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''See [[Glossary:Virtual reality headset|virtual reality headset article]] for more information. For a list of games, see [[List of VR games]].''
 
''See [[Glossary:Virtual reality headset|virtual reality headset article]] for more information. For a list of games, see [[List of VR games]].''
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      = The '''HTC Vive''' are a series of virtual reality headsets developed and produced by [[Company:HTC|HTC]].
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|release history  = The series started with the release of [[#Vive|HTC Vive]] in April 4, 2016, and over the years, there are many VR headsets released, with some of them are standalone VR headsets.
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|current state    = On PC, the Vive headsets support games that utilize Valve's OpenVR API and, with the exception of the original Vive, the open-sourced OpenXR API. PC VR is usually done through HTC's streaming apps or third-party software like [https://github.com/alvr-org/ALVR ALVA] and [https://www.vrdesktop.net/ Virtual Desktop] on supported headsets. HTC also has their own [[Store:Viveport|Viveport]] storefront for standalone VR games and PC VR games.
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}}
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'''General information'''
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{{ii}} [[Store:Viveport|Viveport]]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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==Headsets==
 
==Headsets==
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===Vive===
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===PC VR===
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====Vive====
 
{{Image|HTC Vive.png|HTC Vive headset.}}
 
{{Image|HTC Vive.png|HTC Vive headset.}}
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{{ii}} Includes the headset, 2x wireless controllers, 2x two base stations for room-scale tracking.
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The '''HTC Vive''' is the first virtual reality headset released on April 4, 2016.
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{{++}} Pass-through camera
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{{Standard table||Features and specification:|content=
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The Vive is the first virtual reality headset to implement the "room-scale" virtual reality. To facilitate this, the headset use the marker-based tracking with the two to four external base stations. It also contains a accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor.
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{{Standard table/row|3D|Stereoscopic 3D}}
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{{Standard table/row|Display|1080 x 1200 per eye. Total resolution of 2160 x 1200.<br/>90 Hz Low Persistence OLED, 110° FOV.}}
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The Vive has the dual OLED panels with a 1080 x 1200 resolution per-eye and running at 90 Hz. The Vive also has a front-facing camera for passthrough view. The Vive must be connected to the PC using a included Link Box that contains a USB 3.0 port, a HDMI port, and a power connector.
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{{Standard table/row|Tracking|Uses 2x Lighthouse Base-Stations for room-scale tracking of headset and controllers.}}
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{{Standard table/row|Audio|3.5mm combo jack and microphone. Earphones included. Integrated headphones available with the [https://www.vive.com/uk/vive-deluxe-audio-strap/ Vive Deluxe Audio Strap]}}
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The Vive came with two base stations and two Vive controllers by default.
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{{Standard table/row|Features|1m Breakout Box, 4.5m cable, Hardware adjustable IPD, Proximity sensor and Camera.}}
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://www.vive.com/sea/product/vive/ Product page]
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{{VR headset
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|name = HTC Vive
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|headset type = PC VR
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|release date = April 4, 2016
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|standard = OpenVR, Viveport
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|3d = Stereoscopic 3D
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|display type = Dual low presistence OLEDs
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|refresh rate = 90 Hz
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|per-eye = 1080 x 1200
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|total resolution = 2160 x 1200
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|lenses = Fresnel lenses
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|fov  =110°
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|ipd = 61-72 mm
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|tracking type = Outside-in marker-based tracking
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|outin tracking = two to four lighthouse base stations
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|inout tracking = No
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|built-in audio = No
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|audio jack = 1 x 3.5mm combo jack. Comes with 1 x earphones.
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|controller = [[Controller:Vive Controller|Vive Controllers]]
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|pc connectivity = <br/>- 1 x HDMI and 1 x USB-A 2.0 to breakout box for wired configuration.<br/>- 1 x VIVE Wireless Adapter for wireless configuration.
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|pc software = Vive software, Virtual Desktop (Steam version)
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|other pc = Color passthrough view
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}}
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====Vive Pro====
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{{Image|HTC Vive Pro.png|HTC Vive Pro and Vive Pro Eye headset.}}
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The '''HTC Vive Pro''' is a prosumer-orientated VR headset, released on April 4, 2018.
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Compare to the Vive, the Vive Pro has the dual OLED panels sporting higher resolution of 1440 x 1600 pixels per-eye and running at 90 Hz. It also has a pair of over-ear speakers for audio, a microphone for noise cancellation analysis and a second camera for passthrough view. Unlike the original Vive which uses HDMI, the Vive Pro uses DisplayPort. The Vive Pro is also compatible with [[Company:Valve|Valve]]'s SteamVR 2.0 base stations.
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A variant of the Vive Pro, the '''HTC Vive Pro Eye''', was released on June 6, 2019. This particular variant adds built-in eye tracking.
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The Vive Pro came bundled with a pair of Vive Pro Controllers and two base stations by default.
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://www.vive.com/sea/product/vive-pro-full-kit/ Vive Pro]
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{{mm}} [https://www.vive.com/sea/product/vive-pro-eye/overview/ Vive Pro Eye]
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{{VR headset
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|name = HTC Vive Pro/Vive Pro Eye
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|headset type = PC VR
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|release date = April 4, 2018 (Vive Pro)<br/>June 6, 2019 (Vive Pro Eye)
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|standard = OpenVR, Viveport, OpenXR
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|3d = Stereoscopic 3D
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|display type = Dual low presistence AMOLEDs
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|refresh rate = 90 Hz
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|per-eye = 1440 x 1600
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|total resolution = 2880 x 1600
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|lenses = Fresnel lenses
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|fov  =100°
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|ipd = 61-72 mm
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|tracking type = Outside-in marker-based tracking
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|outin tracking = two to four lighthouse base stations or SteamVR 2.0 base stations
