HTC Vive explained

Vive
Producttype:Virtual reality devices
Currentowner:HTC
Markets:Worldwide

HTC Vive is a line of virtual and mixed reality headsets produced by HTC Corporation. The brand currently encompasses headsets designed for use with personal computers as well as standalone headsets such as the Vive Focus line, Vive Flow glasses, and the Vive Elite XR mixed reality headset.

The first-generation Vive was announced in 2015, as part of a collaboration with video game studio and distributor Valve Corporation, and implementing its VR software and hardware platform SteamVR; the first-generation consumer model was released in April 2016. It has since been succeeded by newer models with upgraded specifications. HTC has also released accessories that integrate with the Vive and SteamVR, including sensors for motion capture and facial capture.

Since 2021, HTC has targeted the Vive line towards the business and enterprise markets, moving away from the consumer market.

Development

Prototypes of a Valve-produced virtual reality system were demonstrated during 2014. On 23 February 2015, Valve announced SteamVR and that it would demonstrate a "SteamVR hardware system" at the 2015 Game Developers Conference.[1] [2] [3] HTC officially unveiled its device, Vive, during its Mobile World Congress keynote on 1 March 2015.[4]

During his Immersed 2015 keynote, Chief Content Officer for HTC Phil Chen explained that he "stumbled upon VR" and later, HTC met Valve, which turned out to be "serendipity".[5] Chen also explained that HTC and Valve don't have a clear dividing line between each of their responsibilities, and HTC is very much a partner in the research and development process.[6]

History

At International CES in January 2016, HTC and Valve unveiled a near-final hardware revision of the device, known as HTC Vive Pre, and later announced plans for a consumer release by the end of 2015.[7] [8] In December 2015, HTC stated that the consumer launch had been delayed to April 2016.[9] Preorders started on 29 February 2016, with shipments beginning in April.[10] In March, Valve and HTC announced that they also planned to distribute development models of the Vive for free to game developers who register online.[11]

In June 2016, HTC announced the release of their 'Business Edition' of the Vive for US$1,200 which would include a Professional Use License, a 12-month Commercial Warranty, access to an exclusive support line, a 5-meter (16 ft) cable extension kit, and it included the Deluxe Audio Strap.[12] [13]

HTC announced an updated revision of the Vive known as the Vive Pro in January 2018, which featured a higher resolution display and other design tweaks for comfort.[14] [15] In 2019, HTC released the Vive Cosmos, which features inside-out motion tracking without external base stations, and also supports interchangeable faceplates with different functionality.[16] [17]

HTC Vive (first generation)
Label1:Type
Data1:Virtual reality headset for room scale virtual reality
Label2:Release date
Data2:5 April 2016
Label4:Manufacturer
Data4:HTC, with technology by Valve
Label5:Display technology
Data5:PenTile[18] OLED
Label6:Resolution
Data6:2160×1200 (1080×1200 per eye)[19]
Label7:Refresh rate
Data7:90 Hz
Label8:Field of view (Nominal)
Data8:About 110 degrees[20]
Label9:Tracking system
Data9:Lighthouse (2 base stations emitting pulsed IR lasers)
Label10:Input
Data10:Video/data/Bluetooth
Label11:Weight
Data11:470 grams (previously 555 grams)
Label12:Platform/operating system
Data12:SteamVR running on Microsoft Windows in addition to Linux support, with macOS support coming[21]
Label13:Connection
Data13:1× HDMI 1.4 or DisplayPort 1.2 and 1× USB 3.0
Label15:Introductory price
Data15:US$799/£689
Label16:Sound
Data16:
  • 3.5 mm audio jack for headphones
  • Built-in microphone
  • Headphones will be sold separately from June 2017[22]
Label17:Controller input
Data17:SteamVR wireless motion tracked controllers
Label18:Camera
Data18:Front-facing camera - enabling users to view the external world and a key component of the device’s 'chaperone' safety system.

