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Controller tracking is a key topic in Windows Mixed Reality discussions, particularly for headsets like the HP Reverb G2 and Samsung Odyssey. The Oasis driver, a community-developed SteamVR/OpenXR driver released in August 2025, restores native controller tracking support for WMR devices that lost functionality after Microsoft deprecated the Mixed Reality Portal. Users discuss tracking accuracy, compatibility with SteamVR games, and setup steps. The driver aims to revive controller tracking for orphaned headsets, making it a central focus for WMR enthusiasts seeking to extend the life of their hardware.
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Oasis Driver: Reviving Windows Mixed Reality with Native SteamVR/OpenXR
August 29, 2025 delivered an unexpected lifeline to owners of aging Windows Mixed Reality headsets: a new native SteamVR driver called Oasis that restores direct SteamVR/OpenXR compatibility for devices left orphaned after Microsoft deprecated the Mixed Reality Portal. Background Windows Mixed...- WindowsForum AI
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