Road to VR

MAY 5, 2020

Oculus is reportedly readying a Quest successor which will iterate on the existing headset with a smaller form-factor, faster refresh rate, and new controllers. Quest was originally released in May 2019, and if a Quest successor was in fact planned for 2020 it would be a very fast turnaround compared to existing precedent.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

HTC Vive Cosmos (Image by HTC). The Vive Cosmos is the latest PC VR headset announced by HTC at CES 2019. HTC has been able to create some hype towards th is device, that has appeared intriguing since the beginning. The controllers are for sure a big improvement over the Vive Wands. Discover everything with me….

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Road to VR

MAY 11, 2020

It looks like HTC is making a final push to relieve itself of Vive Pro stock in Europe, as the company is including a copy of Valve’s critically-acclaimed VR title Half-Life: Alyx (2020) with purchase of the full kit. base stations, two ‘wand’ style controllers, and all the necessary cabling to get you into PC VR.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 15, 2021

Image by Road To VR, from HTC images). HTC launches Vive Tracker 3.0 HTC was not teasing a new standalone headset, but a new Vive Tracker. I know that many of you won’t be excited by this news, but remember the Vive Tracker is one of the most successful accessories ever created by HTC. Come and visit it!

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Some of its features are: 2,160 × 2,160 resolution per eye 90Hz framerate 4-cameras inside-out tracking (like the Quest) Touch-like controllers with Knuckles-like finger-sensing Face tracking Hips tracking (for better orientation in games) Integration with SteamVR games Wireless add-on. A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. One month after the reveal of a “next-gen VR headset for the Playstation” (whose name is not known, but I guess it will be PSVR2), Sony has revealed one important detail of its new VR system: the controllers. The controllers will be given to selected developers very soon.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 11, 2020

HTC Vive Pro launched in April 2018 with a few key improvements over the company’s original 2016 HTC Vive headset, although its launch was marred somewhat by its steep retail price of $800 for the headset alone. Image courtesy HTC. base stations and a pair of Vive wand controllers. base stations for $1,000.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 12, 2021

HTC is serial-teasing its next VR headset again, this time hyping the reveal of Vive Flow, which is reportedly a slim and light 6DOF standalone focused on media consumption, casual gaming, and VR experiences. HTC also released and new hype video on its Instagram , showing a quick flash of Flow’s hardware. Image courtesy HTC.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The company had announced earlier this year that the game would ship in 2019, but as of today it has delayed the title; the Half-Life: Alyx release date is March 2020. The post ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ Trailer Revealed, Release Date Set for March 2020 appeared first on Road to VR.

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ARPost

JANUARY 15, 2020

See Also: How Will AR and VR Change Industries in 2020. As we’ll see in the next section, HTC’s VIVE line focuses on models that require a computer. HTC’s VIVE is lining itself up as the Cadillac of VR headsets. HTC Vive PRO. When it comes to VR headsets, it’s easy to see things as Oculus Vs. HTC.

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2020

XRSpace’s Peter Chou believes 5G will usher in “the social reality of the future” Peter Chou, ex-CEO and co-founder of Taiwanese consumer electronics company HTC, has some bold opinions regarding the future of VR technology. ” As previously stated, the XRSpace Mova is scheduled for release Q3 2020 for $499.

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Peter Graham

APRIL 6, 2020

While previous HTC Vive anniversaries have been grand affairs with lots of discounts and offers, 2020 is a far more muted occasion. The company has more hardware planned for 2020 thanks to that removable front panel. The only real deal available is a Vive Cosmos Wireless Bundle which is being sold for a limited time in the US.

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VRScout

JANUARY 2, 2022

Interacting with the in-game world can be done using the Touch controllers, though certain games and apps also feature support for Quest hand-tracking technology. The criminally-underrated PC VR device was released in November of 2020 as part of Windows Mixed Reality, which may explain why it flew under the radar for many. Valve Index.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Attendees can access the event in VR using a PC VR headset like the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift S, and Meta Quest 2 (only compatible with Link) or in standard 2D via a PC or smartphone. . Image Credit: ©2020 REKI KAWAHARA/KADOKAWA CORPORATION/SAO-P Project. Visit here to get started.

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Upload VR

JUNE 6, 2022

Etee expects to start shipping its first batch of button-free VR controllers “in the next two months.” Most VR headsets and apps require two hand-tracked controllers with buttons similar to gamepads for consoles, and we’re starting to see the rise of controller-free hand-tracked apps too.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The city is divided into districts accessible only by skiff and controlled by a community known as ‘The Tower.'” The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners launches on January 23rd, 2020. The post Choose Your Own Adventure Walking Dead VR Game Arrives On Headsets Early 2020 appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

JUNE 26, 2020

. “For example: a roller coaster VR experience is completely out of the player’s control. As such, so long as the player feels in control of themselves at all times, motion sickness should cease to be a hindrance to the player.” They have no say in what they do and when things happen to them.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Alongside opening pre-orders for the headset, HTC today revealed that Vive Cosmos will support SteamVR Tracking with an optional faceplate ‘Mod’, one of several which the company says will expand the headset’s functionality. Image courtesy HTC. Image courtesy HTC. Image courtesy HTC. base stations.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

The product contains a headset, controllers, a separate computing device, and accessibility add-ons. Bluetooth connectivity for headphones, keyboards, and controllers. Despite a new device hitting the market and its Saudi Arabian investments, Magic Leap faced problematic years following the pandemic of 2020. 120 Hz refresh rate.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Using the HTC Vive Focus Plus’ passthrough capabilities, players engaged in a VR exercise are able to see their real-world surroundings while they workout. Two motion controllers track the player’s hands as they throw jabs, hooks, and uppercuts throughout each round. But in 2020 we will consider other platforms as well!”.

