HTC announces Vive Focus Vision - a standalone VR headset that builds on the Vive Focus 3, with significant upgrades

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HTC announces Vive Focus Vision - a standalone VR headset that builds on the Vive Focus 3, with significant upgrades:

  • Eye tracking for better interaction and analytics
  • Color passthrough to enable mixed reality experiences
  • 16MP stereo front-facing cameras
  • 5K LCD display (2.5K per eye)
  • 90Hz refresh rate
  • 120-degree field of view
  • PC VR compatibility using a DisplayPort adapter
  • Automatic interpupillary distance (IPD) adjustment for comfort
  • Enhanced hand tracking for more accurate control
  • Battery hotswap feature allowing extended use without interruptions
  • 12GB of RAM for improved performance
  • Targeted at both consumer and enterprise markets, priced at $999
  • Available for pre-order now
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The only noteworthy feature here is the eye tracking, but seriously, we want OLED and pancake lenses already.

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Deffo - Would be a serious option since its FOV is @ 120 plus the things you mentioned…

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With eye and face tracking, wireless capability, inside-out tracking (no need for lighthouse setup), and support for up to 5 body trackers and finger tracking, I can see this being a big hit with the dedicated VR Chat community. They’re known for spending hundreds on peripherals to get that perfect VR Chat experience.

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So the Quest 3 is still the better choice.

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They noticed the Quest 3 used Fresnel lenses, so they had to include them in this new headset to stay competitive.

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It seems like Vive is determined to undermine themselves at every turn. The original Vive was a standout, but every headset they’ve released since then has felt outdated and disappointing.

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999 for fresnel lens? That is bold from HTC

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I just want to know if it’s comfortable. I’m not fussed about the lenses or screen tech, what I need is something light, comfy, and reliable.

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If this was 300-400 it would be a great headset. 3x that, not so much.

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You gotta respect HTC perseverance.