Microsoft working on its own VR Kit to rival Google Cardboard

New Delhi: Aiming to replicate Google’s Cardboard virtual reality project, Microsoft is reportedly working on its own VR kit for its Windows devices.

Spotted on a website promoting a hackathon in Russia, the software giant is inviting developers to participate in the October 17 event to build VR apps for its devices.

It is also going to award participants in categories including Best VR-Game, Best Educational VR-project, and Best Corporate VR-project for 'successful' ideas.

The Microsoft VR Kit, as shown in the image, hints at the Google Cardboard-like box supporting a Lumia device and delivering the VR experience to the wearer.

Microsoft is already developing its HoloLens VR technology which is expected to be commercially available in near future.

It would be interesting to see how the purported Microsoft VR Kit ties together the mobile and desktop experience.