HardwareVRHTC Vive’s next VR headset feels like a sequel to one of the best ever madeWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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It feels like a long time since we’ve had a new HTC Vive VR headset to get excited about, and it feels even longer since the brand has launched a device specifically designed for VR gaming on a PC. In the years since the HTC Vive 2 Pro and the HTC Vive XR Elite released, HTC’s main focus has been the enterprise market, but it’s now coming back to gamers with what seems like a truly brilliant device.
The HTC Vive Focus Vision is a standalone mixed-reality headset, but don’t let that fool you. This feels more like a successor to what we deem one of thebest VR headsetsever made for PC gaming, theHTC Vive 2 Pro.
The Vive Focus Vision has one of the most stacked spec sheets I’ve seen in a standalone device like this, even compared to thePico 4 Ultrawhich takes the Meta Quest 3’s specs a step further. It has a pixel-per-eye density of 2248p, two eye-tracking cameras, automatic IPD adjustment, and a 120-degree field of view.
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Connecting a headset like this directly to one of thebest graphics cardsmeans you won’t suffer any image compression like you would with a USB-C connection when playing on a PC. For enthusiast SteamVR users, this headset could well be the new go-to choice, since the Quest 3, Pico 4 Ultra, and evenPSVR 2’s PC adapter all use a form of USB-C connectivity.
HTC Vive’s Global Head of Product, Shen Ye, said “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."
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As the brand’s head of product stated, you won’t need to use tracking modules here like with the Vive 2 Pro. The Focus Vision has four integrated tracking cameras and two full-color 16MP passthrough cameras for mixed-reality prowess. There’s also an infrared floodlight to help with tracking, a proximity sensor, and depth-sensing capabilities.
You may be starting to worry about how much this will all cost. Surprisingly, the HTC Vive Focus Vision has stayed true to the cost of the Vive 2 Pro, launching at a price of $999.99 / £999.99. It’savailable for pre-order today, but I haven’t been given a concrete date when the device will ship to early buyers.
Pre-orders include a Vive Wired Streaming Kit for DisplayPort Mode for no extra cost, and you’ll get a choice of one of three popular game bundles as a complimentary package.
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