Virtual reality could help tackle acute pain, a new study has found. Could doctors soon start prescribing video games?
Virtual reality could help tackle acute pain, a new study has found. Could doctors soon start prescribing video games?
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Oculus VR, owned by Facebook, are the makers of arguably the most talked-about VR headset, the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmoney.cnn.com%2F2016%2F01%2F04%2Fmedia%2Foculus-rift-preorders-ship-date%2F">Oculus Rift</a>. It has recently launched for $599, but like most headsets it requires a powerful PC to operate.
Oculus Rift —
Oculus VR, owned by Facebook, are the makers of arguably the most talked-about VR headset, the Oculus Rift. It has recently launched for $599, but like most headsets it requires a powerful PC to operate.
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Oculus VR has teamed with Samsung to develop a headset for use with Samsung smartphones, the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmoney.cnn.com%2F2015%2F11%2F20%2Ftechnology%2Fsamsung-gear-vr%2F">Gear VR</a>. At $99 it is a cheaper option that will work out of the box.
Samsung Gear VR —
Oculus VR has teamed with Samsung to develop a headset for use with Samsung smartphones, the Gear VR. At $99 it is a cheaper option that will work out of the box.
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Sony Computer Entertainment has developed a<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmoney.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F16%2Ftechnology%2Fsony-playstation-vr-headset%2F"> VR headset</a> for its PlayStation 4 video game console. It will be released in October 2016.
Playstation VR —
Sony Computer Entertainment has developed a VR headset for its PlayStation 4 video game console. It will be released in October 2016.
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The<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.htcvive.com%2Fuk%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank"> HTC Vive</a>, which begins shipping in May 2016, is the most expensive of all VR headsets, at $799. It includes a set of VR controllers, though, which other models don't offer as standard. It is supported by the digital distribution platform Steam.
HTC Vive —
The HTC Vive, which begins shipping in May 2016, is the most expensive of all VR headsets, at $799. It includes a set of VR controllers, though, which other models don't offer as standard. It is supported by the digital distribution platform Steam.
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The impressive <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmoney.cnn.com%2F2015%2F01%2F22%2Ftechnology%2Fmicrosoft-hands-on-hololens%2F">Microsoft Hololens</a> headset has just begun shipping to developers for $3,000 a piece. Price and release date for a consumer version have not been set.
Microsoft Hololens —
The impressive Microsoft Hololens headset has just begun shipping to developers for $3,000 a piece. Price and release date for a consumer version have not been set.
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The cheapest VR option of them all is the humble Google Cardboard. Several models are <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fget%2Fcardboard%2Fget-cardboard%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">available</a> online for as little as $15, and they work with almost any smartphone.
Google Cardboard —
The cheapest VR option of them all is the humble Google Cardboard. Several models are available online for as little as $15, and they work with almost any smartphone.
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