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[artsi]

Seems fake purely because the price is a flat $600, no way they don't go the old $599 or $590 trick

Yep, it's proven to have an effect on people and they're not so stupid to put $600 as it will result in less sales than $599.

 

[DSix]

lol $600 fake
if it was $599 would be more plausiable

Or maybe they added a dollar just to avoid the same 599 jokes (but then again they could go 590 or something).

 

[Plum]

So when's the conference? Is there a conference? I can't seem to find anything on here or Oculus' website.

 

[Jimrpg]

So when's the conference? Is there a conference? I can't seem to find anything on here or Oculus' website.

I think info will be released on the website.

Probably a preorder page, plus maybe a list of launch games.

 

[Plum]

I think info will be released on the website.

Probably a preorder page, plus maybe a list of launch games.

So keep reloading that blog then... hope it doesn't explode at 8am PST.

[EDIT] Anyone know if it's only going to be Oculus' site you can preorder from?

 

[BrettWeir]

The next 4 hours are going to be SLOOOOOOOW!

PayPal is locked and loaded along with my f5 key.

 

[ekim]

Do we know the release date yet? Or is this also announced together with the opening of the preorders?

 

[Herr Starr]

Do we know the release date yet? Or is this also announced together with the opening of the preorders?

Nope, we don't know yet. Hopefully they'll tell us when the preorder site launches.

 

[mrklaw]

I should re-rip my 3D blurays. I'd done them before in 1080p SBS mode, but hopefully the VR cinema apps will support higher resolutions/frame packed?

 

[ekim]

I should re-rip my 3D blurays. I'd done them before in 1080p SBS mode, but hopefully the VR cinema apps will support higher resolutions/frame packed?

The VR Cinemas I tried so far had no limitation in terms of resolution. So go for it!

 

[zguL]

I really don't want to set the expectations too high, but keep in mind that according to the following article the first Rift had already come off the production line in October 1st, 2015!

http://www.roadtovr.com/the-first-oculus-rift-has-rolled-off-the-production-line/

Think about this for a while. Wouldn't it be easy for Oculus to ship immediately, or within a few days? I agree that Palmer's recent tweet about not charging until shipping throws a small wrench into this theory, but still. It could happen.

 

[Huw_Dawson]

huh. apparently someone on /v/ is claiming they got a pre-order to go through.

knowing /v/, it's probably not legit but we'll find out in a few hours!

No tax breakdown on a US ground shipment is strange. No email at all listed on the confirmation screen is extremely strange.

It wouldn't be too hard to fake this tbh.

 

[Shuggananas]

I really don't want to set the expectations too high, but keep in mind that according to the following article the first Rift had already come off the production line in October 1st, 2015!

http://www.roadtovr.com/the-first-oculus-rift-has-rolled-off-the-production-line/

Think about this for a while. Wouldn't it be easy for Oculus to ship immediately, or within a few days? I agree that Palmer's recent tweet about not charging until shipping throws a small wrench into this theory, but still. It could happen.

omg you're right I just received mine

 

[Plum]

I really don't want to set the expectations too high, but keep in mind that according to the following article the first Rift had already come off the production line in October 1st, 2015!

http://www.roadtovr.com/the-first-oculus-rift-has-rolled-off-the-production-line/

Think about this for a while. Wouldn't it be easy for Oculus to ship immediately, or within a few days? I agree that Palmer's recent tweet about not charging until shipping throws a small wrench into this theory, but still. It could happen.

As much as this would be cool I personally hope it doesn't happen. I'd much rather save up until April or so any my birthday's near then anyway. Now I'll have no chance of preordering it.

 

[Betta Lines]

I really don't want to set the expectations too high, but keep in mind that according to the following article the first Rift had already come off the production line in October 1st, 2015!

http://www.roadtovr.com/the-first-oculus-rift-has-rolled-off-the-production-line/

Think about this for a while. Wouldn't it be easy for Oculus to ship immediately, or within a few days? I agree that Palmer's recent tweet about not charging until shipping throws a small wrench into this theory, but still. It could happen.

The Kickstarter backers have been given a February deadline for claiming their headsets, but that doesn't necessarily mean it can't launch sooner... perhaps Palmer wants to pull a Jobs-like 'Today' megaton?

