Microsoft has prepared ambitious plans for its participation in the segment of virtual and augmented reality, reports Engadget. The main tool of the company Microsoft plans for the future for the purpose will be HoloLens glasses and platform Windows Holographic.
WHAT ARE THE MICROSOFT PLANS FOR THE FUTURE?
The platform will allow companies like Dell, HP, Lenovo and others to develop and offer their virtual reality, which are fully compatible with Windows 10. Microsoft has set a target these glasses can cost no more than $ 300. However, users will need to have enough powerful computers. The minimum requirements are Intel Core i5 processor with Hyperthreading, 8GB RAM, USB 3.0, HDMI or DisplayPort with support for resolution 2880h1440 minimum of 90Hz. Video card must be at least Intel HD Graphics 620 and is compatible with DirectX 12.
Microsoft plans to make packages and software tools that programmers to more easily develop applications and games for virtual reality. The company sees these glasses as middle class and equivalent competitors Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Furthermore, Microsoft plans the virtual reality and high-end dual independent displays with 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh everyone.
Parallel Microsoft plans to increase its focus on glasses HoloLens. The company wants them to begin to sell well in China, hoping to get permission in the first half of next year. Microsoft still does not exclude the option HoloLens to be produced and marketed by partner companies.
Trend step in the plan is a Microsoft Project Evo. It is developed by Intel. Its aim is to unite the many functions and services into a common platform that offers support for 4K games, mixed reality, Windows Hello, etc. So consumers will know that they have the latest originator and will wonder if their new computer supports one or the other service. This means that next year could occur the first laptops that support the VR.
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