Road to VR

OCTOBER 21, 2017

Fujitsu’s unnamed headset follows the same reference design as the others in the Windows headset ecosystem, which provide inside-out positional tracking and wireless, optically-tracked motion controllers—allowing the user to set up the VR system without the need of external trackers, basestations, or sensors.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The reception was a testament to the undeniable art and skill of the creators at Sony Interactive Entertainment’s JAPAN Studio. When PS4’s next major peripheral came along—PlayStation VR, which launched in 2016—JAPAN Studio was tasked with creating The Playroom VR. But how did they succeed where so many others struggled?

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Road to VR

APRIL 23, 2018

SteamVR tracking base stations and two of the ‘pro blue’ controllers, costs $1400 USD. You can read the original article below, which details the bundle’s availability in Japan which HTC announced earlier today. SteamVR tracking base stations and two of the ‘pro blue’ controllers. tracking bundle.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 25, 2017

The headset and two compatible controllers appear to have lights on them, which look to be tracked using an external sensor, similar to what can be seen with Sony’s PlayStation VR. The camera and controllers are bundled in the box. From what it sounds like the Link is available in Japan from today.

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Digital Trends

DECEMBER 27, 2021

A company in Japan has developed a drone with a vacuum mechanism that enables a pest controller to remove a wasp nest while standing a safe distance away.

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Road to VR

MAY 23, 2018

Sony Japan Studio today announced a new platform action game for PSVR starring the cute little robots made famous in Sony’s The Playroom (2013) and The Playroom VR (2016). Called Astro Bot Rescue Mission, you take control of Astro, the Bot captain of a ship on a mission to rescue its lost crew, who are scattered across five planets.

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Anand Tech

MAY 19, 2023

Micron this week officially said that it would equip its fab in Hiroshima, Japan, to produce DRAM chips on its 1γ (1-gamma) process technology, its first node to use extreme ultraviolet lithography, in 2025. “We are proud to be the first to use EUV in Japan and to be developing and manufacturing 1-gamma at our Hiroshima fab. .

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Road to VR

MARCH 16, 2022

Here’s the relevant data from TweakTown , sourced from import/export firm Import Genius and confirmed with Seair Exim Solutions : January 2022 – 434 CTN (cartons), 4730 kg, Japan -> Oakland, CA. December 2021 – 980 CTN, 8712 kg, Japan -> Oakland, CA.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 24, 2022

Earlier this month , Sega Japan announced a follow-up to its game-filled Mega Drive mini console, but apparently the company’s got more in store for the day the Mega Drive Mini 2 is officially released and today revealed it’s also reviving a classic lap-busting flight stick controller along with it. Read more.

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VRScout

AUGUST 6, 2018

Project Fusion’s VR-controlled robot arms could revolutionize remote collaboration. As part of an ongoing effort to create a real-life Dr. Octopus , researchers at Keio University’s Graduate School of Media Design in Tokyo, Japan have developed a specialized backpack device that includes a pair of robotic arms.

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GizModo VR

MAY 24, 2021

State Department issued a Level Four: Do Not Travel advisory for Japan, urging Americans to exercise caution when traveling to the country just two months before it’s set to host the 2021 Summer Olympics. On Monday, the U.S. Read more.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Pico 4 ships October 18 in Europe, Japan, and South Korea – starting at €429. But it brings a range of significant improvements over its predecessor: a slimmer & lighter design, higher resolution, wider field of view, color passthrough, precise motorized lens separation, and redesigned controllers.

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VRScout

JULY 12, 2022

The company also revealed the official specs of the device which you’ll find below: The Magic Leap 2 will be available for purchase on September 30th through select partners in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with plans for release in Japan and Singapore by the end of the year.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Lead system architect Mark Cerny revealed a prototype controller to Wired, something described as an “unlabeled matte-black doohickey that looks an awful lot like the PS4’s DualShock 4.” The post PlayStation 5 to Launch Holiday 2020, Including New Controller with Improved Haptics appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Shiftall, the Japan-based VR hardware creator, is no longer owned by Panasonic, as the company has been effectively sold off to the Tokyo-based company CREEK & RIVER. As first noted by tech analyst and YouTuber Brad Lynch , Panasonic today announced it has transferred all shares of Shiftall to the Tokyo-based company CREEK & RIVER Co.,

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Grabbing a piece of art with your motion controller reveals additional information and artist notes. We thought that virtual reality can help immerse players into this fascinating world, which is the strength of our game, and connect fans not only in Japan but all over the world.” According to project developer ambr, Inc.,

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Supported controllers include all Xbox One S and Xbox One X controllers, PS4 and PS5 controllers, and some later-generation Xbox One controllers. Supported controllers include all Xbox One S and Xbox One X controllers, PS4 and PS5 controllers, and some later-generation Xbox One controllers.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 4, 2020

As time goes on location-based entertainment (LBE) venues specialising in virtual reality (VR) are likely to face a similar decision to close, demonstrated in the fact that BANDAI NAMCO Amusement in Japan has temporarily suspended its facilities. Outside of China, Japan has been one of the worst-hit with 287 reported cases.

