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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Platform = [[Oculus Store]]
|Platform = [[Oculus]]
|Developer = [[Oculus VR]], [[Xiaomi]]
|Developer = [[Oculus VR]] ([[Meta Platforms]]), [[Qualcomm]], [[Xiaomi]]
|Manufacturer = [[Meta Platforms]], [[Xiaomi]]
|Manufacturer = [[Xiaomi]]
|Announcement Date = October 11, 2017 (OC4)
|Announcement Date = October 11, 2017
|Release Date = May 1, 2018
|Release Date = May 1, 2018
|End of Sales = Discontinued
|End of Life = 2020
|Price = $199 USD (32 GB), $249 USD (64 GB)
|Price = $199 (32GB) / $249 (64GB)
|Website = https://www.meta.com/
|Website = https://www.meta.com/
|Successor = [[Oculus Quest]]
|Successor = [[Oculus Quest]]
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 821]]
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 821]]
|Memory = 3 GB
|Memory = 3 GB RAM
|Storage = 32 GB, 64 GB
|Storage = 32 GB / 64 GB
|Display = 5.5" LCD (single panel)
|Display = LCD
|Resolution = 1280×1440 per eye (2560×1440 combined)
|Resolution = 1280x1440 per eye
|PPI = 538 PPI
|Combined Resolution = 2560x1440
|Refresh Rate = 60 Hz, 72 Hz
|Refresh Rate = 60/72 Hz
|Field of View = ~110°
|Field of View = 89°
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Optics = Fresnel lenses
|Tracking = 3DoF (head only)
|Tracking = 3DoF (orientation only)
|Audio = Built-in speakers
|Eye Tracking = No
|Controller = 1x 3DoF controller
|Hand Tracking = No
|Battery = 2-2.5 hours
|Controllers = Oculus Go controller (3DoF)
|Weight = 468g
|Audio = Built-in speakers, 3.5mm jack
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB
|Battery = 2.5 hours
|Weight = ~468g
|Color = White/Grey
}}
}}


The '''Oculus Go''' is a discontinued standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Oculus VR]] in partnership with [[Qualcomm]] and [[Xiaomi]], announced on October 11, 2017 at Oculus Connect 4 and released on May 1, 2018 at $199. It was Oculus's first standalone VR headset, requiring no PC or smartphone to operate. The Go featured a high-resolution 2560×1440 fast-switch LCD display that reduced screen door effect, 3DoF rotational tracking, and compatibility with Samsung Gear VR software. Starting at $199, it brought standalone VR to the masses before being succeeded by the 6DoF [[Oculus Quest]] in 2019.
The '''Oculus Go''' is a discontinued standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Oculus VR]] (now [[Meta Platforms]]) in partnership with [[Qualcomm]] and [[Xiaomi]], unveiled on October 11, 2017 and released on May 1, 2018. The first standalone VR headset from Oculus, the Go featured a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 1280x1440 per eye LCD display with fast-switch technology reducing screen door effect, built-in spatial audio speakers, and 3DoF head tracking. At $199 for the 32GB model, the Go made VR accessible to mainstream consumers, selling over two million units by July 2019 before being discontinued in favor of the 6DoF Oculus Quest.


