Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The freeplay area, located away from the main convention center on the 4th floor of the Seattle Westin, will be open throughout the long weekend and will have both the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive available to try out. HTC Vive, Oculus Rift). HTC Vive, Oculus Rift). Intel (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift). HTC Vive, Oculus Rift).

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Sony PS4 Systems/ Accessories/ Controllers. We’ve also spotted some HTC Vives & Vive Pros, a stack of SteamVR basestations, and some controllers. This tip was passed on to us by Antony Vitillo of VR publication Skarred Ghost. Wacom 21” Tablets. Google Daydream Systems/ Headsets. Lenovo Mirage Systems/ Headsets.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony reveals the design of the PSVR 2. Finally, Sony Interactive Entertainment has unveiled the design of the PlayStation VR 2 headset. HTC released a trailer about his vision for the metaverse. HTC has released a trailer video with his vision of the metaverse.

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Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2016

E3 2016 kicks off this week; it’s the first E3 since the launch of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, and the last before the launch of Sony’s PlayStation VR headset. Also hot off the release of their first consumer-headset, the HTC Vive , HTC and Valve aren’t likely to be sharing anything new on the hardware end at E3.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

Sony recently unveiled a headset that brings the 3D audio of PS VR games to their other content and projects like DearVR are enhancing efficiency with audio driven tools. and both will feature JBL’s Pure Bass and sealing ear tips and cushion design to immerse users as much as possible.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

Image by HTC). HTC is teasing the launch of a new hardware. With a tweet, HTC has just teased the upcoming launch of a new device. More info (HTC is going to launch a new hardware) More info (Second tweet from HTC) More info (Third tweet from HTC). Sony announces new games for PSVR.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 23, 2017

Heavily featured at this year’s Gamescom, in no small part thanks to their partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment that’s seeing a number of Asian-born titles coming West , we got a chance to pop in and see just what the five-person developer team have accomplished.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Various headsets and smart glasses from firms such as Meta, HTC VIVE, and Nreal allow users of all kinds to access immersive applications to suit their needs. VR has reached a tipping point for extensive adoption around the world. Although, in some areas, like Brazil , access to XR hardware is less approachable due to high costs.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 12, 2024

Elsewhere, HTC released the Vive XR Elite face tracker , Sony announced a new enterprise headset and we learned more about the Xreal Air 2 Ultra. If you've got an update for a VR game we should know about for this article or future updates, you can use our contact page or email tips@uploadvr.com with details.

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ARPost

JANUARY 15, 2020

VR headsets are just the tip of the XR iceberg. 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. Oculus Quest.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2021

HTC predicts the rise of all-in-two devices. Speaking with Upload VR, HTC VIVE EMEA General Manager Graham Wheeler has predicted for 2021 the rise of all-in-two devices, that is lightweight viewers that are connected to smartphones (or also PCs sometimes). But this news is interesting because it shows HTC’s views on the topic.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 5, 2016

It was announcements and product launches galore with news coming from key players like Oculus, Sony, Microsoft and Google dominating the headlines almost every week. HTC Vive at GameStop. While VR hasn’t gone mainstream yet, we are nearing a tipping point and retail experts agree. So what’s next? and many places worldwide.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Oculus and HTC), there were some cases when this sensor could actually prove to be very useful for some experiments. you should consider upgrading to this new one. (Thanks Rob Cole for the tip!). Image by Sony). Sony has confirmed once more than PlayStation 5 will work with the same hardware of the PSVR.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2021

Image by HTC Vive). HTC launches Vive Focus 3 and Vive Pro 2. In the end, the rumors were correct and HTC launched two headsets at VIVECON: the Vive Pro 2 and the Vive Focus 3 Business Edition. But this device got also some criticism: first of all , HTC has not released new controllers and still sells it with the old Wands.

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VRWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Sony Playstation VR. COMPATIBILITY: The Sony Playstation VR requires a Playstation 4 gaming console, specifically the PS4, PS4 Pro, or PS4 Slim, as well as a Playstation Camera and Playstation Move controllers. This page contains setup instructions, safety tips, and hardware guidelines. Detailed instructions are available here.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

I wonder if Facebook has already taken the decision of leaving the enterprise market to HTC and Pico , while focusing on the much bigger piece of cake of the consumer market. Thanks Leywes for the tip). Sony closes its game studio in Manchester. I think we’ll discover it “soon”. Pretty amazing, isn’t it?

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Zuckerberg has tipped a price point between $300-500 and the release is expected later this year. HTC HTC is about to release its offering in the form of the VIVE XR Elite with a release date of February 25 and an entry-level price of $1,099. Meta, in contrast, is aiming for a more commercially viable XR product.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 6, 2021

It is the home country of Sony, so PlayStation VR and Meta itself have clearly expressed its interest in penetrating the market. Image by HTC). Thanks to Tom Ffiske for the tip!). Japan is a country always devoted to innovation, and at the forefront in some technological fields like robotics. News worth a mention.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 7, 2021

And also of course I would like to understand what is the expected price: the 3DOF version can be preordered at 599 USD, so I guess the 6DOF one will be at least 799. (Thanks KroyVR for the tip!). More info (HTC Vive Pro 2 review) More info (HTC Vive Pro 2 review?—?cached HTC is having RMAs issues with the Vive Pro 2.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 20, 2019

