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[chubigans]

They are mainly meant for content creation, as Powerpoint and Paint 3D were shown as some examples. They do not use external tracking at all such as cameras or lighthouses, but internal 6-point tracking (head tracking only?). No info just yet on gaming compatibility.

Not really a huge announcement but definitely a sneak peek to how MS might jump into VR with Scorpio.

More info: http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/26/...aphic-virtual-reality-headset-announced-price

 

[Arc81]

Is that PSVR knock off?

 

[Spider_Jerusalem]

So that's basically Scorpio VR

 

[PSGames]

Starting at $299 seems expensive for just a HMD and gyro tracking.

There are AIO VR headsets cheaper than that.

Edit: I wasn't initially aware this had their inside-out tracking tech. Thats actually pretty exciting! Need hands on impressions tho.

 

[PackAPunchedMick]

Not for games then?

 

[Hari Seldon]

That does not seem to be gaming related if they aren't using external tracking.

 

[Salty Rice]

That sounds like some terrible and cheap headsets.

These are not gaming related to compete with the others.

 

[Auto-Reply]

Windows 10 exlusive again? No thanks!

 

[darkwing]

wow this is going to be huge , at $299 it seems cheap for a VR

 

[Reckheim]

Hmm, if the resolutions is high enough and you only plan to play cockpit type games I think it might be viable?

 

[Outrun]

They forgot to put pornhub on their list of partners.

Spoiler

J/K

 

[oti]

I'm so happy Oculus won't the the only or default VR headset supported on Scorpio then.

 

[Arc81]

wow this is going to be huge , at $299 it seems cheap for a VR

err no. better buy Gear VR if you own Samsung or other HMD

 

[Compsiox]

That does not seem to be gaming related if they aren't using external tracking.

Eh Dk1 was the same

 

[RoboticWater]

Is that PSVR knock off?

Yes, Microsoft are definitely copying the trend that Sony started, not some other companies that came up with released their VR devices earlier.


In all seriousness though, this move doesn't seem like Microsofts VR move. I don't think they'll make one. Microsoft probably want to make their platform the open VR platform, so they're promoting a number of budget devices.

 

[Ploid 3.0]

Haha that's a PSVR head mount design. Ooh man

 

[FelipeMGM]

Weird that they didnt talk about any gaming functionality at all with these, not even Minecraft

Clearly not the focus at the moment.

 

[Trup1aya]

Is there a link?

Seems like it's totally unrelated to gaming, but it could provide incite into how they'll handle VR compatibility on the Scorpio.

 

[Kayant]

Is that PSVR knock off?

????!!! 😶

 

[00ich]

One step further in the race to the bottom.

 

[Salty Rice]

wow this is going to be huge , at $299 it seems cheap for a VR

For what it is intended and capable no way.

 

[shandy706]

Head tracking is all we need for a lot of VR games I actually want to play.

Mainly racing games. I want to see the specs/capabilities!!

 

[Quonny]

Holy crap that thing looks cheap as hell.

 

[The Lamonster]

Is there a link?

Seems like it's totally unrelated to gaming, but it could provide incite into how they'll handle VR compatibility on the Scorpio.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/26/...aphic-virtual-reality-headset-announced-price

 

[Possumowner]

Good price,but no mention of gaming?Surely it'll be used for games to

 

[Wollan]

More importantly they specifically said it had inside-out tracking.

I'm curious how they will solve the 3D controller aspect if no external sensors but I'm still excited that someone will put inside-out tracking into the market in 2017.

Maybe their VR solution will be leap-motion like tracking for headset. With that + normal gamepad + inside-out VR hmd you will still get a decent breadth of VR experiences (i.e REZ & RIGS) but not the full breadth (i.e Batman Arkham VR).

 

[Durante]

No positional tracking and no tracked controllers means that this is no better than any random Chinese HMD you can buy.

More importantly they specifically said it had inside-out tracking.

I'm curious how they will solve the 3D controller aspect if no external sensors but I'm still excited that someone will put inside-out tracking into the market in 2017.

If it actually has inside-out positional tracking which works reliably in all kinds of scenarios I'll be incredibly surprised.

 

[Arc81]

Yes, Microsoft are definitely copying the trend that Sony started, not some other companies that came up with released their VR devices earlier.


In all seriousness though, this move doesn't seem like Microsofts VR move. I don't think they'll make one. Microsoft probably want to make their platform the open VR platform, so they're promoting a number of budget devices.

LOL there are many VR headset out there, BUT put aside your fanboyism and compare it side to side do you see similarities?

 

[FinKL]

So the Kinect of Windows 10?

I can't imagine anyone wanting to use this for Powerpoint, Paint 3D I could see

 

[daveo42]

Is that PSVR knock off?

