HTC Vive Focus Vision Revealed, Preorders Live Now

Anyone looking to experience virtual reality can choose from several brands, and if you're searching for something new, HTC has just announced its latest standalone Vive Vision VR headset. On its own, the headset is priced at $999 ahead of its October 18 launch, but Amazon is offering a very good bundle deal right now that throws in the $149 streaming kit for free.

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Some of the marquee features of the Vive Vision headset include eye-tracking for sight-based controls, a pixel-per-eye density of 2248p, automatic IPD adjustment, and a 120-degree field of view. Internally, it has the same Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor as the Meta Quest 3, 12GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage capacity. The screens have a 90Hz refresh rate, but this can be bumped up to 120Hz when connected to a PC via a DisplayPort cable. There's also MicroSD card support in case you want to load it up with games and the internal storage isn't big enough.

Another cool feature is that you can quickly swap out batteries on the Focus Vision without losing any progress, as the headset has an internal battery that supplies up to 20 minutes of juice. Each detachable battery pack can provide up to two hours of continuous playtime.

You also won't need to worry about setting tracking modules like with the Vive 2 Pro, as the Focus Vision has four integrated tracking cameras and two full-color 16MP passthrough cameras that work with an infrared system to provide accurate tracking and proximity sensing in your environment.

The streaming kit in the Amazon bundle includes a five-meter streaming cable and converter--both with DisplayPort compatibility--and this is designed to give you visually lossless graphics and low-latency data transmission.

Admittedly this is a very expensive all-in-one VR solution, but the Meta Quest 3 is a good blend between price and performance. The entry-level 128GB model is $500 and you'll want to pair it with an Elite Strap and battery to maximize the amount of time you can use the VR headset for when engaged in a few rounds of Beat Saber or Arizona Sunshine 2.

• Meta Quest 3 (128GB) -- $500
• Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap -- $68.59
• Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap and battery -- $126