Oculus VR has now finally unveiled the final and consumer version of the Oculus Rift virtual reality (VR) headset at its press event in San Francisco. Unfortunately, while we got some new details, Oculus did not reveal any new information regarding the price while the availability date is still set for Q1 2016.

It appears that earlier leaks were pretty accurate as the final consumer version of the Oculus Rift VR headset has an updated design, which is lighter, covered in soft-touch fabric and more comfortable due to new straps. According to Brendan Iribe from Oculus VR, the headset will feel like wearing a pair of glasses.

Specification wise, the final version of the Oculus Rift will include OLED screens and although the company failed to give out any specifications, it did promise that these will offer clarity, wide field of view and no motion blur, judder or pixels.

In addition to the new design, Oculus Rift will also come with detachable headphones, which will offer immersive audio and can be replaced with a set of your own, better headphones. The Oculus Rift also comes with a new "constellation tracking system" which promises low-latency and sensation of presence. Tracking will be done by a compact stand that can be used as a stand for the Rift headset.

When it comes to control, Oculus Rift has teamed up with Microsoft, and will be shipping with Xbox One wireless controller. Partnership does not end there as it appears that Oculus Rift will have a tight integration with both Windows 10 OS and Xbox One console, offering Xbox streaming function.

The biggest surprise of the show was the Oculus Touch, a Wiimote-like pair of controllers for those games where Xbox One controller is just not enough. Presented by Palmer Luckey, the Oculus Touch is based on two wireless controllers, each with analog thumbstick, trigger and two buttons. It also comes with sensors as well as high-precision tracking, just as the headset. It also comes with support for gestures, and have a built-in haptic feedback.

There are still plenty of unknowns regarding the consumer version of the Oculus Rift and recent rumors suggest that Oculus aims at US $499 price tag, which will put Oculus Rift away from hands of an average consumers. While the price is not carved in stone, Oculus did note that it wants users to be able to have a VR experience on a PC with a complete price of US $1500.

Hopefully we will get a more precise price as well as a more precise availability date as it it time to start saving some money.













Source: Oculus.com.