Default values were adjusted to a slightly lower VR Bitrate with the framerate set to 72Hz, ensuring a more reliable connection for new users.
Early users of headsets like the Quest 2 often complained that colors looked bland or washed out compared to older OLED-based headsets. Virtual Desktop (v1.17) PC
The app began automatically tweaking clock rates when streaming VR games, removing the need for users to manually check the "Boost clock rates" option. Default values were adjusted to a slightly lower
While v1.17 was a major leap, the app has since added groundbreaking features like VDXR (a custom OpenXR runtime) and support for AV1 10-bit encoding for newer GPUs. However, the core philosophy of the v1.17 update—balancing latency for a stutter-free experience—remains the foundation of why Virtual Desktop is still considered a "must-have" for wireless PC VR today. While v1
Virtual Desktop v1.17 also tweaked the "under-the-hood" settings to provide a better out-of-the-box experience:
By intentionally adding a small amount of latency, this mode allows the app to smooth out these stutters, providing a more consistent experience.