http://vrfocus.com/archives/20731/valve-reveal-staggered-launch-plan-for-htc-vive/Consumers will get them both Q1 2016 now. It's now a race for pre-orders, which Oculus are winning atm, considering they have shown off their consumer version already.
Valve and hardware releases don't have the greatest track record, still waiting for Steam box and steam controller.
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"I though Rift shipped in 2011"
Then I realized what you were talking about.