HTC Reveals Price, Specs For Vive Focus Standalone VR Headset

[kcarbotte]

HTC is getting ready to release the Vive Focus standalone VR headset. The company announced that it would open pre-orders next week and that it would begin shipping headsets in January. It also revealed the specifications and the price of the harware.

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[loki1944]

Rather have a reveal of new games made for VR that are on the quality level of the best 2D has offered. A new headset for shoehorned 2D titles or demo grade VR games ain't worth it.

 

[timmy_area51]

how is it different from vive ?

 

[aquielisunari]

how is it different from vive ?

That's the secret behind articles. The more you read, the more you'll know. Hint? Standalone VR Headset.

 

[timmy_area51]

i assume it's simply cheaper than vive

 

[bit_user]

HTC’s Vive Focus headset is a standalone headset that doesn’t require a host device such as a smartphone or PC.

What about networking? Does it have its own cell or wifi radio, or would it still need to tether with a cell phone?

... includes a 9-axis wand controller with a touch pad ...

So, 5 DoF for the wand's position & orientation + 4 for the touchpad?

 

[bit_user]

The Vive Focus also includes a 9-axis wand controller with a touch pad ...

So, 5 DoF for the wand position + orientation and 4 DoF for the touch pad?

HTC’s Vive Focus headset is a standalone headset that doesn’t require a host device such as a smartphone or PC.

What about cell or wi fi? Can it pair with a phone for that, or does it have its own built-in radios?