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|inout tracking = No
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|built-in audio = 2 x non-removable over-ear speakers
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|audio jack = No
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|controller = Vive Pro Controllers
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|pc connectivity = <br/>- 1 x HDMI and 1 x USB-A 2.0 to breakout box for wired configuration.<br/>- 1 x VIVE Wireless Adapter for wireless configuration.
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|pc software = Vive software, Virtual Desktop (Steam version)
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|other pc = Stereo color passthrough view, eye tracking (Pro Eye only)
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}}
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====Vive Cosmos====
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The '''HTC Vive Cosmos''' is a VR headset released on October 3, 2019.
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The Vive Cosmos has the dual LCD panels with a resolution of 1440 x 1700 per-eye and run at 90 Hz. It has a pair of removable over-ear speaker connected to a 3.5mm audio jack.
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Unique to this headset is that its faceplate can be swapped for another one, and each faceplate does provide different functions. The standard faceplate that came with the base configuration has inside-out tracking support, while the Elite faceplate that came with the Elite configuration support the usual marker-base tracking.
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Faceplate and controllers varies depending on the configurations.
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://www.vive.com/sea/product/vive-cosmos/overview/ Vive Cosmos]
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{{mm}} [https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-cosmos-elite/overview/ Vive Cosmos Elite]
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{{VR headset
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|name = HTC Vive Cosmo
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|headset type = PC VR
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|release date = October 3, 2019
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|standard = OpenVR, Viveport, Open XR
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|3d = Stereoscopic 3D
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|display type = Dual LCDs
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|refresh rate = 90 Hz
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|per-eye = 1440 x 1700
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|total resolution = 2880 x 1700
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|lenses = Fresnel lenses
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|fov  =110°
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|ipd = 61-72 mm
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|tracking type = <br/>- Inside-out tracking with the base faceplate.<br/>- Outside-in marker-based tracking with Elite faceplate.
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|outin tracking = two to four SteamVR 2.0 base stations. (with Elite faceplate)
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|inout tracking = 6 x cameras (4 x cameras on the base faceplate)
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|built-in audio = 2 x user-removable over-ear speakers
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|audio jack = 3.5mm audio jack. Occupied by the over-ear speakers by default.
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|controller = Vive Cosmos Controllers<br/>Vive Controllers
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|pc connectivity = <br/>- 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1 x USB-A 3.0 to Link Box for wired configuration.<br/>- 1 x VIVE Wireless Adapter for wireless configuaration.
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|pc software = Vive software, Virtual Desktop (Steam version)
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|other pc = Stereo grayscale passthrough view (with base faceplate)
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}}
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====Vive Pro 2====
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The '''HTC Vive Pro 2''' is a prosumer-orientated VR headset released on June 3, 2021.
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As a upgrade to the original Vive Pro, the Vive Pro 2 now has the dual LCD panels with a higher resolution of 2448 x 2448 per-eye and running at 120 hz. It also has a wider 120 degree field-of-view. Unlike the original Vive Pro, the Vive Pro 2 now has a pair of removable over-ear speakers that are connected to a 3.5mm audio jack.
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The Vive Pro 2 can be purchased on its own, or as a bundle with a pair of Vive Pro Controllers and two SteamVR 2.0 base stations.
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://business.vive.com/us/product/vive-pro2/ Product page]
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{{VR headset
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|name = HTC Vive Pro 2
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|headset type = PC VR
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|release date = June 3, 2021
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|standard = OpenVR, Viveport, Open XR
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|3d = Stereoscopic 3D
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|display type = Dual LCDs
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|refresh rate = 120 Hz
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|per-eye = 2448 x 2448
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|total resolution = 4896 x 2448
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|lenses = Dual-element fresnel lenses
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|fov  =120°
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|ipd = 57-70 mm
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|tracking type = Outside-in marker-based tracking
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|outin tracking = two to four SteamVR 2.0 base stations.
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|inout tracking = No
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|built-in audio = 2 x user-removable over-ear speakers
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|audio jack = 3.5mm audio jack. Occupied by the over-ear speakers by default.
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|controller = Vive Pro Controllers
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|pc connectivity = <br/>- 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1 x USB-A 3.0 to Link Box or 1 x USB-C 3.0 for wired.<br/>- 1 x VIVE Wireless Adapter for wireless configuaration.
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|pc software = Vive software, Virtual Desktop (Steam version)
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|other pc = Stereo grayscale passthrough view
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}}
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===Standalone VR===
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====Vive Focus====
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The '''Vive Focus''' is HTC's first standalone VR headset, released on April 15, 2019.
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The Vive Focus has the dual AMOLED panels with a resolution of 1440 x 1600 per-eye and running at 75 Hz. It use the inside-out tracking with its two built-in cameras. Powering the headset is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, with 4 GB of system memory and 32 GB of storage. Unlike the later standalone VR headsets in the lineup, the Vive Focus can only be connected to the PC by wired.
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There are two versions of the Vive Focus available: the standard model that came with a 3DoF Vive Focus Controller and the '''Vive Focus Plus''' model that came with a pair of the 6DoF Vive Focus Plus Controllers.
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://business.vive.com/sea/product/vive-focus/ Vive Focus]
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{{mm}} [https://business.vive.com/us/product/focus-plus/ Vive Focus Plus]
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{{VR headset
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|name = HTC Vive Focus/Vive Focus Plus
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|headset type = Standalone VR
