Oculus says its Rift VR headset is still on track for release in the first quarter of 2016, but the accompanying Touch controllers won't be available for a while yet. The company revealed that it's delaying the Touch hardware until the second half of next year in a blog post today.
Oculus is frank about the reasons for delaying Touch, saying that "we've decided we need more time before release." With that extra time, the company plans to revise the hardware to make it "more comfortable, reliable, and natural," and it also plans to "improve hand pose recognition."
More developers who need early access to Touch controllers may soon be able to get their hands on the hardware, though. Oculus says it's putting out "larger numbers" of pre-production controllers for developers working on games that support these input devices.
VR needs a good virtual pr0n on release.
oh wait maybe thats why they are delaying the touch controls .. to have a good virtual feel .. total experience .. full service 🙂
You know a technology is legit when it’s supported by the porn industry.
I always thought the controller looked awkward and unwieldy. Glad they finally came to their senses and agree with me 😉
How tragic……
I’m skeptical of these VR products.
I’m skeptical of those smart-watches.
I’m skeptical of the Internet
I’m skeptical of your ____.
I am skeptical of your skepticism.
I’m skeptical of the Matrix we live in.
I’m skeptical that Krogoth was ever impressed by anything.
He was in fact recently impressed.
Not interested in your love life.
LIAR.
You mean he wasn’t impressed?
NO, SHE WAS.
Well played SSK.
Jeez we need a Friday night topic ’round here…
o wait its thursday
I’m skeptical of the need of a friday night topic.
I’m purportedly skeptical.
I agree. I found his skepticism overly optimistic.
I’m skeptical of facebook.