HTC, a leading electronics manufacturer, has unveiled the VIVE XR Elite headset, a cutting-edge device that offers a unique blend of mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences for the metaverse. The announcement, made on January 5th, highlights the device’s versatility for gaming, fitness, productivity, and other applications.
To create their own metaverse called VIVERSE, HTC collaborated with the Japanese creator platform pixiv. This partnership integrates VRoid’s Anime-Style Avatars and utilizes open standards to ensure accessibility through a web browser. The VIVERSE will host a variety of events, including an immersive adaptation of “The Little Prince” scheduled for late 2023.
Additionally, VIVERSE will feature ELLE Taiwan’s “ELLEverse” showroom, showcasing dedicated avatar outfits and events throughout the year. Collaborations with Warner Music Taiwan and Lamina1 will bring new music experiences, virtual environments, and an open metaverse ecosystem to users.
Lamina1, co-founded by Neal Stephenson, the author of Snow Crash who coined the term “metaverse” in the 90s, leverages blockchain technology to facilitate cross-world and cross-platform asset distribution and management within VIVERSE.
The VIVE XR Elite offers a seamless experience with WiFi 6e support for high-quality wireless VR, along with physical port and standalone capabilities. Features include a full-color passthrough camera, hand-tracking, controller support, and the ability to emulate multiple monitors using a mouse and keyboard.
HTC has launched the device with a range of compatible gaming titles and plans to introduce 100 more MR and VR experiences. Users can also stream content from their Android smartphones and enjoy popular streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+ or games like Fortnite on a virtual 300-inch cinema screen.
With a wide 110-degree field of view, 4K resolution, and a 90Hz refresh rate, the VIVE XR Elite promises a captivating visual experience. Adjustable lenses cater to users without glasses, while precise inter-pupillary distance settings ensure optimal comfort.
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