HTC Vive: Is a new version coming soon?
HTC Vive: Is a new version coming soon?
A smaller, lighter headset could be out by the end of the year, according to reports
Virtual reality is set to be one of 2016's big consumer technology introductions, with the PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive all on sale by the end of the year.
Of all the headsets on the market right now, the Vive is the best, says TechRadar. Admittedly, it's has only one real consumer competitor - the Rift - but the more expensive, £689 HTC gadget wins out.
You can order a Vive and have it at home and plugged into your PC in just a matter of days – the early supply chain issues are a thing of the past.
However, according to a new rumour, you may want to wait around.
Ubergizmo reports a new, refreshed Vive could arrive as soon as this Christmas, which is potentially good news for those who haven't taken the plunge yet, but annoying for those who already have.
The possibility of a new headset was raised on Reddit, where a user claimed to have attended a meeting with analysts from a key HTC supplier.
While the hardware won't change, giving the exact same experience and quality across both old and new, the revamped version will be a more practical piece of kit. It could be slimmer and lighter, with changes made to the design and dimensions, while new straps and foams could make it more comfortable.
Such a development wouldn't be entirely surprising, adds Ubergizmo. VR headsets are an all-new category of consumer tech and while the first headsets are quite bulky, they will quickly shrink into more compact designs in the near future.
Picking up the rumour, Digital Trends adds that many of the new parts could be available for first-generation Vive owners to buy and fit themselves.
However, the site warns to take the report with a large grain of salt – it is a mere rumour.
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