Schlagwort: Vive Pro

  • Save Hundreds on Vive Virtual Reality Hardware for Cyber Weekend

    Save Hundreds on Vive Virtual Reality Hardware for Cyber Weekend

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  • Case Study: Hard Rock International Leverages VIVE VR For $1.5 Billion AEC Project

    Case Study: Hard Rock International Leverages VIVE VR For $1.5 Billion AEC Project

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  • HTC VIVE Evolves Premium VR Portfolio With New Hardware, Unlimited Software Subscription and Content Partnerships

    HTC VIVE Evolves Premium VR Portfolio With New Hardware, Unlimited Software Subscription and Content Partnerships

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    HTC VIVE™, the leader in room-scale Virtual Reality (VR), today announced new hardware, software, and content offerings that redefine how VR is experienced. With VIVE Pro Eye, a new headset with built-in eye tracking, the high-end VR experience from VIVE Pro just got even better. In addition, VIVEPORT, HTC’s global app store for VR content, announced unlimited subscription access with Viveport Infinity so all the best content is available at any time. HTC also unveiled a developer kit for a future headset, VIVE COSMOS, created with a new level of accessibility and ease of use. Revealed alongside Cosmos, the ‘Vive Reality System’ reimagines what VR should look like in the age of spatial computing, with fresh ways to display content and transport users between immersive environments. These latest advancements in premium VR not only offer best-in-class technology and content but strive to redefine how VR is accessed and experienced for both consumers and enterprise.

    Vive Pro Eye

    Vive Pro, built to meet the needs of the professional VR user, just got even better with integrated eye tracking on the new Vive Pro Eye—giving users new levels of accessibility, including gaze-oriented menu navigation and removing the need for controllers. With the inclusion of eye tracking, the new Vive Pro Eye will allow businesses and developers to gather more data about their training environments, help optimize computer and VR performance, and offer product design and research groups unprecedented levels of feedback.

    Major League Baseball (MLB) debuted eye tracking on Vive Pro Eye at CES 2019. Eye tracking is integrated into the “MLB Home Run Derby VR” video game experience, allowing users full menu control without a traditional controller. Fans can experience the new Vive Pro Eye starting in 2019.

    “We’ve invested in VR technology to bring fans a fun immersive experience and connection to our game and deliver a new level of engagement through VR game competitions, at-home play and in-ballpark attractions,” said Jamie Leece, Senior Vice President, Games & VR, Major League Baseball. “By integrating eye tracking technology into Home Run Derby VR, we are able to transport this transformative baseball experience to any location without additional controllers needed. Our fans can simply operate menus by using their eyes.” 

    Vive Pro Eye is targeted at the enterprise market where eye tracking has a number of immediate benefits—from performance, to accessibility, to improvements in training applications. It will also benefit developers by minimizing computing resources needed to render high-end VR environments.

    The new Vive Pro Eye will launch in the second quarter of 2019.

    Viveport Infinity  

    Also announced today is the biggest upgrade to the Viveport subscription service to date. The first unlimited subscription service for VR, Viveport Infinity allows members to discover and explore hundreds of virtual destinations anytime with unrestricted access.

    “Today, we’re announcing our next step in Viveport’s evolution with Viveport Infinity,” said Rikard Steiber, President, Viveport. “When we first launched our Subscription service, we gave consumers the ability to try 5 titles a month. Now with Viveport Infinity, we’re offering our members the best value in VR content with 100x more choice, all at one low price.”

    Starting Vive Day, April 5, 2019, members can download and play any of the 500+ titles in the Viveport Infinity library with no restrictions. This unlimited subscription model will give members the opportunity to save thousands of dollars on top-quality content while allowing them to discover new experiences. With Viveport Infinity, members will be able to try hits from indie developers or shorter experiences they were reluctant to pay for while keeping their favorites like Seeking Dawn and Torn downloaded and ready to play. Members will be able access  Viveport Infinity across all current and future Vive devices as well as the Oculus Rift and other devices in the Wave Eco-system.