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VRScout

AUGUST 24, 2016

billion in 2016 to more than $162 billion in 2020. Most revenue through 2020 will come from the US. The United States will pull well ahead of the other two regions by 2020. HTC Vive most talked about headset on social media. HTC Vive most talked about headset on social media.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 31, 2023

Out of the gate, PS5 unit sales were largely held back by the global manufacturing cooldown starting in 2020, so many of those console sales are probably fairly recent. Photo by Road to VR At its cheapest, PS5 costs $500, while PSVR 2 (and included controllers) costs $550, putting the all-in price of just the hardware at $1,050.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 5, 2019

The Vive Cosmos signals a bright future for HTC, but at $699, will people buy it? HTC’s latest VR headset, the Cosmos is officially available for purchase and at $699 the headset doesn’t come cheap, but it does come with some much-needed improvements. Design was a priority for HTC when it came to the Cosmos. Calling it now.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Most notably were the bulky controllers shared by all Windows VR headsets which had an awkward input layout and worst-in-class tracking compared to contemporary headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. While the Windows VR headsets were otherwise decent and affordable, a few critical pain points went unaddressed for far too long.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Job Simulator was a launch title for the original HTC Vive and remains one of the highest selling VR games of all time. Vacation Simulator launched in 2019 and, over a year later in late 2020, got controller-free hand tracking support on Quest. The controllers are a barrier. They are built like video game controllers."

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report maintains Apple has definite plans to produce a dedicated AR headset, and could ship a product as early as 2020. That said, Apple reportedly hasn’t settled on a design yet and currently necessitates the use of an HTC Vive by its engineers for software design tasks.

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Hypergrid Business

DECEMBER 8, 2020

You can now create apps controlled by a user’s thoughts. NextMind’s development kit is compatible with a wide range of digital platforms, including macOS, Windows 10, Oculus, HTC Vive, and HoloLens. (Image courtesy NextMind.).

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Peter Graham

JANUARY 31, 2020

If you’ve been following VRFocus’ previous coverage of CES 2020 then you’ll know that hands and more specifically gloves had a definite presence during this year’s show. The gloves also support Oculus Rift S, Windows Mixed Reality, HTC Vive Cosmos, HTC Vive Pro, HTC Focus Plus, and Varjo.

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VRScout

APRIL 1, 2020

As people flock online during quarantine we now find ourselves experimenting with new platforms, pushing immersive technologies to the limits, and collaborating in new ways; from eye-tracking technology and facial tracking to biometrics and brain-control interfaces. Perhaps more widely known in mind-control systems is Elon Musk’s Neuralink.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Image by HTC Vive). HTC expands its Cosmos offering and teases the future with Proton. This has been a pretty interesting week for HTC Vive. And it is nice that HTC with this new Cosmos line is satisfying the needs of a broad share of VR people : from the casual gamer that wants something cheap to the professional.

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Road to VR

MARCH 18, 2020

HTC’s Vive Cosmos Elite ships out today, and if all you were expecting in the box was the hardware itself and maybe a few free months of Viveport, you’d be wrong. It’s a limited time offer, with terms and conditions stating that it will be available while supplies until June 30th 2020. Image courtesy HTC.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 18, 2021

To pull off the full-body dance moves in VR, prolific VRChat dancer Makoto from South Korea uses an HTC Vive headset with wireless add-on, Index controllers around his wrists, and Vive Trackers on his waist and feet. — MAKOTO (@MAKOTO_VR) November 11, 2020. — IDA OFFICIAL (@IDA_VRC) August 26, 2020.

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VRScout

JULY 10, 2020

Superhot: Mind Control Delete is four times larger than the original, will be free to existing owners. Available July 14th, Superhot: Mind Control Delete expands on the existing reality-warping formula with new skills, special techniques, hacks, and enemies to experiment with. — SUPERHOT (@SUPERHOTTHEGAME) July 9, 2020.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In a Valve-esque ‘put your money where you mouth is’ move, the company has affirmed that Half-Life: Alyx will support any SteamVR capable headset, which includes Valve’s own Index as well as headsets from Oculus, HTC, WMR, and Pimax. ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ Trailer Revealed, Release Date Set for March 2020.

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Hypergrid Business

APRIL 30, 2020

(Image courtesy HTC Vive.). Yesterday afternoon, I got a preview of the new HCT Vive Sync virtual meeting platform from HTC Vive, and it’s the best one I’ve seen yet — and I have seen a lot of these platforms. — HTC VIVE (@htcvive) April 30, 2020. Image courtesy HTC Vive.). VIVE Focus Plus.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Valve’s flagship VR title will be available on all PC VR headsets March 2020. According to Valve, the title will be available via their SteamVR platform, though they state that it will run fine on the HTC Vive/Vive Pro, Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus Rift/Rift S, and the Oculus Quest via Oculus Link.

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Peter Graham

JANUARY 13, 2020

During CES 2020 last week HTC Vive was noticeably absent when in previous years the company has made quite the effort, last year in particular, revealing Vive Cosmos and the Vive Pro Eye. For those new to the system then the HTC Vive Pro Starter Pack which includes the 1.0 To help deciding between the two the SteamVR 1.0

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