19313 October 17 begins the Era of mixed reality Windows!

October 17 begins the Era of mixed reality Windows!



We stand on the threshold of the next revolution in computing. Revolution, when computers allow us to expand our capabilities to surpass the time, space and device. Revolution in which we are immersed in virtual worlds of our choice. We do seemingly impossible things, while preserving lasting memories with the people we love. Our understanding of what is possible must change when we enter a new era of computing, the era of mixed reality. The era of mixed reality comes to new Windows, impressive imagination level.

Mixed reality our ideas go beyond paper, beyond screens, beyond description. This is the fundamental promise of mixed reality. The barrier that exists between our physical and digital worlds, will disappear.

Today in San Francisco Microsoft has announced that inplace of upgrading to Windows 10 Creators Fall Update, which will be released on 17 October and a compatible PC with Windows 10, the headsets, Windows Mixed Reality will enable you to immerse yourself in a new reality: the world Windows to Mixed Reality.

Let’s see what so interesting they showed us how to change the world of mixed reality.

Finally, Samsung decided to release their headset mixed reality HMD for Samsung Odyssey. Many experts have rightly called it the best headset of all previously submitted. What is it good for? Probably all that is possible in this industry right now. Imagine the thrill of VR in combination with a phenomenal sense of presence, anticipating the experience that really cares. This magic Windows Mixed Reality where you can escape to a world that is amazing.

Stunning displays with dual OLED panel with high resolution of 1440×1600 and an improved field of view to 110 degrees built-in headphones from audio partner AKG. All this gives the right to speak about that the headset is premium. Let the cost is quite high at $499, however, is exactly the same in Oculus Rift, but it is worthy of attention.

Setup is done through the tracking of outside air — no external sensors are required. Just connect, log in and navigate smoothly with precision control of the motion of 6 degrees (6DOF).

The headset contains a dual controller to make natural movements and gestures. The IPD wheel is easily adjustable to align the display in accordance with the pupil distance, so your image will be optimally user-friendly.

Samsung says that the HMD headset Samsung Odyssey will get the update Windows Mixed Reality, which will be released on October 17. To order a headset is already available in the Store Microsoftand available it will be on 6 November.

Halo:Recruit and catalog of games Steam VR

At its event in San Francisco, Microsoft showed the future of the gaming industry. I’m talking about the demonstration of the game Halo:Recruit using the HMD headset Samsung Odyssey. The game itself will be free and will appear in the Windows Store on October 17. This is the full version of the game Halo and you will not run as the main character, but this is the first shot as Halo:Recruit might look like in virtual reality. Those experts who have already managed to try out the new format of the game, Halo:Recruit, believe that Microsoft and Samsung were able to design and develop something that feels almost identical image quality and software. The line between reality and virtual reality is almost erased. The main contribution is 343 Industries, which developed the plot of the Halo games. Exactly this should be the future of the gaming industry.

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Halo

It became known that on October 17, Windows Mixed Reality can enjoy more than 20,000 apps in the Microsoft store. The list of games available is impressive and fascinating. Among 20 000 of games available in the Store will be like Obduction and Dreams of Dali from InceptionVR, Space Pirate Trainer, Superhot, Arizona Sunshine, Luna, Skyworld, Move, Free the Night, Minecraft, Fantastic Contraption and many more. All of them are free and support all headset mixed reality Microsoft partners.

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Also very good news came to fans of the game service Steam. As you know, gamers love choice and there is no greater collection of VR games than on Steam. Last month, Microsoft shared that is working with Valve to launch SteamVR content on portable headsets Windows Mixed Reality. Starting today, developers will be given access to the preliminary views Windows Mixed Reality SteamVR, so they can try out the delights of using VR headsets. After 17 October, all the owners Suite, which support Windows Mixed Reality will be able to fully enjoy the collection of games SteamVR.

Headset Windows Mixed Reality dostupny now for pre-order

WMR

For the past 3 months Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and yesterday Samsung presented their VR headset that is compatible with Windows Mixed Reality. But we always promised that they will go on sale, will not only presentation copies, and they will be able to buy and try anyone. And yesterday at a special event in San Francisco has finally announced that from now on all previously submitted and new Samsung headset HMD Odyssey available for pre-order from the Microsoft Store. Let us briefly recall all the sets and talk about price and delivery terms.

