HTC VIVE Launches VIVE Focus Vision XR Headset for Enterprises and High-end Gaming

News provided by

Sep 18, 2024, 08:00 ET

Pre-orders now open worldwide with time-limited special offers available. Receive a games bundle and a VIVE Wired Streaming Kit for DisplayPort mode at no additional cost.
Features standalone XR as well as DisplayPort mode for visually lossless PCVR
Stereoscopic passthrough for an accurate sense of depth in Mixed Reality
Built on the success of VIVE Focus 3 – the only XR headset proven to work in microgravity conditions and used by astronauts on the International Space Station

SEATTLE, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC VIVE, the global leader in premium XR solutions, today launches its new cutting-edge headset VIVE Focus Vision. The new Extended Reality (XR) headset is the latest in HTC VIVE's highly popular VIVE Focus Series, with a wealth of improvements and new features to give gamers and enterprise users alike the best possible immersive experience for PCVR and standalone gaming, as well as Location-Based Experiences (LBE), industrial training, collaboration, and mixed reality applications.

"VIVE Focus Vision gives you the best of both worlds, with outstanding standalone capabilities, and DisplayPort mode support for visually lossless PCVR experiences," said Shen Ye, Global Head of Product at HTC VIVE. "Now, PC gamers can bring the same high-end headsets used in VR arcades into their homes. We're taking everything to the next level with built-in eye-tracking, stereo color passthrough cameras for depth-correct Mixed Reality, and even an infra-red sensor for enhanced hand tracking in low-light conditions."

VIVE Focus Vision takes the popular VIVE Focus 3 platform and expands upon it with significant updates in visuals and comfort, as well as improvements in operational efficiency and headset sharing for multi-user scenarios. Such multi-user setups are popular with businesses like VR arcades, and employee training for healthcare, defense, finance, manufacturing, and other sectors.

VIVE Focus Vision features DisplayPort mode for PCVR, enabling lossless visuals by connecting the headset directly to a PC graphics card. With DisplayPort, gamers and enterprise users alike can enjoy content exactly as the developers intended, without degradation of quality. This is perfect for PCVR gamers who have SteamVR game collections, as well as enterprise organizations who want to deliver a powerful immersive experience.

VIVE Focus Vision has auto-IPD adjustment with integrated eye tracking, so users can easily share the headset with friends, family, and colleagues, and it will automatically adjust the interpupillary distance of the lenses for crystal-clear visuals every time. Auto-IPD is also perfect for high-user turnover environments, like LBEs and training events.

Two front-facing color cameras enable stereoscopic passthrough, so users can see the world with natural depth perception while wearing the headset, making Mixed Reality experiences even more realistic. VIVE Focus Vision features a revamped cooling system, allowing for highly comfortable sessions. It also has a built-in sub-battery to keep the device running for up to 20 minutes while swapping batteries, so users never lose their place in an XR experience.

Highlighted features include:

Built-in eye tracking and motorized auto-IPD adjustment
DisplayPort mode for stunning, visually lossless PCVR experiences
Dual 16MP color cameras for stereoscopic full color passthrough
Up to 120-degree FOV and 90Hz refresh rate. Support for 120Hz refresh rate via DisplayPort mode coming late 2024.
Combined 5k resolution across both eyes
Depth sensor for scene recognition
Infra-red sensor for enhanced tracking in low-light conditions

Pre-orders for VIVE Focus Vision are open from 9/18 through 10/17, 2024. Pre-orders will receive a VIVE Wired Streaming Kit for DisplayPort mode valued at USD $149 free of charge. Additionally, VIVE Focus Vision buyers will have their choice of one of three popular game bundles as a complimentary package.

For more information and to pre-order VIVE Focus Vision, visit the VIVE website.

About HTC VIVE

HTC VIVE is the premier Extended Reality (XR) platform and ecosystem that creates true-to-life XR experiences for businesses and consumers. The VIVE ecosystem is built around premium XR hardware, software, and content. The VIVE business encompasses best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT platform and app store; VIVE Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X, a US$100M VR business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS for cultural initiatives. HTC's business also includes the spatial collaboration platforms VIVERSE and VIVERSE for Business, HTC smartphones, the VIVE Mars CamTrack virtual production system, and our G REIGNS 5G connectivity solutions. For more information, please visit www.vive.com.

SOURCE HTC