HTC VIVE. DOPE TECH!
HTC Vive is a virtual reality headset developed by HTC and Valve Corporation, released on 5 April 2016. This headset is designed to utilize "room scale" technology to turn a room into 3D space via sensors, with the virtual world allowing the user to navigate naturally, with the ability to walk around and use motion tracked handheld controllers to vividly manipulate objects, interact with precision, communicate and experience immersive environments.
Unveiled during HTC's Mobile World Congress keynote in March 2015, the HTC Vive has since been awarded over 22 awards in CES 2016, including best of CES.As of 29 February, the time at which the pre-orders for the HTC Vive opened, 107 games were known to be coming to the virtual reality format.
Imagine standing on the bridge of a starship rocketing across the galaxy, strolling through the streets of ancient Rome or shrinking down to subatomic size and watching molecules collide. With Vive, anything is possible.
Unveiled during HTC's Mobile World Congress keynote in March 2015, the HTC Vive has since been awarded over 22 awards in CES 2016, including best of CES.As of 29 February, the time at which the pre-orders for the HTC Vive opened, 107 games were known to be coming to the virtual reality format.
Imagine standing on the bridge of a starship rocketing across the galaxy, strolling through the streets of ancient Rome or shrinking down to subatomic size and watching molecules collide. With Vive, anything is possible.
Vive is powered by SteamVR, offering room-scale experiences enabled by 360˚ motion tracking and the chaperone guidance system. Freely explore and interact with the virtual world. With room-scale VR, you’re at the center of everything.
The Vive is really cool, but it’s got a ways to go before it’s essential.
The Vive’s current game lineup prioritizes quantity over depth. Its coolest non-gaming applications remain largely theoretical, promises that will hopefully be fulfilled down the road. You’ll likely need to upend your home’s floor plan to use it, and the hardware can be finicky and tough to get working.
It has Some great specs with nice build quality
FORM-FITTING COMFORT
Adjustable headset strap provides balanced comfort for extended use
PRECISION TRACKING
32 headset sensors for 360° motion tracking
VISUAL IMMERSION
110° field of view for captivating immersion
REAL-WORLD AWARENESS
Front-facing camera blends real-world elements into the virtual world
FEAST YOUR EYES
2160 x 1200 combined resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate deliver eye-popping graphics and smooth action
ADJUSTABLE EASE
Interchangeable foam inserts and nose pads provide customized comfort - fits most glasses
NAVIGATE NATURALLY
Multi-function trackpad provides effortless precision and HD haptic feedback
REMARKABLE GAME PLAY
Dual-stage triggers with HD haptic feedback bring VR experiences to a new level
SEAMLESS INTERACTION
Two handheld controllers each have 24 sensors for accurate motion tracking
360° OF AWESOME
Two base stations deliver 360° motion tracking for superior VR experiences
SIMPLY SYNCED
Base stations sync wirelessly and only require a power cable.
I can’t recommend purchasing it right now. You’d be spending $800 on something that’s going to be much better after months’ worth of software (and maybe even hardware) revisions, and there currently aren’t enough great games to justify the investment.
The Vive really is something you should see for yourself, but if you want to try it, go to a store that’s demoing it, or make friends with somebody who already ordered one. I’m excited about what the future holds for the Vive, but the future’s not here yet.
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