Hardware

HTC Vive implements "room-scale" virtual reality, whereby a user can walk freely around a play area rather than be constrained to a stationary position. The controllers and headset use a positional tracking system; multiple external base stations are installed in the play area, which each contain an array of LED lights, and two infrared lasers. The lasers are attached to rotating spinners which sweep the play area vertically and horizontally with timed pulses (similarly to a lighthouse, hence they are also colloquially referred to as "lighthouses"). The headsets, controllers, and other compatible accessories contain photosensors which detect the LED lights from the base stations, and then compare them with the timing of the laser sweeps in order to determine their relative position in 3D space.[23] [24]

The first-generation HTC Vive headset contains two OLED display panels with a resolution of 1080×1200 per-eye, with a refresh rate of 90 Hz and a 110 degree field of view.[25] It contains a accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor,[26] and a front-facing camera used for the "Chaperone" feature, which can display the boundaries of the user's chosen perimeter or the view of the camera in order to help guide the user away from objects and walls in their play area.[27]

The headset must be connected to a supported PC using a "link box", which contains USB 3.0, HDMI, and power connectors.[28] The Vive initially required computers running Microsoft Windows. In February 2017, support was added for Linux,[29] followed by support for macOS in June 2017. However, SteamVR support for macOS was discontinued by Valve in 2020, with the company stating that it planned to focus solely on Linux and Windows moving forward.[30]

Controllers

The Vive uses motion controllers referred to as "wands", which contain circular trackpads similar to the Steam Controller, a side "grip" button, a trigger, and an infrared sensor ring for tracking the base stations.[31] They are rated for a battery life of six hours. Later models of the wand controllers implement SteamVR 2.0 tracking, and are coloured in blue to match the Vive Pro.[32]

The Vive Cosmos ships with a different controller due to its Inside out tracking; unlike the "wand" controllers, they are nearly identical in design to the Oculus Touch controllers, with each controller having two face buttons, an analog stick, a trigger and bumper, and a grip button.

Games and software

See main article: List of HTC Vive games.

Most HTC Vive headsets implement the SteamVR platform, and support all games and software which use it. HTC also operates its own first-party storefront known as Viveport, which includes a subscription-based service with unlimited access to participating games, as well as curated storefronts intended for commercial clients such as entertainment centers and workplaces.[33] [34]

In 2022, HTC unveiled a platform known as Viverse, which is designed to integrate first and third-party metaverse, VR, collaboration, and Web3 platforms.[35] [36]

Product lines

Vive Pro

On 8 January 2018, HTC unveiled the HTC Vive Pro, an updated version of the first-generation Vive. It features higher-resolution displays, now at 1440×1600 resolution per-eye (a 78% increase in resolution), along with a second outward-facing camera, a microphone for noise cancellation analysis, and a refreshed design with a more "balanced" form, lighter weight, and a strap with over-ear headphones and a sizing dial (similar to the "Deluxe Audio Strap" accessory for the first-generation model).[37] It uses DisplayPort as a display connection instead of HDMI.

The Vive Pro was sold alongside the original HTC Vive as a high-end model; initially, the headset was sold standalone without base stations or controllers, as it was intended as a drop-in replacement for the original Vive. HTC later released bundles of the Vive Pro with base stations and controllers, with the "Starter Kit" including the original controllers and base stations,[38] and the "Full Kit" featuring updated SteamVR 2.0 base stations and controllers, which have improved performance and tracking volume (supporting spaces of up to 10 square metres in size) but are not backwards compatible with the original HTC Vive headset and controllers.[39] [40]

In January 2019 at CES, HTC unveiled the Vive Pro Eye, which adds built-in eye tracking.[41] On 11 May 2021, HTC unveiled the Vive Pro 2, which upgrades its screens to 2448×2448 resolution per-eye (marketed as 5K resolution), with a 120-degree field of view, 120 Hz refresh rate, and Display Stream Compression support. HTC promoted that the displays had "minimal motion blur" and that they had "virtually eliminated" the screen-door effect. It carries backwards compatibility with all existing HTC Vive and SteamVR-compatible accessories and controllers.[42] As with the original Pro, it was initially released as a standalone headset only. The Full Kit version of the Vive Pro 2 began shipping in October 2021.[43]

Vive Focus

The Vive Focus is a standalone headset which does not require a computer to operate. It targets the business market, and supports a small, remote-like controller, or motion controllers using three degrees of freedom. The headset uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 system-on-chip. It was initially released exclusively in China, and launched internationally in November 2018.[44]

In February 2019, HTC announced the Vive Focus Plus, a hardware refresh with updated motion controllers that support six degrees of freedom, and design tweaks for improved weight distribution.[45]

A direct successor known as the Vive Focus 3 was unveiled in May 2021. It uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 system-on-chip, has a per-eye resolution of 2448×2448 at 90 Hz, a 120-degree field of view, and improved comfort. It supports Vive Business Streaming for playing VR content from a computer.[46]

Vive Cosmos

Also at CES 2019, HTC announced the Vive Cosmos,[47] which began shipping on 3 October 2019.

