The HTC VIVE Focus Vision is an all-new immersive experience.
With DisplayPort streaming(1), mixed reality, total 5K
resolution, and full-body tracker support it is our most
immersive standalone PC VR headset yet. VIVE Focus Vision brings
the virtual and real worlds together for new immersive
experiences — as special as it is spatial. The VIVE Focus Vision
uses cameras to track movement with submillimeter accuracy. Get
eye and hand tracking built in and add trackers to bring even
more of you into VR. A wide range of compatible VR accessories
help you get immersed with VIVE Focus Vision exactly the way you
want to. Upgrade to full-body tracking with VIVE Ultimate
Trackers to jump, punch, and kick like you're the hero. Pair up
to 5 VIVE Ultimate Trackers for new levels of fun.(8) Enjoy an
ergonomic fit you can tighten or loosen using the rear dial.
Offers balanced front and back weight, cleanable cushions, and a
top strap for support. It even accommodates glasses. Has a tough
yet lightweight magnesium alloy frame plus a metal loop for
securing the top strap. Enjoy powerful performance as 12 GB RAM
keeps AIO MR content running smoothly. Grow your app and game
collection with expandable storage of up to 2 TB using a MicroSD
card(9). The cooling system actively dissipates heat via a fan
with 30% more air intake than VIVE Focus 3's — letting you and
the headset stay focused on the VR.
Review: Auto IPD is excellent!!! - I was unsure about buying the
Focus Vision at first because of its high price, but after trying
it out, I think it's worth it for those who want both standalone
and PCVR functionality. Switching between untethered and PC modes
is smooth, and the PCVR performance is excellent, especially when
using the DisplayPort converter for clear visuals. Even though
the design is a bit bulky, the headset feels surprisingly
comfortable. The weight is well-balanced, thanks to the battery
being placed at the back, which makes long sessions easier. One
of its best features is the automatic IPD adjustment, which is
especially handy if multiple people are sharing the device. The
display is sharp, and the MR mode works well. But there are some
downsides. The price is quite high, and the headset uses an older
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 chip, which might not handle future demands
as well as newer processors. The Fresnel lenses are functional
but not as clear as the more advanced pancake lenses found in
other headsets. Also, the standalone software options are
limited, but the PCVR performance helps make up for this. This
Focus Vision is a great choice for those who want a VR headset
that works well for both standalone and PCVR uses. While it has a
few flaws, its comfort, display quality, and versatility make it
a solid option if you’re okay with the price.
Review: A disappointment…. - I originally pre-ordered this from
HTC and it included the PCVR cable kit as part of the pre-order.
The release date came and they had no idea when my order would
ship so I cancelled my order with HTC and ordered from
desertcart. Not thinking about the pre-order deal it arrived with
no cable kit. My fault, I’ll admit to that. So I had to order the
PCVR cable kit for an additional $150.00 (+tax) and was told my
order for that will not ship until late November. So I have the
$999.00 Vive headset that I can’t use as a PCVR device. The unit
is standalone but as I have several VR headsets that are
standalone that was not the purpose of this purchase. Likes: SD
card slot for expanded storage (Up to 2TB on card). Eye tracking
(with available face tracking for $99.00). Automatic IPC
adjustment. Vivid colors and large field of view. Hot swapable
battery. Dislikes: Fresnel lenses. (for this price it should have
had pancake lenses). Comfort (Not a light as my Meta 3). Price
(for this price you could buy 2 Meta 3’s with 512G storage and
have family fun). Last generation CPU (Snapdragon 1 instead of
the faster Snapdragon 2 found on the Meta 3). Built in storage is
only 128Gig and that can run out fast with AAA games. Controllers
have rings on them ala Meta 2 type controllers. Vive store does
not come close to the Meta store as far as content. Hand tracking
does not seem as precise as Meta’s. So, my go-to VR headset is
still my Meta 3 and if and when I can do PCVR I will come back
and edit this review and if warranted give it a higher score.
EDIT: Finally received my $150.00 cable kit for PCVR. Finding the
headset to be very flimsy and uncomfortable to wear for more than
an hour. Not the simplest plug and play on the cable kit to, so
no, I will not increase my rating. This thing is WAY overpriced
for what you get in functionality. My go to is still going to be
the Meta Quest 3 that costs less than half this price and is a
far more advanced headset. EDIT: After 6 months of using this
devise I have lowered the score by one star (to one star).
Tracking is horrendous and getting almost impossible to use. This
is one of 8 VR headsets I own and by far the least used (besides
my Pico 4e) and the biggest disappointment of them all. Certainly
not worth what they are asking in price.
