Oculus Rift - Overview

Oculus Rift - Virtual Reality Headset for Immersive 3D Gaming

[mikegrok]

For the glove device look at the myo by thalmic labs. It uses magnetic resonance like in MRIs to detect chemical activity in the forearm muscles. This activity is corisponds with finger and thumb movement (only two or three of the hand movement muscles are in the hand, the rest are in the forearm).

[alleseigentlich]

I once played a VR game about 12 years ago that kind of sucked in itself because it was 12 years ago, but they did have a neat thing going on, very much like the Wiimote+Nunchuck. I think having something similar as an option for the Oculus Rift would be seriously cool.

[komblo]

Lenses inside the Oculus are changeable. You should be able to order lenses with your strength type when the consumer version is available. 3 strength types are available in the dev kit if I am not mistaken. And you can fit your glasses in the rift, but it might inflict with the immersion. So maybe you should consider eye lenses?

[devildogpete]

I just knew the Virtual Boy would make a comeback. Time to dust mine off.

[romaruu]

GABE! GABE SUPPORTS THE RIFT! Please, please get more exposure. I'd LOVE to see this for PC and Next-Gen Console's ! Badass!

[astromicwm]

This will open a hole world of ideas, like virtual tracked weapon and gloves, suits that simulates being hit for example, and even smart movement devices that dispense the keyboard and mouse entirely inside the game... a lot of ideas,

[jamieinred]

Palmer Luckey is going to be remembered as the equivalent of the inventor of the light bulb, and he deserves it.

[TheRoggan]

I have a dev kit and its awesome

With a high res screen it will be the future of gaming and simulations, no doubt in my mind.

[BxPanda]

What would be even cooler is a device like the occulus that actually adds enemies on a video stream from cameras installed onto it, do that we could play everywhere and like where we are is the map :D

[jacobsolomita]

I recently received my Oculus Rift Dev kit in the mail. Thank you Palmer Luckey. Thank you.

[jewbacca]

2:19 Portal gun in the side of the room O_O

[Kafj]

when it is released for the consumer, i hope it includes an insert that will say the exact dimension lenses you need, because i i really want this for WoW and second life, and many other mmos

[komblo]

If I remember right, it tells you the strength type via letters like A, B, C at the moment. Not sure what it means since I am not too informed about glasses and strength types. But you should be able to order another pair of lenses separately if they are not included. I am sure they will put a detailed description in the consumer version, and not just letters.

[Bonethugs]

This is going to change gaming forever, i'm a believer

[GustavNilsson]

I don't believe you need more detail to get immersed. Oculus is bringing that immersion, no matter what. Walking around in Super Mario 64 would be just as awesome.

[LanceWinslow]

Nice, the future of VR is moving again.

[Aronsson]

we need a really high density display since its going to be quite Close to the Eyes, like retina or even better but mirroring to 1080p

[UncleFeedle]

My guess is that both Sony and Microsoft are interested, but are waiting to see how well it does on the PC market before they introduce support for it on their own hardware. I also think it likely that, if it does well, and there is shown to be a large market there, Microsoft will develop their own VR system.

[karlwagner]

Have tested the HD-Version at gamescom in Germany, its amazing

[Pantyhosegaming]

I will stick to my flatscreen and controler. This idea is amazing though! It would be great in something like forza or battlefield