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|release date = April 15, 2019
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|standard = OpenXR
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|3d = Stereoscopic 3D
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|display type = Dual AMOLEDs
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|refresh rate = 75 Hz
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|per-eye = 1440 x 1600
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|total resolution = 2880 x 1600
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|lenses = Fresnel Lenses
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|fov  = N/A
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|ipd = 60.5-74 mm
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|tracking type = Inside-out
 +
|outin tracking = No
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|inout tracking = 2 x cameras
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|built-in audio = 2 x integrated speakers
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|audio jack = 1 x 3.5mm audio jack
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|controller = Vive XR Controllers
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|pc connectivity = USB-C 3.1
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|pc software = N/A
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|os = Custom OS based on Android
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|soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
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|memory = 4 GB
 +
|storage = 32 GB
 +
|connectivity = WiFi 5
 +
|battery = 4000 mAh
 +
|other standalone = Hand tracking, grayscale passthrough view}}
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{{Image|HTC VIve Focus 3.png|HTC Vive Focus 3}}
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====Vive Focus 3====
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The '''Vive Focus 3''' is a standalone VR headset, released on June 27, 2021.
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 +
The Vive Focus 3 has the dual LCD panels with a resolution of 2448 x 2448 per-eye and running at 90 Hz refresh rate. Just like the original Vive Focus, the Vive Focus 3 use the inside-out tracking with its four built-in cameras. Powering the headset is the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 SoC, with 8 GB of system memory and 128 GB of storage. The Vive Focus 3 has optional accessories which enable face tracking and eye tracking.
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The Vive Focus 3 came with a pair of Vive XR Controllers by default.
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-focus3/overview/ Product page]
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{{VR headset
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|name = HTC Vive Focus 3
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|headset type = Standalone VR
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|release date = June 27, 2021
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|standard = OpenVR, OpenXR
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|3d = Stereoscopic 3D
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|display type = Dual LCDs
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|refresh rate = 90 Hz
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|per-eye = 2448 x 2448
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|total resolution = 4896 x 2448
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|lenses = Fresnel Lenses
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|fov  = 120°
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|ipd = 57-72 mm
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|tracking type = Inside-out
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|outin tracking = No
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|inout tracking = 4 x cameras
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|built-in audio = 2 x integrated speakers
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|audio jack = 1 x 3.5mm audio jack
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|controller = Vive XR Controllers
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|pc connectivity = USB-C 3.2 or WiFi 6
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|pc software = VIVE Business Streaming, Virtual Desktop (WiFi only)
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|other pc = Eye tracking (with optional accessory), face tracking (with optional accessory)
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|os = Custom OS based on Android
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|soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
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|memory = 8 GB
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|storage = 128 GB
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|connectivity = WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
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|battery = User-replaceable 7000 mAh
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|other standalone = Hand tracking, grayscale passthrough view}}
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{{Image|HTC_Vive_XR_Elite.png|HTC Vive XR Elite}}
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====Vive XR Elite====
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The '''Vive XR Elite''' is a standalone VR headset, released on March 31, 2023.
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The Vive XR Elite has dual LCD panels with a resolution of 1920 x 1920 per-eye and running at 90 Hz refresh rate, and use pancake lenses with diopter adjustment. The Vive XR Elite use the inside-out tracking with its four built-in cameras. Powering the headset is the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 SoC, with 12 GB of system memory and 128 GB of storage.
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The battery cradle of the Vive XR Elite, which also contains a battery that is connected to the headset via USB Type-C, can be detached. This allows for swapping out the battery should the existing one is running out of charge.
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The Vive XR Elite came with a pair of Vive XR Controllers by default.
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-xr-elite/overview/ Product page]
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{{VR headset
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|name = HTC Vive XR Elite
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|headset type = Standalone VR
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|release date = March 31, 2023
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|standard = OpenVR, OpenXR
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|3d = Stereoscopic 3D
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|display type = Dual LCDs
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|refresh rate = 90 Hz
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|per-eye = 1920 x 1920
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|total resolution = 3840 x 1920
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|lenses = Pancake lenses with diopter adjustment
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|fov  = 110°}
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|ipd = 54-73 mm
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|tracking type = Inside-out
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|outin tracking = No
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|inout tracking = 4 x cameras, 1 x depth sensor
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|built-in audio = 2 x integrated speakers
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|audio jack = No
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|controller = Vive XR Controllers
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|pc connectivity = USB-C 3.2 or WiFi 6E
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|pc software = VIVE Streaming, Virtual Desktop (WiFi only)
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|os = Custom OS based on Android
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|soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
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|memory = 12 GB
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|storage = 128 GB
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|connectivity = WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 LE
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|battery = User-replaceable 4864 mAh
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|other standalone = Hand tracking, color passthrough view
 
