Oculus Rift DK1

Oculus Rift DK1 was the first widely shipped Oculus developer headset, using an LCD panel, 3DoF rotational tracking, and a tethered PC setup. It is fully discontinued and now mo...

BrandOculus
Price$300.00
ReleaseMarch 29, 2013
PlatformsPC VR
BrandOculus
Form FactorTethered PC VR development kit Source
PlatformsPC VR Source
MSRP$300.00 Source
Release DateMarch 29, 2013 Source
Resolution per Eye640 x 800 Source
Resolution (MP/eye)0.51 Source
Display TypeLCD Source
Lens TypeAspheric lenses Source
H-FOV (deg)90 Source
V-FOV (deg)110 Source
Tracking TypeOther Source
Color PassthroughNo Source
Tracked ControllersUnsupported Source
Integrated AudioUnsupported Source
Eye TrackingNo Source
Refresh Rate (Hz)60 Source
IPD Range (mm)63-64 Source
Weight (g)380 Source
ConnectivityDVI/HDMI, USB 2.0 Source
In ProductionNo Source
Available NewNo Source

Reception

What Users Usually Like

  • Rift-era hardware is still viewed as foundational in mainstream PC VR history. Source
  • Rift S-era updates are often remembered for reducing setup friction. Source
  • CV1-era controller and tracking quality are still remembered positively for their time. Source

Common Criticism

  • Legacy Oculus devices now show clear generational limits in optics and controllers. Source
  • Developer-kit and first-gen models are primarily collector or historical devices today. Source
  • Most devices in this family now face clear aging limits in optics and long-term support. Source

Manufacturer Reputation

  • Oculus-era brand perception remains strong historically for accelerating consumer VR adoption. Source
  • Current support expectations are generally lower for old Oculus-branded hardware. Source

Primary Sources