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Microsoft unveiled new prototypes and details of its HoloLens project this week, and the new technology looks like it could have a profound impact on how we use computers in the future. Like the Oculus Rift, the HoloLens system is headset-based, but thats where the similarities end. Where Oculus Rift creates entire 3D realms to explore (virtual reality), HoloLens is meant to create holographic overlays over existing objects and structure in the real world (Augmented Reality). Microsoft had previously showed off its HoloLens technology, but the January demos relied on bulky equipment. The new prototypes are, dare we say it, rather sleek. The fact that HoloLens is only meant to augment real-life rather than completely replace it means that theres no need for a screen and face-covering

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The Oculus Rift will be here in seven to ten months, after HTC's Vive headset, which was designed in collaboration with Valve. Will we see a future of dueling VR headsets, or will one be able to dominate?

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Dealspwn: Over the course of the recent Play Blackpool expo, I was able to get my third hands-on experience with the Oculus Rift. It was the first time I'd been able to test the latest Crescent Bay model and earlier today we learned that the consumer model will launch in the first quarter of 2016. But is Virtual Reality ready to compete in the world of gaming? Can it be the next big thing? Let's look at the latest evidence via hands-on experiences and by examining the VR climate.

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It’s been a long time coming, but it looks like we’re finally getting closer to pinning down an actual release date for the Oculus Rift. According to the developers, we should expect to step into a bold new world of virtual gaming in Q1 2016.

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VRFocus reports on Oculus VR suggests that its Oculus Rift virtual reality (VR) head-mounted display could support consoles such as Xbox One in the future.

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Speaking this morning during the rig. So the appeal of Oculus Rift working with a game console like a PS4 or Xbox One is that you'd already have the required hardware. Mitchell said Oculus will have more announcements to make in the lead-up to E3, one of which will be the technical specifications your PC will need to support Oculus Rift.

"You're going to want a nice gaming rig," he said. "We're not talking about a high-end, crazy computer, but something that would run modern games well today."

Would you like to see Oculus Rift work with your game console? Let us know in the comments below.

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Speaking this morning during the rig. So the appeal of Oculus Rift working with a game console like a PS4 or Xbox One is that you'd already have the required hardware. Mitchell said Oculus will have more announcements to make in the lead-up to E3, one of which will be the technical specifications your PC will need to support Oculus Rift.

"You're going to want a nice gaming rig," he said. "We're not talking about a high-end, crazy computer, but something that would run modern games well today."

Would you like to see Oculus Rift work with your game console? Let us know in the comments below.