}}
 
}}
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==Controllers and peripherals==
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{{++}} HTC Vive is compatible with [[Glossary:Valve Index|Valve Index]] controllers and peripherals and vice versa.
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===[[Controller:Vive Controller|Vive Controllers]]===
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{{Image|Vive Wand.jpg|Vive Controllers}}
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Includes 2 positionally tracked motion controllers each with a touchpad and trigger akin to the [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]], two face buttons, and 2 grip buttons.
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===[[Controller:Vive Tracker|Vive Tracker]]===
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{{Image|Vive Tracker.png|Vive Tracker}}
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The [https://www.vive.com/uk/vive-tracker/ Vive tracker] is a standalone tracking device to track real world objects in VR, such as a DSLR, bodyparts and specially designed accessories like the [https://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Blaster-Tracker-Amazon-Exclusive-PC/dp/B071K3DK68 Hyper Blaster Gun].
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===Vive Wireless Adapter===
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The [https://www.vive.com/us/accessory/wireless-adapter/ Vive Wireless Adapter] is an accessory that allows the PC-VR-only Vive headsets to be connected to the PC wirelessly. THe PC must have a optional PCIe WiGiG card to work.
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==System requirements==
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===HTC Vive===
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
 
|minOS    = 7 SP1, 8.1, 10
 
|minOS    = 7 SP1, 8.1, 10
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|minCPU  = Intel® Core™ i5-4590
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|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4590
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|minCPU2  = AMD FX™ 8350
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|minCPU2  = AMD FX 8350
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
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|minGPU  = NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
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|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
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|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon™ RX 480
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|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290
 
|minother = 1x USB 2.0<br/>HDMI 1.4 or DisplayPort 1.2
 
|minother = 1x USB 2.0<br/>HDMI 1.4 or DisplayPort 1.2
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|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 480
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Vive Pro===
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===Vive Pro and Vive Pro Eye===
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{{Image|HTC Vive Pro.png|HTC Vive Pro and Vive Pro Eye headset.}}
 
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{{ii}} "Eye" variant is aimed towards enterprices and includes eye tracking features compared to regular Pro.
 
