Gallery: Oculus' Mind-Blowing New Prototype Is a Huge Step Toward Consumer VR

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    A render of Oculus' new Crescent Bay prototype
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    A new head harness outfitted with IR LEDs allows for 360-degree positional tracking.
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    Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe announcing the arrival of the company's new Crescent Bay prototype.
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    The new prototype also includes integrated audio, a first for the Oculus Rift.
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    Improved ergonomics and stability help you stay in the "sweet spot" of presence more easily.
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    The writer tries out Crescent Bay at the developer summit Oculus Connect.
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    Externally, the eyebox isn't significantly different from the one on DK2, Oculus' current developer kit.
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