Similarly to the Oculus Quest and Rift S, it uses "inside-out" tracking, whereby the controllers are tracked using six cameras in the front faceplate of the headset rather than external base stations. Due to its use of inside-out tracking, the Vive Cosmos does not use the wand controllers used by other Vive models, and ships with a different controller that is nearly identical in design and functionality to the second-generation Oculus Touch controllers.[48]

The Cosmos features a 90 Hz LCD display, with a 110-degree field of view and overall resolution of 2880×1700. It supports interchangeable faceplates to change its functionality, such as an External Tracking faceplate (which supports tracking with SteamVR base stations). The faceplate can also be lifted up like a visor, allowing the user to see the outside world without fully taking off the headset.

It uses a software platform known as Vive Reality System rather than SteamVR, with the "Lens" user interface and integration with HTC's Viveport platform. In February 2020, HTC announced three new Vive Cosmos SKUs, including the Cosmos Elite (a full kit with the External Tracking faceplate, controllers, and base stations), Cosmos XR (which ships with a faceplate containing "high-quality XR passthrough cameras", designed for enhanced mixed reality experiences), and Cosmos Play (an entry-level model with only four cameras on the faceplate).[49]

Vive Flow

In October 2021, HTC unveiled the Vive Flow, a lightweight standalone headset with a visor-like form factor worn like glasses. It has a 75 Hz LCD display with a 100-degree field of view, and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 system-on-chip. The Vive Focus is designed to be used with an external power supply (such as a USB power bank), with a limited battery backup. The headset supports inside-out tracking, and uses an Android smartphone as a pointer and touchpad rather than a dedicated controller; the user can also mirror apps from the paired smartphone in the VR environment. The Vive Focus is designed primarily for "stationary" experiences (such as multimedia and 360-degree video) rather than gaming, with a variant of the Viveport subscription service for Vive Flow being focused upon such apps.[50] Its lenses also support dioptre adjustment so that users with eyeglass prescriptions can use the headset without wearing glasses.[51]

Vive XR Elite

See main article: HTC Vive XR Elite. In January 2023 at CES, HTC announced the Vive XR Elite, a goggle-like, standalone mixed reality headset similar in design to the Meta Quest Pro. It has a 90 Hz LCD display with a 110-degree field of view, and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 system-on-chip. The headset features depth sensors and color passthrough for augmented reality software, while its lenses also support dioptre adjustment. It has a removable battery pack on its rear strap, which is hot-swappable; the headset contains a limited battery backup.[52] The headset can be used with a traditional headstrap, or with a glasses frame similar to the Vive Flow (used with an external power supply). Eye tracking and face tracking accessories are also available.

Hardware and accessories

HTC Vive headsets support a number of accessories

The Vive also supports other SteamVR-compatible controllers and accessories, such as the Index Controllers.

Adoption

Valve released its OpenVR software development kit (SDK), an updated version of its Steamworks VR API with documentation and examples of how to build software that supports SteamVR hardware.[67] [68] It provides support for the HTC Vive Developer Edition, including the SteamVR controller and Lighthouse.[69]

SteamVR was launched with native support for Unity on its platform.[70]

On 30 April 2015, Epic Games announced support for Valve's SteamVR technology, allowing developers to create VR projects with Unreal Engine 4 for the HTC Vive.[71] [72] Epic said that SteamVR is completely integrated into Unreal Engine 4 across Blueprint visual scripting and native code, meaning projects can be built without being dependent on programmer support if needed.[73] Epic's own Showdown tech demo can already be experienced on SteamVR using the Vive headset.[74] [75]

In July 2016, VR news website Road to VR used game session figures from the Steam VR platform to estimate that approximately 100,000 Vive headsets had been shipped since launch.[76] In the same month, SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI), a computer vision company, integrated its eye tracking technology in the HTC Vive to turn it into a dedicated eye tracking solution for research and professional applications.[77] [78] In November 2016, Vive announced that it would begin the first retail sales of its headsets at JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman stores in Australia later that month.[79]