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
 
|minOS    = 7, 8.1
 
|minOS    = 7, 8.1
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|minCPU  = Intel® Core™ i5-4590
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|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4590
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|minCPU2  = AMD FX™ 8350
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|minCPU2  = AMD FX 8350
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
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|minGPU  = NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
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|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
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|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon™ R9 290
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|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290
 
|minother = 1x USB 3.0<br/>DisplayPort 1.2
 
|minother = 1x USB 3.0<br/>DisplayPort 1.2
  
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|recOS    = 10
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|recOS    = 10, 11
 
|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/Quadro P5000
 
|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/Quadro P5000
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|recGPU  = AMD Radeon Vega 56/Pro WX7100/FirePro W9100
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon Vega 56/Pro WX7100/FirePro W9100
  
 
|notes    = {{ii}} Driver is required to download and install before using VIVE Pro Eye's dual cameras with Windows® 7.
 
|notes    = {{ii}} Driver is required to download and install before using VIVE Pro Eye's dual cameras with Windows® 7.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Vive Cosmos===
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===Vive Cosmos and Cosmos Elite===
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = 10
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|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4590
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|minCPU2  = AMD FX 8350
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|minRAM  = 4 GB
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|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB
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|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB
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|minother = 1x USB 3.0<br/>DisplayPort 1.2
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|recOS    = 10, 11
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|recRAM  = 8 GB
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|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/Quadro P5000
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon Vega 56/Pro WX7100/FirePro W9100
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}}
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===HTC Vive Pro 2===
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{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
  
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==Controllers and peripherals==
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|minOS    = 10
−
{{++}} HTC Vive is compatible with [[Glossary:Valve Index|Valve Index]] controllers and peripherals and vice versa.
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|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4590
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===[[Controller:Vive Controller|Vive Controllers]]===
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|minCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 5 1500
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{{Image|Vive Wand.jpg|Vive Controllers}}
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|minRAM  = 8 GB
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Includes 2 positionally tracked motion controllers each with a touchpad and trigger akin to the [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]], two face buttons, and 2 grip buttons.
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|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
 +
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 480
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|minother = 1x USB 3.0<br/>DisplayPort 1.2
  
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===[[Controller:Vive Tracker|Vive Tracker]]===
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|recOS    = 10, 11
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{{Image|Vive Tracker.png|Vive Tracker}}
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|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
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The [https://www.vive.com/uk/vive-tracker/ Vive tracker] is a standalone tracking device to track real world objects in VR, such as a DSLR, bodyparts and specially designed accessories like the [https://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Blaster-Tracker-Amazon-Exclusive-PC/dp/B071K3DK68 Hyper Blaster Gun].
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 5700
 +
|redother = 1x USB 3.0<br/>DisplayPort 1.4
 +
}}
  
−
===Vive Wireless Adapter===
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===HTC Vive XR Elite===
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{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
  
 +
|minOS    = 10, 11
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4590
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
 +
|minRAM  = 8 GB
 +
|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
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|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 580
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|minother = 1x USB 3.0<br/>DisplayPort 1.2<br/>or<br/>1x USB Type-C 3.0<br/>or<br/>WiFi 5 (5 GHz) or WiFi 6/6E (5 GHz or 6 GHz)
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}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
  
 
[[Category:Hardware]]
 
[[Category:Hardware]]
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[[Category:VR and XR headsets]]

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HTC Vive
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Website
https://www.vive.com/
Parent company
HTC
Founded
2015
 

See virtual reality headset article for more information. For a list of games, see List of VR games.

The HTC Vive are a series of virtual reality headsets developed and produced by HTC.

The series started with the release of HTC Vive in April 4, 2016, and over the years, there are many VR headsets released, with some of them are standalone VR headsets.

On PC, the Vive headsets support games that utilize Valve's OpenVR API and, with the exception of the original Vive, the open-sourced OpenXR API. PC VR is usually done through HTC's streaming apps or third-party software like ALVA and Virtual Desktop on supported headsets. HTC also has their own Viveport storefront for standalone VR games and PC VR games.

General information

Viveport

Availability

HTC Vive: Steam, Amazon.com
HTC Vive Pro: Amazon.com
HTC Vive Pro Eye: Amazon.com
Vive Tracker: Amazon.com
Vive Wireless Adapter: Amazon.com

Headsets

PC VR

Vive

HTC Vive headset.
HTC Vive headset.

The HTC Vive is the first virtual reality headset released on April 4, 2016.

The Vive is the first virtual reality headset to implement the "room-scale" virtual reality. To facilitate this, the headset use the marker-based tracking with the two to four external base stations. It also contains a accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor.

The Vive has the dual OLED panels with a 1080 x 1200 resolution per-eye and running at 90 Hz. The Vive also has a front-facing camera for passthrough view. The Vive must be connected to the PC using a included Link Box that contains a USB 3.0 port, a HDMI port, and a power connector.

The Vive came with two base stations and two Vive controllers by default.

