HTC Vive Focus Vision was unveiled on Wednesday as the company’s latest mixed reality headset. The device is an upgraded version of the Vive Focus 3 that arrived in May 2021, and brings new features like eye tracking, color passthrough, and motorized automatic IPD adjustment. The device has a combined 5K resolution (both eyes) with a 90Hz refresh rate, and HTC says a DisplayPort mode — with up to a 120Hz refresh rate — will be available later this year.
HTC Vive Focus Vision Price, Availability
The HTC Vive Focus Vision pricing has been set at $999 (approximately Rs. 83,600) in the US, EUR 1,229 (approximately Rs. 1,21,000), GBP 999 (approximately Rs. 1,10,500) and AUD 1,899 (approximately Rs. 1,08,000). HTC is yet to reveal details about its pricing and availability in other regions, including India.
The company is accepting pre-orders for the HTC Vive Focus Vision through its website until October 17, and is offering a wired streaming kit for the HTC Vive that’s compatible with the upcoming DisplayPort mode, along with a few games.
HTC Vive Focus Vision Specifications, Features
The new Vive Focus Vision features a 5K LCD display (2448 x 2448 pixels per eye) that refreshes at 90Hz, has a 120-degree field of view, and stereo color passthrough. The device will gain support for DisplayPort connectivity with a 120Hz refresh rate later this year, the company says.
HTC Vive Focus Vision
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It’s powered by a Snapdragon XR2 chip, along with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be expanded up to 2TB via a MicroSD card slot. The company also sells optional trackers and bands that support full-body tracking.
In the coming months, gamers will be able to connect the Vive Focus Vision to their PC to play Steam VR titles using the computer’s dedicated graphics card. It also features sensors for face and eye tracking, as well as motorized auto-IPD (interpupillary distance) adjustment that allows more than one user to have access to the headset.
HTC hasn’t provided any details on the battery powering the new Vive Focus Vision headset, but it’s claimed to offer up to 2 hours of use on a single charge, while a built-in battery will give you 20 minutes of uptime until you switch to a different primary battery. It’s equipped with an infrared illuminator and four cameras that enable hand tracking that also works in dimly lit areas.
