It was revealed earlier this morning that gaming peripheral company Razer would be teaming up with virtual reality developer Sensics to build something special. This comes in the form of a new virtual reality system. With these two industry leaders heading the charge, we're betting that they can produce something capable of competing with already established virtual reality equipment such as the Oculus Rift.
“Gaming is moving towards the virtual reality platform and this poses huge benefits and challenges to gamers at every level,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “OSVR brings game developers, gamers and hardware manufacturers together to solve those challenges and make virtual reality gaming a reality for the masses.”
“OSVR’s open-platform approach accelerates innovation and provides consumers the freedom of choosing the best combination of hardware and software components”, says Yuval Boger, CEO of Sensics. “We are excited to partner with Razer and other industry leaders to build OSVR together”.
Check out some of the system's offerings:
HMD Module
· Sensor hub with integrated accelerometer, Gyroscope and compass
· External USB 3.0 connection for additional accessories
· Additional 2x USB 3.0 connections for internal expansion
Display
· 5.5 in. FHD Display with flat cables and display board interface for interchangeable panels
· 1080×1920 FHD resolution with 60 fps and 401ppi
· Additional Display board allows for interchangeable displays
Optics Module
· Near-Eye-display system with Dual-element aspheric optics for excellent image quality and low distortion throughout the image
· Panoramic Field Of View 100° diagonal (90°H x 90°V)
· Independent adjustment for inter Pupillary Distance (IPD) and Diopter for use without glasses and maximum comfort
HMD Mechanical Module
· Removable face mask
· Bamboo charcoal microfiber foam layer for additional comfort
Belt Box Module
· Additional USB 3.0 connectivity
· Surround Sound Audio codec integrated
· Easier cable management and ergonomics
· Signal boosters
The co-developed virtual reality system will cost $199.99 and releases in June. We're looking forward to seeing what Razer and Sensics have in store for us.
