We test the Oculus Rift on a MacBook Pro running Doom 3 and a newer, more advanced game engine that Oculus asks me not to identify (they’re still in commercial discussions).

The current prototype is still a work in progress, with a duct-taped outer shell and a frame from a pair of Scott snow goggles. Sexy, not so much – though using ski goggle frames is a smart decision. They’re super comfy.

Even in its prototype state, the Rift is light and very comfortable to wear, with a single cable plugging in at the top, between your eyes.