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HTC & Valve Announce The HTC RE Vive

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This post will be updated as we find out more.

Well that was unexpected, Valve and HTC have announced a joint venture at the Mobile World Congress! Introducing the HTC Re Vive headset.

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See the announcement trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTITJSSRUso

It sounds like it will be one hell of a device, with masses of sensors and all kinds of gizmos included.

Some specs
- It will use the SteamVR platform
- Refresh rate of 90FPS (do they mean HZ?)
- A gyrosensor, accelerometer, and laser position sensor
- A nice resolution of 1200x1080 per eye
- A headphone jack to use your favourite headphones
- Special controllers to use with it
- Optional Steam VR base stations to track your movements around a room and more!

They don't seem to have show off the controllers they mentioned yet, and our previous image was wrong.

It seems a number of developers are already signed up to create games and other experiences for it.

As for when we can get one, we don't have too long to wait, as you should be able to order one yourself before 2015 is over.

Pretty interesting news, and it’s one less thing to formally announce at GDC next week. They will be showing it off at GDC next week, and you can request an appointment with them here. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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MayeulC Mar 1, 2015
Are those actually laser sensors all over the HMD ?
One would get excellent positional tracking with this, but I guess it's really hard to use (from a SDK-maker perspective), even more if we take into account that these sensors are asymmetrically positioned.
Good work, valve (HTC too) !

I fear the price announcement, though.
Segata Sanshiro Mar 1, 2015
March is going to be a very awesome month indeed.
lucifertdark Mar 1, 2015
I only have one thing to say about this, GIMME GIMME GIMME!!!!! :D
rick01457 Mar 1, 2015
This looks like I can't afford it.
linux_gamer Mar 1, 2015
Cool, Valve + HTC that should deliver some quality. Strange that its revealed just hours before GDC.
Beamboom Mar 1, 2015
That's a serious resolution and frame rate. I'm slightly worried about the price on this baby - cause I just know I'll get me one.
Maelrane Mar 1, 2015
N30N Mar 1, 2015
Quoting: liamdaweHere’s a shot of the controller design
That's just a side view of the headset.

Quoting: liamdawe- Refresh rate of 90FPS (do they mean HZ?)
Yes, they say 90Hz in the launch video.

Quoting: liamdawe- A nice resolution of 1200x1080 per eye
But still on the low end — on the plus side current gen video card should be able to handle it. :)
It's also a narrower aspect ratio than I'd have expected.
edo Mar 1, 2015
Let's just wait the delay
thelimeydragon Mar 1, 2015
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