The consumer version of the Oculus Rift will be available in the first quarter of next year, Oculusa has announced.

Pre-orders will be available later this year.

“The Rift delivers on the dream of consumer VR with compelling content, a full ecosystem, and a fully-integrated hardware/software tech stack designed specifically for virtual reality,” said Oculus.

“It’s a system designed by a team of extremely passionate gamers, developers, and engineers to reimagine what gaming can be.

“The Oculus Rift builds on the presence, immersion, and comfort of the Crescent Bay prototype with an improved tracking system that supports both seated and standing experiences, as well as a highly refined industrial design, and updated ergonomics for a more natural fit.”

Oculus has promised that more details regarding the device’s hardware, software, input, and unannounced made-for-VR games and experiences will be revealed in the coming weeks.

The Rift’s technical specifications will be revealed next week.

“Virtual reality is going to transform gaming, film, entertainment, communication, and much more,” said the company.

“If you’re interested in building a next-generation VR game or application, everything you need to start developing for the Rift is available at the Oculus Developer Center.

“E3 is just around the corner – this is only the beginning.”