Steam vr usage

General

Hotkeys

# focus the preview window 
Shift+A  # disable async reprojection

Linux

Graphics

• Runs slower than windows, noticeable lag except in simplest games
• Visual distortion on movement
• Home button does not work

Audio

• Pulseaudio pick up the index, redirects audio automatically
• Audio only played while vr preview window is onscreen
• Regular system volume controls can be used to raise/lower volume.

Launch

- run: nvidia-settings
  - set powermizer to performance
- run: kilall xcompmgr
- run: steam 2>&1 | grep -i -e 'error' -e 'failure' -e 'symbol'
- click: 'vr' in top right of steam