Oculus VR announced today that the consumer version of the Oculus Rift has now been given a release window. The virtual reality headset is heading to stores in first quarter of 2016. Pre-orders will also be available later this year.
The consumer version will be based on Crescent Bay prototype that has been shown at the latest gaming expos and events. However the final details including hardware specs and pricing remain unknown. Oculus VR has promised in their latest developer blog that further info on "hardware, software, input, and many of our unannounced made-for-VR games" will be revealed within the weeks ahead.
"This is the consumer VR we've all been waiting for. The Rift delivers on the dream with compelling content, a full ecosystem, and fully-integrated hardware/software tech stack designed specifically for virtual reality. It's a headset designed by a team of gamers, game developers, and industry legends to push the limits of what we believe gaming is and what it can be.
The Oculus Rift builds on the presence, immersion, and comfort of the Crescent Bay prototype with an improved tracking system that supports both seated and standing experiences, as well as updated ergonomics for a more natural fit, and a highly refined industrial design."
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