Htc gives new information on vive focus, its independent vr headset

HTC Vive Focus is a virtual reality headset that has the peculiarity of being an independent platform, like the Oculus Go, this means that it has everything you need to function without the need for a PC or smartphone.

HTC Vive Focus will arrive this year with a Snapdragon 835 processor

These types of solutions allow the user to experience immersive worlds without having a smartphone or a PC next to them. HTC Vive Focus includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor inside, which places it several steps above the Oculus Go that complies with a Snapdragon 821. In addition, it comes with support for WorldSense technology, which helps the device to recognize advanced movements like bending over, bending over and looking.

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HTC Vive Focus was initially put on sale in China, but HTC has taken advantage of its time at the Game Developers Conference 2018 (GDC) to announce that this device will hit the western markets later this year 2018. HTC also revealed that developers in most countries can now register through its dedicated portal, to get their hands on development kits. HTC announced that it will give content developers 100% of all revenue generated from the sale of such content in the Chinese market from April to September.

An exact release date has not been given for now, the company said it should hit an unspecified number of global markets later this year. Prices will be announced closer to launch, but if its price in China is an indication, it will launch for around $ 600.

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