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The pivotal year of 2016 saw the emergence of two powerful contenders: the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Both headsets showcased exceptional hardware, improved tracking technologies, and user-friendly controllers, which were critical in making VR accessible to a broader audience. Notably, the HTC Vive's introduction of base stations allowed for an immersive room-scale experience that enabled users to interact spatially within digital realms.
As we transitioned into 2017, the market diversified, introducing flank players like PlayStation VR, which contributed to the expansion of VR into console gaming. The proliferation of headsets triggered a plethora of gaming options, yet it also highlighted a struggle for consistent quality software to keep pace with hardware advancements.