Valve's VR Headset has been Revealed

Published: 2nd March 2015 | Source: pcgamer | Author: Mark Campbell

We have known that Valve has been working on a VR headset for some time, but now Valve has finally made a lot of information about the headset public ahead of GDC next week.

We know that Steam's VR device will be know as the Vive and it will be made by HTC, a short trailer for the device is available below. The device will be available to developers from Spring 2015 and to the public from Holiday 2015. The device will use two 1200x1080 displays, which HTC say will cover your full field of vision and will refresh with a a framerate of 90 frames per second.

"HTC’s Vive headset, powered by SteamVR, pulls those virtual worlds off your computer screen and into your home. You’ll experience sights and sounds vivid and lifelike enough to transport you to another place, another time—whole new realities with limitless possibilities."

Valve's VR Headset has been Revealed

The headset will also include a gyrosensor, accelerometer and a laser position sensor as well as a "Steam VR base station" which will allow you to control your avatar's movements by physically moving around your room.

We will undoubtedly learn a lot more about this device during GDC this week, so expect to hear more about Valve's VR headset as we learn more.

You can join the discussion on Steam's VR headset on the OC3D Forums.

Valve's VR Headset has been Revealed, the headset is called Vive and it will be made by HTC. http://t.co/v2V2R749mZ pic.twitter.com/8Ub0NfxJkM
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Most Recent Comments

02-03-2015, 05:51:31

YouWhat

It would be great to have one of these, but the ascetics really need some work done on it

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02-03-2015, 06:15:35

MrKambo

That looks huge!!

With something that big on your face, your neck will start to get tired, it'll make it horrible to use!Quote

02-03-2015, 06:23:18

Warchild

I sense future neck pain right there. Those who buy this will most likely be putting alot of gaming hours into their day and it does not look comfortable. Even those straps will dig in/wear and cause soreness.

I see many heads in the future with slightly less hair

from the strap friction of head sway.Quote

02-03-2015, 07:12:42

BBG280

I don't see any neck pain. I see a bunch for gamers with big f'in necks!Quote

02-03-2015, 08:49:36

Warchild

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Originally Posted by BBG280

I don't see any neck pain. I see a bunch for gamers with big f'in necks!

The future way to spot Gamers.

Over developed necks, and index fingers.Quote

Valve's VR Headset has been Revealed