Linux VR Setup: Difference between revisions

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_{(Todo: Update by people who have actually tested each method can can provide caveats. Please provide more than one option if possible with the 'Preferred' option at the top of the list)}

While for some headsets, for example original Vive can work 'out of the box' with SteamVR, if possible, it is typically a good idea to use a Wireless headset such as the Quest with Linux as it avoids driver issues.

SteamVR is known to have performance and stability issues under Linux, so there are alternate configurations that may perform better or have additional features.

General

For general Linux Resonite setup including audio problems and running mods, see: https://lvra.gitlab.io/docs/resonite/

Base-station Headsets

Installing Steam through SNAP under Ubuntu is known to break Lighthouse tracking systems, installing the .deb is recommended if this is a problem.

For Vive, Bigscreen and other Lighthouse headsets see: https://lvra.gitlab.io/docs/fossvr/monado/

Standalone Headsets

Using SteamVR one wireless option is: https://github.com/alvr-org/ALVR

For better performance, a SteamVR replacement can be found: https://lvra.gitlab.io/docs/fossvr/wivrn/

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-== Distros ==
-While no distro is endorsed by Resonite, this section may help some new users:
-For users wishing for a 'Appliance Like' experience may wish to try [<tvar name="1">https://bazzite.gg/</tvar> Bazzite] as it has steam is preloaded on  as well as several utilities for managing Proton.  The above setup for VR may still apply.
-Many more experienced Resonite users prefer to use Arch due to it's flexibility and it's wiki is highly recommended for help: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Virtual_reality