Revolutionizing Gaming: HTC Unveils VIVE Focus Vision with Cutting-Edge Eye Tracking Technology
- HTC has announced the VIVE Focus Vision, an XR headset aimed at businesses and high-end gaming.
- In addition to general use, the VIVE Focus Vision also offers commercial use, which comes with the VIVE Business warranty and service (2-year version).
- VIVE Focus Vision buyers will receive three games: "XR Workout," "Capsule Critters," and "theBlu." Additionally, after purchase, you will receive an email with instructions and can choose one...
VIVE Focus Vision
HTC Launches VIVE Focus Vision: A High-End Gaming Headset with Eye Tracking
HTC has announced the VIVE Focus Vision, an XR headset aimed at businesses and high-end gaming. It is priced at 169,000 yen and is now accepting pre-orders.
In addition to general use, the VIVE Focus Vision also offers commercial use, which comes with the VIVE Business warranty and service (2-year version). Pre-orders will be accepted until October 17, and those who pre-order within this period will receive a free VIVE Wired Streaming Kit (compatible with DisplayPort mode) worth 29,000 yen.
Free Games and Game Packs
VIVE Focus Vision buyers will receive three games: “XR Workout,” “Capsule Critters,” and “theBlu.” Additionally, after purchase, you will receive an email with instructions and can choose one of the three game packs below to play for free.
- PC VR Wild Pack (4 pieces): Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine 2, Bootstrap Island, Breachers
- PC VR Epic Pack (4 pieces): The Pirate Queen with Lucy Liu, Taskmaster VR, Wanderer, KayakV R: Mirage
- MR Fun Pack (5 pieces): Shocking Places, Magic Keys, YUKI, Toy Trains, Figmin XR
Key Features
The VIVE Focus Vision is a dual-purpose device that can be used as a standalone device with DisplayPort mode compatibility or connected to a PC.
Powered by the VIVE Focus 3 platform, the headset features updated graphics and comfort, integrated eye tracking, a stereo color pass-through camera for mixed reality with depth correction, and an infrared sensor for improved hand tracking in low-light conditions.
The built-in eye tracking IPD auto adjustment allows users to easily share the headset with friends, family, and colleagues, making it ideal for environments where there is frequent change of users, such as LBE or training events.
Two front-facing color cameras enable deep stereoscopic pass-through, allowing users to see the natural world while wearing the headset, making the mixed reality experience even more realistic.
The cooling system has been upgraded to achieve comfortable operation, and the device features a built-in secondary battery that allows it to operate for up to 20 minutes while changing batteries.
Technical Specifications
The VIVE Focus Vision features an integrated LCD panel x 2, with a display resolution of 2,448 x 2,448 dots per eye and a total of 4,896 x 2,448 dots on the left and right sides. It achieves up to 120 degrees of FOV and a refresh rate of 90Hz, with support for 120Hz refresh rate in DisplayPort mode available in the second half of 2024.
The processor is Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, with 12GB of memory and 128GB of storage space, expandable up to 2TB via microSD.