     

    VIVE Cosmos

    Unveiled for the first time today, Vive Cosmos is the newest VR headset from Vive, offering absolute comfort, and ease of set-up and use—ensuring consumers can access their virtual world whenever their life may call for it. With no external base stations required, Vive Cosmos maximizes flexibility of usage space, whether at home or on the go, and has the capability to be powered by more than a traditional gaming PC.

    “We found that over 85% of VR intenders believe that ease of use and set up is the most important factor to consider while purchasing a headset,” said Daniel O’Brien, GM, Americas, HTC Vive. “We believe Cosmos will make VR more easily accessible to those who may not have invested in VR before and also be a superior experience for VR enthusiasts.”

    With the introduction of Cosmos, HTC aims to redefine how VR is accessed by offering a headset that is quick to setup and use and can be taken on the go to new play environments. Cosmos will be the first Vive headset to feature the “Vive Reality System,” an entirely new design experience for VR.  

    HTC will first offer developer kits of Vive Cosmos in early 2019, and more details on availability and price will be announced later in the year.

     

    Vive Reality System

    HTC’s Creative Labs team also revealed Vive Reality System, a completely reimagined way for people to experience the virtual world—encompassing the total user experience from the moment a headset is put on to how content is interacted with.

    “Our philosophy has always been focused on developing great products and experiences that create a natural and effortless bridge from the real world to the virtual world and with Vive Reality System we set out to reimagine Vive’s core software experience to meet these needs,” said Drew Bamford, VP, Creative Labs, HTC Vive. “The tools and environments that make up Vive Reality System aim to make spatial computing accessible to everyone, wherever their journey into immersive worlds takes them. We want VR to feel less like launching apps and instead like stepping between worlds.”

    The Vive Reality System includes both operational and experiential elements impacting the entire Vive product portfolio and experienced first on the Vive Cosmos. As part of the project, Vive announced a deal with Mozilla to launch the first Vive-dedicated VR browser.

    The Vive Reality System will power experiences across the entire Vive product portfolio and will be available first on the Vive Cosmos released later this year. 

    For press images and assets for all Vive CES News, please visit the Vive online press kit.

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  • Snag The Best Deal Ever on VIVE Pro—This Weekend Only

    Snag The Best Deal Ever on VIVE Pro—This Weekend Only

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    If you’ve been looking for a better time to buy a VIVE Pro, well, it doesn’t get any better than this—but you’ll have to act fast.

    For a very limited time, you can save $200 on the VIVE Pro Full Kit. The full kit includes the VIVE Pro headset, two Steam VR™ Base Stations 2.0, two next-generation controllers, and a two-month subscription to VIVEPORT. A best-in-class VR system now at its best price yet: $1199.

    Don’t need base station or controllers but want to upgrade your headset? We have a killer deal for you with $100 off the VIVE Pro HMD, bringing the price to an all-time low of $699. With breathtaking graphics, long-play ergonomics, and Hi-Res sound, it’s got the features to take your VIVE experience to the next level.
    Now the bad news: these deals won’t last long. VIVE Cyber Weekend offers end Monday, November 26th at 11:59 PM PST—or while supplies last. Don’t wait to see which comes first.

    But wait, there’s more good news! VIVEPORT is also offering loads of great deals this Black Friday, ensuring you have plenty of top-rated content to explore as soon as you set up your new VIVE Pro. This year’s deals run from Tuesday, November 20 at 12 AM PST through Tuesday, November 27 at 11:59 PM PST.

    (Offer available only in select regions. For pricing and availability, check your region’s www.vive.com website for more details.)

    And even more good news still: starting tomorrow, VIVEPORT subscribers can get SUPERHOT VR, Accounting+ and The Wizards for just $1 each while all subscribers will be emailed a $10 VIVEPORT wallet credit on Tuesday. In addition, over 100 titles will be on sale up to 95% off for all VIVEPORT users during this time. VIVEPORT’s library is curated to provide users with the best VR titles across all genres, helping them discover great virtual reality content for HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift.

