HTC Vive

HTC Vive is jointly developed by Taiwanese phone maker HTC and Bellevue, Washington-based game developer Valve. While Oculus readies its Rift VR system that's just around the corner, and Sony prepares the PlayStation VR for its PS4 console, the HTC Vive feels like the third competitor in the virtual reality wars.

The HTC Vive is, by far, the most ambitious virtual reality platform. It aims to be a full-room experience, a VR kit that senses an entire room and frees the user to wander around in a space up to 5 meters (16 feet) diagonally: two Yoga mats side by side, as HTC's Dan O'Brien, VP of HTC's Virtual Reality Group, described it during a briefing in Las Vegas.

HTC and Valve developed a way for the Vive to sense walls and furniture in its previous hardware, but that wasn't quite enough. The latest developer hardware can use its camera to look at the room and provide continuous updates on where everything is. Vive is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality system. Let yourself be visually, physically and emotionally amazed by new virtual worlds filled with awe-inspiring characters, sights and sounds.

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HTC Vive Features:

* PRECISION TRACKING: 32 headset sensors for 360° motion tracking

* FORM-FITTING COMFORT: Adjustable headset strap provides balanced comfort for extended use

* VISUAL IMMERSION: 110° field of view for captivating immersion

* REAL-WORLD AWARENESS: Front-facing camera blends real-world elements into the virtual world

* FEAST YOUR EYES: 2160 x 1200 combined resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate deliver eye-popping graphics and smooth action

* ADJUSTABLE EASE: Interchangeable foam inserts and nose pads provide customized comfort - fits most glasses

* NAVIGATE NATURALLY: Multi-function trackpad provides effortless precision and HD haptic feedback

* REMARKABLE GAME PLAY: Dual-stage triggers with HD haptic feedback bring VR experiences to a new level

* SEAMLESS INTERACTION: Two handheld controllers each have 24 sensors for accurate motion tracking

* 360°OF AWESOME: Two base stations deliver 360° motion tracking for superior VR experiences

* SIMPLY SYNCED: Base stations sync wirelessly and only require a power cable (not pictured)