Oculus Rift kits being sent out now

The Oculus Rift virtual reality headset is ready for its big debut, with the full retail kids now shipping out to customers

We've been hearing a lot about virtual reality over the last few years but the technology has remained far from the grasp of most people. Until very recently, only low quality development kits were out there in the wild, and there was no way for consumers to get their hands on the hardware or the potentially world changing software. Now that's finally about to change as the first Oculus Rift headsets are shipping out.

This isn't just to Kickstarter backers but to actual people who pre ordered the systems online earlier this year. They've got the PC rig to run the Rift and have been eagerly awaiting the chance to get started - and the boxes will be with them soon.