Link: HTC announces the Vive Focus Vision with color passthrough and an eye on gaming

HTC has unveiled the Vive Focus Vision, a new VR headset priced at $999, now available for preorder through October 17th. This device enhances its predecessor, the Vive Focus 3, with features like color passthrough and improved PC connectivity.

The Vive Focus Vision can operate standalone or tethered to a PC via USB-C, boasting dual 16MP cameras and an automatic lens adjustment feature.

It maintains the same high-resolution displays and field of view as the Focus 3 but adds significant upgrades such as 12GB of RAM and expandable storage up to 2TB.

Geared towards gamers, the headset incorporates foveated rendering to concentrate graphics processing on where the user is looking.

Additional perks include DisplayPort support over USB-C for a lossless PC connection and an upcoming update to enhance refresh rates from 90Hz to 120Hz.

The headset is built with a replaceable battery that lasts roughly two hours and includes a new fan system to improve cooling by 30%.

Enhancements to the head strap design address durability, upgrading key components like the metal hook and side arms.

Early buyers will receive a complimentary kit featuring a 5-meter USB-C cable and multiple adapters, plus a choice of three popular game bundles.

The Vive Focus Vision targets the consumer market, aiming to bring high-end VR gaming from arcades to homes.

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