https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/28/microsofts-mixed-reality-headsets-are-a-bit-of-a-mixed-bag/

About ten months ago, Microsoft promised the VR industry a shot in the arm and an update to PC-tethered systems by way of their “mixed reality” platform and OEM partner-crafted headsets which would boast inside-out tracking, lower system spec requirements, 1440p per eye displays and a much lower price point, with headsets starting at just $299.

Many of the headsets will be arriving this fall with full details being shared at IFA this week for some of the partners. I had a chance to test out a couple of the consumer-ready headsets from Acer and Dell earlier this month and while these “mixed reality” headsets boast a couple pretty clear advantages over the hardware offerings from HTC and Oculus, I have some doubts that they will do much to open up the VR market’s appeal to new users.