 

[ekim]

No tax breakdown on a US ground shipment is strange. No email at all listed on the confirmation screen is extremely strange.

It wouldn't be too hard to fake this tbh.

See - I also got my order through already. yay

Spoiler

I forgot to add the shipping to the total. lol

 

[The Elite]

See - I also got my order through already. yay

Spoiler

I forgot to add the shipping to the total. lol

$22 shipping!?
I will not ship with ekim.

 

[ekim]

$22 shipping!?
I will not ship with ekim.

That's what I paid for shipping when I ordered the DK2. (within the US)

 

[Wallach]

Amazon appears to have a new page up for the Oculus. I actually found this about two hours ago, but maybe only an hour ago they've updated the description a bit (where it says it comes with EVE and the Xbox One controller) so it looks like Amazon will be available for pre-orders.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VF0IXEY/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[The Elite]

Amazon appears to have a new page up for the Oculus. I actually found this about two hours ago, but maybe only an hour ago they've updated the description a bit (where it says it comes with EVE and the Xbox One controller) so it looks like Amazon will be available for pre-orders.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VF0IXEY/?tag=neogaf0e-20

I see nothing.

 

[I'm new be nice]

I see nothing.

Ditto, here in Canada

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

Ohhh of course. I can totally see how a fast paced fps game with moving objects that are close to you could have serious problems with the predictive method that Timewarp uses in altering the image from the previous frame. I guess it's probably going to be limited to cockpit based games mainly. It really does work amazingly well in this particular application.

I honestly think FSX/Flyinside with tons of texture mods installed is one of the better oculus showcases, especially for older people. It basically sold my 66 year old dad on the Rift. He's building his first gaming PC and ordering one tomorrow. His 76 year old buddy who is into flight sims was completely blown away when he tried it. They've both played Elite and Asseto Corsa and were certainly impressed, but Flight Simulator X of all games is what sold them on VR.

That sounds awesome, I need to try FSX. Showing the Rift off to other people is one of the aspects I really look forward to!

Anyone looking to sell their dk2?

I am. I've tried and failed to sell it on eBay twice now because of people that didn't pay.

Amazon appears to have a new page up for the Oculus. I actually found this about two hours ago, but maybe only an hour ago they've updated the description a bit (where it says it comes with EVE and the Xbox One controller) so it looks like Amazon will be available for pre-orders.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VF0IXEY/?tag=neogaf0e-20

I can see it.

 

[Chance Hale]

Please don't charge me tax

 

[Zafir]

Please don't charge me tax

VAT is going to be so crazy for Europeans.

 

[The Elite]

Ditto, here in Canada

Yeah, tries to forward to a Canadian counterpart but there is nothing there. :/

Checking out the US site now.

I hope this doesn't mean they expect us to ship from Amazon US if we want one.

 

[Wallach]

I see nothing.

I wonder if they took it down and I just have it cached still...?

It only has one placeholder image of the DK2, but the link and description are for the retail pre-order. Cropped it a little (to not display the names from my account on the top and right side) but I still have the tab open:

 

[PodcastFips]

I see nothing.

Ditto, here in Canada

http://imgur.com/b5Mh1Qh
http://imgur.com/Q5F2vlh

I can see it?

 

[I'm new be nice]

http://imgur.com/b5Mh1Qh
http://imgur.com/Q5F2vlh

I can see it?

I can see it now /shrug

not that it means much hehe

 

[CowntChocula]

The Kickstarter backers have been given a February deadline for claiming their headsets, but that doesn't necessarily mean it can't launch sooner... perhaps Palmer wants to pull a Jobs-like 'Today' megaton?

The only problem I see is that in the article it mentions that the unit in the picture wasn't actually ready to go out to consumers so I wonder when they are actually producing those that are ready to go.

"She told me that while the headset in the photo wasn’t ready to ship to customers, it was the very first consumer Oculus Rift to run through the same production line that will eventually manufacture the headsets in bulk. There’s tweaks left to be done, but the manufacturing process is in place, she explained."

 

[The Elite]

The only problem I see is that in the article it mentions that the unit in the picture wasn't actually ready to go out to consumers so I wonder when they are actually producing those that are ready to go.