== History and Development ==
== History and Development ==


Facebook (now Meta) announced the Oculus Go at Oculus Connect 4 on October 11, 2017, positioning it as an accessible entry point to VR. The headset was developed in partnership with Qualcomm (Snapdragon 821 processor) and Xiaomi (manufacturing). The Go shipped globally on May 1, 2018 at $199—significantly lower than PC VR alternatives.<ref name="metablog">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/blog/oculus-go-available-now-our-best-vr-optics-in-our-first-standalone-vr-headset/ |title=Oculus Go Available Now: Our Best VR Optics in Our First Standalone VR Headset |publisher=Meta |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
Oculus unveiled the Go at Oculus Connect 4 on October 11, 2017, launching it on May 1, 2018 at F8 2018. Developed in partnership with Qualcomm for the Snapdragon 821 platform and manufactured by Xiaomi, the Go was designed to bring standalone VR to a $199 price point. The headset was compatible with the Gear VR library, providing a large launch catalog. By July 2019, over two million units had been sold. The Go was discontinued in 2020 as Oculus shifted focus to 6DoF devices like the Quest.<ref name="meta">{{cite web |url=https://www.meta.com/blog/oculus-go-available-now-our-best-vr-optics-in-our-first-standalone-vr-headset/ |title=Oculus Go Available Now |publisher=Meta |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
The Go was compatible with Samsung Gear VR software, providing access to a substantial library at launch. It was discontinued after the Oculus Quest proved that 6DoF standalone VR was viable at consumer prices.<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Go |title=Oculus Go |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== Design and Hardware ==
== Design and Hardware ==
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=== Display ===
=== Display ===


High-resolution fast-switch LCD:
Fast-switch LCD technology:


* Single 5.5-inch LCD panel
* '''1280x1440 per eye''' resolution
* 2560×1440 combined resolution (1280×1440 per eye)
* '''2560x1440 total''' resolution
* '''538 PPI''' pixel density
* '''Single 5.5-inch LCD''' display
* Fast-switch LCD reduces blur
* '''Fast-switch LCD''' technology
* '''Dramatically reduced screen door effect''' vs Rift CV1
* '''60 Hz or 72 Hz''' refresh rate
* 60 Hz or 72 Hz refresh rate (application dependent)
* '''89° field of view'''
* ~110° field of view
* Reduced screen door effect
* Dramatic visual clarity improvement


=== Processing ===
=== Processing ===


* [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 821]] SoC
* '''[[Qualcomm Snapdragon 821]]'''
* 3 GB RAM
* '''3 GB RAM'''
* 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage
* '''32 GB or 64 GB''' storage
* No SD card expansion
* No expandable storage
* Optimized for standalone VR


=== Tracking ===
=== Tracking ===


3 Degrees of Freedom (3DoF):
3DoF head tracking:
 
* '''3 degrees of freedom'''
* '''Head rotation only'''
* No positional tracking
* Orientation tracking
* Seated/stationary experiences
 
=== Audio ===
 
Integrated spatial audio:
 
* '''Built-in speakers'''
* Spatial audio
* No headphones required
* '''3.5mm audio jack'''
* Private listening option
* Immersive sound design
 
=== Build ===
 
Lightweight comfortable design:


* '''Rotational tracking only'''
* '''468g weight'''
* Tracks head rotation (pitch, yaw, roll)
* Fabric facial interface
* No positional tracking (no leaning/walking)
* Soft and breathable
* Same tracking as Samsung Gear VR
* All-in-one design
* Less immersive than 6DoF alternatives
* No wires to PC
* No phone required
* Elastic head straps


=== Controller ===
=== Controller ===


Bundled 3DoF controller:
3DoF orientation controller:


* '''Single 3DoF controller'''
* Orientation tracking
* Single trigger
* Single trigger
* Trackpad
* Trackpad
* Back button
* Back button
* Menu button
* Menu button
* Same inputs as Gear VR controller
* Ergonomic design
* Sleek, intuitive design
* Same inputs as Gear VR
* Orientation tracked
 
=== Audio ===
 
* Built-in integrated speakers
* No headphones required
* 3.5mm headphone jack
* Spatial audio support


=== Battery ===
=== Battery ===


* Built-in rechargeable battery
* '''2 hours''' gaming
* '''2.5 hours''' continuous use
* '''2.5 hours''' video watching
* USB charging
* USB charging
* No fast charging


=== Build ===
== Gear VR Compatibility ==
 
* ~468g weight
* All-in-one design
* No external tethering
* White/Grey color scheme
* Fabric exterior
 
