Samsung Announces high-end high-resolution VR glasses for Windows PCs

Samsung has announced its HMD Odyssey, high-end VR glasses for the Windows Mixed Reality platform. The goggles use OLED displays and are at a higher resolution than the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, while the angle of view is equal.

The HMD Odyssey holds two 3.5 " OLED screens with a resolution of 1440x1600 pixels where the Vive and Rift are at 1080x1200 lixesl per eye. The screens work at 90 or 60Hz. The weight of the glasses is 645 grams. When it comes to sound, the Samsung HMD Odyssey comes with 360° Spatial Sound, providing users with complete surround sound, through premium built-in AKG headphones.

The Windows Mixed Reality experience with the Samsung HMD Odyssey has been designed to give users the very best experience right out of the box. Unlike typical head-mounted displays, you do not need to install any extra motion sensors – simply connect to your PC and get started. With inside-out position tracking, users are not restricted to a limited space during their virtual reality experience.

For a more immersive experience, Samsung HMD Odyssey comes with a Six Degrees of Freedom¹ (6 DOF) sensor allowing for intuitive and natural movements. With an adjustable control wheel, the Samsung HMD Odyssey is designed to provide a comfortable and snug fit. Alex Kipman, Technical Fellow at Microsoft said, “We’re excited to welcome the Samsung HMD Odyssey to the Windows Mixed Reality family of devices. This is an incredible product and another important step for the mixed reality journey we are on at Microsoft. With the Samsung HMD Odyssey, the team at Samsung has developed a Windows Mixed Reality headset that will delight our fans looking to immersive themselves in the world of mixed reality this holiday.”

Samsung HMD Odyssey Specifications

The Samsung HMD Odyssey comes with integrated AKG headphones and array mics for voice commands, as well as two motion controllers. The Samsung HMD Odyssey will be available later this year in the US, China, Korea, Brazil and Hong Kong, with pre-orders beginning in the US only on October 3rd for $ 499, which includes controllers. From November 7th, the glasses would be available. When the HMD Odyssey is for sale in the EU and at what price is not known. Converted with VAT the price would be around 529 euros.