Virtual Reality

VR is an immersive new tool that has uses in both practical and entertainment settings. It is designed to make the user feel as if they are in another world, using a headset and often cameras to create a convincing experience. For our article, we are going to focus on the entertainment uses of VR technology. When it comes to entertainment, there are 3 major VR brands each with their own perks. There is Oculus with the Rift, HTC with the Vive, and Sony with the PlayStation VR

System Comparisons

Oculus Rift	PlayStation VR	HTC Vive
Requires a GTX 970 or better GPU, 8GB+ of RAM, an FX 4350 or better processor, and Windows 10	Requires a PlayStation 4	Requires a GTX 960 or better, 4GB+ of RAM, an i5 or better processor, and Windows 10
Released in March 2016 2 1080x1200 screens Sitting, Standing, and Roomscale playstyles Touch / XInput controllers $399	Released in November 2016 1 1920x1080 screen Sitting, Standing Move / DualShock 4 controllers $399	Released in April 2016 2 1080x1200 screens Sitting, Standing, and Roomscale playstyles Vive Wands / XInput controllers $599

*Room-Scale supported with additional camera