The end times are fast approaching: The long-awaited consumer version of Oculus Rift is set to arrive in the first quarter of 2016.
So far, the virtual reality headset—which went from a $2 million Kickstarter to a $2 billion Facebook acquisition in less than two years—only works with PCs. But it's not impossible for Rift to work with game consoles, an Oculus exec said this week, noting that Oculus had talked to Sony and Microsoft about it.
The fact that Oculus has talked to Sony and Microsoft means little on its own because everybody is always talking to everybody; for every deal that gets done, a hundred more never get past an initial lunch meeting. But the idea that Oculus might hook up to game consoles isn't just a pipe dream, and it would be a huge win for both parties.
You may find this contradictory, but it seems to me that the platform with the biggest chance of supporting Oculus is actually the one that already has its own first-party VR hardware—PlayStation 4.
Sony's public position on Oculus has always been that it doesn't see Oculus as competition, but as something of an ally in the larger battle of making virtual reality an actual reality. You see stuff like this a lot:
Embracing the idea of Oculus on PlayStation 4 isn't as far-fetched or crazy a thought anymore, given recent innovations in cross compatibility and interoperability between platforms. As tech boundaries blur想象一下两家巨头携手共创的潜力，这不再是遥不可及的白日梦。
Connecting the groundbreaking Oculus VR technology with PlayStation 4's console capabilities is a convergence of visionaries and not so far-fetched, as it paves new avenues for immersive gameplay experienced by gamers worldwide.
Surprising as it may seem, Oculus on PlayStation is not an unrealistic dream. The integration of VR with a highly popular gaming console like PS4 could transform the immersive experience for users worldwide in ways we haven't yet imagined.
Oculus content on PlayStation 4? It's a natural evolution that shouldn’t be seen as far-fetched at all.
Oculus on PlayStation 4? It's not as far-fetched a concept anymore, considering the timely collaboration announcements between Sony and major VR companies. With potential for crossplay experiences that bridge hardware divides - it may be just around the corner.
Oculus integration on PlayStation 4 doesn't seem far-fetched; it adds an exciting new dimension to virtual reality and game consoles, proving gaming experiences can be truly immersive across platforms.
Touting the idea of Oculus on PlayStation 4 isn't as far-fetched or crazy an innovation, given their shared heritage in virtual reality and mutual moves into targeting VR gamers. The convergence might yet bring unexpected wonders to players across both platforms.