On 23 November 2016, HTC announced that the Vive was sold at a profit and that HTC Vive sales were "much higher" than 140,000.[80]

Since the launch of Vive, HTC has increasingly targeted its products towards the business market. In 2021, Vive General Manager Dan O'Brien stated that "the consumer market has gravitated toward these artificially subsidized price points that really only one company in the world has any tolerance for" (alluding to Facebook Inc.), and that "the enterprise and professional market is a very healthy and rapidly growing market where we can bring real value and solutions."[81]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Valve is making a VR headset and its own Steam Machine. Engadget. 1 March 2015. 26 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170826115235/https://www.engadget.com/2015/02/23/steamvr-valve-virtual-reality-gdc/. live.
  2. Web site: Valve showing off new virtual reality hardware and updated Steam controller next week. The Verge. 23 February 2015. 1 March 2015. 26 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170826112146/https://www.theverge.com/2015/2/23/8094817/valve-virtual-reality-hardware-gdc-2015. live.
  3. Web site: Valve's VR headset revealed with Oculus-like features. The Verge. 3 June 2014. 1 March 2015. 26 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170826071622/https://www.theverge.com/2014/6/3/5775220/valve-vr-headset-pictures-concept-features. live.
  4. Web site: Valve's VR headset is called the Vive and it's made by HTC. 1 March 2015. The Verge. March 2015. 9 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150709001129/http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/1/8127445/htc-vive-valve-vr-headset. live.
  5. MTBS-TV: Conversing With Phil Chen, Chief Content Officer, HTC. 8 October 2015. Neil Schneider. 11m55s. YouTube. 8 October 2015. 10 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160310180017/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZS6nCKPUDs&t=11m55s. live.
  6. MTBS-TV: Conversing With Phil Chen, Chief Content Officer, HTC. 8 October 2015. Neil Schneider. 16m46s. YouTube. 8 October 2015. 10 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160310200203/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZS6nCKPUDs&t=16m46s. live.
  7. Web site: HTC Vive Pre impressions: A great VR system has only gotten better. 28 January 2016. Ars Technica. 28 January 2016. 28 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160128133102/http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/01/htc-vive-pre-impressions-a-great-vr-system-has-only-gotten-better/. live.
  8. Web site: Robertson . Adi . 2015-12-08 . HTC Vive VR headset delayed until April . 2023-11-29 . The Verge . en.
  9. Web site: Machkovech . Sam . 2015-12-08 . HTC officially delays Vive virtual reality system launch to April 2016 . 2023-11-29 . Ars Technica . en-us.
  10. Web site: HTC Vive pre-orders to start on February 29. 22 January 2016. Telegraph.co.uk. 21 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160121024931/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/12092607/HTC-Vive-pre-orders-to-start-on-February-29.html. live.
  11. Web site: Valve, HTC Offering Free Vive VR to Developers. 6 April 2015. The Verge. 22 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171022121954/https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2479252,00.asp. live.
  12. Web site: HTC Announces Vive 'Business Edition' for $1200. Hayden. Scott. 9 June 2016. Road to VR. 19 December 2017. en-US. 22 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052016/https://www.roadtovr.com/htc-announces-vive-business-edition-for-1200/. live.
  13. Web site: VIVE Business Edition and Commercial VR. www.vive.com. 19 December 2017. 22 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051811/https://www.vive.com/us/enterprise/. live.
  14. Web site: Warren. Tom. 9 January 2018. A closer look at HTC's new higher-resolution Vive Pro. 19 September 2021. The Verge. en. 17 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211017134639/https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/9/16866240/htc-vive-pro-vr-headset-hands-on-ces-2018. live.
  15. News: HTC's Vive Pro will add more pixels to an otherwise familiar-looking VR system [Updated]]. en-us. Ars Technica. 9 January 2018. 9 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180109000049/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/01/htcs-vive-pro-will-add-more-pixels-to-an-otherwise-familiar-looking-vr-system/. live.
