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By intentionally adding a small amount of latency, this mode allows the app to smooth out these stutters, providing a more consistent experience.

Reviewers from Reddit noted that this setting made a "night and day difference" in dark games like Half-Life: Alyx and The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners , helping to mask the gray "film" caused by LCD backlights. Optimized Performance Defaults Virtual Desktop (v1.17) PC

One of the most praised aspects of this update was the re-introduction of the option. By intentionally adding a small amount of latency,

Here’s a breakdown of why this specific version was a turning point for PC VR enthusiasts. Fixing the "Stutter" with Extra Latency Mode Here’s a breakdown of why this specific version

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.

Default values were adjusted to a slightly lower VR Bitrate with the framerate set to 72Hz, ensuring a more reliable connection for new users.