Neowin News Feed for: Oculus

Meta Quest 3 lands in October starting at $499.99 with double the performance over last-gen

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:06:01 +0000

Meta has officially kicked off pre-orders for its latest generation VR and AR headset: The Meta Quest 3. The hardware features the new Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 to boast major performance boosts. Read more...

Meta unveils enterprise-focused Quest Pro VR headset that costs $1,500

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:44:01 +0000

Meta today unveiled its latest all-in-one virtual reality headset, one that's focused on the enterprise market. The Meta Quest Pro has more powerful hardware, mixed reality support, and much more. Read more...

Qualcomm and Meta sign custom chip agreement for future Quest lineup

Karthik Mudaliar — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:08:01 +0000

At IFA 2022 in Berlin, Meta and Qualcomm have signed an agreement. Qualcomm already makes custom silicon for Meta's VR headsets and will continue to do so for the future Quest lineup of devices. Read more...

Meta's Quest 2 VR headsets are getting a $100 price increase in August

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:46:01 +0000

The Meta Quest 2 standalone virtual reality headset is soon receiving a major price hike. Both the 128 GB and 256 GB versions, refurbished units, as well as accessories are seeing the increases. Read more...

Meta is removing the need for Facebook accounts to use its VR headsets

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:26:01 +0000

Meta virtual reality headset owners soon won't have to be linked to a Facebook account when using their hardware. Meta accounts and Meta Horizon profiles are replacing the old system. Read more...

You can soon experience the metaverse in Meta's upcoming physical retail store

Karthik Mudaliar — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:20:01 +0000

Meta is coming up with its first ever retail store on May 9 in its campus in Burlingame, California. Customers can get familiar with Meta's vision of the metaverse and also play with their hardware. Read more...

VR port of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in development, heading to Quest 2

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:12:01 +0000

Facebook today announced Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is coming to its Oculus Quest 2 standalone headset. No gameplay footage has been shared yet, but a full reveal may be coming soon. Read more...

Facebook's Oculus Quest 2 will allow developers to produce mixed reality experiences

Fiza Ali — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 22:06:02 +0000

Oculus's latest Passthrough API Experimental will make it possible for developers to integrate virtual reality with the real world of players. Initially, only Unity developers will get access to it. Read more...

Oculus is making it easier to invite others to play with you, along with other features

Jay Bonggolto — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:40:01 +0000

Oculus is rolling out a new software update for Quest that lets you easily invite people to your game or app. Messenger is also gaining an improved experience along with new security options. Read more...

Facebook ads for Oculus Quest face major setback as developer opts out due to backlash

Usama Jawad — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:36:01 +0000

Facebook recently stated that it will start testing in-headset ads for the Oculus Quest. Blaston was tapped as one of the first games for the trial but the developer has now opted out due to backlash. Read more...

Facebook is testing ads inside its Oculus Quest headset

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:26:02 +0000

Facebook is rolling out in-headset ads inside its Oculus Quest virtual reality system over the coming weeks as part of an effort to help developers build their businesses and generate revenue. Read more...

Facebook confirms it won't restock the Oculus Rift S VR headset in stores

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:44:02 +0000

Following last year's launch of the Oculus Quest 2 that can work as a standalone VR headset or while being tethered to a PC, Facebook won't replenish the PC-only Rift S in stores moving forward. Read more...

Facebook brings multi-user support and app sharing to Oculus Quest

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:36:02 +0000

Facebook has announced that it's bringing support for multiple user accounts and app sharing in its Quest headsets, starting as experimental features in Quest 2. There are some limitations, however. Read more...

Facebook is rolling out Messenger to the Quest VR headsets

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:48:01 +0000

You can now send a message to your friends via Messenger if you've logged in to a Quest or Quest 2 using your Facebook account, even if they are not on the virtual reality platform. Read more...

Facebook account requirement for Oculus Quest 2 prompts antitrust investigation in Germany

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:16:01 +0000

Facebook is the subject of a new antitrust investigation in Germany, in relation to the recently-launched Oculus Quest 2 headset, due to it requiring a Facebook account to be linked. Read more...

Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond multiplayer gameplay shown off

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:20:01 +0000

Respawn Entertainment's upcoming virtual reality title Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond received its first multiplayer trailer today, showcasing its various game modes and revealing new details. Read more...

Splinter Cell and Assassin's Creed VR games announced, will be Oculus exclusive

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:24:01 +0000

Facebook and Ubisoft confirmed a partnership today that sees new virtual reality entries from the Splinter Cell and Assassin's Creed franchises coming into the Oculus platforms as exclusives. Read more...

Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond launches December 11 on Oculus and Steam

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:38:01 +0000

The upcoming Respawn Entertainment-developed virtual reality title, Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, is coming to both the Oculus Store and Steam. The game is releasing on December 11. Read more...

Facebook announces Oculus Quest 2 for $299, kills off Rift line

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:14:01 +0000

Facebook today announced the new Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset during its Connect keynote. The price starts at $299 and it comes with a higher resolution display, better controllers and more. Read more...

Facebook leaks its own Oculus Quest 2 with "near 4K" resolution

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:38:01 +0000

Facebook has seemingly jumped the gun on revealing its upcoming Quest 2 VR headset, with a series of demos surfacing online. The standalone VR headset features 50% more pixels than the Quest. Read more...