General information

Product page
Headset
Name HTC Vive
Headset type PC VR
Release date April 4, 2016
Standard OpenVR, Viveport
Main Specification
3D Stereoscopic 3D
Display Type: Dual low presistence OLEDs
Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Resolution: 1080 x 1200 per-eye, 2160 x 1200 total
Lenses, field-of-view and IPD Lenses: Fresnel lenses
Field-of-view: 110°
IPD: 61-72 mm
Tracking Type: Outside-in marker-based tracking
External base station/sensor: two to four lighthouse base stations
Built-in cameras: No
Audio Built-in audio: No
Audio jack: 1 x 3.5mm combo jack. Comes with 1 x earphones.
Supported controller Vive Controllers
PC Connectivity Method:
- 1 x HDMI and 1 x USB-A 2.0 to breakout box for wired configuration.
- 1 x VIVE Wireless Adapter for wireless configuration.
Software: Vive software, Virtual Desktop (Steam version)
Other feature Color passthrough view


Vive Pro

HTC Vive Pro and Vive Pro Eye headset.
HTC Vive Pro and Vive Pro Eye headset.

The HTC Vive Pro is a prosumer-orientated VR headset, released on April 4, 2018.

Compare to the Vive, the Vive Pro has the dual OLED panels sporting higher resolution of 1440 x 1600 pixels per-eye and running at 90 Hz. It also has a pair of over-ear speakers for audio, a microphone for noise cancellation analysis and a second camera for passthrough view. Unlike the original Vive which uses HDMI, the Vive Pro uses DisplayPort. The Vive Pro is also compatible with Valve's SteamVR 2.0 base stations.

A variant of the Vive Pro, the HTC Vive Pro Eye, was released on June 6, 2019. This particular variant adds built-in eye tracking.

The Vive Pro came bundled with a pair of Vive Pro Controllers and two base stations by default.

General information

Vive Pro
Vive Pro Eye
Headset
Name HTC Vive Pro/Vive Pro Eye
Headset type PC VR
Release date April 4, 2018 (Vive Pro)
June 6, 2019 (Vive Pro Eye)
Standard OpenVR, Viveport, OpenXR
Main Specification
3D Stereoscopic 3D
Display Type: Dual low presistence AMOLEDs
Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Resolution: 1440 x 1600 per-eye, 2880 x 1600 total
Lenses, field-of-view and IPD Lenses: Fresnel lenses
Field-of-view: 100°
IPD: 61-72 mm
Tracking Type: Outside-in marker-based tracking
External base station/sensor: two to four lighthouse base stations or SteamVR 2.0 base stations
Built-in cameras: No
Audio Built-in audio: 2 x non-removable over-ear speakers
Audio jack: No
Supported controller Vive Pro Controllers
PC Connectivity Method:
- 1 x HDMI and 1 x USB-A 2.0 to breakout box for wired configuration.
- 1 x VIVE Wireless Adapter for wireless configuration.
Software: Vive software, Virtual Desktop (Steam version)
Other feature Stereo color passthrough view, eye tracking (Pro Eye only)


Vive Cosmos

The HTC Vive Cosmos is a VR headset released on October 3, 2019.

The Vive Cosmos has the dual LCD panels with a resolution of 1440 x 1700 per-eye and run at 90 Hz. It has a pair of removable over-ear speaker connected to a 3.5mm audio jack.

Unique to this headset is that its faceplate can be swapped for another one, and each faceplate does provide different functions. The standard faceplate that came with the base configuration has inside-out tracking support, while the Elite faceplate that came with the Elite configuration support the usual marker-base tracking.

Faceplate and controllers varies depending on the configurations.

General information

Vive Cosmos
Vive Cosmos Elite
Headset
Name HTC Vive Cosmo
Headset type PC VR
Release date October 3, 2019
Standard OpenVR, Viveport, Open XR
Main Specification
3D Stereoscopic 3D
Display Type: Dual LCDs
Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Resolution: 1440 x 1700 per-eye, 2880 x 1700 total
Lenses, field-of-view and IPD Lenses: Fresnel lenses
Field-of-view: 110°
IPD: 61-72 mm
Tracking Type:
- Inside-out tracking with the base faceplate.
- Outside-in marker-based tracking with Elite faceplate.
External base station/sensor: two to four SteamVR 2.0 base stations. (with Elite faceplate)
Built-in cameras: 6 x cameras (4 x cameras on the base faceplate)
Audio Built-in audio: 2 x user-removable over-ear speakers
Audio jack: 3.5mm audio jack. Occupied by the over-ear speakers by default.
Supported controller Vive Cosmos Controllers
Vive Controllers
PC Connectivity Method:
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1 x USB-A 3.0 to Link Box for wired configuration.
- 1 x VIVE Wireless Adapter for wireless configuaration.
Software: Vive software, Virtual Desktop (Steam version)
Other feature Stereo grayscale passthrough view (with base faceplate)


Vive Pro 2

The HTC Vive Pro 2 is a prosumer-orientated VR headset released on June 3, 2021.

