During the conference, Oculus Connect in Los Angeles Company Oculus VR has officially unveiled the new generation of its virtual reality helmet Oculus Rift.
A third prototype helmet Oculus Rift was code-named Crescent Bay and, according to CEO Brendan Irayba, provides a whole new level of immersion in virtual reality. He also said that the differences between the new and the previous set of prototype development DK2 as much as was the case in the original DK1 and DK2.
Due to a number of changes of a virtual reality helmet Oculus Rift became easier got a new screen with a higher resolution and higher refresh rates and improved optics, and got a more accurate system of tracking the movements of 360 degrees (this is made possible thanks to the deployment of infrared emitters front, rear and sides of the machine).
In addition, the third version of the prototype of a virtual reality helmet is equipped with built-Oculus Rift headphones with support RealSpace3D. Apparently, it is a sound component has been a priority in the development of a new version of Oculus VR. The manufacturer has provided an opportunity to disconnect the headphones just in case someone does not like it will fall or he prefers to use external speakers. It is worth noting the technology surround RealSpace3D , which provides a feeling of real presence in the virtual world. Brendan Irayb assured that the company pays the sound component of no less attention than the visual component Oculus Rift.
Observers say a number of authoritative resources, a new prototype, despite the early stage of development and manual assembly, create the impression it is a finished product. However, is not without its shortcomings, which include lack of deep bass and undermine the accuracy of the virtual world twitching in some scenes.
As for the software part, here as president of engineering Rift Nate Mitchell revealed details regarding cooperation Oculus VR with Epic Games and the development team engine Unreal Engine 4 . Currently the two companies working together to develop a demonstration Showdown, which Mr. Irayb described as something close to the Call of Duty in a virtual reality environment. Conference attendees also reported collaboration with the creators of the engine Unity, which will lead to the introduction of this set of development tools to support sound RealSpace3D games and visual elements of Crescent Bay.
Simultaneously with the announcement of the third version of the prototype Oculus VR company made another announcement – has announced the upcoming launch of the app store Oculus Platform. Store will open later this fall. Initially it will be available to applications for virtual reality devices Gear VR, but soon expanded platform other devices.
Developer’s Kit Oculus Rift DK2 worth $ 350 sold over 70 thousand copies. The exact date and price of the new Crescent Bay yet, alas, not reported.
Crescent Bay - the third version of a virtual reality helmet from Oculus VR
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