The Vuzix virtual reality headset (which I previously reviewed) has just released a software update that boosts the number of games supported.  Notable additions include Halo, GTA San Andreas, Lord of the Rings Online, and Spore.  Continue on for full details.

The software update adds 11 new games to the already impressive list of supported titles:

• Halo: Combat Evolved
• Lord of the Rings Online
• Far Cry
• Falcon 4.0
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
• EverQuest II
• Final Fantasy XI
• PlanetSide
• Spore: Creature Creator
• Quake Wards
• X-Plane 9.0

In addition, some already-supported games now have expanded head-tracking/stereoscopic support, including:

• Call of Duty (multiple titles)
• Roller Coaster Tycoon 3
• Doom 3
• Quake 4
• Crysis
• Half-Life (multiple titles)
• Team Fortress 2
• The Ship
• Dark Messiah
• Garry’s Mod
• Dystopia
• Hidden
• Hypercube
• Insurgency

A full list of all supported games can be found on the Vuzix website.

Tags: headgear, headset, Software, stereoscopic, Update, virtual-reality, VR, vuzix

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1 Comment » madpuppy on July 30, 2008 2:10 am heck! I wouldn’t mind having this to watch movies in bed. RSS feed for comments on this post. Comment Now Note: Commenting on Ripten does not currently require registration, however to be eligible for contests on the site, you must be a registered user. Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website Commenting Rules: No hate speech allowed. If you must argue, please debate intelligently. Comments containing selected keywords or outbound links will be put into moderation to help prevent spam. Ripten reserves the right to delete comments and ban anyone who doesn't follow the rules. Thanks. Notify me of followup comments Tired of the Goomba? Upload your own custom comment avatar.