HTC announced the Vive Focus Plus independent VR headset, scheduled for sale in the second quarter of this year

HTC Vive Focus is one of the most controversial VR products of 2018. This is a high-end independent headset, first released in China before the international market launch in late 2018, so But this product is only for business customers. Today, HTC is once again referring to the Vive Focus name, but Vive Focus Plus - an upgraded model with multi-level controller and more sophisticated tracking capabilities, although this device seems to be just Aiming at customers who are business users.

One of the key changes that can be found on the Vive Focus Plus is that it will support six degrees of freedom (6DoF) controller, allowing both hands to be monitored simultaneously while Users move in real 3D space. On that scene, HTC will also equip Focus Plus with two ultrasonic controllers, including an analog trigger for pressure-sensitive input sensors that the company hopes will be available. Developers use to further improve the accuracy for squeeze / grip gestures.

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In addition, HTC Vive Focus Plus will also include ergonomics improvements to make it more comfortable for users during long-term use, the most basic being a comfortable feeling when worn continuously in time. long. The product also promises to support better businesses, with newly added professional features including multi-device management tools, kiosk mode and vision control, along with support capabilities. up to 19 different languages.

However, there are still some factors that are not upgraded, such as the case of the original Snapdragon 835 processor will remain the same. But there won't be any performance issues with this chip either because standards for independent VR headsets often don't require too much processing power, and Snapdragon 835 was once a mobile chip. Qualcomm's top. In addition, another similar VR product, Facebook's Oculus Quest, will also be equipped with Snapdragon 835 and will soon appear at retail stores for under $ 400.

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HTC will begin to sell the Vive Focus Plus in the second quarter of this year, with the current price still unspecified, but it is likely to be similar to the Vive Focus, which means it falls in the range of $ 599. The company said it will also include a free business license on 'most markets'.