HTC Vive Focus Vision unveiled, pre-orders now live

Anyone looking to experience virtual reality has a few different brands to choose from, and if you’re looking for something new, HTC just announced its latest standalone Vive Vision VR headset. The headset will set you back $999 on its own ahead of its October 18 launch, but Amazon is currently offering a very good bundle deal that includes the $149 streaming kit for free.

Some of the key features of the Vive Vision headset include eye tracking for vision-based controls, a pixel-per-eye density of 2248p, automatic IPD adjustment, and a 120-degree field of view. Internally, it features the same Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor as the Meta Quest 3, along with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The displays have a 90Hz refresh rate, but this can be boosted to 120Hz when connected to a PC via a DisplayPort cable. There’s also MicroSD card support, in case you want to load games onto them and the internal storage isn’t quite big enough.

Another cool feature is that you can quickly swap batteries on the Focus Vision without losing any of your progress, as the headset has an internal battery that can provide up to 20 minutes of power. Each detachable battery pack can provide up to two hours of continuous playtime.

You also don’t have to worry about setting up tracking modules like you do on the Vive 2 Pro, as the Focus Vision has four integrated tracking cameras and two full-color 16MP passthrough cameras that work with an infrared system for precise tracking and proximity detection of your environment.

The streaming kit in the Amazon bundle includes a five-meter streaming cable and a converter, both compatible with DisplayPort. These are designed to give you visually lossless graphics and low-latency data transfer.

Granted, this is a very expensive all-in-one VR solution, but the Meta Quest 3 is a good mix of price and performance. The entry-level 128GB model costs $500, and you’ll want to pair it with an Elite Strap and battery to maximize the amount of time you can keep the VR headset in during a few rounds of Beat Saber or Arizona Sunshine 2.