Facebook's Oculus Is Developing a New Quest VR Headset (bloomberg.com) 23
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Facebook's Oculus division is building a new version of its Quest standalone virtual reality headset, but the device is facing potential delays due to the impact of Covid-19 on product development and the global supply chain. The social-networking giant is working on multiple potential successors to the Quest. Some models in advanced testing are smaller, lighter, and have a faster image refresh rate for more realistic content, according to people familiar with the matter. These headsets also have redesigned controllers, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing unannounced products.
The company hasn't finalized which new version of the Quest it will release, and the final product may have different features. Facebook originally planned to launch the new model at the end of 2020, around its annual Oculus Connect conference, but the coronavirus pandemic could delay the headset from shipping until 2021, the people said. Some versions in testing are 10% to 15% smaller than the current Quest. That, in addition to being lighter, makes them more comfortable to wear, one of the people said. The existing model weighs about 1.25 pounds, which is too heavy for some users wearing the device for extended periods. The models in testing are closer to a pound, the person said. The company could sell the new model alongside the current Quest, or choose to fully replace it.
The company hasn't finalized which new version of the Quest it will release, and the final product may have different features. Facebook originally planned to launch the new model at the end of 2020, around its annual Oculus Connect conference, but the coronavirus pandemic could delay the headset from shipping until 2021, the people said. Some versions in testing are 10% to 15% smaller than the current Quest. That, in addition to being lighter, makes them more comfortable to wear, one of the people said. The existing model weighs about 1.25 pounds, which is too heavy for some users wearing the device for extended periods. The models in testing are closer to a pound, the person said. The company could sell the new model alongside the current Quest, or choose to fully replace it.
Still waiting for that promised Linux support... (Score:1)
... on the previous model.
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The Vive supports Linux. Most of the games don't, though. I guess they are still improving the Proton compatibility layer so that the windows VR games run on Linux, but I am unsure how much attention that is actually getting since VR games in general don't sell well.
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Re: Still waiting for that promised Linux support. (Score:1)
The Quest is a standalone console with its own embedded cpu and graphics card, so it's just as "Linux compatible" as a Nintendo Switch or other game console.
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Yea except you can actually boot Linux on a Switch so this statement is false.
And I know I am already, yes. (Score:3)
The sooner I can turn into a brain in a vat the better.
Any Murakami fans here? (Score:2)
No, you'll be turned into the vat and leased out for Amazon to put a brain into.
Re: Any Murakami fans here? (Score:2)
It will be the next evolution of Mechanical Turk.
will it have the new R&D? (Score:1)
When can we be honest... (Score:1, Troll)
And admit that VR is still a gimmick and a shit one at that?
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When can we be honest and admit that electricity is still a gimmick and a shit one at that?
When can we be honest and admit that radio is still a gimmick and a shit one at that?
When can we be honest and admit that television is still a gimmick and a shit one at that?
When can we be honest and admit that computers are still a gimmick and shit ones at that?
When can we be honest and admit that game consoles are still a gimmick and shit ones at that?
When can we be honest and admit that smartphones are still a gim
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"game consoles"? are you a 12 year old expert on gimmicks?
VR Is as old as cellphones.
And computers have been around since the 50s. But you won't catch me comparing a modern computer with modern capabilities to one available in the 50s because I'm not a complete moron.
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One man's toy is another man's gimmick, until it's used by everyone and then that second man looks like an idiot.
You think "everyone" will use VR one day? Just like cellphones, computers and electricity? What you smoking?
Headline of article:
"Facebook's Oculus Is Developing a New Quest VR Headset"
Your sig:
"#DeleteFacebook"
Far out. That is some massive cognitive dissonance you have going on there...
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And admit that VR is still a gimmick and a shit one at that?
Maybe we can try being honest when VR headsets stop being sold out everywhere and their growth ceases to be exponential.
I was genuinely excited about Oculus VR... (Score:2)
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