Microsoft used the E3 conference to show off the gaming capabilities of HoloLens, demonstrating how the augmented reality headset can be used to play a version of Minecraft designed for the device.

The HoloLens version of Minecraft will allow a person to play the game on nearly any surface, Microsoft said Monday.

During the demonstration, a person began playing the game on the wall and then transferred the world to a table to create a 3D representation.

Being able to insert holograms over the real world distinguishes augmented reality headsets like HoloLens from the virtual reality experiences offered by devices like the Oculus Rift, which completely immerses a person in a digital environment.

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