Oculus Rift: Step Into the Game

A project in Long Beach, CA by Oculus
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Developer kit for the Oculus Rift - the first truly immersive virtual reality headset for video games.
Backers: 9522
Average Pledge Per Backer: $256

Funded: $2,437,429 of $250,000
Dates: Aug 1st -> Sep 1st (31 days)
Project By: Oculus
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