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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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DECEMBER 28, 2022

Dolami, a Japanese startup based both in the US and Japan, announced it raised 100 million yen (~$730,000) this week to help bring X Mask to market, a unique facemask capable of tracking a user’s facial movements in VR. Dolami is aiming to reach a $90 price point when it’s released next year. Image courtesy Dolami.

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MAY 25, 2017

Sadly, there’s a reason it’s only being reported on in Japan; HTC confirmed to UploadVR that the kit is only set to release there and there aren’t plans for a wider release. From what it sounds like the Link is available in Japan from today. It’s also got a 110 degree field of view (FOV) and weighs 554g.

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JUNE 6, 2016

The second Zero Latency “arcade” home in Japan is expected to have all new gameplay content, new weapons and an entirely new upgraded motion tracking system. The post Sega Bringing This Multiplayer VR Arcade to Japan appeared first on VRScout. So get ready Tokyo, because next level laser-tag is coming your way.

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DECEMBER 3, 2016

But that’s not what is happening for PSVR in Japan. Mark Macdonald, vice president of business development at Rez Infinite (PSVR launch title) developer Enhance Games, noted that Sony hasn’t done much advertising at all for its $500 headset system in Japan. Tagged with: display , japan , PSVR , retail.

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MAY 22, 2019

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) for industry uses in Japan is expected to skyrocket thanks to the partnership between AVR Japan and EON Reality. Currently, the AVR market in Japan is taking a turn from gaming giants (like SONY for hardware and GREE for software) to move towards education and enterprise markets.

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

MIRAISENS is Japan-based haptics company which is developing what they call 3DHaptics technology. I got a chance to try their latest demo this week at VRS 2018, which is able to achieve unique directional haptic feedback from a handheld device using relatively simple hardware. The company has raised $7.5

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JANUARY 3, 2023

The low-cost device will be available for purchase in the US and Japan later this year. According to an official press release , X Mask will be available for purchase in the US and Japan later this year. Say hello to X Mask, a new device described by the manufacturer as a “mask type sensing gadget.” Image Credit: Dolami.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Sony announced mocopi, a Bluetooth body tracking kit launching soon in Japan. There’s no indication of a release outside Japan. The kit includes 6 trackers: 2 for your wrists, 2 for your ankles, 1 for your hip, and 1 for your head – though presumably the head tracker isn’t needed in VR mode.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Pico 4 ships October 18 in Europe, Japan, and South Korea – starting at €429. This is a significant claim, so we’ll be testing it as soon as we can get our hands on this hardware. Pico is no newcomer to VR – it revealed its first headset in 2016. Just Dance VR Exclusive.

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MARCH 25, 2024

And what’s it really like to own and use? Late last month prominent supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that Apple will launch Vision Pro in more countries before June. Meta Reportedly Cancels Plan To Bring Quest 3 Lite To China Meta has reportedly suspended its plan to bring a ‘Quest 3 Lite’ to China via a partnership with Tencent.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

the world leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, announces the first Interactive Digital Center (IDC) in Japan through a partnership with AVR Japan Co., The post EON Reality and AVR Japan Announce the First Interactive Digital Center in Japan appeared first on EON Reality.

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OCTOBER 18, 2021

Rec Room seems to have done well across Europe and North America, although it didn’t make the list in Japan. Japan : Resident Evil 7 biohazard, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR, PlayStation VR Worlds, Beat Saber, Gran Turismo Sport. Here’s the regional breakdowns.

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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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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

At the time of this writing, Meta officially supports the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and most countries in Europe. This isn’t the first time Meta hardware has found its way into mainland China.

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APRIL 13, 2022

During the 2022 Laval Virtual event in France earlier today, Pico Interactive, a VR hardware manufacturer based out of Beijing, China, announced that its latest VR device, the Pico Neo 3 Link, will be available for consumer purchase in Europe in the near future.

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

Canon announced a new entry into its AR headset hardware category called MREAL S1. Image courtesy Canon Japan. Canon Japan hasn’t released specs, prices or availability yet, however the company says on its Japan-facing site “the smallest and lightest video see-through MR device in the history of MREAL.”

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JANUARY 4, 2017

The popularity of PC gaming is at an all-time high, with hardware alone forecasted to exceed $35 billion by the end of 2018, thanks to the introduction of VR and excitement created by Esports and gaming tournaments,” said Bryan deZayas, Director of Dell Gaming in a prepared statement. 12 starting at $1199 and $1299 USD respectively.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Seen a direct competitor to Meta Quest 2, Pico 4 still isn’t officially sold in the US; the headset is currently only available across Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and most countries in Europe. Shortly afterwards, the China-based company then released its latest standalone headset, Pico 4, in Europe and Asia to consumers.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

New gaming hardware launches always lead to a rabid fervor. Now, over three months later in late January, folks in Japan are still being forced to line up outside just to get their hands on a PS VR headset. Tagged with: japan , playstation , PS VR , ps4 , PSVR , sony. It’s a real thing. Let us know in the comments below!

