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Introducing Windows Mixed Reality

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Windows Mixed Reality is an amazing new experience combining the thrill of virtual reality with a phenomenal sense of presence. Now, you can travel the world. Get inside the games you love. Even move across time and space. With quick, easy set-up you’ll jump from wonder to wow and be exploring a wide selection of games, 360 degree videos, and over 20,000 2D apps in just minutes.

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