Oculus reveals details on Rift consumer version

[TestedMATTIA]

 

Oculus has revealed a few details surrounding the upcoming consumer version of its virtual reality headset. For a start, the specifications for the consumer version of the Oculus Rift have already been decided on and the team already has a price point in mind.

Speaking with Eurogamer, Oculus founder, Palmer Luckey said: “We know what we’re making and now it’s a matter of making it. The consumer version is significantly improved, the jump from DK1 to DK2 is similar to the jump from DK2 to CD1, the consumer version.”

 

The consumer version of the Oculus Rift will feature a “significant increase” in resolution and will have a 90Hz refresh rate.

it’s possible that we could see it utilize a 4K screen- or a 1440p screen at the very least. Additionally, the final version will be smaller, lighter and much easer to set up compared to today’s development kits.

As far as price goes, we could either see it release as low as $200 or as high as $400, according to the Oculus founder, it could “slide in either direction” depending on pre-orders, scale, final components and business arrangements.

 

Where the hell is the consumer version?

 

Consider that Oculus Rift DK2 (development kit two) has just been released and the consumer version is understandably not imminent. More than 20,000 DK2 units have been shipped and more than 60,000 units ordered. Oculus has its hands full fulfilling that. What about in 2015 - will we see the consumer version then? Like a well-oiled robot Luckey replies, "We don't have anything to announce at this time." Mitchell laughs. "Sorry," he says, "that's the toughest question - it's the one that pains me the most!

 

Sauce: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-09-01-oculus-answers-the-big-rift-questions (delicious)

             http://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/oculus-reveals-details-on-rift-consumer-version/

[Nineshadow]

$200 low?

Woah.

[Stefano]

I want it and I want it now.

[aduman]

I've never thought I'd say this but isn't that price... a bit low?

[Manny Calavera]

though gonna release sooner definilty. price is OK. but i expect the will have perfect headwear with their own panel.

[Scionyde]

$200 to $400 is an awfully big range. If it ends up being close to $200, I might get it (although I'm more likely to wait for a second generation) but if it's $400, that's a little much.

[Thecrazyswede]

if $200 dollar price they are bound to make it up with units sold now that they have better backing they can make that possible, but if bullshit facebook features are put into it i am out the second i see them.

[qwertywarrior]

 

reading that the consumer is a "couple years off" turned me down. i was sure it was going to be released in 2015...

 

Sauce: http://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/oculus-reveals-details-on-rift-consumer-version/

the actual source doesnt give anything about when its coming

 

"We don't have anything to announce at this time." Mitchell laughs. "Sorry," he says, "that's the toughest question - it's the one that pains me the most!"

 

nobody knows if its coming tomorrow or in 2030

like always kitguru are  talking out of their ass (click bait ftw)

[TestedMATTIA]

if $200 dollar price they are bound to make it up with units sold now that they have better backing they can make that possible, but if bullshit facebook features are put into it i am out the second i see them.

i dont think we will ever see some Facebook features... or at least i hope so...

[TestedMATTIA]

the actual source doesnt say anything about when its coming

 

"We don't have anything to announce at this time." Mitchell laughs. "Sorry," he says, "that's the toughest question - it's the one that pains me the most!"

 

nobody knows if its coming tomorrow or in 2030

like always kitguru is talking out of their ass (click bait ftw)

thanks i will update this 

[TeddyMcSwag]

Nice sauce...

 

In all seriousness though, if it's 200 bucks when it comes out, I'll get it.

[archip]

If these are the price points then I want in

[Thecrazyswede]

i dont think we will ever see some Facebook features... or at least i hope so...

 

We all do.

[BarisERY]

Ohh VR Gaming is one of those things that built hype but it sucks so bad

[dalekphalm]

i dont think we will ever see some Facebook features... or at least i hope so...

I think what is more likely, is that eventually they might release a separate "Facebook edition" that has all the integration. I believe the Rift will stay a gamer oriented device, and we don't have to worry about it.

[Briggsy]

the only thing that's news to me is the spec's. price point hasn't really changed (originally they had aimed for $300-ish iirc), and release date depends on too many factors to predict accurately. Given that Facebook owns it, and setting up mass production to produce millions of units for a launch date will likely take months instead of decades (if Oculus hadn't been bought), I think 2 years is a worst case prediction.

[totjup5]

I would happily pay 200 for the consumer version.

[SeriouslyMikey]

$200 isn't half bad. This is something I would love for some driving games, maybe even Thief, if it gets support. Anything above $300 will be a little steep for me. 

And Facebook, keep your grubby bullshit mitts out of my gaming. 

[bmxtricky5]

i am going to buy this but i have a feeling it will make me sick

[DeViLzzz]

VR ... could care less ....

With them saying crouching features and jumping features won't be coming to regular consumers for a long time while the US military gets their hands on the stuff I don't care about VR. 

In regards to Oculus yay it will be good for fighter pilot games.  I don't like fighter pilot games as they make me dizzy.  

[linusforsell]

The price seems about right; They did say they could even consider selling it at a loss to make sure the general public can embrace the technology—'Cause if that doesn't happen, the VR push might just as well die for another 10 years.

The problem with the specs though... what "general public" has the PC to power a 1440p (or even 4k) display decently enough to run any games on it? They might have to market the device as a "new way to watch movies" or something.. eww.

[JAKEBAB]

Ohh VR Gaming is one of those things that built hype but it sucks so bad

I agree in the sense of it like how slick and other people think of it where we will be running around with it etc i dont think that will happen for a very long time and id probs just rather play paintball and do it for real but stationary games like euro truck simulator 2 and flight sims i think it will be really cool.

[dalekphalm]

VR ... could care less ....

With them saying crouching features and jumping features won't be coming to regular consumers for a long time while the US military gets their hands on the stuff I don't care about VR. 

In regards to Oculus yay it will be good for fighter pilot games.  I don't like fighter pilot games as they make me dizzy.  

Have you used the Rift before? Obviously it doesn't work perfectly in every genre, but even using it in conjunction with keyboard + mouse/controller pad with an FPS game is quite sweet.

 

And yeah... Military VR tech is, uhm, Military. And probably classified lmao. We won't be seeing that kind of tech in a consumer product for years. Even if it's legal to make, it'd be so stupidly expensive that no one would buy it.

[Sidiox]

The price seems about right; They did say they could even consider selling it at a loss to make sure the general public can embrace the technology—'Cause if that doesn't happen, the VR push might just as well die for another 10 years.

The problem with the specs though... what "general public" has the PC to power a 1440p (or even 4k) display decently enough to run any games on it? They might have to market the device as a "new way to watch movies" or something.. eww.

And with FB behind it now, they also might sell it at a loss just for the research possibilities, seeing what could be improved and how the public responds (they might come up with candy crush intergration! /s) 

 

And for that 1440p res, we probs need more powerful GPU's (and cpu's) although I hope DX12 makes a good improvement for everyone. And it still isn't really for the true "general public", more like general techheads, not just the ones with too much money and who really like to try the newest. And I think it would be amazing for watching movies, I've heard that there is a program for the Rift that makes a virtual movie theater in which you sit, that would be awesome

 

 

Personally I like that Gear VR Totem more (only because of the cameras in it tbh) 

[linusforsell]

 And I think it would be amazing for watching movies, I've heard that there is a program for the Rift that makes a virtual movie theater in which you sit, that would be awesome

 

It's truly horrible for movies, I would never be able to watch a complete movie in it; your eyes will die and your face will melt. We never wear it for more than 25-30 minutes in one sitting at the office, it'll give you massive headaches and hurting eyes for the rest of the day otherwise.