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Valve's virtual reality headset might be better than the Oculus Rift
Valve has been vocal in its support of virtual reality technology, saying that "compelling, consumer-priced VR hardware" could "transform the entertainment industry." Valve says it has offered help to Oculus as it works on the Rift headset, but the Bellevue-based developer is also apparently working on its own virtual reality hardware. A poster on gaming super-forum NeoGAF says he was invited to see and use that prototype after it was shown to a few game developers.
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Its sad, but I don't think Oculus is going to survive in the actual VR market. Big names have caught on, so now a cheaper, more powerful model will be available. Sad, but it may be for the best.
They did just get a fresh round of funding. 25 million I think.
It was actually 75 million http://news.cnet.com...ts-major-boost-with-$75m-in-funding/
Valve is so rich off steam that they can play it like google is with their automated cars. Just throw lots and lots of money at it and hope that it's a game changer. And both definitely seem like game changers.