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Road to VR

JULY 6, 2023

At the time of this writing, new units are still available direct from HTC in select markets, including Europe, Australia, Taiwan, and Japan. I suggest you to check with resellers if they have it available,” an HTC service representative confirmed with Road to VR, echoing the statement provided to Kody1996.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 13, 2019

The 4-person co-op experience launches exclusively in Japan later this month. Biohazard 7: Walkthrough the Fear will be available for a limited time beginning October 26th exclusively at The Plaza Capcom Ikebukuro VR-X booth in Tokyo, Japan; just in time for Halloween. No word yet on whether or not we can expect a Western release.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 3, 2023

Magic Leap debuted its device internationally in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia. The product contains a headset, controllers, a separate computing device, and accessibility add-ons. Bluetooth connectivity for headphones, keyboards, and controllers. Spatial audio.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 21, 2020

New PSVR bundles in Japan will include the adapter to ease the transition to PS5, but so far there’s no word on how existing PSVR owners will get their hands on it. PSVR on PS5 apparently won’t support DualShock 5 controllers. Supported controllers are DualShock 4, PS Move, and PS Aim. PS Move controllers.

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Road to VR

MARCH 5, 2020

PSN data obtained by Gamstat indicates that a listing for Tilt Brush has been recently created for America, Europe and Japan regions. Japan – CUSA18283_00. All games on the PlayStation Store have an identifier code which is listed in the game’s URL. Europe – CUSA18231_00.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Their most-known VR horror game Taboo (2018) was developed in partnership with StarVR and distributed at SEGA in Japan and other VR centers across Asia. The studio has developed three location-based VR titles since 2017. Quantaar is the new title which they have been developing since late 2018.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Their most-known VR horror game Taboo (2018) was developed in partnership with StarVR and distributed at SEGA in Japan and other VR centers across Asia. The studio has developed three location-based VR titles since 2017. Quantaar is the new title which they have been developing since late 2018. .

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Road to VR

AUGUST 11, 2020

Although the full Valve Index VR Kit still shows “8 or more weeks” across the board, the Index headset itself and the headset + controller combo are now estimated to ship in between just two to four weeks in all supported countries. The full kit includes the Index headset, controllers, and SteamVR 2.0 base stations.

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Peter Graham

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

With it being a Valve title then the natural choice is the Valve Index, today seeing two more countries where it’s available, Canada and Japan. The full kit comes in at £919 GBP, so that’s the headset, controllers and SteamVR 2.0 base stations.

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Road to VR

JUNE 15, 2023

Initially released exclusively on PSVR back in 2021, the studios say we can expect from the new ‘Final Cut’ version “improved visuals, updated enemy and boss behavior, revamped controls, and tons of additional quality-of-life features.”

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TechCrunch VR

JUNE 14, 2022

Meta announced today that it’s rolling out new tools on Instagram and Quest VR headsets that are designed to give parents additional supervision controls. These tools will begin rolling out to other countries including the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Ireland, Canada, France and Germany starting this month.

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VRScout

AUGUST 26, 2021

Originally released this past March in Japan and Asia, BEAT ARENA lets you customize your own virtual rock star—including your hair, face, and accessories—and jam out to a catalog of adrenaline-pumping music using four unique instruments: Drums, Keyboard, Bass, and Guitar.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Sword Art Online -EX-CHRONICLE- Online Edition kicks-off Tuesday, February 22nd at 1:00pm JST and ends Friday, March 11th at 4:59pm JST and will be available in Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macau, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States. Visit here to get started.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A patent filed to the Japan Patent Office August 22nd suggests that Nintendo has been exploring the concept of new rendition to their Labo VR Goggles, one that would replace the current model’s cardboard material with a plastic body. Image Credit: Let’s Go Digital, Japan Patent Office.

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VRScout

JUNE 3, 2022

In the Nissan Crossing Experience, you can explore a virtual recreation of the company’s brand experience gallery located in Tokyo, Japan. Unfortunately, you do not have control of the virtual automobile. Here you can get up-close and personal with realistic 3D models of the Nissan Sakura and the Nissan Ariya.

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ARPost

AUGUST 25, 2022

Inputs include a touchpad, head-tracking, and full voice control. At launch, they will be available in the US, UK, Canada, and Japan. The headset also comes loaded with onboard speakers, noise-canceling microphones, and an HD camera capable of taking photographs or streaming video. Blade 2 in the Vuzix Ecosystem.

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Peter Graham

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Let’s be honest, Japan has some really cool stuff which never makes it to UK shores, whether that’s videogames, tech, merchandise and everything else. Ltd, Godzilla VR puts you in a motion-based seat with dual joystick controls as you pilot an attack helicopter in an effort to save the terrorized city of Tokyo.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 10, 2022

Not only was it a VR game with a popular IP attached, it was also mechanically innovative, giving players a largely comfortable system for gesture-controlled flight and combat in VR. Back in March Camouflaj announced it was opening a secondary studio in Japan called Camouflaj Holdings, in partnership with former Capcom producer Matt Walker.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 21, 2022

Their work has come a long way over the years, from feet-controlled robot arms to appendages controlled movements in the shoulders. The goal is to find effective ways to redesign the human body, focusing specifically on augmenting and multiplying our upper limb capabilities.

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