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Sony launching its VR headset next year

Sony revealed a new prototype of its virtual reality set Project Morpheus at this week's Game Developers Conference, and plan to launch it for the PlayStation 4 during the first half of 2016.

The latest version of Morpheus boasts a 5.7-inch, 1920 x 1080 OLED display, output of 120 frames per second, improved tracking and reduce latency, which will create a more stable experience.

Sony says developers will be able to get their hands on a Morpheus prototype within 16 months of launch.

Samsung unveiled an updated version of its Gear VR, while HTC announced it is partnering with Valve Software on its own virtual reality headset. Meanwhile, established players such as Oculus continue to fine-tune their VR headsets for an eventual consumer launch.

See the full story here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2015/03/04/sony-project-morpheus/24364911/

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