Oculus Rift Consumer Version Release Date Finally CONFIRMED By Palmer Luckey; Launch Date For The VR Headset Coming This Winter 2015
The much aniticiped Oculus Rift consumer version release date has been revealed by Palmer Luckey.
Gamenguide has reported that Palmer Luckey, the Oculus VR CEO has confirmed that the Oculus Rift consumer version release date is expected to be on Winter 2015.
"Speaking to The Telegraph, as reported by VR Focus, Lucky estimated a winter 2015 launch for the first consumer version of the VR headset" wrote Gamenguide.
Meanwhile, in our previous report, it was noted that TechAndPrince has reported that the Oculus Rift consumer version release date is reportedly going to be on late November 2015.
"Palmer Luckey said the rift would be available by Winter. My sources can confirm that the rift can be bought on November," wrote TechAndPrince.
Previously, Palmer Luckey has stated that the Oculus Rift consumer version would have huge improvements over the previous beta version of the Oculus Rift, "DK2", as he notes that there would be significant improvements to the VR headset regarding resolution and over-all smoothness of the VR experience.
"Co-founder Palmer Luckey also stated that the consumer system's resolution would get a 'significant increase' over the DK2's 1080p display, with a refresh rate that will hit 90Hz or higher" quotes Techradar.
Meanwhile, Palmer Luckey and Nate Micthell revealed that the Oculus Rift consumer version could be priced around the $200 to $400 range.
"Company co-founders Palmer Luckey and Nate Micthell stated they want to keep the hardware in the $200-$400 range; something similar to the prices of current development kit models. The DK2 model, specifically, sells for $350" wrote Game Rant.
