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 colour 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, defence, 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 organisations 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 theinterpupillary 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.

Simon Miller, CEO of FLAIM Systems said:

“We have worked closely with HTC in the development of FLAIM Systems products since our commencement in 2019 and we welcome the launch of the VIVE Focus Vision. We are excited by the prospect of providing our customers with new capabilities for improved training outcomes with features such as higher visual quality, multiuser capabilities, the versatility of standalone free roam as well as PCVR. With HTC driving the evolution of VR headset technology, FLAIM is able to provide an increasingly “feels real” visualisation experience to augment our kinaesthetic XR learning experiences. HTC’s support is enabling FLAIM to grasp the opportunity to make a significant difference to the quality of our fire safety and firefighter training worldwide.”

 “As our immersive training systems have grown to over 400 customers in 45 countries we seek a headset partner that develops around customer needs, including; ease of use, improved fidelity, safety, durability and user comfort. HTC continue to improve customer experience and we are delighted to work with them on the integration of the next generation headsets,” said Simon.

Highlighted features include:

• Built-in eye tracking and motorised auto-IPD adjustment
• DisplayPort mode for stunning, visually lossless PCVR experiences
• Dual 16MP colour cameras for stereoscopic full colour 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 18/09 through 17/10, 2024. Pre-orders will receive a VIVE Wired Streaming Kit for DisplayPort mode valued at AU$279 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.

Product details

• VIVE Focus Vision (Consumer Edition): AU$1899
• VIVE Focus Vision (Business Edition): AU$2399
• VIVE Wired Streaming Kit (Display Port Compatible): AU$279
• VIVE Wired Streaming Cable (Display Port Compatible): AU$169
• VIVE Wired Streaming Converter (DisplayPort mode compatible): AU$149

Pre-order offer

• Consumers will receive a VIVE Wired Streaming Kit and 7+ games, including XRWorkout, Capsule Critters and theBlu, alongside the choice of one of three popular game bundles as a complimentary package:
  • PC VR Wild Pack: Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine 2, Bootstrap Island, and Breachers
  • PC VR Epic Pack: The Pirate Queen with Lucy Liu, Taskmaster VR, Wanderer, and KayakVR: Mirage
  • MR Fun Pack: Puzzling Places, Magic Keys, YUKI, Toy Trains, and Figmin XR