Can you watch a regular movie with this? can i plug it in and use it on any hdmi device?

Yes you can but the Samsung Gear VR is a better option for watching video content. There are paid apps you can buy on the Rift that will allow you to see your computer screen through the headset but I haven't had a great experience with them and I'm running a top of the line i7 Kaby Lake and Gtx 1080. You can also buy movies on their free video app but they're expensive. $20 average no renting.

I am totally sightless in my left eye. 3d monitors/tvs do not work for me. will i be able to use this?

I have read several testimonies of people in your situation trying the Rift and according to them you should be able to use it. Recent example here (1 month ago) : https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/4kpn29/my_mom_can_only_see_out_of_one_since_birth_eye/ The Rift doesn't work like a 3DTV with glasses, you don't have alternating pictures for one eye then the other. Each eye has its own screen. You should experience virtual reality with it the same way you experience reality.

Dose it work for steam

Yes. If the title has support for the Oculus SDK natively, it will work fine. There is a switch in Oculus Home (their storefront/interface) that you must enable for "external sources" to get it to work with SteamVR. Be aware that some titles expect to see the hand controllers from VIVE or other hardware so they may not work directly or as well as you might like. Most titles are near-beta state so do your research on the discussion boards before purchasing to make sure your expectations are met.

What is the display resulotion

effective resolution is actually much closer to 360p (You can clerly see individual pixels) but you'll get used to it

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🚀 Step into the future of gaming — where reality ends and immersion begins!

SOCIAL VR MADE EASY - Connect instantly with friends worldwide via Facebook login and built-in voice chat.
EXPANSIVE GAME LIBRARY - Access exclusive Oculus titles plus SteamVR games with Oculus Touch and Xbox controller support.
PLUG PLAY SIMPLICITY - Quick 10-minute setup with intuitive VR environment and easy PC compatibility.
DESIGNED FOR COMFORT STYLE - Lightweight, ergonomic fit that adapts to glasses wearers without compromising comfort.
IMMERSIVE PRESENCE LIKE NO OTHER - Experience seamless 360° head tracking with near-zero latency for true VR presence.

The Oculus Rift is a cutting-edge virtual reality headset featuring high-resolution dual OLED displays and precise low-latency constellation tracking for an unparalleled immersive experience. Designed with comfort and adaptability in mind, it supports glasses wearers and offers a lightweight fit. Compatible with Windows PCs and requiring USB 3.0, it includes an Xbox controller and supports Oculus Touch controllers, unlocking a vast library of VR games and social experiences via Facebook integration. Ideal for gamers and VR enthusiasts seeking next-level immersion and social connectivity.

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ASIN	B00VF0IXEY
Additional Features	Customizable, Comfortable
Age Range Description	All Ages
Best Sellers Rank	#59,271 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #724 in PC Virtual Reality Headsets
Brand	Meta
Built-In Media	Lucky’s Tale
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Connectivity Technology	HDMI
Connector Type	USB Type A
Controller Type	Oculus Touch
Customer Reviews	3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars (897)
Display Maximum Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Refresh Rate in Hertz	90
Display Resolution Maximum	1080p
Display Type	OLED
Field Of View	110 Degrees
Item Dimensions D x W x H	15.43"D x 6.54"W x 12.13"H
Item Weight	8.8 Pounds
Manufacturer	Oculus
Mfr Part Number	301-00200-03
Model Number	301-00200-03
Operating System	Windows
Platform	Meta, Windows
Refresh Rate	90 hertz
Resolution	1920 x 1080 per eye
Screen Size	7
Sensor Technology	Accelerometer Gyroscope
Specific Uses For Product	Gaming, Video
System Requirements	Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 970/AMD R9 290 equivalent or greaterProcessor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greaterMemory: 8GB+ RAMOutput: Compatible HDMI 1.3 video outputOperating System: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or newerInputs: 3x USB 3.0 ports, 1x USB 2.0 portWindows PC and Internet Connection required
UPC	000301002000 815820020004

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