Recently launched in more than two dozen countries, Oculus Go is all set to change your definition of entertainment. This wireless VR headset, Oculus Go is undoubtedly one of the best “standalone” virtual reality headsets, and it will soon be followed by Lenovo Mirage Solo headset and Oculus’ Santa Cruz Prototype. These are some of the upcoming Virtual reality headsets, which will join Oculus Go in the similar category.
Oculus Go might not be the most high-tech headset available, but it definitely has amazing features to offer customers a hassle-free experience. Users no more need to compete for creating space on their mobile phones, as this Virtual reality headset offers fledgling VR apps and game space.
As this headset is not equipped with full-motion controllers or futuristic inside-out tracking technology; users get no external camera when they walk around rooms. This device allows you to rotate your head, but it doesn’t let you lean or walk around. The small controller can be moved like a laser pointer.
Technical Specifications of Oculus Go
The technical specification of this virtual reality headset is quite similar to that of any other smartphone. This VR headset offers 5.5-inch screen display and 2560 x 1440 resolutions for both eyes. Comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 processor, this VR headset is quite reasonable as compared to other similar devices. The price for the base model Oculus Go – 32 GB storage is $199, while the Oculus Go – 64 GB is selling at the price of $249.
Oculus Go: For a convenient and Enjoyable experience
This device offers great visibility as it uses Fresnel lenses and RGB-stripe LCD technology. As per the company, these are the “next-gen” lenses due to their refined shape and the Fresnel ridges.
If you look through the lenses, the field view is quite larger as compared to the 2017 Gear VR, and is considered better than those used in the Rift. But when it comes to VR’s biggest hardware problem, Oculus Go is no exception due to the limited view of the field it offers, its low resolution as well as the weight of this headset.
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Available in slate grey color scheme, the weight of Oculus Go is similar to that of HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, which is 468 grams. As it weighs on your cheeks, it often leaves red marks like all other headset and causes embarrassment at times.
For all those people who wear glasses, Oculus Go has a glasses-spacer, i.e. a rubber gasket which helps in increasing the lens distance from the eyes and provides room for glasses. The lens also comes with detachable plastic brackets.
Talking about the fit, the head strap of the headset is highly comfortable and offers decent fit. Tiny speakers are fitted on these head straps that help in directing audio into the ears. The strap has a split-backed design and the Velcro strap comes with the plastic guides which makes them convenient to use.
Oculus Go: Battery Life
Oculus claims that the battery life of Go is around 2-3 hours for the normal use, which is clearly not extraordinary. The company also suggests users to not use the device while charging. The battery life generally lasts for 2 hours when running games, while 2.5 hours for watching videos.
Oculus Go: For the ultimate VR experience
If you compare the features of Oculus Go, it is not much different from those that are available in the Samsung Gear VR. The only difference here is that users will surely get a much better VR experience on Go in future than on any other device. This VR headset runs so smoothly, which makes it obvious why the company took so long to create its standalone device that was first announced in F8 Conference in March.
The catalogs and capabilities of Oculus Go are also quite similar to other Gear VR. But what makes this device stand out is the sleek design of its controller, the drop in/out ethos of the design, as well the improved optics of this device.
Overall, the device is not luxurious or too cheap, but it definitely fixes the annoyance that makes Gear VR using unpleasant for the users.