Respawn shows off Medal of Honor: Above & Beyond's story campaign

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:46:01 +0000

The upcoming Respawn Entertainment-developed virtual reality game Medal of Honor: Above & Beyond received a flashy new trailer today showcasing the game's three-act single-player campaign. Read more...

Facebook rebrands Oculus Connect conference, event to be held on September 19

Matthew Watson — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:38:01 +0000

Facebook has rebranded the Oculus Connect conference to Facebook Connect, and has rebranded the internal Facebook Reality Labs team to signify the united effort of both its AR and VR teams. Read more...

Oculus will require first-time users to log in with a Facebook account starting in October

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 21:46:01 +0000

Oculus will require everyone who uses its devices for the first time to sign in with a Facebook account beginning in October as it prepares to end support for all Oculus accounts on January 1, 2023. Read more...

Hand tracking is rolling out to the Oculus Quest this week

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 18 May 2020 16:06:01 +0000

Oculus has announced that hand tracking is becoming generally available for Oculus Quest users this week, and developers can submit apps that support it to the Oculus Store starting May 28. Read more...

A lighter, smaller Oculus Quest with a higher refresh rate might be on the horizon

Ather Fawaz — Tue, 05 May 2020 12:16:01 +0000

A new report claims that that Facebook-owned Oculus is working on a newer version of the Quest VR headset that is 10-15% lighter, has a higher refresh rate, and is more palatable in size. Read more...

Facebook is working on a new operating system geared toward AR

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:52:01 +0000

Facebook wants to free itself of its dependence on other platforms, so it's creating a new operating system aimed at augmented reality in order to prevent itself from being locked out of the space. Read more...

Oculus Quest gets hand tracking ahead of schedule

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:16:02 +0000

After the feature was originally announced for a 2020 release, Oculus has announced that hand tracking will be available on the Quest headset later this week, removing the need for controllers. Read more...

Beat Saber developer Beat Games has been bought by Facebook

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 23:04:01 +0000

Facebook has announced that it has acquired Beat Games, the Prague-based studio that's responsible for the virtual reality hit rhythm game Beat Saber. Support will continue for all platforms. Read more...

Oculus Link is now available, letting users play Rift titles on the Quest

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:00:01 +0000

After announcing the feature a couple of months ago, Oculus has now launched Oculus Link in beta. This feature lets users play Rift titles on the Oculus Quest using a single USB Type-C cable. Read more...

Medal of Honor returns as a VR game, Respawn Entertainment developing

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:16:01 +0000

Respawn Entertainment is making the next Medal of Honor game, and it is a virtual reality exclusive on the Oculus Rift. The game will have single-player and multiplayer modes, and comes out next year. Read more...

Oculus Quest is getting Rift-like capabilities in November, hand-tracking in 2020

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 18:00:01 +0000

During the Oculus Connect 6 event, Mark Zuckerberg announced that the standalone Oculus Quest is getting Rift-like capabilities through a software update called Oculus Link in November. Read more...

DiRT Rally 2.0 receives VR support on Oculus and Steam

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 13:40:01 +0000

Codemasters' racing title DiRT Rally 2.0 now has virtual reality support. The feature arrived via a free update today exclusive to the PC version, available on Steam as well as the Oculus Store. Read more...

Firefox is now a Reality on the Oculus Quest

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:06:01 +0000

Mozilla has announced that its VR-oriented browser is now available on Oculus' latest headset, the Oculus Quest. The browser experience was built from the ground-up for virtual reality. Read more...

Splinter Cell and Assassin's Creed VR games may be coming, exclusive to Oculus

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:14:01 +0000

Ubisoft may have signed a deal with Facebook to bring its popular Splinter Cell and Assassin's Creed franchises over to Oculus virtual reality headsets according to a new report that released today. Read more...

Oculus Rift S pops up on the Microsoft Store with a May 21 release date [Update]

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:24:02 +0000

Oculus' upcoming flagship VR headset, the Rift S, is now available for pre-order on the Microsoft Store for $399. The listing claims the successor to the two-year-old Rift will be released on May 21. Read more...

Facebook confirms it is working on a digital assistant for AR and VR devices

Jay Bonggolto — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:00:02 +0000

Facebook has confirmed that it is exploring technologies for an AI-enabled digital assistant that may work with its AR and VR devices including Oculus, Portal, and future products. Read more...

Oculus apologizes for hiding Easter eggs in Touch VR controllers

Usama Jawad — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:00:02 +0000

It appears that Oculus Rift S and Quest dev kits shipped with phrases such as "Big Brother is Watching" hidden in them. An executive has stated that the company has now fixed this problem. Read more...

Oculus announces the Rift S, a successor to the Rift

Vishal Laul — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:02:01 +0000

Oculus today announced the Rift S, a successor to the original Oculus Rift that launched all the way back in 2016. It will be available for purchase in spring later this year for $399. Read more...

Beat Saber will be on Oculus Quest as a launch title

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:02:01 +0000

The massively popular VR rhythm game Beat Saber will be available as a launch title on Oculus' upcoming all-in-one VR headset Oculus Quest. The headset has a spring 2019 release window. Read more...

Oculus Rift gets a permanent price cut down to $349

Vishal Laul — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 10:18:01 +0000

Facebook-owned Oculus has dropped the price of its Rift VR headset down to $349, making it extremely competitive against the Windows Mixed Reality VR headsets as well as HTC's Vive. Read more...