Oculus Rift S goes up for preorder for $399

Today, Oculus opened upwards preorders for the Oculus Rift Southward, the latest headset from the pop manufacturer. While this new device is quite like to the last model, information technology still offers a number of improvements which give it an edge. You can cheque out the complete specifications below.

Keep in mind that unlike the Oculus Quest, the Oculus Rift South need a somewhat powerful computer to adhere to. It's not a standalone device like the Oculus Quest.

Feature	Description
Display resolution	2,560 x 1,440 LCD
Refresh rate	fourscore Hz
IPD	Software
Audio	Integrated 3.five mm jack
Tracking	Oculus Insight 5 sensors
Degrees of freedom (DoF)	6 DoF
Controllers	Updated Bear on
PC requirements	Same as Rift CV1
Cable	5 meters DisplayPort 1.2 USB-A 3.0
Price	$399
Release appointment	May 21

In our preview, we wrote, "Oculus has delivered an entirely new hardware tracking arrangement without sacrificing whatever quality or operation, and that'due south an amazing technical accomplishment. It may give people who currently own and love their existing Oculus Rift reason to pause earlier upgrading if they're already super happy with what they have, simply anybody else is going to be delighted past this new model. And at $399, this whole package is a steal."

Are y'all interested in the Oculus Rift S? Let us know. The standalone Oculus Quest is too bachelor for preorder on Amazon, starting at $399.

PC-powered VR

Oculus Rift S

The side by side evolution of the Rift brings improved lenses, a display with a higher pixel count than the original, and a redesigned head strap and tracking system, but you're yet tethered to a PC.

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