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'''Rift''' also known as '''Oculus Rift CV1''' or '''Consumer Version 1''' is the 1st version of [[Oculus Rift (Platform)|Oculus Rift]] [[Virtual Reality]] [[HMD]] built for consumers. Rift was released on March 28, 2016. Unlike its predecessors, [[DK1]] and [[DK2]], Rift's target demographic moves beyond developers and serious [[VR]] enthusiasts to include people with only casual interest in VR. | '''Oculus Rift''' also known as '''Oculus Rift CV1''' or '''Consumer Version 1''' is the 1st version of [[Oculus Rift (Platform)|Oculus Rift]] [[Virtual Reality]] [[HMD]] built for consumers. Oculus Rift was released on March 28, 2016. Unlike its predecessors, [[DK1]] and [[DK2]], Rift's target demographic moves beyond developers and serious [[VR]] enthusiasts to include people with only casual interest in VR. | ||
Every order of the Rift comes with the HMD, [[external camera sensor]], Xbox One controller and [[Oculus Remote]]. Pre-order of the Rift began on January 6, 2016 for $599. | Every order of the Rift comes with the HMD, [[external camera sensor]], Xbox One controller and [[Oculus Remote]]. Pre-order of the Rift began on January 6, 2016 for $599. | ||
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'''Tracking''': | '''Tracking''': | ||
The tracking system employed by Rift is called [[Constellation]]. It is an improved version from [[DK2]] and [[Crescent Bay]]. While [[rotational tracking]] is achieved with [[IMUs]], [[positional tracking]] is accomplish with an [[external camera sensor]] ([[outside-in tracking]]). Tiny LED markers are placed on the HMD, the camera sensor is able to recognize these markers and track the position of the HMD. The markers on the back straps of the HMD allows the back of your head to be tracked, creating a 360 degrees of tracking. Oculus has promised for both seated and standing VR experiences. | The tracking system employed by Oculus Rift is called [[Constellation]]. It is an improved version from [[DK2]] and [[Crescent Bay]]. While [[rotational tracking]] is achieved with [[IMUs]], [[positional tracking]] is accomplish with an [[external camera sensor]] ([[outside-in tracking]]). Tiny LED markers are placed on the HMD, the camera sensor is able to recognize these markers and track the position of the HMD. The markers on the back straps of the HMD allows the back of your head to be tracked, creating a 360 degrees of tracking. Oculus has promised for both seated and standing VR experiences. | ||
'''External camera sensor''': | '''External camera sensor''': | ||
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'''Voice and Audio''': | '''Voice and Audio''': | ||
Rift will have a microphone and built-in headphones. The built-in headphones can be easily detached and reattached to the HMD. Users can replace the headphones with their own audio devices. | Oculus Rift will have a microphone and built-in headphones. The built-in headphones can be easily detached and reattached to the HMD. Users can replace the headphones with their own audio devices. | ||
===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | ||
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Oculus Ready is a PC program that partners with hardware manufacturers such as Asus, Dell, and Alienware to create pre-built PCs that meet the system requirements of the Rift. PCs that qualify will have an Oculus Ready sticker on its case. Price points of these systems start from under $1000. | Oculus Ready is a PC program that partners with hardware manufacturers such as Asus, Dell, and Alienware to create pre-built PCs that meet the system requirements of the Rift. PCs that qualify will have an Oculus Ready sticker on its case. Price points of these systems start from under $1000. | ||
Players can purchase Rift bundled with a Oculus Ready PC for $1499. | Players can purchase the Oculus Rift bundled with a Oculus Ready PC for $1499. | ||
===Compatibility Tool=== | ===Compatibility Tool=== | ||
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==Input Devices== | ==Input Devices== | ||
[[Xbox One controller]] - comes with every Rift | [[Xbox One controller]] - comes with every Oculus Rift | ||
[[Oculus Touch]] - unique controller released after Rift's release | [[Oculus Touch]] - unique controller released after Rift's release | ||
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[[VR Apps]] from [[Oculus Share]] and [[Oculus Store]]. | [[VR Apps]] from [[Oculus Share]] and [[Oculus Store]]. | ||
[[EVE: Valkyrie]] - comes with every Rift CV1 pre-order. | [[EVE: Valkyrie]] - comes with every Oculus Rift CV1 pre-order. | ||
[[Lucky's Tale]] - comes with every Rift CV1. | [[Lucky's Tale]] - comes with every Rift CV1. | ||
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===Unity=== | ===Unity=== | ||
Each order of the Rift comes with 4 months of [[Unity|Unity Pro]] trial. | Each order of the Oculus Rift comes with 4 months of [[Unity|Unity Pro]] trial. | ||
==Tracking volume== | ==Tracking volume== | ||
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==Images== | ==Images== | ||
'''Rift box set''': | '''Oculus Rift box set''': | ||
[[File:oculus rift cv1 box set1.jpg|400px]] | [[File:oculus rift cv1 box set1.jpg|400px]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
'''January 6, 2016''': Pre-orders for the Rift began on Oculus.com for $599. | '''January 6, 2016''': Pre-orders for the Oculus Rift began on Oculus.com for $599. | ||
'''February 16, 2016''': Pre-orders for the Rift and Oculus Ready PC bundle began for $1,499. | '''February 16, 2016''': Pre-orders for the Oculus Rift and Oculus Ready PC bundle began for $1,499. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||