HTC Vive has unveiled its latest virtual reality headset, the XR Elite, which combines mixed reality and VR for an unparalleled experience.
The headset, which will retail for £1,299, comes equipped with a full colour RGB camera for passthrough and hand-tracking, allowing users to interact with their real-world environment in real-time.
The XR Elite is also versatile and lightweight, making it easy to use for extended periods of time. It can be used wirelessly or connected to a PC for VR games from Viveport and Steam.
The headset boasts a wide field of view, 4K resolution, and a 90Hz refresh rate, as well as physical controllers and hand-tracking, a removable face gasket for easy cleaning, immersive audio, and connectivity via USB-C.
During its launch window, the XR Elite will have access to over 100 new pieces of MR and VR content, as well as Viverse, a personalised social space where players can access games and interact with friends. Pre-orders for the device are now open, with shipments set to begin in late February.
Although the XR Elite comes with a hefty price tag, it is still cheaper than the Meta Quest Pro. It will also be competing with Sony's PSVR2, which is set to arrive in February and is priced at £530, but the PSVR2 requires a PlayStation 5 as well.
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