Facebook announced Oculus Quest, new all-in-one virtual reality headset, which will be available in spring 2019 for $399

Briefing

Facebook announced Oculus Quest, new all-in-one virtual reality headset, which will be available in spring 2019 for $399

October 3, 2018

Briefing

  • Oculus Quest – Social media network Facebook announced new all-in-one virtual reality headset, Oculus Quest, at Oculus Connect 5 (OC5) conference in San Jose, California
  • Mobile and Powerful – Combines mobility of standalone Oculus Go headset, with power of Oculus Rift, which requires personal computer (PC) to work
  • Features – Include six degrees of freedom (which enables freedom to move forward/backward, up/down, and left/right in 3D space), Touch controllers, and computer vision algorithms for tracking position, with no PC needed, no wires, and external sensors
  • Software Programs – 50 titles available upon launch, including popular games Robo Recall, The Climb, and Moss
  • Availability – Will launch in Spring 2019 and will be priced at $399

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology, Media and Entertainment

Organization

Facebook Inc., Oculus VR Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

September 26, 2018

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