The Oculus Rift continues to be the virtual reality device that is supposed to lead the technology revolution in the coming years.
But many fans are concerned that the platform lacks a clear price and launch date, even though the final development model is already in the hands of game creators.
Company leader Palmer Luckey now says that those who want to get more information could have it by the end of the upcoming CES event, which will take place from January 6th to 8th in Los Angeles.
Comments from a gamer started the rumors that this is where Oculus Rift will reveal its future, including the price of the base package for its customers. And while pre-orders may start for it, the developer seemed to recognize that this could be a good time for a reveal.
Company representatives haven't officially confirmed that they have big plans for CES, but they continue to say that they plan to provide more information right after the New Year, which most likely means before the end of January.
The Oculus Rift price and launch date reveal doesn't mean all the tech the virtual reality revolution requires is ready. The company has made it clear that its dedicated tracking controllers, the Oculus Touch, may not arrive until the fall of this year, due to testing that revealed changes to ergonomics and general engineering that need to be made.
Palmer Luckey has also suggested that the price of the Oculus Rift may be higher than some gamers may expect, with analysts saying it could be upwards of $400 or more.
Video games are just one of the sectors seeking to use virtual reality to deliver experiences that are both classic and engaging for players.
One of the biggest obstacles standing in the way of the VR revolution is the limited number of high-profile titles that will support it when it releases.
Oculus Rift has been purchased by Facebook, which has long-term plans to use the technology to improve user communication and interaction.
The device faces competition from the Vive, created by HTC and Valve, the PlayStation VR for the PlayStation 4, and other platforms from smaller manufacturers.
