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Oculus beyond doubt is the leading brand in VR technology. After its modest beginnings through a project on
kickstarter,
Oculus has now become the brand image of VR technology in 2016. The amount of research and innovation this tech company has done in virtual reality since 2012 is truly commendable. But, what makes
Oculus, the leader in VR industry is indeed it's crown jewel product, Oculus Rift.
Yes, the most awaited gadget of 2015 & 2016,
Oculus Rift is finally released by its parent company Oculus, early this year. After its earlier prototype versions of Oculus VR headset, researchers at Oculus have done some amazing improvements to their earlier model to perfect their first consumer product, Oculus Rift.
Although the price tag seems a bit high, but the VR experience provided by Oculus Rift is considered to be worth it. Shipped in a sleek package, Oculus Rift comes with a tracking camera, one Xbox controller and a small remote control. But the important thing to remember is that you must have a PC that is Oculus Rift ready, otherwise you can't experience the stunning world of virtual reality. It should be kept in mind that rendering heavy VR games and other VR content requires a very powerful computer, one that is capable of running heavy VR graphics seamlessly. Therefore, Oculus is going to include one
Rift ready PC in their newer versions of Oculus Rift's package. You can also check out the specifications for a PC to be Rift ready on their official
website.
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Although, Oculus Rift is one of top VR headsets, it is more of a gaming accessory, one that transports you into the world of intense and immersive gaming. There are already some awesome
VR games available in the market, plus Oculus Rift comes with two free VR games,
Eve Valkyrie and
Lucky's Tale. Oculus Rift from a gaming perspective is a revolutionary piece of gadget. Its immersive VR gaming experience is one of a kind that makes games all the more interesting and intensely thrilling. It simply feels like you are inside the game, a part of it. Oculus Rift has truly taken the computer gaming interaction to the next level, where the level of mental engagement during a VR gaming experience has enormously increased. But the question arises, how long can we enjoy Oculus Rift in a one sitting? Most of the people who have enjoyed gaming on Oculus Rift believe that they can now enjoy games for a longer time than conventional gaming on flat screens. But it doesn't mean that VR is not mentally exhausting. It is too early to judge any negative effects of playing VR games for longer periods of time, obviously, unless some serious study is done on the effects of VR on mental health.
Unlike other VR headsets,
Oculus Rift has created much fanfare, and it is also getting very popular among gamers world wide. Now, as
Oculus Rift is already in the market its demand is likely to increase over the years. Because some people have already termed it the dream VR headset.
