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Start your VR journey |
Explore our curated checkpoints to guide new device users through setting up and using their immersive VR devices. |
hferrone |
v-hferrone |
10/15/2020 |
overview |
Windows Mixed Reality, Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality, VR, MR, |
Use the following checkpoints to set up, configure, and use your immersive VR devices to bring your applications and games to life.
Your PC needs to handle the VR hardware you’re buying to have the best setup and usage experience. In some cases, you may need to order extra adapters or hardware. This section will walk you through:
- The minimum PC requirements
- Compatibility checks
- Frequently asked questions associated with virtual reality hardware
| Checkpoint | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Before you start | Make sure you have everything you need to start your VR journey |
| Minimum PC hardware guidelines | Everything you need to know about running Windows Mixed Reality, Windows Mixed Reality Ultra, and the Windows Mixed Reality Portal app |
| Get help with PC compatibility | Understand the generated report from the Windows Mixed Reality PC check |
| Buying FAQs | Get answers to all your buying questions about technical specifications, devices, and controllers |
Once you have your device, you'll need to correctly set up and configure it for use. By the end of this section you'll have all the software requirements installed and be ready to start using Windows Mixed Reality.
| Checkpoint | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Set up Windows Mixed Reality | Get comfortable with your controllers, room boundaries, speech input, and Microsoft Edge on your new VR device |
| Windows Mixed Reality setup FAQs | Get answers and troubleshooting help with known issues when setting up Windows Mixed Reality |
| Health, safety, and comfort guidelines | Recommendations to stay safe while using Windows Mixed Reality before using your headset |
There are different features and services available through Windows Mixed Reality and immersive VR headsets. By the end of this section, you'll be comfortable:
- Navigating the virtual home environment
- Using controllers and speech as inputs
- Integrating services and applications like SteamVR and WebVR.
| Checkpoint | Feature |
|---|---|
| Learn Mixed Reality | Learn how to use your gaze, voice, controllers, and keyboard/mouse inputs |
| Navigate the Windows Mixed Reality home | Explore the virtual environment of the Windows Mixed Reality home |
| Using controllers | Setup, understand, and use your motion controllers |
| Using speech input | Familiarize yourself with different voice commands that can interact with 3D objects, the App bar, Start menu, and Cortana |
Note
If you're having trouble with any of the above features, check out the Using Windows Mixed Reality FAQ.
Find immersive games, desktop applications, and VR content in the resources below.
| Checkpoint | Feature |
|---|---|
| Games, 360 video, and apps | Get started with your first immersive game, 2D store slates, desktop applications, and WebVR experiences |
| Using SteamVR | Connect your device and play SteamVR games and learn about the Windows Insider Program |
| Using Microsoft Edge | Install the latest version of Microsoft Edge on your immersive device |
| Using WebVR | Get setup to experience VR in your browser environment |
| Explore AltspaceVR | Explore the expanding world of VR events with AltspaceVR |
When you run into trouble with anything relating to your immersive hardware, start with:
If you don't find what you're looking for there, we have an exhaustive list of topic-specific FAQ documents in the Troubleshooting FAQ's section that cover everything from installation and error codes all the way to performance and headset displays. You can find out more about how specific features work in the articles on how motion controllers and inside-out tracking works.
We're always on the lookout for new issues and bugs, so if you run into any that are undocumented send us feedback.
Note
A full Windows Mixed Reality release history is available here.
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