HTC announces a new VR headset

[WYP]

HTC has announced their first standalone VR headset, which will not require a phone, PC or any external computing device to function.



Read more on HTC's new VR headset design.

 

[Damien c]

Interesting and what will be more interesting is if it has a higher resolution and refresh rate than the Vive, and if will be able to be used with PC's like the Vive.

 

[siffonen]

Its not vive 2 and they told that it doesnt need a pc so probably not working with pc like vive. Vive 2 is totally different and will arrive at some point.

 

[SeekaX]

What is the point? Won't have the computation power to run games properly, so it's basically just a probably cheaper alternative for the porn connoisseur?

 

[Warchild]

next they will drop the spec requirements and add connectivity towards your typical android phone. Before you know it, you are looking at another version of the Samsung Gear ;D

 

[jimma47]

I have a gear vr (came free with the S7) and aside from giving me a headache, having the phone strapped to your face is annoying, hot and flattens your battery quickly.

I'd say this is just a phoneless version. Similar spec without the 4g etc, only works off wifi so it can be cheaper to produce and purchase.