Microsoft program boss Varun Mani has posted on YouTube a stunning "Halo 5: Guardians" gameplay video featuring the HoloLens augmented reality headset. The short clip is embedded below.

This isn't the first footage showing the HoloLens in action as the device has been demonstrated in countless stage presentations in the past. However, it is the first one to be shot in a room. The setup is similar to what most would have in their homes.

"Wish you could take Halo with you everywhere you go? Now you can with HoloLens!" read the video's caption. For all intents and purposes, the short clip was merely a tease from Microsoft as Mani didn't reveal further details regarding how the streaming works. At any rate, it's still impressive to look at and certainly captures what the HoloLens is all about.

"If this can be done for all of the XB1, menu, [N]etflix and game playing. Many would dump their [PS4] for this," commented Martin Hernandez. "How cool would it be being in a room with all your friends and using all [four] walls to play 'Halo' or 'Tekken' tag team."

The technology is still in development. The first wave of HoloLens development kits will be shipped to programmers in the first half of 2016. The non-final version costs $3,000 each. Although, that may not be its price once it is commercially released.

Microsoft announced the HoloLens in January. Putting on the augmented-reality headset will allow wearers to see multiple holographic renderings in the real world. It streams games, social networks, weather forecasts and more.

Aside from "Halo 5" and "Minecraft," the Redmond tech giant has yet to officially confirm any gaming projects that will be compatible with the HoloLens. Xbox division head Phil Spencer said gaming will be an integral part of the revolutionary device.

"To me, there's not a successful consumer electronics device on the planet where gaming is not a primary app category, and I think HoloLens will work the same way; I think gaming will be important," said Spencer via Polygon. "We're thinking hard about specific scenarios with the Xbox, with things like content streaming, and using it as a display for Xbox."

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella himself showed support for HoloLens gaming. He is also optimistic about its potential.

"It's also getting clearer how the games people love today will evolve to mind-blowing experiences in the future when designed for the mixed reality that Windows 10 and HoloLens create," Nadella explained earlier this year to GameSpot. "Just imagine what is possible with Minecraft. Gaming truly is a valuable part of millions of people's lives and Microsoft will excel and increase our lead."