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  • Vive Celebrates Amazon Prime Day with a Special Deal on the Vive Pro

    Vive Celebrates Amazon Prime Day with a Special Deal on the Vive Pro

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    Amazon Prime Day is here and this year Vive is getting in on the action. From 12 pm PT on July 16 to 8:59pm PT July 17, all Amazon Prime Members who purchase a Vive Pro HMD will receive a bonus $50 Amazon gift card and a $50 Viveport gift card. In addition, customers will also receive two free months of Viveport Subscription, included with all Vive Pro HMD purchases.

    To add to the news, Viveport just announced a new partnership with Amazon, allowing customers to purchase Viveport titles directly through Amazon. The new program supports Viveport’s mission to provide developers with the most avenues to monetize their content and reach new customers while aiding in content discovery.

    With Viveport content coming to Amazon in the upcoming weeks as developers opt in to the program, Amazon Prime members can take advantage of this new program and can soon purchase Viveport titles with their $50 Amazon gift card.

    With a collective $100 to spend on Amazon and Viveport, customers will have no shortage of fun titles and Vive accessories to choose from to get their Vive Pro journey started. To help narrow down these choices, we have a few suggestions on how to get the most out of your Prime Day deal:

    $50 on Viveport

    From Subscription Bundles to exciting titles, your Viveport gift card will give you tons of options to build out your VR content library.

    3 – month Subscription Bundle – $19.99

    With 5 picks each month, spending $19.99 on this Viveport Subscription bundle allows you to play 15 titles over three months. Viveport Subscription boasts of over 470 titles to choose from, ensuring a jam packed 3 months.

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    Moss – $29.99

     The critically-acclaimed, multi-award winning Moss from Polyarc Games is an action-adventure puzzle game tailor made for the VR platform. With its charming  heroine Quill, you’ll team up to explore forgotten realms, solve challenging puzzles and battle menacing enemies.

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    The Gallery – Episode 1: Call of the Starseed – $19.99

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    The Gallery – Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone – $29.99

    The groundbreaking built-for-VR adventure series inspired by dark 80’s fantasy films, has been a favorite of Vive owners since Episode 1 launched in 2016. The first-person adventure titles from Cloudhead Games are sure to offer hours of fun as you navigate through puzzles and a griping narrative.

    $50 on Amazon

    While you can spend your Amazon gift card on ANYTHING (including Viveport titles!) we’ve suggested a few Vive accessories to bring your VR experience to the next level.

    Lighthouse stands – $49.95

    For those looking to keep their Vive set-up portable and shy away from drilling holes in their walls, these tripods are convenient to set up your VR play zone.

    Rebuff TrackStrap (2 units) – $39.99

    TrackStraps from Rebuff for the Vive Tracker allows precision full-body tracking in VR when attached to your feet. Combined with two Vive Trackers, Rebuff’s TrackStrap is perfect for titles such as Island 359 and Final Soccer VR.

    HTC VIVE Tracker 2018 – $99.99

    Take $50 off your Vive Tracker purchase and experience VR like never before! By attaching the Vive Tracker to specially designed accessories you can play your favorite supported games using real-world objects.

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    Vive’s Amazon Prime Day offer on the Vive Pro HMD starts on July 16th at 12pm PT and runs through to 8:59pm PT July 17.

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  • VR Weekly: HTC Vive Pro im Fokus und Highlights von der GDC 2018

    VR Weekly: HTC Vive Pro im Fokus und Highlights von der GDC 2018

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    Chris und Patrick waren in Berlin und konnten die HTC Vive Pro in der VR Lounge ausprobieren. Ein umfangreiches Hands-on hatten wir bereits veröffentlicht, nun folgt die Diskussion im Video. Dabei scheiden sich beim Tragekomfort die Geister. Alles eine Frage der Kopfgröße? Außerdem zeigen wir im Video die spannendsten Neuigkeiten frisch von der Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2018.