Acer Headset

Acer

Acer is one of several producers working with Microsoft Windows in Mixed Reality devices. He demonstrated an early version of the headset at CES, which promised that the development kit without the controller will sell for $299 and with controller $100 more expensive. And kept his word. Now you can order Acer Headset the headset from the Microsoft Store, but the delivery will only be possible on October 17. Like other Mixed Reality headset, it uses the built-in camera to track movements of users and not external sensors, and is linked to PC with Windows 10. This, along with its low price could make it a more convenient option for people who are not interested in the often intense setup necessary currently for desktop VR headsets.

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Dell Visor

Dell

This is a headset I really liked during the presentation. In my opinion, her design is simply stunning. Dell Visor thoughtfully designed with a well padded covers for head and face, which can comfortably carry and use. Remain happy even those who have to wear glasses.

Dell Visor LCD panels with high resolution of 1440×1440 for sharp and smooth panoramic view of 360 degrees. The headset allows you to create an image that represents a combination of augmented reality and virtual reality. But at the initial stage of launching the platform soon we should expect a content playback virtual reality.

The headset itself is already possible to order for $449 from the Microsoft Store. However, as in the case with headset Acer available, it will be after 17 October. The developers promise that all orders will be sent on time.

HP Windows Mixed Reality

HP

At Microsoft Build conference in 2017, which took place from may 10 to may 12 in Seattle, Microsoft talked about the helmet of a virtual reality HP, produced as part of its Windows Mixed Reality.

Headset from HP includes: two LCD-display with a resolution of 1440×1440 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 Hz, built-in audio and microphone support via 3.5 mm connector, a single HDMI cable 2.0 (display) USB 3.0 (data).

HP Windows Mixed Reality will also be equipped with motion controllers to provide a great experience mixed reality. It is also already possible to order at a price of $449. Like all the previous headset, it will be available after October 17, when will be the announcement of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. About him I will share my opinion.

Lenovo Explorer

Lenovo

“Lenovo headset Explorer ergonomically designed and optimized for comfortable use. So you can long time to be in the virtual world without removing the headset, while not feeling any discomfort”. So position your headset Lenovo Explorer the developers of the company.

Lenovo Explorer got the standard settings with two displays with a resolution of 1440×1440 pixels, two cameras for tracking and optional wireless controllers with tracking position in space. No need to install external sensors and gauges. The gadget weighs 380 g. To operate the headset requires no external sensors, and the connection to the computer takes a few seconds — just connect it via HDMI and USB. Cable length gives the user the ability to move in space 3.5 x 3.5 m.

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Order Lenovo headset Explorer you can in the Microsoft Store for $399. But then again, the order will not be delivered until the 17th of October.

As you can see, the headsets that support Windows Mixed Reality, it is already possible to see not only the picture or video, but also order and use.

Altspace VR

altspace_vrTo be honest that only briefly heard about the social platform for Mixed Reality Altspace VR. It turns out that it was founded in 2013. The platform helps to unite people in virtual reality. Monthly 35,000 users AltspaceVR can attend meetings, Comedy shows, yoga classes, dance parties and large-scale events organized by NBC, Reggie watts (Reggie Watts), Justin Justin Reuland (Justin Roiland) and many more.

But recently the project Altspace VR began funding problems, which forced the founders to close the community. It was rumored that co-founder of Oculus Palmer Lucky was going to help Altspace VR, but it is surpassed by Microsoft.

At an event in San Francisco, Microsoft has announced that from today, the social platform Altspace VR is part of the Windows project Mixed Reality. Of the transaction amount no information.

Microsoft is very pleased with the purchase of Altspace VR, because I believe that with its help will be able to create a global community of mixed reality. So, the head of the project, Microsoft Hololens Alex Kipman said, “With AltspaceVR team on Board we look forward to creating a global community of mixed reality. The first few months will be focused on strengthening our community and ensuring that AltspaceVR remained friendly, welcoming and bright place where you could communicate in virtual reality”. In other words, Microsoft will not kill the project AltspaceVR, or forbid him to work with competing platforms, such as the HTC Vive, the Oculus Rift, Daydream from Google and the Samsung Gear VR.

To summarize

Microsoft was able to prove that its development of the Windows platform Mixed Reality-not just empty words and promises, and real-world projects and products. Many doubted that Microsoft will manage to convince partners to start developing headsets that support Windows Mixed Reality. As you can see, it turned out that managed quite successfully. Presented headset on sale, close cooperation with Steam VR, buy social platform mixed reality Altspace VR, all the evidence suggests that Microsoft is on the right track.

I’m always optimistic and looking forward to developments in the field of mixed and virtual reality. Because there is in it something mysterious, fantastic, unreal. But man is so constituted that he always wants a miracle.

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