The HTC Vive head mounted Virtual Reality device will be releasing in April 2016 according to the latest update from an official post. The company hasn’t revealed the pricing but has said they will be ramping up production with a further 7000 dev kits being made available prior to the April full launch. You can read the full official blurb below. With VR about to explode next year with the Oculus Rift consumer version , Sony’s Playstation VR and the Vive hitting the shelves things are about to get interesting. Although reports from weekly trade publication MCV suggest there’s a split of confidence in it being mainstream this year from the perspective of retailers with over half seeing it as a fad much like 3D.
Full HTC Vive Quote:
“In an effort to clear up speculation and misinformation surrounding the launch of HTC Vive this month we are excited to give the community an update on the status of HTC Vive. We remain committed to delivering the HTC Vive to a broader group of content creators and partners, and remain focused on delivering the very best experience possible for a consumer release.”
“Since announcing the HTC Vive in March of this year we have focused on developing immersive content, refining both hardware design and user experience, and building relationships with new partners both inside and outside of the gaming industry. In collaboration with Valve, we have been distributing the HTC Vive Developer Kits to developers and content creators, and are continuing to work with many other innovative companies to create content that spans gaming, entertainment, medical, education and retail. This includes hosting a developer conference in Beijing on December 18th, launching the second generation of the HTC Vive Developer Kit at CES and engaging audiences at key events including The Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, GDC and MWC while expanding our demo tours.”
“We will be starting the new year by making an additional 7,000 units available to developers, followed by commercial availability in April 2016. We are incredibly excited about the future and look forward to sharing more information as we move forward towards launch.”
