Michael Schenck

Meta published some helpful research on the defacto standards for button mapping on VR controllers. It'll be obvious to many already *in* VR, but for those just getting started, these are useful, data-based insights as a starting point. Starting point, yes, but this represents current users expectations... and that's driven by what games are popular, not necessarily which games had the smartest approach to bindings and reloading. So if you think you have a better idea, don't just go with the wisdom of the crowd. Personally I deeply prefer the Half-Life: Alyx system of 'reach over your shoulder and retrieve a magazine for the gun you're currently holding'. Because I absolutely hate reaching to my belt and missing the ammo pouch which happens constantly in many VR shooters (recently happened to me consistently in Light Brigade and Bonelab). The Alyx system has a massive hitbox and is aligned with the known position of your head—almost impossible to miss. Belt systems use some estimated waist position which is frequently inaccurate. Putting general items into your inventory by placing them over your shoulder is also a great way to make double-use of this large hitbox.