Virtual reality unplugged: Oculus unveils stand-alone headset, no computer required
Oculus Go will ship early next year, says Mark Zuckerberg, as he reiterates Facebook’s commitment to VR technology
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday unveiled a new Oculus virtual reality headset untethered from computers as part of a vision to bring the new technology to the masses.
Oculus Go headsets will be priced at US$199 when they begin shipping early next year, Zuckerberg said during a keynote presentation at an annual developers conference in the Silicon Valley city of San Jose.
Zuckerberg touted Oculus Go as the first product in a “sweet spot” between virtual experiences using smartphones and those handled by powerful desktop computers.
“It’s an all-new, stand-alone headset that doesn’t require you to snap in a phone or plug in a cable,” Zuckerberg said.
Oculus Go uses internal cameras, sensors and software to track movements that are translated into corresponding motion in virtual worlds rendered in headsets.