  16. Web site: Byford. Sam. 20 February 2020. HTC unveils new Vive Cosmos VR lineup with swappable faceplates. 19 September 2021. The Verge. en. 21 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210921004607/https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/20/21145156/htc-vive-cosmos-series-announced-elite-play-xr-faceplates. live.
  17. Web site: Warren. Tom. 12 September 2019. HTC's new Vive Cosmos VR headset arrives on October 3rd for $699. 19 September 2021. The Verge. en. 9 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209120751/https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/12/20862185/htc-vive-cosmos-price-release-date-features-vr-headset. live.
  18. Web site: Ask Ars: I can't choose between Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR! . Lee . Hutchinson . 22 March 2016 . 24 September 2016 . Ars Technica . 27 September 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160927002228/http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/03/ask-ars-i-cant-choose-between-oculus-rift-htc-vive-and-playstation-vr/ . live .
  19. Web site: VIVE™ | Discover Virtual Reality Beyond Imagination. www.vive.com. 21 November 2017. 10 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910174715/https://www.vive.com/us//. live.
  20. Web site: Advanced VR Rendering, Alex Vlachos, Valve. 5 December 2015. 21 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160721220650/http://alex.vlachos.com/graphics/Alex_Vlachos_Advanced_VR_Rendering_GDC2015.pdf. live.
  21. Web site: SteamVR is coming to Mac—and Apple says it will actually work . Sam . Machkovech . 5 June 2017 . 5 June 2017 . . 5 June 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170605180203/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/06/steamvr-is-coming-to-mac-and-apple-says-it-will-actually-work/ . live .
  22. Web site: HTC's Deluxe Audio Strap is a huge improvement over the Vive's elastic straps. Wes. Fenlon. PC Gamer . 1 March 2017. 1 December 2019. 2 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190402195847/https://www.pcgamer.com/htcs-deluxe-audio-strap-is-a-huge-improvement-over-the-vives-elastic-straps/. live.
  23. News: Buckley. Sean. This Is How Valve's Amazing Lighthouse Tracking Technology Works. en-US. Gizmodo. 21 November 2017. 13 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171213100259/https://gizmodo.com/this-is-how-valve-s-amazing-lighthouse-tracking-technol-1705356768. live.
  24. News: Lang. Ben. 13 April 2017. Latest HTC Vives Are Shipping with Tweaked Base Stations, Redesigned Packaging. en-US. Road to VR. 21 November 2017. 14 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171114003952/https://www.roadtovr.com/latest-vive-shipping-with-tweaked-base-stations-redesigned-packaging/. live.
  25. Web site: Valve and HTC reveal Vive VR headset . 1 March 2015 . . 2 March 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150302073830/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/valve-and-htc-reveal-vive-vr-headset/1100-6425606/ . live .
  26. Web site: VIVE™ VIVE Virtual Reality System . 21 November 2017 . www.vive.com . 19 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171119075318/https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-virtual-reality-system/ . live .
  27. Web site: 17 July 2015 . HTC: Why Vive Will Beat Oculus VR at Its Own Game . 18 July 2015 . Tom's Guide . 21 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150721092345/http://www.tomsguide.com/us/htc-vive-interview,news-21356.html . live .
  28. Web site: Pocket-lint . 17 October 2019 . HTC Vive Pro tips: How to set up the Vive Pro and tackle issues . 21 September 2021 . www.pocket-lint.com . en-gb . 21 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210921044128/https://www.pocket-lint.com/ar-vr/news/htc/144095-htc-vive-pro-tips-how-to-set-up-the-vive-pro-and-tackle-issues . live .
  29. Web site: Valve launches SteamVR support for Linux . 26 June 2017 . Engadget . 18 October 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171018015316/https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/22/valve-launches-steamvr-support-for-linux/ . live .
  30. Web site: SteamVR Drops Support For macOS . live . 19 September 2021 . UploadVR . May 2020 . en-US . 27 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211027091211/https://uploadvr.com/steamvr-drops-mac-support/ .
  31. Web site: Robertson. Adi. 5 April 2016. HTC Vive VR review: great ideas, unfinished execution. 19 September 2021. The Verge. en-US. 18 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210718144053/https://www.theverge.com/2016/4/5/11358618/htc-vive-vr-review. live.