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Whether those things are actually go into a potential Quest Pro 2 is another matter, although if Meta wants to beat Apple at its own game, it’s certainly going to require some one-upmanship in both the hardware and software department. Whatever the case, Zuckerberg is currently in the neighborhood.

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JULY 14, 2023

Here’s the full list, showing the charts across the US/Canada, Europe, and Japan. In PlayStation’s June top downloads list , Beat Saber has made out as the top PSVR 2 download again.

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MARCH 23, 2023

At the time, a Protocol report maintained the move would usher in “a major focus on content licensing as well as marketing its hardware to U.S. Under the wing of the Chinese ByteDance media empire, Pico not only has the sort of cash reserves to subsidize hardware, but also a growing ability to attract developer interest.

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JULY 22, 2021

The Academy of International Extended Reality (AIXR) has announced the finalists for the fifth International VR Awards , an international ceremony honoring incredible milestones made within the VR industry in categories such as hardware, gaming, film, social VR, marketing, and more. VR HARDWARE OF THE YEAR. VR SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD.

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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 Valve Index hardware can be purchased in a range of combinations depending on the current kit you own (HTC Vive mostly). Half-Life: Alyx was built hand in hand with Valve Index.”

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APRIL 9, 2020

StarVR One, the ultra-wide field of view (FOV) VR headset, has traveled a long and winding path on its way to launch since it was first announced in late 2018 that developers and enterprise would be able to apply for hardware. StarVR is now available in Japan and Taiwan through a handful of companies , including ELSA Japan Inc.,

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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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APRIL 23, 2018

base station hardware bundle, making it the first instance of the 2.0 tracking hardware coming to market. The new hardware bundle, which includes the Vive Pro headset, two 2.0 You can read the original article below, which details the bundle’s availability in Japan which HTC announced earlier today. tracking bundle.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

November 22nd : Early Bird Shipments begin for Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand & SE Asia. Tundra Tracker (left), Vive Tracker 2.0 right) | Image courtesy Tundra Labs. Here’s the current shipping estimates from the company: November 10th : Early Bird Shipments begin for Americas Region.

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APRIL 13, 2022

It’s ostensibly the same hardware as the Pico Neo 3 Pro , albeit targeted at consumers. “In Asia, Pico is already the leading provider of consumer VR headsets in China and will bring the beta program to new markets such as Japan and Korea. That’s exact price parity with an equally equipped Meta Quest 2.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As companies went above and beyond to connect people this year, the VR Social Impact of the Year category was filled with compelling narratives and experiences from Geometry Ogilvy Japan, Rendever, and others. VR Hardware of the Year. Companies behind the nominated campaigns included Accenture, HIKKY Co., IMMERSIVECAST, and others.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

Past winners have included hardware such as the Meta Quest 2 headset, social media influencers like Thrillseeker , and VR experiences including ILMxLAB’s Secrets of the Empire and Wolves in the Walls from Fable Studio. VR Hardware of the Year. Credit: AIXR. Credit: HTC. – XTAL 3 Mixed Reality.

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

These are multifaceted audio-visual productions that, when done correctly, are capable of delivering shockingly realistic immersive experiences impossible to replicate using at-home VR hardware. VAR Entertainment Ltd. VAR LIVE’s widespread dominance can be attributed not only to its somatosensory system, but its scalability.

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JANUARY 4, 2022

Both specs-wise and in physical appearance, Shiftall’s MeganeX feels very similar to Panasonic’s compact VR glasses revealed at a special event last year in Japan which coincided with the all-digital CES 2021. Those included Kopin microOLEDs providing a 2,560 × 2,560 per-eye resolution too.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Japanese tech giant Canon today unveiled its next enterprise-focused AR headset which aims to replace its MREAL Display MD-10 , which the company launched in Japan in mid-2016 for the astounding price tag of ¥9 million (~$82,300). MREAL display MD-20 / MD-10 common, interface cable (20m).

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APRIL 26, 2017

Considering the average consumer’s desire for entertainment, it makes sense that some expect gaming to be the spark and it looks like the PlayStation VR (PSVR) is leading that charge in Japan as reported on eMarketer. No matter how it all shakes out, it looks like PSVR will be the face of the immersive movement in Japan.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

According to Tom’s Hardware , online sales via Verizon will kick off on December 2nd and those physical stores will act as places to demo Nreal Light before consumers buy it. Before its release in the US, Nreal has rolled out via telecoms in South Korea, Japan, Germany and Spain.

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