New Hololens vid

Holy s***, new Lunar White Elite controller?

Oh my. My wallet can only take so much, f*** you MS!!

Btw, they do a really good representation of what it currently looks like in this video, as far as transparencies, view size, color saturation, smoothness etc etc. Anyone near NYC, head to the Microsoft Store there, they've been doing public demos lately.
 
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Looks like I'll be selling my Lunar White soon... then buying a Lunar White Elite. Yikes.
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When they figure out the field of view issue on this, it's going to be really awesome. Its like what comes after a tablet in terms of consumption for the general consumer
 
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I think its ugly as the gold is way outa place.
The regular Elite and the normal white controller are sexier.

In general I usually hate white/gold combination, but it's not too bad with the current Lunar White because of the amount of black to offset. Using the faceted D-pad from that screen shot might skew that ratio into the gross area thigh... Luckily I have my pads from my black Elite controller already so I can swap.

If they do release this, I might just call MS and see if I can get a replacement faceted d-pad for the black controller and use it on the white controller instead. The regular, small gold d-pad looks fine but I prefer the feel of the faceted pad.
 
In general I usually hate white/gold combination, but it's not too bad with the current Lunar White because of the amount of black to offset. Using the faceted D-pad from that screen shot might skew that ratio into the gross area thigh... Luckily I have my pads from my black Elite controller already so I can swap.

If they do release this, I might just call MS and see if I can get a replacement faceted d-pad for the black controller and use it on the white controller instead. The regular, small gold d-pad looks fine but I prefer the feel of the faceted pad.
Gold and White is great,Black and white is great but Gold,black and white is ugly.
 
Maybe in two or 3 gens we will have a Hololens with FoV like in that video when it's not showing from the point of view of the wearer so you can see the entire wall screen haha. I will be there day one when it arrives for sure!
 
Yea they've basically stated the FOV isn't bigger right now because of cost. By gen 3 I expect it to be awesome. Wish I had the cash to get a dev kit though :(
 
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All I could think during that video is how much money it would cost for everyone to have a headset
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Imagine having a holographic guide, on how to fold a fitted bed sheet. #gamechanger

Ya know I will always just need a robot that can fold. One of those things I will always suck at. Can I create a website doing all the HTML/CSS/JS/C#/Database myself yep. Can I fold a shirt good, nope. :oops:
 
http://www.ticgn.com/hololens-release-games-lineup-revealed/

Hololens Release Games Lineup Revealed
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Update: Clarified that Fortune originally published the article and the sharp-eyed users at the Hololens sub-Reddit spotted the news.

Microsoft’s press conference last week was billed as an Xbox One and Windows 10 event but the upcoming Hololens made some news for itself as well. In fact, preorders for the augmented reality device began on Monday, February 29th according to an article from Fortunewhich was quickly pulled. Several users from Reddit had already spotted the article and shared the contents. The Hololens Development Edition carries a $3,000 price tag and is packed with a mindboggling amount of documentation and instructional videos to help developers create applications for the device. We can now tell you that three games from Microsoft will be included with the Development Edition.

Fragments – You play the role of an investigator as the area around you is transformed into a crime scene. You will be able to analyze evidence that you find in the area and speak with suspects as you determine which one committed the dastardly deed. “Fragments blends the line between the digital world and the real world more than any other experience we built. When your living room has been used as the set for a story, it generates memories for you of what digitally happened in your space like it was real. It is an experience that bridges the uncanny valley of your mind and delivers a new form of storytelling like never before,” said Kudo Tsunoda, Microsoft corporate vice president wrote in the game’s official description.

Young Conker – The rude and crude squirrel is ready for a new adventure… in your living room! The area around you is transformed into a level for Conker to explore. This means the game should have considerable replay valuenas different rooms represent entirely new levels.“It is amazing how different the play experience feels based on playing the game in your living room versus your kitchen or your bedroom. Even starting the game from a different position in a single room creates an entirely new gameplay dynamic,” Tsunoda wrote.

RoboRaid – The final game can best be described as a first person shooter which pits you against enemies who tear through your walls to attack you. Sound plays a large role in this game as you will need to listen carefully in order to determine which direction the enemies will use to approach you.

There will also be three non-gaming apps available at launch. One is a version of Skype which allows you to interact with others as holograms. HoloStudio is an application that lets you create 3D images at realistic scales and export them to other apps. Finally, HoloTour allows you to enjoy 360 degree experiences with sound in locations such as Rome.

This summer Microsoft will release ActionGram which can be used to combine holograms with real world elements in videos which can be shared.“These are videos that previously could only be created using expensive effects packages by people with extensive 3D training,” noted Tsunoda.
 
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fragments could be interesting game, having the whole crime scene around you.