== Standalone Design ==
 
Key advantages of all-in-one form factor:
 
* No PC required
* No smartphone required
* No external sensors
* Quick setup—power on and play
* Fully portable
* Self-contained processing
 
== Software Compatibility ==


* Oculus Store library
* '''Compatible with Gear VR software'''
* '''Gear VR app compatibility'''
* Large launch library
* Thousands of apps at launch
* Familiar content ecosystem
* Social VR (Oculus Rooms, Venues)
* Samsung partnership ecosystem
* Media consumption focus


== Comparison with Gear VR ==
== Technical Specifications ==


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Feature !! Oculus Go !! Samsung Gear VR
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 1280x1440 per eye LCD
|-
| Refresh Rate || 60/72 Hz
|-
|-
| Form Factor || Standalone || Phone-powered
| FOV || 89°
|-
|-
| Tracking || 3DoF || 3DoF
| Processor || Snapdragon 821
|-
|-
| Display || Built-in LCD || Phone display
| RAM || 3 GB
|-
|-
| Price || $199 || $99 + phone
| Storage || 32/64 GB
|-
|-
| Setup || Instant || Insert phone
| Tracking || 3DoF (head only)
|-
|-
| Software || Same Oculus library || Same Oculus library
| Controller || 3DoF (orientation)
|-
| Battery || 2-2.5 hours
|-
| Weight || 468g
|-
| Price || $199/$249
|}
|}


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'''Praise:'''
'''Praise:'''
* "Standalone VR For The Masses" - UploadVR
* $199 accessible price
* "Convenient VR For The Masses" - Tom's Hardware
* First standalone Oculus
* $199 price point revolutionary
* No PC or phone required
* High-quality LCD reduces screen door effect
* Fast-switch LCD clarity
* 538 PPI clarity
* Built-in speakers excellent
* Built-in audio convenient
* 468g lightweight
* No phone or PC required
* Gear VR library access
* Gear VR app compatibility
* Easy setup
* Quick, simple setup
* 2+ million units sold
* Excellent media consumption device
* VR democratization


'''Criticism:'''
'''Criticism:'''
* 3DoF only—no room-scale VR
* 3DoF only (no positional)
* Cannot track positional movement
* No 6DoF experiences
* Limited compared to Quest's 6DoF
* No fast charging
* Quickly superseded by Quest
* No expandable storage
* No hand tracking
* Limited motion capability
* Fixed storage (no expansion)
* Seated experiences only
* 2.5 hour battery life limited
* Discontinued after 2 years
* Discontinued product<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/oculus-go-review-standalone-vr/ |title=Oculus Go Review: Standalone VR For The Masses |publisher=UploadVR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* Replaced by Quest quickly
 
* 2-2.5 hour battery
<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/oculus-go-standalone-vr-headset,5597.html |title=Oculus Go Standalone VR Headset Review: Convenient VR For The Masses |publisher=Tom's Hardware |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* No room-scale VR<ref name="techradar">{{cite web |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/oculus-go |title=Oculus Go Review |publisher=TechRadar |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Oculus Quest]]
* [[Oculus Quest]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Samsung Gear VR]]
* [[PICO 4]]
* [[Pico G3]]
* [[Gear VR]]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Standalone VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:3DoF VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:Oculus VR]]
[[Category:Oculus VR]]
[[Category:Meta Platforms]]
[[Category:Meta Platforms]]
[[Category:2018 in technology]]
[[Category:2018 in technology]]
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Revision as of 16:44, 7 January 2026

Oculus Go
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-Mounted Display
Subtype Standalone VR
Platform Oculus
Developer Oculus VR (Meta Platforms), Qualcomm, Xiaomi
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Announcement Date October 11, 2017
Release Date May 1, 2018
Price $199 (32GB) / $249 (64GB)
Website https://www.meta.com/
Successor Oculus Quest
System
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
Storage
Storage 32 GB / 64 GB
Memory 3 GB RAM
Display
Display LCD
Resolution 1280x1440 per eye
Refresh Rate 60/72 Hz
Image
Field of View 89°
Optics
Ocularity Binocular
Tracking
Tracking 3DoF (head only)
Audio
Audio Built-in speakers
Connectivity
Device
Weight 468g