"She told me that while the headset in the photo wasn’t ready to ship to customers, it was the very first consumer Oculus Rift to run through the same production line that will eventually manufacture the headsets in bulk. There’s tweaks left to be done, but the manufacturing process is in place, she explained."

Yeah, it's probably one of the test production runs. They usually do a few before mass producing.

 

[Hip Hop]

Amazon appears to have a new page up for the Oculus. I actually found this about two hours ago, but maybe only an hour ago they've updated the description a bit (where it says it comes with EVE and the Xbox One controller) so it looks like Amazon will be available for pre-orders.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VF0IXEY/?tag=neogaf0e-20

OH, I thought they would be selling it just through the Oculus website.

Most likely we will also pre orders for other big retailers like Best Buy, Gamestop, etc.

 

[hoserx]

I7 930 at 4ghz has served me well up to this point. Doubt it would be an issue.

You are right, I forgot about x58 systems.

 

[Arucardo]

OH, I thought they would be selling it just through the Oculus website.

Most likely we will also pre orders for other big retailers like Best Buy, Gamestop, etc.

Lots of webstores even in EU have had pre-order pages for the rift for ages now. Unless they've secretly been manufacturing crazy amounts of them they're going to sell out just on the rift/facebook store initially.

I personally wouldn't expect to be able to get one nearly as fast from any other store than Oculus' own.

 

[BigTnaples]

How did I miss this?


I'm so in.

 

[Haloid1177]

Out of curiosity, anyone know if they're charging full price up front, or charging when it comes available?

 

[Alexlf]

Out of curiosity, anyone know if they're charging full price up front, or charging when it comes available?

Charging when it ships according to Palmer.

 

[metareferential]

Out of curiosity, anyone know if they're charging full price up front, or charging when it comes available?

https://twitter.com/PalmerLuckey/status/684540696951308288

Charged when shipped.

 

[Octavianus]

VAT is going to be so crazy for Europeans.

Yeah, probably worth it to just wait until local retailers start selling it.

 

[1337]

2 hours to go and still no price. Strange.

 

[Haloid1177]

Charging when it ships according to Palmer.

https://twitter.com/PalmerLuckey/status/684540696951308288

Charged when shipped.

Awesome! I'll try to grab one while I'm at work then.

 

[Arucardo]

Yeah, probably worth it to just wait until local retailers start selling it.

Unless you're planning to wait another 6 months or more I don't think you'll pay much less ordering from a local retailer than oculus directly, you'll be paying the VAT anyway.

 

[metareferential]

Unless you're planning to wait another 6 months or more I don't think you'll pay much less ordering from a local retailer than oculus directly, you'll be paying the VAT anyway.

And potentially paying the retailer's margin too (unless big ones like Amazon start stocking it).

 

[artsi]

Yeah, probably worth it to just wait until local retailers start selling it.

You still have to pay the VAT, it's just included in the retailer's price then. It will probably be just more expensive that way in the end.

 

[Arucardo]

And potentially paying the retailer's margin too (unless big ones like Amazon start stocking it).

Yeah, I wouldn't even dream of buying one from finnish retailers, it's gonna cost an arm and a leg.

 

[NomarTyme]

2 hours to go and still no price. Strange.

Not strange... Fucking maddening.

 

[Zafir]

Yeah, probably worth it to just wait until local retailers start selling it.

You still have to pay the VAT, it's just included in the retailer's price then. It will probably be just more expensive that way in the end.

Yeah, not to mention then you have to put up with silly conversion rates. $500 totally equals £500. :|

 

[Octavianus]

You still have to pay the VAT, it's just included in the retailer's price then. It will probably be just more expensive that way in the end.

errr nvm

 

[The Elite]

Would be nice if they at least opened up the purchase site a couple of hours before so we could see a list of potential retailers, setup an account if we need to and see the price.

https://shop.oculus.com/ - I think this will be the link.

store.oculus.com gives a 404.

 

[slavesnyder]

2 hours to go and still no price. Strange.

It's for free.

 

[artsi]

Yeah, I wouldn't even dream of buying one from finnish retailers, it's gonna cost an arm and a leg.

For sure. Verkkis will probably be 200-300€ extra.

I doubt many retailers will even carry it for a long time.