As a upgrade to the original Vive Pro, the Vive Pro 2 now has the dual LCD panels with a higher resolution of 2448 x 2448 per-eye and running at 120 hz. It also has a wider 120 degree field-of-view. Unlike the original Vive Pro, the Vive Pro 2 now has a pair of removable over-ear speakers that are connected to a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Vive Pro 2 can be purchased on its own, or as a bundle with a pair of Vive Pro Controllers and two SteamVR 2.0 base stations.

General information

Product page
Headset
Name HTC Vive Pro 2
Headset type PC VR
Release date June 3, 2021
Standard OpenVR, Viveport, Open XR
Main Specification
3D Stereoscopic 3D
Display Type: Dual LCDs
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Resolution: 2448 x 2448 per-eye, 4896 x 2448 total
Lenses, field-of-view and IPD Lenses: Dual-element fresnel lenses
Field-of-view: 120°
IPD: 57-70 mm
Tracking Type: Outside-in marker-based tracking
External base station/sensor: two to four SteamVR 2.0 base stations.
Built-in cameras: No
Audio Built-in audio: 2 x user-removable over-ear speakers
Audio jack: 3.5mm audio jack. Occupied by the over-ear speakers by default.
Supported controller Vive Pro Controllers
PC Connectivity Method:
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1 x USB-A 3.0 to Link Box or 1 x USB-C 3.0 for wired.
- 1 x VIVE Wireless Adapter for wireless configuaration.
Software: Vive software, Virtual Desktop (Steam version)
Other feature Stereo grayscale passthrough view


Standalone VR

Vive Focus

The Vive Focus is HTC's first standalone VR headset, released on April 15, 2019.

The Vive Focus has the dual AMOLED panels with a resolution of 1440 x 1600 per-eye and running at 75 Hz. It use the inside-out tracking with its two built-in cameras. Powering the headset is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, with 4 GB of system memory and 32 GB of storage. Unlike the later standalone VR headsets in the lineup, the Vive Focus can only be connected to the PC by wired.

There are two versions of the Vive Focus available: the standard model that came with a 3DoF Vive Focus Controller and the Vive Focus Plus model that came with a pair of the 6DoF Vive Focus Plus Controllers.

General information

Vive Focus
Vive Focus Plus
Headset
Name HTC Vive Focus/Vive Focus Plus
Headset type Standalone VR
Release date April 15, 2019
Standard OpenXR
Main Specification
3D Stereoscopic 3D
Display Type: Dual AMOLEDs
Refresh rate: 75 Hz
Resolution: 1440 x 1600 per-eye, 2880 x 1600 total
Lenses, field-of-view and IPD Lenses: Fresnel Lenses
Field-of-view: N/A
IPD: 60.5-74 mm
Tracking Type: Inside-out
External base station/sensor: No
Built-in cameras: 2 x cameras
Audio Built-in audio: 2 x integrated speakers
Audio jack: 1 x 3.5mm audio jack
Supported controller Vive XR Controllers
PC Connectivity Method: USB-C 3.1
Software: N/A
Standalone specification
Operating system Custom OS based on Android
System-on-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Memory and storage Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 32 GB
Connectivity WiFi 5
Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Other feature Hand tracking, grayscale passthrough view


HTC Vive Focus 3
HTC Vive Focus 3

Vive Focus 3

The Vive Focus 3 is a standalone VR headset, released on June 27, 2021.

The Vive Focus 3 has the dual LCD panels with a resolution of 2448 x 2448 per-eye and running at 90 Hz refresh rate. Just like the original Vive Focus, the Vive Focus 3 use the inside-out tracking with its four built-in cameras. Powering the headset is the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 SoC, with 8 GB of system memory and 128 GB of storage. The Vive Focus 3 has optional accessories which enable face tracking and eye tracking.

The Vive Focus 3 came with a pair of Vive XR Controllers by default.

