Oculus Go, Oculus' Standalone VR Device Announced
Oculus' latest product is an all-in-one, 3DOF standalone headset with an orientation-tracked controller. No PC nor phone required! It will be compatible with software developed for Gear VR.
Here's an overview of the hardware:
Oculus Go is a standalone VR headset that comes with an orientation-tracked controller. It supports 3DOF head tracking, has best-in-class optics, a wide field of view, and fantastic ergonomics. Oculus Go has a high-resolution fast-switch LCD screen has a dramatic effect on visual clarity and reduces screen door effect. The headset is super lightweight, and the new fabric used for the facial interface is soft and breathable. Built-in speakers provide an integrated audio system that transports you straight into VR without needing headphones.
Because Oculus Go is binary compatible with Gear VR, developers working with the latest Mobile SDK (or recent Unity or Unreal integration) can run their applications on it without modification. The controller provides the same inputs as Samsung’s Gear VR Controller. Most apps can target the Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Go with the same application binary.
The Oculus Go will be available globally in early 2018 and will cost $199 USD, while Dev kits will ship in November. If you have a project in development that you’d like to add Oculus Go support to, apply for early access via the Oculus Hardware Request Form. Note that supply is very limited.
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