    VR Weekly mit HTC Vive Pro

    Die Woche stand ganz im Zeichen der GDC 2018 und es gab aufregende Neuigkeiten beispielsweise von Oculus, Google und Magic Leap. Eine Woche zuvor sorgte aber die Veröffentlichung des Preises der HTC Vive Pro für Wirbel und bei vielen Vive-Fans der ersten Stunde für lange Gesichter. 879 Euro werden für das gute Stück fällig, ohne Zubehör. Das macht ein „Upgrade“ extrem teuer, da man das alte Paket nicht einfach verkaufen kann, wenn man die Pro nutzen will. Aber abgesehen vom Preis: Wie gut ist die Vive Pro denn nun?

    Chris und Patrick haben sie ausprobiert und sind sich in einem Punkt einig: Das Bild ist fantastisch. Unterschiedlich empfinden unsere beiden VR Nerds allerdings den Tragekomfort. Für Chris liegt er deutlich über den der alten Vive. Patrick zeigte sich hingegen enttäuscht. Ein Vergleich mit der Samsung Odyssey mit den gleichen Bildschirmen und der gleichen Auflösung steht ebenfalls an. Es ist sehr wahrscheinlich, dass vor allem die Linsen den Unterschied zwischen den beiden VR Headsets machen. Aber seht selbst. MAZ ab für unser VR Weekly.

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  • HTC Vive Announces Price of Vive Pro HMD at $799, Pre-orders Start Today; Price of Vive Reduced to $499

    HTC Vive Announces Price of Vive Pro HMD at $799, Pre-orders Start Today; Price of Vive Reduced to $499

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    HTC Vive PRO HMD will ship on April 5th and come with six-month Viveport Subscription 

    HTC Vive™ today announced that the HTC Vive Pro™ Head Mounted Display (HMD) will be available for $799 with global pre-orders starting now. The company also announced a $100 price reduction for the current Vive full kit, bringing it down to $499 across the globe. All Vive Pro HMDs purchased by June 3rd, which will begin shipping on April 5th, will come with a free six-month trial to Viveport Subscription, where consumers can choose up to 5 titles per month from the more than 400 titles available. 

    “With the Vive Pro we are delivering the best quality display and visual experience to the most discerning VR enthusiasts. Our goal has always been to offer the most premium VR platform available and to drive adoption for VR,” said Daniel O’Brien, HTC Vive General Manager, US. “By lowering the price of the current Vive, we are making VR more accessible while expanding the potential market for developers. Whether you’re a VR enthusiast or new to the platform, there’s never been a better time to join the most complete VR platform available.”

    Vive Pro HMD pre-orders begin today on Vive.com and other Vive retailers with units shipping globally on April 5th. Current Vive owners can upgrade their headset to Vive Pro for the best display, audio, and comfort in the industry. The Vive Pro comes with dual-OLED displays, making for a crisper image resolution of 2880 x 1600 combined, a 78% increase in resolution over the current Vive HMD. In addition to visuals, Vive Pro also features integrated, high-performance headphones with a built-in amplifier that creates a heightened sense of presence and sound through noise cancellation capabilities. These improved graphics and audio allow for users to experience VR with enhanced clarity, making it the most realistic and immersive VR experience on the market today.  

    In addition, the Vive Pro has been rebuilt to maximize comfort for the most demanding VR users. The Vive Pro features a redesigned head-strap that balances the weight of the headset more evenly and features easy simple adjustment buttons for Vive users with glasses.

    The Vive Pro works with both SteamVR Tracking 1.0 and 2.0, meaning existing Vive customers can upgrade the headset only and continue to use current generation controllers and base stations.

    With more than 3,000 titles available, Vive continues to be the platform of choice for developers and consumers alike. Operating in over 60 countries, HTC’s content platform Viveport brings premium experiences in entertainment, education, arcade, arts & culture, and enterprise to a global audience. In addition, Viveport Subscription allows consumers to choose from over 400 pieces of content from a highly-curated offering, giving consumers the opportunity to discover the best VR content available.  

    Vive Pro purchases made before June 3rd come with a free six-month trial of Viveport Subscription where owners will get the chance to play 30 titles with their new HMD. Pro purchases made after the first 60 days of orders will come with a free two-month trial. The price of Viveport Subscription will increase to $8.99 on March 22nd. Current Subscribers and those who sign up before the increase takes effect will be locked in at the $6.99 price point through at least the end of the year. 

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