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$399 with optics (600 x 1440 per eye) as Oculus Go and 6dof tracking like Oculus Rift[0].

[0] https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/26/17906298/oculus-quest-san...

So forgive me for not follwing along with news on the Quest, but is this basically just a GearVR that comes with (essentially) a samsung S8 (or similar) baked in to it from the factory?

Quest uses inside-out tracking (cameras on the device to perform feature-detection and SLAM) to give full 6dof headset and controller tracking. The GearVR and other current stand alone headsets only track rotation via gyroscope, which is much more limited

Thanks (and thanks to Mindwipe as well) for the answer - I'm only just dipping my toes in VR at this point!

That was the Oculus Go. The Quest is slightly higher end in tracking and having 6DOF, but lower end than a full Rift setup.

Also Quest has a custom cooling solution with fans, that makes a large difference.

Slotting in a smartphone doesn't have cooling optimised for this kind of use case at all.

Anyone notice this disclaimer: Game footage captured using a PC. Quest experience may vary.

Still excited though.

Picked up an Oculus Go for Christmas as my first experience with VR. I've got to say its really neat.

Really enjoy watching high quality 3D videos or playing some games that quite literally take you away to amazing worlds.

Probably my only complaints would be the small battery (~2 hours use) and I really wish it had a 2 controller setup like the Rift. With ALVR you can wirelessly stream some SteamVR games but not many work and with the single controller the Go comes with, you'll need a gamepad.

Looking forward to trying out the Quest but the Go has a lot to offer at the low entry price of $199.

Was considering this but intrigued by the HTC Vive Pro Eye announcement at CES. I expect a hefty price difference but also trust Facebook with nothing.

I wonder how it compares to the Lenovo Mirage Solo.

Anyone knows if you can access the device storage directly from Windows via MTP?

Big difference vs Lenovo Mirage Solo is the addition of two 6DOF tracked hands as well as built-in audio.

Oculus Go allows transferring files via USB so good chance Quest will too.

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