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Facebook says the Oculus Rift will be priced as low as possible

12 June 2014, 13:15

It is aiming for a 2015 consumer release and to possibly sell the headset at cost.

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ROCCAT unveils a product to help PC gamers reclaim the sofa

11 June 2014, 09:57

The SOVA combines a gaming keyboard and mousepad in a large wireless tray.

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Cyberpower PC launches FANG Battlebox suitcase-PC

10 June 2014, 11:43

Designed to be compact and portable but able to pack powerful CPUs and GPUs.

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AORUS Thunder K7 Detachable Mechanical Keyboard launched

9 June 2014, 10:57

As is the AORUS Thunder M7 MMO Gaming Mouse.

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Microsoft opens Kinect for Windows v2 sensor pre-orders

6 June 2014, 11:30

It has also now released Xbox One controller drivers for 32/64 bit Windows PCs.

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Valve's own VR headset spotted at developer gathering

3 June 2014, 12:15

Photos of the headset were taken at the recent 'Boston VR Bender' meeting.

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Valve delays Steam Machine launch until 2015

28 May 2014, 11:30

The delay appears to be largely because of Steam Controller design considerations.

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EVGA launches TORQ X10 carbon fibre gaming mouse

26 May 2014, 12:03

New rodent offers Avago laser sensor, Omron switches, adjustable weight and height.

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Steam Machines won't be money-spinners, says Alienware boss

22 May 2014, 11:14

Tells the WSJ; "This will absolutely be the least profitable system we ever sell."

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The €50 Virzzmo turns your smartphone into a VR headset

21 May 2014, 10:59

This head-mounted harness turns display into 3D via optical lenses and an app.

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Energy use of US games consoles to require four full power stations

19 May 2014, 11:00

Report shows that next gen Sony and Microsoft systems are relatively power thirsty.

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MSI launches AG270 27-inch AiO Gaming PC

16 May 2014, 11:17

Includes a 4th gen Intel i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 870/880M graphics.

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Microsoft to unbundle the Xbox One Kinect sensor from 9th June

14 May 2014, 09:04

Makes the starter console cheaper, but some developers aren't very happy.

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Birdly lets you fly like a bird thanks to Oculus Rift

8 May 2014, 14:30

The machine combines Facebook's VR headset with a flapping wings platform.

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Oculus Rift helps Norwegian Army tank drivers to navigate

6 May 2014, 12:30

Testing the headset in the hope of giving tank commanders a clearer all round view.

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Oculus-Facebook deal: Carmack is accused of stealing technology

2 May 2014, 11:15

Also the Xbox head signals that Microsoft is about to dip its toe in the VR world.

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Nvidia SHIELD 2 hardware spec seen in benchmark results

23 April 2014, 09:30

Key hardware specs to include a Tegra K1 chip and 4GB of RAM.

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$499 Virtuix Omni VR treadmills are set to ship in September

8 April 2014, 15:58

Pre-orders for the successfully Kickstarter-funded device are available now.

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Logitech G502 Proteus Core tunable 12,000 dpi gaming mouse

8 April 2014, 14:57

This "first-of its kind" rodent is launched, allows advanced surface and weight tuning.

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EA apologises for Wii U April Fools' taunts

2 April 2014, 10:03

COO Peter Moore says Frostbite Engine's mocking support for Wii U was "unacceptable".

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John Carmack speaks about Facebook's Oculus VR acquisition

31 March 2014, 12:45

Carmack says that Facebook "gets the Big Picture" and confirms his support of the move.

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Kinect for Windows v2 hardware revealed by Microsoft

28 March 2014, 10:45

General availability of the new PC Kinect is slated for summer this year.

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Project Morpheus hands-on video published by Sony

27 March 2014, 14:00

Also a full video of the VR headset's official unveiling at GDC 2014 is published.

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Nvidia SHIELD update to bring remote PC games streaming

26 March 2014, 15:45

Also gets a new version of Android (4.4.2) and a price cut to $199 until the end of April.

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Rescape turns your real world into an FPS game environment

20 March 2014, 12:00

The new augmented reality gaming platform maps your surroundings with a smartphone.

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Sony announces Project Morpheus virtual reality headset

19 March 2014, 13:00

The headset prototype, designed to work with the PS4, was introduced at the GDC 2014.

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Valve shows off Steam Controller redesign - without touch screen

17 March 2014, 09:45

Incorporating feedback garnered from the Steam Dev Days during January.

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ASUS thought to be prepping an Nvidia SHIELD competitor

11 February 2014, 09:56

Tegra 4-powered project is currently known as the ASUS Gamebox.

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Skyrim virtual reality demoed using omnidirectional treadmill

4 February 2014, 19:00

The treadmill, combined with Oculus Rift headset, turns the game into a true action adventure.

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Microsoft Kinect helps guard the Korean border

4 February 2014, 11:30

Kinect-based technology is used to distinguish between humans and animals in the DMZ.

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Extremely rare Nintendo NES game sells for US$100k on eBay

27 January 2014, 11:30

The Nintendo World Championships game was one of only 116 copies ever made.

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Steam controller design updated – sans centre touch screen

16 January 2014, 11:15

Also Steam now has 75 million active users, up 10 million in three months.

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Steam VR Beta launched by Valve

15 January 2014, 11:19

Big Picture mode strapped onto your head for UI navigation, experimental VR.

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