TPCAST is also apparently planning to offer a bigger battery eventually - which would sit in a user’s pocket, rather than on the back of the headset itself.Ĭommenting on the TPCAST a statement, Graylin added: “We are also very proud and supportive of teams that develop great accessories and game changing peripherals to the Vive ecosystem. The fact that this was developed in such a short time, and delivers such high quality is remarkable. The wireless add-on includes a standard battery that’s good for around one and a half hours of play, according to HTC’s China regional president, Alvin Graylin, who spoke to UploadVR after demoing the peripheral. He claims the wireless add-on results in no “noticeable difference” when it comes to things like latency - a crucial factor for VR given the risk of nausea from a degraded experience. Pre-orders will be fulfilled starting in Q1 2017. It’s being priced at 1,499 RMB (~$220) plus shipping.
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The wireless add-on goes up for pre-order at 7am PT Friday (today), via Vive’s Chinese website, although quantities are said to be limited and priority will be given to existing customers with a valid Vive serial number (although there’s no restriction on international buyers beyond shipping cost).