Sony's Project Morpheus VR headset will be launching in the first half of 2016

The Project Morpheus VR Headset

Sony has revealed that its virtual reality system, the Project Morpheus VR headset, will be launching in the first half of 2016. Sony president, Shuhei Yoshida, made the announcement on the PlayStation Blog to kick off GDC 2015. The company unveiled its first prototype of the headset last year and the news has gotten virtual reality buffs hyped every since.

You can check out the key features for Project Morpheus below:

  • OLED display: In exchange for the 5 inch LCD, the new Morpheus VR headset is equipped with a 5.7 inch 1920 X RGB X 1080 resolution OLED display. This new screen expands the field of view and enables low persistence, removing motion blur.
  • 120hz refresh rate: The previous refresh rate spec has been doubled for this new prototype, which means games for Morpheus can be rendered at 120fps. When combined with the OLED display’s high refresh rate and the power of PS4, Morpheus is able to output amazingly smooth visuals.
  • Super low latency: We know how critical low latency is to delivering a great VR experience, and we’ve reduced latency to less than 18ms, about half of what the first Morpheus prototype had. Low latency is critical to deliver a sense of presence, at the same time making the VR experience comfortable to players.
  • More accurate tracking: To make positional tracking more precise, we’ve added three LEDs to the headset – one on the front and two on the side – for a total of nine LEDs to support robust 360 degree tracking.
  • User-friendly design: We’ve made the Morpheus VR headset easier to put on and take off, with a single band design and quick release button. The headband supports the weight of the unit on the top of your head, so there is no pressure on your face. Other components have also been adjusted and configured to make the headset lighter, so that players do not find the headset cumbersome or uncomfortable to use.
  • Gamers can expect some more news on Project Morpheus at this year’s E3. The headset will be available for the PlayStation 4. Sony has promised that the headset will shape the future of gaming.