Samsung’s Mixed Reality headset has Oculus Rift in its (OLED) sights

Choosing a Windows Mixed Reality headset has become a predicament similar in difficulty to choosing a crisp flavour at lunchtime, only much more expensive. Each offers something a little bit different, and now Samsung is getting in on the action. On paper, the HMD Odyssey looks like the pick of the bunch – the Nik Naks Nice ‘n’ Spicy of Mixed Reality headsets, if you will. It boasts dual-AMOLED displays, each with a 1440 x 1600 resolution, and a 110-degree field of view. In fact, a feature set like this puts the Odyssey on a par with VR’s premium big hitters Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive. Like the former, headphones are built in to the headset, which will cost $499 (£425) when it goes on sale in November.

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I'm fascinated by all things tech, but if you were going to leave me on a desert island, I'd probably ask for my Nintendo Switch, a drone, and a pair of noise-cancelling cans to block out the relentless seagull racket. When I'm not on Stuff duty you'll probably find me subscribing to too many podcasts, playing too many video games, or telling anyone who will listen that Spurs are going to win a trophy this season.

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