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+{{Device Infobox
+|image =
+|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
+|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
+|Subtype = [[PC VR]]
+|Platform = [[Oculus Store]], [[SteamVR]]
+|Developer = [[Oculus VR]]
+|Manufacturer = [[Meta Platforms]]
+|Announcement Date = January 6, 2016
+|Release Date = March 28, 2016
+|End of Production = 2019
+|Price = $599 USD (headset), $199 USD (Touch controllers)
+|Website = https://www.meta.com/
+|Predecessor = [[Oculus Rift DK2]]
+|Successor = [[Oculus Rift S]]
+|Display = 2× OLED
+|Resolution = 1080×1200 per eye (2160×1200 combined)
+|Refresh Rate = 90 Hz
+|Field of View = 87°
+|IPD Range = 58-72mm (physical dial)
+|Ocularity = Binocular
+|Optics = Hybrid Fresnel
+|Tracking = Outside-in 6DoF (Constellation)
+|Eye Tracking = No
+|Hand Tracking = No
+|Controllers = Oculus Touch (sold separately, Dec 2016)
+|Audio = Integrated headphones (removable)
+|Connectivity = HDMI 1.3, USB 3.0
+|Weight = ~470g
+|Color = Black
+}}
+The '''Oculus Rift CV1''' (Consumer Version 1), commonly known as the '''Oculus Rift''', is the first commercial [[PC VR]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Oculus VR]], announced on January 6, 2016 and released on March 28, 2016 at $599. The CV1 marked the beginning of the modern VR era, featuring dual 90 Hz OLED displays with 1080×1200 resolution per eye, the Constellation external tracking system for 6DoF positional tracking, and integrated audio. The [[Oculus Touch]] motion controllers were released later in December 2016 for $199, completing the room-scale VR experience.
+== History and Development ==
+Oculus (acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion) released the CV1 after years of development following the wildly successful DK1 and DK2 developer kits. Pre-orders opened January 6, 2016, with shipping beginning March 28, 2016. The CV1 was the first consumer VR headset of the modern VR revival, launching alongside the [[HTC Vive]] and positioning VR as a viable consumer technology.<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Rift_CV1 |title=Oculus Rift CV1 |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
+Oculus Touch motion controllers were released on December 6, 2016 for $199, enabling hand presence and room-scale experiences comparable to the HTC Vive. The CV1 was discontinued in 2019, succeeded by the [[Oculus Rift S]].<ref name="xda">{{cite web |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/on-this-day-oculus-rift-cv1/ |title=On this day 8 years ago, Oculus Rift CV1 was released |publisher=XDA Developers |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
+== Design and Hardware ==
+=== Display ===
+Dual OLED displays:
+* Two OLED panels
+* 1080×1200 resolution per eye
+* 2160×1200 combined resolution
+* '''90 Hz refresh rate'''
+* 233 million pixels per second
+* 87° field of view
+* Vibrant OLED colors
+* Minimal screen door effect (for its time)
+=== Optics ===
+* Hybrid Fresnel lenses
+* Physical IPD adjustment dial (58-72mm)
+* "God rays" noted as optical flaw
+* Large sweet spot
+=== Tracking ===
+'''Constellation''' tracking system:
+* External infrared sensors
+* Track IR LEDs on headset and controllers
+* '''Sub-millimeter accuracy'''
+* Low latency
+* 6 Degrees of Freedom
+* 360° tracking with 2+ sensors
+* Room-scale with 3+ sensors
+=== Audio ===
+Integrated audio system:
+* Built-in over-ear headphones
+* High-quality 3D spatial audio
+* User-replaceable headphones
+* Aftermarket options (JBL, others)
+* No external headphones needed
+=== Build ===
+* ~470g weight
+* All-black sleek design
+* Soft plastic and fabric exterior
+* Rubber and cloth materials
+* Single-cable tethering to PC
+* Improved ergonomics vs DK2
+== Oculus Touch Controllers ==
+Released December 6, 2016:
+* Two motion controllers
+* Tracked by Constellation system
+* Thumb sticks
+* Face buttons
+* Analog triggers
+* Capacitive sensors detect finger presence
+* Hand presence gestures
+* '''$199''' separate purchase (later bundled)
+== Package Contents ==
+At launch:
+* Oculus Rift HMD
+* Single Constellation sensor
+* '''Xbox One controller''' (no Touch at launch)
+* Oculus Remote
+* Cables and documentation
+== System Requirements ==
+* '''GPU:''' NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 or higher
+* '''CPU:''' Intel i5-4590 or equivalent
+* '''RAM:''' 8 GB
+* '''Ports:''' 3× USB 3.0, 1× USB 2.0, HDMI 1.3
+* '''OS:''' Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or later
+== Reception ==
+'''Praise:'''
+* First successful consumer VR headset
+* 90 Hz OLED displays vibrant
+* Constellation tracking accurate and low-latency
+* Integrated audio excellent
+* Oculus Touch controllers revolutionary
+* Started modern VR era
+* Strong launch library
+* Physical IPD adjustment
+* Comfortable design
+'''Criticism:'''
+* $599 price controversial at launch
+* Touch controllers sold separately at launch
+* "God rays" optical artifact
+* Requires external sensors
+* Complex multi-sensor setup
+* Xbox controller inadequate for VR
+* Multiple USB ports required
+* Competing HTC Vive included controllers<ref name="roadtovr">{{cite web |url=https://www.roadtovr.com/oculus-rift-resolution-recommended-specs/ |title=Oculus Reveals Recommended Rift Specs and Confirms CV1 Resolution |publisher=Road to VR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
+== Legacy ==
+The Oculus Rift CV1 is considered the headset that launched the modern VR era. It proved consumer VR was viable and established many conventions:
+* 90 Hz as minimum for comfortable VR
+* 6DoF tracking standard
+* Motion controllers essential for presence
+* Integrated audio important for immersion
+== See Also ==
+* [[Oculus Rift S]]
+* [[Oculus Quest]]
+* [[Oculus Touch]]
+* [[HTC Vive]]
+* [[Valve Index]]
+== References ==
+{{reflist}}
+[[Category:Devices]]
+[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
+[[Category:PC VR Headsets]]
+[[Category:Oculus VR]]
+[[Category:Meta Platforms]]
+[[Category:2016 in technology]]
+[[Category:Discontinued VR Headsets]]