Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Samsung
Elon Musk
Apple
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Technology News / Oculus VR Conference: New $199 "Oculus Go" headset unveiled
Technology

Oculus VR Conference: New $199 "Oculus Go" headset unveiled

Oculus VR Conference: New $199 "Oculus Go" headset unveiled
Written by Ramya Patelkhana
Oct 12, 2017, 11:41 am 2 min read
Oculus VR Conference: New $199 "Oculus Go" headset unveiled

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Oculus VR's new mobile headset called "Oculus Go" at the Oculus Connect 4 event. The Facebook-owned VR (Virtual Reality) company's standalone headset would be available next year for $199. Zuckerberg said it was a way to reach Oculus' goal of getting "one billion people in VR." Also, Oculus Rift headset's price has been permanently reduced to $399 from $499.

Oculus Go
Oculus Go to enable everyday VR uses at affordable price

The $199 standalone Oculus Go (priced between the $129 Gear VR and the $399 Rift) is aimed at enabling everyday uses of VR (Virtual Reality) without plugging in phone/computer. It stated, "It's awesome for watching movies or concerts, playing games, or just hanging out with your friends in VR." Oculus Vice-President Hugo Barra called Go "hands-down the easiest way to get into VR."

Features
All-in-one Oculus Go makes VR more accessible

Oculus said Go offers "comfort, visual clarity, and ease-of-use." The headset would be super lightweight; the facial interface is made of new soft and breathable fabric. It features a high-resolution 2560x1440 LCD screen, next-generation lenses offering wide-field-of-view, and integrated spatial audio. Though speakers are built into headset, it can also be used with headphones. Developers world start receiving the "Go" development kits in November.

Quote
Oculus Go uses controller similar to Gear VR's remote

Oculus said, "Gear VR and Oculus Go apps are binary compatible, and they share the same controller input set—that means developers building for Gear VR are already building for Oculus Go." It added the mobile VR content library would be available on day one.

Santa Cruz
Updates on Santa Cruz headset; no word on specs yet

Last year, Oculus announced "Santa Cruz" standalone headset concept. This year, it said developers would start receiving the headsets, working with new motion-tracked controllers, in 2018. Santa Cruz wouldn't have a giant cable or external wired sensors for tracking. Instead, four onboard cameras would be tracking the headset. Oculus said the headset+controller combo brings "the power of Rift and Touch to the standalone category."

Information
Oculus Go and Santa Cruz

Ahead of Oculus Connect, there were rumors that Oculus Go is the commercial version of Santa Cruz. However, Go is a separate headset, without inside-out tracking fully-tracked motion controllers, which reduced its cost. Santa Cruz would be a high-end headset, having both the above features.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Ramya Patelkhana
Ramya Patelkhana
Mail
Ramya Patelkhana is a senior editor at NewsBytes. She has nearly seven years of experience in digital journalism and has previously worked with India News and Authint Media. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, and an advanced diploma in Media Studies from IPW, New Delhi.
Latest
Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg
Technology
Oculus VR
Santacruz
Related
Latest
Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad (2022) debuts with Snapdragon 680 chipset
Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad (2022) debuts with Snapdragon 680 chipset Technology
Top 5 Hollywood films celebrating female friendships
Top 5 Hollywood films celebrating female friendships Entertainment
Maruti Suzuki Brezza spied during TVC shoot; India launch soon
Maruti Suzuki Brezza spied during TVC shoot; India launch soon Auto
Bundesliga 2021-22: Champions Bayern Munich's season in numbers
Bundesliga 2021-22: Champions Bayern Munich's season in numbers Sports
2022 Women's T20 Challenge, Supernovas beat Trailblazers: Records broken
2022 Women's T20 Challenge, Supernovas beat Trailblazers: Records broken Sports
Facebook
Bengal Ranji coach Arun Lal gets married to Bulbul Saha
Bengal Ranji coach Arun Lal gets married to Bulbul Saha Sports
Another woman accuses Vijay Babu of sexual assault: Details here
Another woman accuses Vijay Babu of sexual assault: Details here Entertainment
Vijay Babu booked for rape; breaks law by naming survivor
Vijay Babu booked for rape; breaks law by naming survivor Entertainment
Several YouTube channels, social media accounts blocked for anti-India content
Several YouTube channels, social media accounts blocked for anti-India content India
Sri Lanka economic crisis: Social media blocked as protests spread
Sri Lanka economic crisis: Social media blocked as protests spread World
More News
Mark Zuckerberg
WhatsApp Communities and other updates coming this year
WhatsApp Communities and other updates coming this year Technology
Zuckerberg responds to viral 'Icelandverse' video: Here's what he said
Zuckerberg responds to viral 'Icelandverse' video: Here's what he said Technology
First image of Meta's rumored smartwatch spotted in the wild
First image of Meta's rumored smartwatch spotted in the wild Technology
Is Facebook planning a name change? Reports suggest so
Is Facebook planning a name change? Reports suggest so Business
Here's how Facebook is proceeding to build its metaverse
Here's how Facebook is proceeding to build its metaverse Technology
More News
Technology
World Password Day: Reiterating the importance of passwords
World Password Day: Reiterating the importance of passwords Lifestyle
Zomato to deliver food in just 10 minutes: Here's how
Zomato to deliver food in just 10 minutes: Here's how Business
Airtel down: Internet services restored after major outage across India
Airtel down: Internet services restored after major outage across India Technology
Addicted to Wordle? Here's how to ace it
Addicted to Wordle? Here's how to ace it Lifestyle
How can MBA help you get ahead in tech?
How can MBA help you get ahead in tech? Career
More News
Oculus VR
#FacebookDown: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram are all down for users worldwide
#FacebookDown: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram are all down for users worldwide Technology
Facebook is working on an OS to ditch Google's Android
Facebook is working on an OS to ditch Google's Android Technology
#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: OnePlus TV, Amazon's smart ring, Facebook's 'mind-reading' wristband, more
#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: OnePlus TV, Amazon's smart ring, Facebook's 'mind-reading' wristband, more Technology
Apparently, Facebook is developing AR glasses with Ray-Ban's owner
Apparently, Facebook is developing AR glasses with Ray-Ban's owner Technology
Soon, Facebook's device will help you 'feel' VR games
Soon, Facebook's device will help you 'feel' VR games Technology
More News
Santacruz
Cold wave in Delhi; Mumbai temperature dips to season's lowest
Cold wave in Delhi; Mumbai temperature dips to season's lowest India
Rains fury continues: 20,000 evacuated in Maharashtra; Karnataka's situation grim
Rains fury continues: 20,000 evacuated in Maharashtra; Karnataka's situation grim India
Sharpshooter, involved in attack on Rakesh Roshan in 2000, arrested
Sharpshooter, involved in attack on Rakesh Roshan in 2000, arrested India
Rains lash Mumbai, trains canceled, heavy water-logging reported
Rains lash Mumbai, trains canceled, heavy water-logging reported India
SSR case: Dharma Productions CEO Apoorva Mehta records statement
SSR case: Dharma Productions CEO Apoorva Mehta records statement Entertainment
More News
Related
Meta acquires makers of virtual reality fitness app 'Supernatural'
Meta acquires makers of virtual reality fitness app 'Supernatural' Business
Facebook can now project your eyes onto a VR headset
Facebook can now project your eyes onto a VR headset Technology
Facebook creates a new product group to build Zuckerberg's metaverse
Facebook creates a new product group to build Zuckerberg's metaverse Technology
Mark Zuckerberg envisions Facebook transitioning into a metaverse company
Mark Zuckerberg envisions Facebook transitioning into a metaverse company Technology
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Technology news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Science Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022