  32. Web site: Hayden . Scott . 2018-04-23 . Vive Pro Bundle With 2.0 Base Stations & Controllers Now Available at $1400 . 2023-01-13 . Road to VR . en-US . 20 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201020204556/https://www.roadtovr.com/vive-pro-bundle-2-0-base-stations-controllers-priced-1500-japan-pre-tax/ . live .
  33. Web site: Kastrenakes . Jacob . 4 January 2017 . HTC's Viveport store is launching an unlimited VR app subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210925164311/https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/4/14170896/htc-viveport-app-subscription-service-announced . 25 September 2021 . 19 September 2021 . The Verge . en.
  34. Web site: McWhertor . Michael . 21 November 2019 . Half-Life: Alyx is Valve's VR-exclusive, full-length prequel to Half-Life 2 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191122091724/https://www.polygon.com/2019/11/21/20975860/valve-half-life-alyx-release-date-vr-announcement-first-screens-trailer . 22 November 2019 . 21 November 2019 . Polygon.
  35. Web site: Gartenberg . Chaim . 2022-03-03 . HTC pivots from blockchain to the metaverse for its next smartphone gimmick . 2023-11-29 . The Verge . en.
  36. Web site: Takle . Steve . 2022-02-28 . HTC Vive unveils VR metaverse – including Web3 and NFT content – plus online safety program at MWC . 2023-11-29 . pocketgamer.biz.
  37. Web site: Orland . Kyle . 2018-04-03 . HTC Vive Pro review: Eye-popping VR, with a price that’s a little too real . 2023-11-29 . Ars Technica . en-us.
  38. News: $1,099 Vive Pro Starter Kit has everything you need for VR but the PC. en-US. Engadget. 10 May 2018. 11 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180511081344/https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/03/vive-pro-starter-kit/. live.
  39. Web site: Hayden. Scott. 23 April 2018. Vive Pro Bundle With 2.0 Base Stations & Controllers Now Available at $1400. 10 May 2018. Road to VR. en-US. 20 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020204556/https://www.roadtovr.com/vive-pro-bundle-2-0-base-stations-controllers-priced-1500-japan-pre-tax/. live.
  40. News: Valve announces the first big SteamVR 2.0 feature: waaay more space. en-us. Ars Technica. 9 January 2018. 9 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180109115643/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/10/valve-announces-the-first-big-steamvr-2-0-feature-waaay-more-space/. live.
  41. Web site: Statt. Nick. 7 January 2019. HTC announces new Vive Pro Eye virtual reality headset with native eye tracking. 14 January 2019. The Verge. 14 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190114153400/https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/7/18172700/htc-vive-pro-eye-tracking-virtual-reality-headset-features-pricing-release-date-ces-2019. live.
  42. Web site: Vincent. James. 11 May 2021. HTC unveils new Vive Pro 2 with 5K resolution display and 120Hz refresh rate. 19 September 2021. The Verge. en. 28 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210928110424/https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/11/22428603/htc-vive-pro-2-release-date-pre-order-price-specs. live.
  43. Web site: Feltham. Jamie. HTC Vive Pro 2 Full Kit Ships In October For $1,399. live. 21 September 2021. UploadVR. 13 September 2021 . en-US. 21 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210921044129/https://uploadvr.com/htc-vive-pro-2-full-kit-october/.
  44. Web site: Robertson. Adi. 8 November 2018. HTC's China-exclusive Vive Focus VR headset is now launching worldwide. 14 January 2019. The Verge. 8 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108095153/https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/8/18075560/htc-vive-focus-standalone-vr-headset-pricing-release-date-shipping. live.
  45. Web site: Porter. Jon. 21 February 2019. HTC announces new VIVE Focus with two updated motion controllers. 28 September 2021. The Verge. 28 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210928022918/https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/21/18234408/htc-vive-focus-plus-release-date-news-features. live.
  46. Web site: Robertson. Adi. 11 May 2021. HTC's self-contained $1,300 Vive Focus 3 headset has a 5K screen and ships June 27th. 19 September 2021. The Verge. en. 5 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211205133452/https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/11/22417120/htc-vive-focus-3-standalone-vr-headset-price-release-date. live.