A cheap knock-off with a not so cheap price. I thought they were partnering with Oculus for VR. Is that deal only with X1, cause if so that's really short-sighted.

 

[gunslikewhoa]

Haha that's a PSVR head mount design. Ooh man

I expect the same from all of them going forward. No more ski goggles.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

I hope people don't get the wrong idea with this thing. I could see it ruining some peoples idea of VR.

 

[shandy706]

More importantly they specifically said it had inside-out tracking.

I'm curious how they will solve the 3D controller aspect if no external sensors but I'm still excited that someone will put inside-out tracking into the market in 2017.

What does that mean?

No positional tracking and no tracked controllers means that this is no better than any random Chinese HMD you can buy.

Does what the guy above you said present nothing new?

 

[Kysen]

Jump on the bandwagon 'me too' devices, pathetic.

 

[Masterspeed]

LOL there are many VR headset out there, BUT put aside your fanboyism and compare it side to side do you see similarities?

Similarities? Really? Just because of the weight distribution?

People....come on now, It's a headset like every other headset. Headset weight distribution is the best thing for VR and I'm sure many headsets on the market will also get updated versions with it in their next release.

 

[Caayn]

I wonder how well the inside-out tracking works vs Valve's lighthouse and Oculus' system.

Is that PSVR knock off?

Huh?

So that's basically Scorpio VR

I wouldn't be surprised if Scorpio will be compatible with multiple headsets.

 

[me0wish]

Is that PSVR knock off?

The Internet wouldn't be as much fun with out clowns, thanks for the cringe worthy comment.

 

[ronaldthump]

well, that design is a bit me-too no?

 

[ViolentP]

And the last horse crosses the finish line.

 

[Callibretto]

Haha that's a PSVR head mount design. Ooh man

Psvr headmount design has been praised everywhere as the most comfortable headset design. I fully expect everyone to copy that design in the future, maybe even by 2nd gen oculus and vive headset

Unless someone come up with something better of course.

 

[shandy706]

Jump on the bandwagon 'me too' devices, pathetic.

Is "disgusting" in this thread yet?

I see you put a checkmark in the "pathetic" column.


Tired of these words on Gaf in threads of any kind (where they're nothing but hyperbole).

 

[LukasTaves]

So that's basically Scorpio VR

It will probably be compatible with all of them, all the way through Vive/Oculus

 

[singhr1]

That sounds like some terrible and cheap headsets.

These are not gaming related to compete with the others.

They START only $100 cheaper than PSVR. Stop making assumptions based on no information. They were announced without gaming as the primary purpose.

 

[Wollan]

If it actually has inside-out positional tracking which works reliably in all kinds of scenarios I'll be incredibly surprised.

They were very clear on this in the presentation (that it has inside-out tracking). Obviously we will have to see how well it works in real-life (see: Kinect). Inside-out tracking and the removal of external sensors enabled them to start the price at $299.

What does that mean?

No external camera or sensors to have VR work or complex setup (ala Rift/Vive/PSVR). A very important step in making VR more and more mainstream.
Especially when you remove the wire (though these Microsoft headsets don't seem to fix that just yet).

 

[cilonen]

Yes, Microsoft are definitely copying the trend that Sony started, not some other companies that came up with released their VR devices earlier.


In all seriousness though, this move doesn't seem like Microsofts VR move. I don't think they'll make one. Microsoft probably want to make their platform the open VR platform, so they're promoting a number of budget devices.

????!!! 😶

Not the idea, obviously. The actual headband mechanism and means of securing it to your face.

 

[Karspankey]

Makes sense to announce this along side the Creators Update. VR is an interesting and useful tool for people like 3D modelers so having a low cost VR option for people like that is smart.

 

[Zalusithix]

If it actually has inside-out positional tracking which works reliably in all kinds of scenarios I'll be incredibly surprised.

Even if the sets do have positional tracking, the product is limited without the same tech being capable of being put in controllers and functioning equally well there. The true power of VR is only unlocked when you can positionally track more than a headset.

 

[GinoFelino]

Haha that's a PSVR head mount design. Ooh man

Well shit, you're totally right. They're not even trying to hide it.

I also think Microsoft should have made one themselves. Who the hell wants a HP VR headset?

 

[Spider_Jerusalem]

I wouldn't be surprised if Scorpio will be compatible with multiple headsets.

Yeah I'm pretty sure Spencer stated they'll support multiple VR vendors.

 

[AmuroChan]

Yes, Microsoft are definitely copying the trend that Sony started, not some other companies that came up with released their VR devices earlier.

Not the concept of VR. The design of the actual headset looks very similar to the PSVR headset.