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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 VRDK to Offer Ultrasonic 6DOF Controller Tracking

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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 845 VRDK , a VR headset reference design for hardware and software developers, is now offering 6DOF controller input with ultrasonic tracking. The latest images of the reference headset show what appear to be six ultrasonic emitters (and/or receivers) on the headset, three on each side.

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Vive Focus 6DOF Controller Dev Kit Uses Ultrasonic Tracking

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HTC earlier this month revealed a 6DOF controller dev kit for the Vive Focus standalone headset. When HTC revealed the Vive Focus 6DOF controller dev kit earlier this month , the company wasn’t ready to share details. SEE ALSO Google Reveals Experimental 6DOF Controllers for Lenovo Mirage Solo.

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One of the First Oculus Rift Games is Currently One of Vision Pro’s Best

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Practically untouched from its original head-tracked input scheme, the game marks a soft reset in XR game development as developers assess how to approach Vision Pro’s lack of controllers. Proton Pulse , originally created for the Oculus Rift DK1 development kit in 2013, has been re-released on Apple Vision Pro this week.

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Tethered Is Coming To Vive, Rift and PS4 Pro With Motion Controller Support

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A full release date hasn’t been confirmed, but the new versions of the game will support the Oculus Touch and Vive wand controllers respectively. The UK-based developer this month confirmed that Tethered is on its way to both the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive on PC. Tagged with: Secret Sorcery , Tethered.

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Watch Windows VR Controllers Stand up to ‘Beat Saber’s’ Hardest Song

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All of the Windows VR headsets use a pair of cameras on the front of the headset for positional head tracking, and generally that’s considered top notch. The same cameras are also used to look for glowing LEDs on the Windows VR motion controllers to determine their position.

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‘Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’ Now Fully Playable In VR

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Based on videos provided by BrianMp16, the VR mod appears to support 6DoF head-tracking and at least some degree of motion controls. Throughout his gameplay videos, the creator can be seen interacting with in-game objects and fighting enemies by swinging his Valve Index controllers.

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Top VR Media Players for Android and iOS

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A reliable player that satisfies the average user’s needs should have the following features: Compatible with various video formats; Capable of accessing media from various sources, such as local storage and URLs; Allow the user to set various parameters for an optimal viewing experience; Good head tracking with reduced latency.