![]() So while the Vive Flow is technically a standalone headset, in that you don’t need to connect it to a phone or PC to run applications, you will probably need to tether it to a power source most of the time in order to actually use the device. That battery is not included in the $499 price tag for the Vive Flow, which only covers the headset itself. HTC says you can use a USB-C cable to connect any power bank, but the company also sells its own 10,000 mAh Vive Power bank for $79. There’s a reason this thing is so light though – its built-in battery is only designed to run for a few minutes, or just long enough to swap out external battery packs. That should make HTC’s standalone headset a lot easier to wear on your face for extended periods. ![]() By comparison, Facebook’s Oculus Quest 2 weighs 500 grams, or about 1.1 pounds. That said, HTC says it’s focused on comfort – the Vive Flow weighs just 189 grams, or about 6.7 ounces. But now that the Vive Flow is official, we’re learning more about the specs, software, and target market for HTC’s new entry-level VR hardware.įirst up, there’s no skirting around the Vive Flow’s unusual design: putting mirrored surfaces in front of each eye on the front may be an effort to make the Flow look like a pair of bulky sunglasses, but it really makes the person wearing it look more like they have bug eyes. There’s probably nothing particularly surprising about that, since many details were revealed in a series of leaks from Evan Blass earlier this week. It’s up for pre-order today for $499 and ships in November. ![]() The HTC Vive Flow is a virtual reality headset that you can use as a standalone entertainment and gaming device, no computer required.
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