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The Oculus Go is a discontinued standalone virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Oculus VR (now Meta Platforms) in partnership with Qualcomm and Xiaomi, unveiled on October 11, 2017 and released on May 1, 2018. The first standalone VR headset from Oculus, the Go featured a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 1280x1440 per eye LCD display with fast-switch technology reducing screen door effect, built-in spatial audio speakers, and 3DoF head tracking. At $199 for the 32GB model, the Go made VR accessible to mainstream consumers, selling over two million units by July 2019 before being discontinued in favor of the 6DoF Oculus Quest.

History and Development

Oculus unveiled the Go at Oculus Connect 4 on October 11, 2017, launching it on May 1, 2018 at F8 2018. Developed in partnership with Qualcomm for the Snapdragon 821 platform and manufactured by Xiaomi, the Go was designed to bring standalone VR to a $199 price point. The headset was compatible with the Gear VR library, providing a large launch catalog. By July 2019, over two million units had been sold. The Go was discontinued in 2020 as Oculus shifted focus to 6DoF devices like the Quest.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

Fast-switch LCD technology:

  • 1280x1440 per eye resolution
  • 2560x1440 total resolution
  • Single 5.5-inch LCD display
  • Fast-switch LCD technology
  • 60 Hz or 72 Hz refresh rate
  • 89° field of view
  • Reduced screen door effect
  • Dramatic visual clarity improvement

Processing

Tracking

3DoF head tracking:

  • 3 degrees of freedom
  • Head rotation only
  • No positional tracking
  • Orientation tracking
  • Seated/stationary experiences

Audio

Integrated spatial audio:

  • Built-in speakers
  • Spatial audio
  • No headphones required
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • Private listening option
  • Immersive sound design

Build

Lightweight comfortable design:

  • 468g weight
  • Fabric facial interface
  • Soft and breathable
  • All-in-one design
  • No wires to PC
  • No phone required
  • Elastic head straps

Controller

3DoF orientation controller:

  • Single 3DoF controller
  • Orientation tracking
  • Single trigger
  • Trackpad
  • Back button
  • Menu button
  • Ergonomic design
  • Same inputs as Gear VR

Battery

  • 2 hours gaming
  • 2.5 hours video watching
  • USB charging
  • No fast charging

Gear VR Compatibility

  • Compatible with Gear VR software
  • Large launch library
  • Familiar content ecosystem
  • Samsung partnership ecosystem

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Display 1280x1440 per eye LCD
Refresh Rate 60/72 Hz
FOV 89°
Processor Snapdragon 821
RAM 3 GB
Storage 32/64 GB
Tracking 3DoF (head only)
Controller 3DoF (orientation)
Battery 2-2.5 hours
Weight 468g
Price $199/$249

Reception

Praise:

  • $199 accessible price
  • First standalone Oculus
  • No PC or phone required
  • Fast-switch LCD clarity
  • Built-in speakers excellent
  • 468g lightweight
  • Gear VR library access
  • Easy setup
  • 2+ million units sold
  • VR democratization

Criticism:

  • 3DoF only (no positional)
  • No 6DoF experiences
  • No fast charging
  • No expandable storage
  • Limited motion capability
  • Seated experiences only
  • Discontinued after 2 years
  • Replaced by Quest quickly
  • 2-2.5 hour battery
  • No room-scale VR[2]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Oculus Go Available Now". Meta. https://www.meta.com/blog/oculus-go-available-now-our-best-vr-optics-in-our-first-standalone-vr-headset/.
  2. ↑ "Oculus Go Review". TechRadar. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/oculus-go.
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