During the GDC 2019 that is taking place in San Francisco,
California from March 18 to March 22, Oculus launched their latest
VR headset with the Rift S. This product is a joint project with Lenovo. The
Rift S is an improvement from their previous releases.
It has a better weight distribution and has a much
more manageable single cable setup. The gripe from previous Oculus Rifts is
that it is uncomfortable due to the uneven distribution of its heft. Cable
management was also a nightmare. Oculus listened to their consumers and fixed
their biggest problems.
The Rift S has 2560 x 1440 resolution with a refresh
rate of 80Hz. It also gas features such as Oculus Insight and Passthrough+
features. Oculus Insight tracking has built-in sensors with Roomscale VR that
allows for a more immersive close range VR encounters. It also has touch
controls that further improves immersion designed to make you feel more in
control.
The Oculus Rift has a price tag of USD 399. It is scheduled to hit US shelves in
Spring 2019.