General information

Product page
Headset
Name HTC Vive Focus 3
Headset type Standalone VR
Release date June 27, 2021
Standard OpenVR, OpenXR
Main Specification
3D Stereoscopic 3D
Display Type: Dual LCDs
Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Resolution: 2448 x 2448 per-eye, 4896 x 2448 total
Lenses, field-of-view and IPD Lenses: Fresnel Lenses
Field-of-view: 120°
IPD: 57-72 mm
Tracking Type: Inside-out
External base station/sensor: No
Built-in cameras: 4 x cameras
Audio Built-in audio: 2 x integrated speakers
Audio jack: 1 x 3.5mm audio jack
Supported controller Vive XR Controllers
PC Connectivity Method: USB-C 3.2 or WiFi 6
Software: VIVE Business Streaming, Virtual Desktop (WiFi only)
Other feature Eye tracking (with optional accessory), face tracking (with optional accessory)
Standalone specification
Operating system Custom OS based on Android
System-on-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
Memory and storage Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Connectivity WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Battery capacity User-replaceable 7000 mAh
Other feature Hand tracking, grayscale passthrough view


HTC Vive XR Elite
HTC Vive XR Elite

Vive XR Elite

The Vive XR Elite is a standalone VR headset, released on March 31, 2023.

The Vive XR Elite has dual LCD panels with a resolution of 1920 x 1920 per-eye and running at 90 Hz refresh rate, and use pancake lenses with diopter adjustment. The Vive XR Elite use the inside-out tracking with its four built-in cameras. Powering the headset is the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 SoC, with 12 GB of system memory and 128 GB of storage.

The battery cradle of the Vive XR Elite, which also contains a battery that is connected to the headset via USB Type-C, can be detached. This allows for swapping out the battery should the existing one is running out of charge.

The Vive XR Elite came with a pair of Vive XR Controllers by default.

General information

Product page
Headset
Name HTC Vive XR Elite
Headset type Standalone VR
Release date March 31, 2023
Standard OpenVR, OpenXR
Main Specification
3D Stereoscopic 3D
Display Type: Dual LCDs
Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Resolution: 1920 x 1920 per-eye, 3840 x 1920 total
Lenses, field-of-view and IPD Lenses: Pancake lenses with diopter adjustment
Field-of-view: 110°}
IPD: 54-73 mm
Tracking Type: Inside-out
External base station/sensor: No
Built-in cameras: 4 x cameras, 1 x depth sensor
Audio Built-in audio: 2 x integrated speakers
Audio jack: No
Supported controller Vive XR Controllers
PC Connectivity Method: USB-C 3.2 or WiFi 6E
Software: VIVE Streaming, Virtual Desktop (WiFi only)
Standalone specification
Operating system Custom OS based on Android
System-on-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
Memory and storage Memory: 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Connectivity WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 LE
Battery capacity User-replaceable 4864 mAh
Other feature Hand tracking, color passthrough view


Controllers and peripherals

HTC Vive is compatible with Valve Index controllers and peripherals and vice versa.

Vive Controllers

Vive Controllers
Vive Controllers

Includes 2 positionally tracked motion controllers each with a touchpad and trigger akin to the Steam Controller, two face buttons, and 2 grip buttons.

Vive Tracker

Vive Tracker
Vive Tracker

The Vive tracker is a standalone tracking device to track real world objects in VR, such as a DSLR, bodyparts and specially designed accessories like the Hyper Blaster Gun.

Vive Wireless Adapter

The Vive Wireless Adapter is an accessory that allows the PC-VR-only Vive headsets to be connected to the PC wirelessly. THe PC must have a optional PCIe WiGiG card to work.

System requirements

HTC Vive

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 SP1, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-4590
AMD FX 8350
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
AMD Radeon R9 290 		NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
AMD Radeon RX 480
Other 1x USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4 or DisplayPort 1.2

Vive Pro and Vive Pro Eye

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8.1 10, 11
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-4590
AMD FX 8350
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
AMD Radeon R9 290 		NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/Quadro P5000
AMD Radeon Vega 56/Pro WX7100/FirePro W9100
Other 1x USB 3.0
DisplayPort 1.2
Driver is required to download and install before using VIVE Pro Eye's dual cameras with Windows® 7.

Vive Cosmos and Cosmos Elite

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10 10, 11
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-4590
AMD FX 8350
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB
AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB 		NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/Quadro P5000
AMD Radeon Vega 56/Pro WX7100/FirePro W9100
Other 1x USB 3.0
DisplayPort 1.2

HTC Vive Pro 2

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10 10, 11
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-4590
AMD Ryzen 5 1500
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
AMD Radeon RX 480 		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
AMD Radeon RX 5700
Other 1x USB 3.0
DisplayPort 1.2

HTC Vive XR Elite

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10, 11
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-4590
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
AMD Radeon RX 580
Other 1x USB 3.0
DisplayPort 1.2
or
1x USB Type-C 3.0
or
WiFi 5 (5 GHz) or WiFi 6/6E (5 GHz or 6 GHz)


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