Setting Up the Oculus Rift or Rift S for Interplay Learning VR
Ready to dive into simulations with your Oculus Rift or Rift S headset? This guide will walk you through everything—from checking your PC requirements to launching your first VR simulation with Interplay Learning.
🧰 Before You Begin
Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements to run Interplay Learning software in VR.
💻 Minimum PC Specs
Operating System: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics Card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or
AMD Radeon RX 480 or better
💡 Display Port Requirements:
Oculus Rift: HDMI port required
Oculus Rift S: DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort required
(Adapters are not supported.)
📏 Room Space Needed
Minimum: 6.5 ft x 5 ft of clear, open space
🧠 Not Sure if Your PC is Ready?
You can check your system’s specs by:
Right-clicking the Start Menu, selecting Device Manager, and expanding:
Display adapters
Processors
Or…
🧪 Run the SteamVR Performance Test
Download it here: SteamVR Performance Test
If your Average Quality Score is below 6, you may need a stronger PC.
A score of 6.6 or higher (High) is ideal.
🕶️ Set Up Your VR Headset
🎮 Setting Up the Oculus Rift S
We highly recommend the Rift S for its easier setup.
📺 Follow this video guide:
After setup, jump to the SteamVR section below.
🎮 Setting Up the Oculus Rift with Touch Controllers
You’ll need three tracking cameras for full room-scale VR.
(Only two are included in the box. The third must be purchased separately.)
🛒 Purchase the third sensor here: Oculus Accessories
📌 We also recommend wall mounts for stability (available on Amazon).
📺 Watch the full setup video series:
🧱 Then, follow this guide to set up for roomscale:
Oculus Roomscale Setup Tips
🛠️ Install SteamVR & Enable Compatibility
1. Download Steam
Head to store.steampowered.com and click “Install Steam”
Create a Steam account if you don’t already have one.
2. Install SteamVR
Download SteamVR here:
Get SteamVR
3. Enable “Unknown Sources” in Oculus App
Open the Oculus app on your PC:
Go to Settings > General
Toggle "Allow apps from Unknown Sources" to ON
🧑🏭 Launch Interplay Learning in VR
1. Install the Interplay Desktop App
Download it here:
👉 Download Interplay Desktop App
2. Find a VR-Ready Simulation
Open the desktop app
Browse the Course Catalog
Look for the VR visor icon on a simulation
(This means it’s available in VR!)
3. Launch & Learn
Click Launch, put on your headset, and jump into your virtual hands-on training!
🆘 Need Assistance?
We’re here to help!
📩 Submit a Support Request
📧 Or email us at: support@interplaylearning.com
🕘 Support Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 7 PM Central Time