging transition from SimBin to Sector3 in 2014, the game began to improve significantly, with a clearer direction towards realism.

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Today, the presentation is becoming more consistent, with many impressive track environments and detailed cars, representing the DTM series particularly well.

Unlike the others on this list, the game offers three different physics models Novice, Amateur, and Get Real, which are effectively driving assist presets.

Even on the most hardcore setting, handling is on the forgiving side, but it is a very enjoyable drive, thanks to its powerful audio design and impressive AI.

Performance is strong on both headsets, the menus and HUD work well, and it supports supersampling and world scale adjustment.

Sector3 has been improving in this area every new car they release has an animation that does well beyond 180, and features a complete, more-realistic driver model.

But the old steering and driver model still feature in many of the cars, including the popular DTM and GT3 series.

The cars with the old animations also seem to be the most inconsistent in their default head position, but the game does allow for cockpit cameraseat adjustment.

RaceRoom s widely praised audio doesnt come across as well as it could in VR either, as it doesnt support surround or spatial audio.

Unlike most PC racing sims, it gives a significant amount of attention to road cars, giving the title a more mainstream appeal.

Many prestigious brands are represented, including a vast collection of Ferrari and Porsche race and road cars.

It also supports mods, and is now the go-to sim for user-created cars and tracks.

Sometimes criticised for being a hot-lap sim due to its basic career mode features, Assetto Corsa doesnt offer the best single player experience although its AI has improved.

Since May 2016 however, the Rift has enjoyed much-improved support, and now Vive owners dont have to mess with unofficial hacks for support as the game now natively supports OpenVR.

An IPD slider in the sims OpenVR app offers a solution to world scaling on Vive, and there is quick access to a cockpit camera adjustment.

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