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Samsung HMD Odyssey Mixed Reality Windows 10 Headset Launched, Costs $499

Samsung HMD Odyssey Mixed Reality Windows 10 Headset Launched, Costs $499 g186g

By Akhil Arora | Updated: 4 October 2017 13:17 IST

Photo Credit: Samsung/Microsoft 65236d

Highlights

HMD Odyssey costs $499.99 in the US
Up for pre-order, ships November 10
Has dual AMOLED display, 110-degree FoV

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Microsoft's event in San Francisco on Tuesday.

Priced at Oculus Rift.

It's also the only mixed reality headset yet with a built-in microphone array, which allows you to communicate in-game or with Cortana, as be the case. Samsung is also making use of its AKG helping provide 360-degree spatial sound. Beyond that, you also get two bundled controllers for that price, which help interact with content. It's now up for pre-order in the US, and ships November 10.

“When we began deg and engineering the Samsung HMD Odyssey with Microsoft, there was only one goal in mind, create a high performing headset that’s easy to set up and can transport people to the incredible world of virtual reality," Alanna Cotton, Samsung Electronics America VP and GM said in a statement.

"Samsung is committed to working across platforms to build cutting-edge technology, and we’re excited to partner with Microsoft to shape the future of virtual reality. But most of all, we can’t wait for you to take the Samsung HMD Odyssey out for a spin, and see it for yourself.”

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