Virtually ready: Oculus unveils new prototype VR headset

Oculus has unveiled a new prototype of its virtual reality headset, but still isn’t ready to release a consumer edition. The new headset intended for creators of VR experiences is nicknamed Crescent Bay and features a higher resolution and refresh rate, integrated headphones and 360-degree head tracking. Oculus’ headset covers a user’s eyes and can create immersive worlds that react to head movement. The original prototype of the Oculus Rift headset was unveiled in 2012 and has received considerable attention from film and video game makers.

That was not easy. It’s still not perfect. None of this is perfect yet, but it’s much, much better.

Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe

The Irvine, California-based Oculus VR Inc. was acquired by Facebook earlier this year for $2 billion. Iribe said Oculus’ staff has doubled in the six months since the acquisition. Over the past two years, Oculus’ technology has been demonstrated at events like San Diego Comic-Con and the Electronic Entertainment Expo with interactive experiences that recreate scenes from the “X-Men” and “Pacific Rim” films.

You should believe you’re there and feel great, even if you’re super-sensitive like me.

Brendan Iribe

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