  47. Web site: Robertson. Adi. 7 January 2019. HTC announces a PC-powered VR headset called the Vive Cosmos. 14 January 2019. The Verge. 7 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107235717/https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/7/18172740/htc-vive-cosmos-vr-headset-announce-ces-2019. live.
  48. Web site: Robertson . Adi . 2019-10-10 . Vive Cosmos review: not out of this world . 2023-01-12 . The Verge . en-US . 12 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230112220029/https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/10/20907998/vive-cosmos-vr-headset-review-price-specs-features-test . live .
  49. Web site: 20 February 2020. HTC debuts Vive Cosmos Elite, Play, and XR models, plus new faceplates. 19 September 2021. VentureBeat. en-US. 17 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211017214023/https://venturebeat.com/2020/02/20/htc-debuts-vive-cosmos-elite-play-and-xr-models-plus-new-faceplates/. live.
  50. Web site: Robertson . Adi . 2021-10-14 . The $499 HTC Vive Flow is VR for people who don't like VR . 2023-04-11 . The Verge . en-US.
  51. Web site: Stein . Scott . HTC's Standalone Vive XR Elite, Hands-On: An Evolution for Virtual Reality . 2023-04-11 . CNET . en.
  52. Web site: Robertson . Adi . 2023-01-05 . HTC's new VR / AR headset is the $1,099 Vive XR Elite . 2023-04-11 . The Verge . en-US.
  53. News: HTC launches Vive tracker bundles. The Verge. 9 January 2018. 10 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180110174302/https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/11/16/16664916/htc-vive-tracker-bundles-date-price. live.
  54. News: Everything you need to know about the Vive Tracker. VRHeads. 27 November 2017. 1 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201035307/https://www.vrheads.com/everything-we-know-about-vive-tracker. live.
  55. News: HTC's Vive Tracker adds much-needed tactile control to VR. en-US. Engadget. 27 November 2017. 25 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171125085026/https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/16/htc-vive-tracker-hands-on/. live.
  56. Web site: Porter . Jon . 2023-11-29 . HTC’s Vive Ultimate Trackers are a sleeker way to keep tabs on your VR limbs and other objects . 2023-12-03 . The Verge . en.
  57. News: HTC's Vive Deluxe Audio Strap is coming in June for $99.99. The Verge. 19 December 2017. 22 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051605/https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/2/27/14748876/htc-vive-deluxe-audio-strap-tracker-price-availability. live.
  58. Web site: Byford. Sam. 4 January 2017. HTC's Deluxe Audio Strap is a better headphone solution for the Vive. 19 September 2021. The Verge. en. 26 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210926103004/https://www.theverge.com/ces/2017/1/4/14172396/htcs-deluxe-audio-strap-is-a-better-headphone-solution-for-the-vive. live.
  59. Web site: Cheng. Roger. HTC Vive Tracker lets you take real objects into the VR world. 19 September 2021. CNET. en. 28 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211028031638/https://www.cnet.com/news/htc-vive-tracker-lets-you-take-real-objects-into-the-vr-world-ces-2017/. live.
  60. News: Wirelss Adapter on Vive Webpage. www.vive.com. 25 May 2019. 25 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190525200123/https://www.vive.com/us/wireless-adapter/. live.
  61. Web site: Lang. Ben. 24 September 2018. Vive Wireless Adapter now available. 25 May 2019. Road to VR. 23 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190523194307/https://www.roadtovr.com/htc-vive-wireless-adapter-release-date-price/. live.
  62. Web site: Warren. Tom. 8 January 2018. HTC announces Vive adapter for wireless VR. 19 September 2021. The Verge. en. 16 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210316154333/https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/8/16863304/htc-vive-wireless-adapter-features-ces-2018. live.
  63. News: 19 December 2016. Hands-on: TPCAST's Wireless Vive Kit Really Works. en-US. UploadVR. 24 February 2017. 25 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170225145135/https://uploadvr.com/tpcast-wireless-vive-kit-works/. live.
  64. News: Byford. Sam. HTC's wireless Vive add-on actually works. The Verge. 24 February 2017. 25 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170225131816/http://www.theverge.com/ces/2017/1/4/14172296/htc-vive-wireless-adapter-tpcast-ces-2017. live.
  65. Web site: Robertson. Adi. 10 March 2021. HTC announces Vive Pro lip tracking module and new VR body trackers. 13 August 2021. The Verge. en. 13 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210813231709/https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/10/22323093/htc-vive-pro-vr-facial-lip-tracker-third-gen-tracker-announcement-price. live.