SEE ALSO ‘Blood & Truth’ Behind-the-Scenes – Insights & Artwork from Sony's London Studio. Star Wars: Vader Immortal – Episode I. Developer : ILMxLab. Available On : Oculus ( Quest , Rift ). Release Date : May 21, 2019. But what really attracts us to No Man’s Sky is the utter vastness of the universe. Until You Fall.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 5, 2016

SEE ALSO Sony Announces Powerful PlayStation 4 Pro with Enhanced PSVR Support. Sony’s years of hardware design experience shines through on PlayStation VR. Sony opted to go with a ‘Bring Your Own Headphones’ approach, and they include a pair of inexpensive earbuds with PSVR. Headphones.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Here below I’m posting for you the best offers I’ve found: for instance, HTC is discounting basically every piece of hardware (including Vive Trackers that can be useful for all the VRChat fans out there), while Pico is offering one of the best deals with €100-worth-of-content given for free with every purchased Pico 4.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Unbeknownst to most (with nary a whisper uttered at 2015’s CES), Valve and HTC were working in secret on a virtual reality system that would shake up the fledgling VR industry and present Oculus with their first serious competitor in the PC VR space. The HTC Vive (DK1), SteamVR Controllers and Laser Basestations.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 10, 2022

My favorite ones have been: Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed that the next PSVR headset will be called PSVR 2 and will feature 2K x 2K per eye, up to 120 Hz framerate, and 110° FOV. Thanks Shachar Weis for the tip). It seems like a great tethered headset for the PS5. What a pity for a very interesting application.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Rikard Steiber (HTC), Joel Breton (HTC). As President of Viveport and Head of Vive Studios respectively, Rikard Steiber and Joel Breton are two of the most senior figures working on the HTC Vive today. Tom Bruckbock (SIEA), Seth Luisi (Impulse Gear), Greg Koreman (Impulse Gear), Richard Marks (Sony Interactive Entertainment).

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OCTOBER 13, 2016

Then there’s the existing Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets, which each require powerful PCs to operate. But before getting started, read these tips for setup that may not be widely known, such as how to improve the tracking with a hidden setup menu and how to mitigate light interference.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 31, 2021

And it feels weird that HTC hasn’t fixed such a cheap little component that was already faulty on the original Vive. It is sold by Sony, but actually, the idea behind it comes from Impulse Gear , that studio that developed Farpoint. Hat Tip to Nathie) Funny link. Discover the story behind the PlayStation Aim Controller.

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VRScout

MAY 25, 2016

Head mounted display: With expansion to at home devices came the transition away from an arcade cabinet to setups a little closer to what you’ll see coming from the Big Three (Oculus, HTC, and Sony). Smaller interactions are generally controlled via touching the tip of the thumb to the tip of different fingers to varied inputs.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 4, 2022

I’m sure that after April, 20th, the Meta Quest ecosystem will appear even richer than it is now , creating a wider gap with other companies that may think about competing with the Quest, that is Pico, HTC, and even Apple. Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Thanks to Rob Cole for the tip). Other relevant news.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 17, 2019

Image by HTC). Finally, HTC is ready to give us all the info on the Vive Cosmos. The Cosmos can be what brings HTC to be successful again among developers and enthusiasts , after all the recent headsets that were always enterprise-oriented. New interesting patents by Sony comes to light. Thanks Mati for the tip!).

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MAY 3, 2017

Vive (HTC). The HTC subsidiary is still finalizing its show plan and has told us it will update us with final details soon. PlayStation VR (Sony). Of the VR companies coming to E3 Sony has by far the most experience with this type of show. We will update this section more when Vive clues us in on its final plans.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Image by Sony). Sony shows prototype headset with dual 4K display. During the Sony Technology Day showcase, Sony has shown a prototype of a headset with two 4K micro OLED displays. News worth a mention. The headset is still a prototypical stage and it doesn’t seem related to PSVR. It is very cool. Learn more. Some XR fun.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 13, 2019

More info (Asgard’s Wrath review on Road To VR) More info (Asgard’s Wrath review on Upload VR) More info (Asgard’s Wrath tips by Upload VR) More info (Asgard’s Wrath original multiplayer mode) More info (How Asgard’s Wrath work with Revive) More info (Behind the scenes of Asgard’s Wrath). HTC is working to solve the issues of the Vive Cosmos.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Even the big players like Sony, Apple, and Microsoft have substantially reduced their production estimates for 2022, whilst processor manufacturers talk of delays into 2024. These optical windows were a proud design feature on the HTC Vive headsets, but are much more subtle on the Index equipment making them harder to identify.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Notice how the pose of the index, including the exact position of the finger tip, is detected by Quest Pro controllers (Image by Upload VR). Do you remember when everyone was mocking HTC for its super-high prices and people were praising Meta for its cheap costs? Controllers are for sure one of the biggest features of this device.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 25, 2022

After so many years, finally VR is reaching its tipping point where one platform will reach the 10 million sold units, which is considered as a magic number for a healthy ecosystem. PSVR 2 Controllers (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). HTC Vive Wrist Tracker (Image by HTC). Accessories.

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