Oculus Rift Consumer Model to Ship Q1 2016

Get your money ready because the Oculus Rift consumer model is looking to start shipping Q1 2016. The device, which will be based on the 'Crescent Bay' prototype, will be available to preorder "later this year" according to Oculus VR.

This new version of the device will feature improved ergonomic features and a more accurate tracking system that will fit both sitting and standing positions.

[vega275]

Thats good to hear. Been waiting for this to release.

[poppinslops]

Indeed... now it's time for Facebook to put their money to work by promoting the Hell out of it.

[breakpad]

good luck with game support (the same goes for ProjMorph )...i highly doubt that VR machines will succeed entering in our homes ....

[starchild]

This is the news I've been waiting to hear. It shall be mine.

[Herbert1]

Only been waiting 5 years for this to release as they keep holding out for new tech to release the item. A bit like holding on to buy the newest tv which you will never buy as always something better around the corner.

[the_mack_attack3]

Price I wonder?

[Blues Cowboy]

This or Vive?

Gonna be a tough one, but glad to see the pioneer will be releasing next year. VR owes it a lot even if it's not the machine that ends up enduring (not saying that it won't, just saying that there will need to be competition to create an industry).

[Perjoss]

Vive might not be for everyone as I think most people will be getting into VR for a sit down experience. Unless somehow Valve manages to sell it for cheaper than Oculus even though it has extra tech.

Will be really interesting to see the final specs for all models, and hear more info about games compatibility between Vive and Oculus.

Exciting times.

[Peace_Love_and_FPS]

I don't think valve would be dumb enough to make it standing only. But, seeing what they tried with mods its a possibility I guess

[Taero]

How would they make it standing only anyway? Surely it's down to the dev to make use of the 3d space that vive would provide, if they code the game to only take input from rotation and movement within say a 3ft3 space then that is basically sitting down and moving your head around.

[jv1991]

Im not getting this at all. Dont want such a big thing on my head

[Peace_Love_and_FPS]

Cool, really contributive comment there, son. That's quite good for you :)

I won't either, because I'll probably get vive as it's releasing first

[kmanmx]

Try it before you knock it. Oculus bought out an award winning electronics design company to make sure the headset was as light and comfortable as possible. It's designed to 'disappear' while you're wearing it.

I think once you try it you'll love the experience, as will most naysayers.

[jv1991]

No i wont like it at all ill play my games normal without anything on my head. I dont need virtual reality

[Me-Time]

Sweeet :)

[sorceror171]

I'd like to get a new video card this year, so I'm ready for the Oculus... but I don't have an infinite budget. The GTX 970 looks to be the best thing I could afford. But I'm wondering if it's really going to be enough to drive the consumer Rift?

[Ferage]

Yes, the GTX 970 is a great GPU, and will be perfect for the Oculus rift.

[Mikeyy]

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