  66. Web site: Robertson. Adi. 1 May 2017. The HTC Vive will track eye movement with a $220 upgrade kit. 20 September 2021. The Verge. en. 20 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210920212354/https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/1/15503932/htc-vive-x-7invensun-aglass-eye-tracking-upgrade. live.
  67. Web site: Takahashi. Dean. 30 April 2015. Valve launches OpenVR dev kit for virtual reality hardware makers. 3 May 2015. VentureBeat. 24 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924221431/https://venturebeat.com/2015/04/30/valve-launches-openvr-dev-kit-for-virtaul-reality-hardware-makers/. live.
  68. Web site: Wawro. Alex. 30 April 2015. Valve launches new OpenVR SDK to expand SteamVR development. 8 May 2015. Gamasutra. UBM plc. 23 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210823215106/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/242401/Valve_launches_new_OpenVR_SDK_to_expand_SteamVR_development.php. live.
  69. Web site: Feltham. Jamie. 1 May 2015. Valve Launches OpenVR SDK. 3 May 2015. VRFocus.
  70. Web site: Valve Is Bringing Native Unity Support To SteamVR. 11 February 2016. uploadvr. 10 February 2016 . 5 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305043719/http://uploadvr.com/valve-is-bringing-native-unity-support-to-steamvr/. live.
  71. Web site: Hall. Charlie. 30 April 2015. Now anyone can build for SteamVR with Epic's Unreal Engine 4. 3 May 2015. Polygon. Vox Media. 4 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150504112105/http://www.polygon.com/2015/4/30/8521469/steamvr-epic-unreal-engine-4-ue4-free. live.
  72. Web site: Kastrenakes. Jacob. Robertson. Adi. 30 April 2015. Steam's virtual reality just got a boost from the maker of Unreal Tournament. 3 May 2015. The Verge. Vox Media. 10 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170810164836/https://www.theverge.com/2015/4/30/8519631/unreal-engine-4-steamvr-vive-support. live.
  73. Web site: Cowley. Dana. 30 April 2015. Unreal Engine 4 Releases With SteamVR Support. 3 May 2015. Unreal Engine. Epic Games. 18 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518070617/https://www.unrealengine.com/blog/unreal-engine-4-releases-with-steamvr-support. live.
  74. Web site: Parrish. Kevin. 30 April 2015. Epic's Unreal Engine 4 Will Support Valve's SteamVR. 9 May 2015. Tom's Hardware. Purch. 18 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230218033706/https://www.tomshardware.com/news/epic-unreal-engine-steamvr-valve,29023.html. live.
  75. Web site: Lang. Ben. 30 April 2015. HTC Vive-enabled Unreal Engine 4.8 Coming next Week, Devs Can Start Work with Rift DK2. 3 May 2015. Road To VR. 2 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150502172533/http://www.roadtovr.com/htc-vive-enabled-unreal-engine-4-8-coming-next-week-devs-can-start-work-with-rift-dk2/. live.
  76. News: Lang. Ben. 4 July 2016. HTC Vive Headset Nearing 100,000 Install Base, Steam Data Suggests. Road to VR. 4 August 2016. 5 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160805051628/http://www.roadtovr.com/htc-vive-sales-figures-data-100000-steamspy-data/. live.
  77. Web site: Durbin. Joe. 22 July 2016. SMI Releases Eye Tracking Developer Kit For The HTC Vive. 26 September 2016. UploadVR. 27 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160927174612/http://uploadvr.com/smi-releases-eye-tracking-dev-kit-htc-vive/. live.
  78. Web site: Graham. Peter. 22 July 2016. SMI Reveals Eye Tracking Developer Kit for HTC Vive. 26 September 2016. VRFocus. 31 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161031182248/http://www.vrfocus.com/2016/07/smi-reveals-eye-tracking-developer-kit-for-htc-vive/. dead.
  79. News: Bogle. Ariel. 4 November 2016. HTC Vive's virtual reality headset is opening stores in Australia. Mashable. 4 November 2016. 5 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161105094327/http://mashable.com/2016/11/03/htc-vive-retail-stores/#F4EIJ2GKXOq7. live.
  80. Web site: Lang. Ben. 23 November 2016. HTC Confirms Each Vive is Sold at Profit, "Much More" Than 140,000 Units in Sales. 25 November 2016. 25 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161125080243/http://www.roadtovr.com/htc-vive-sold-at-profit-sales-figures-data-units-more-than-140000/. live.
  81. Web site: Robertson . Adi . 2021-05-11 . HTC's self-contained $1,300 Vive Focus 3 headset has a 5K screen and ships June 27th . 2023-04-05 . The Verge . en-US.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "HTC Vive".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.