TechVRHTC Vive just revealed the ultimate VR headset – gamers will love this upgradeThe HTC Vive Focus Vision delivers a 5K 120-degree VR experience up to 120Hz with new enhanced cooling systemWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechVRHTC Vive just revealed the ultimate VR headset – gamers will love this upgradeThe HTC Vive Focus Vision delivers a 5K 120-degree VR experience up to 120Hz with new enhanced cooling systemWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The HTC Vive Focus Vision delivers a 5K 120-degree VR experience up to 120Hz with new enhanced cooling system
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The passion for virtual reality is clearly established among a niche of PC gamers – and while the hardware market has slowed down (save forPlayStation VR2’s launch, of course), the imminent release of titles such asFlight Simulator 2024andMetro: Awakeningis perfectly matched to HTC Vive’s just-revealed new headset.
Named the HTC Vive Focus Vision, this new headset is the ultimate upgrade for those using older hardware – although, make no mistake, you’ll want a beefy gaming PC to maximise its value. That’s thanks to a 5K resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate, delivering the ultimate all-encompassing immersive vision across a 120-degree field-of-view (FoV).
The Vive Focus Vision is the follow-up to the Vision 3 – a headset which, ultimately, wasn’t ever marketed for gamers and was used more extensively for business practice and training. While much of the base spec is echoed in the older headset, the Focus Vision enhances a variety of features – including the addition of new cameras, a depth sensor and infrared sensors.
Why do those additions matter? First of all, it makes augmented reality (XR) possible, which future-proofs the setup for any games in the future that may include such passthrough camera needs.
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But it’s in the details where the upgrades are going to be most notable for VR experiences: the IR sensors can track your eyes, including setting inter-pupillary distance (IPD), with a motor automatically adjusting the lens positions relative to your eyes – so if someone else uses the headset it’s super-easy to setup.
Furthermore, the external IR sensors enhance the tracking ability in lower-lighting conditions. As the Vive Focus Vision comes with two handheld controllers, it’ll be better than any of HTC’s earlier efforts at tracking these in various conditions. And using VR in low light makes a lot of sense to limit any light bleed affecting your experience.
The headset is built from magnesium alloy, which is a similar weight to plastic but far more durable, promising a premium build that’ll last for many years to come. The battery packs mean untethered use, and can even be hot-swapped without turning the Focus Vision off for speedy use.
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However, battery-only use limits the headset to 90Hz, for 120Hz you’ll need the Vive Wired Streaming Kit, which includes a 5m fibre-optic cable that can deliver low-latency signals and power via DisplayPort (yet another upgrade beyond USB-C). Pre-order the Vive Focus Vision before 17 October and this must-have accessory is included for free, as are a bundle of games.
The HTC Vive Focus Vision will be on sale from 18 October this year. Pre-orders are open now, with the product priced at £999 in the UK, $999 in the USA, €1199 in Europe, and AU$1899.
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