Published , by Kevin Tucker
Published , by Kevin Tucker
There's been a lot of buzz surrounding Project Santa Cruz, the upcoming standalone VR HMD from the crew at Oculus. Thanks to the OC5 keynote, we now have a name for the future of VR: Oculus Quest, which will begin shipping to customers next spring.
Quest is the latest untethered HMD from Oculus, and is designed to present the very best of all technological advancements the company has been working toward. The Quest will offer "Rift-quality experiences" in a completely wireless, standalone HMD. That means no wires, no computer connectivity, and no additional components required.
The Quest supports inside-out tracking, hand presence, and 6 degrees of freedom, all in a singular package. It also has support for what's being called 360 degree audio, which Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says is even better than the audio options present in the Oculus Go.
Oculus promises that over 50 titles will be available for Quest when it launches, and VR fans can jump into the action for just $399, a price which appears to include two Oculus Touch controllers. Shipping is slated to begin next spring, and we're certain to hear more about the latest tweaks and titles in the months leading up to its release.