HTC, “VIVE Cosmos Elite” HMD is sold separately in the first half of the 70,000 yen range, including tax. The virtual store to sell the VIVE series is also open



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As of May 1, 2020, Japanese HTC corporation HTC NIPPON is a VR-compatible head-mounted display (HMD)LIVE Cosmos Elite HMD]And accessory parts “VIVE Cosmos external tracking faceplateIt will launch in Japan on May 15. Direct sale price on order67,100 yen (73,810 yen including tax)24,000 yen (26,400 yen including tax)Is.

LIVE Cosmos Elite HMD
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The VIVE Cosmos Elite HMD is a product that is sold by the “VIVE COSMOS Elite” HMD that was released in March 2020 separately. If you already have a 1.0 base station and controller, you can only replace the HMD with this product.

On the other hand, the VIVE Cosmos external tracking faceplate is an option that supports inside-out type tracking as VIVE Cosmos Elite when mounted on the “VIVE COSMOS” that performs inside-out type tracking.

VIVE Cosmos external tracking faceplate
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HTC NIPPON, new product VIVE Cosmos Elite HMD
And VIVE Cosmos external tracking faceplate
Launched nationwide. Sales of reservations begin from May 1 (Friday)

HTC NIPPON Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Chairman: Zenkatsu Kojima, hereafter referred to as HTC) today announced the sale of the VIVE Cosmos Elite HMD and VIVE Cosmos External Tracking Faceplate for home use on Friday, 1 may. I will do it
The suggested retail price for the VIVE Cosmos Elite HMD is ¥ 67,100 (excluding tax), the VIVE Cosmos external tracking faceplate is ¥ 24,000 (excluding tax), and the release date is May 15 (Friday). Before the sale, pre-order sales will start at 10:00 on May 1 (Friday).

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LIVE Cosmos Elite HMD

The VIVE Cosmos Elite HMD is a standalone product that includes only the head-mounted display of the previously released “VIVE Cosmos Elite”. It has the same specifications as the “VIVE Cosmos Elite” head-mounted display.
If you already have a base station and VIVE controller, you’ll have unprecedented VR with high-definition tracking performance using external tracking and sharp graphics displayed on the screen with the highest resolution in VIVE. You can get the experience.
It is perfect for customers who use the original VIVE and want to upgrade to the latest headset.
By using the base station, it can be combined with external tracking compatible accessories such as the VIVE tracker.

VIVE Cosmos Elite HMD main features
More accurate virtual reality games
Experience a virtual world on a high-resolution screen with a total of 2880 x 1700 pixels, which is 88% higher resolution than the previous VIVE. The new LCD panel has a short pixel-to-pixel distance, minimizing the effects of the screen door.

Exciting sound
Enjoy the highest quality audio with headphones that fit your ears perfectly. You can experience virtual reality adventure with best sound for a long time.

Designed for gamers
Minimize interruptions to the virtual reality session. The innovative flip design allows you to move freely between reality and virtual reality space. The ergonomically designed earpiece is easy to put on and take off. Compatible with various face shapes and eye types, can be used with glasses. Keeping the headset clean is easy because it is made of materials that are easy to care for.

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For details, see the link: https://www.vive.com/jp/product/vive-cosmos-elite-headset/overview/.

VIVE Cosmos external tracking faceplate

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Only the faceplate attached to “VIVE Cosmos Elite” will launch as a single product. Connection to a head-mounted VIVE Cosmos display allows external monitoring using a base station (separate base station and VIVE controller required)

VIVEPORT Infinity
VIVEPORT is an application store implemented in more than 60 countries. Plus, by subscribing to “VIVEPORT Infinity”, the world’s first virtual reality content subscription service, you can download your content for a fixed amount each month.
If you buy the VIVE Cosmos Elite HMD, you will get a free 2-month trial of this VIVEPORT Infinity.

VIVE Cosmos Elite HMDs and VIVE Cosmos External Tracking Faceplates are available from official HTC online stores and authorized VIVE dealers.


HTC NIPPON, virtual space store “VIVE VR Store”
Open on Saturday, May 2 at 23:00.
Exhibition of 3DCG models where you can collect VIVE products
LIVE staff and virtual talent (VTuber)
Provide customer service by sales staff

HTC NIPPON Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Zenkatsu Kojima, HTC) will open a virtual space store “VIVE VR Store” on Friday, May 1, which can be visited with a PC or VR device. I will announce
“VIVE VR Store” will open on Saturday, May 2 at 11pm on the third floor of “Gugenka Virtual Shop” operated by Japanese VR / AR / MR animation app creator “Gugenka”. On the opening day, in addition to “Megu Shinonome”, who was designated as “VIVE VR Store Ambassador”, we will hold a “Grand Opening Event” in which virtual talents belonging to Gugenka and VIVE staff will also participate ( limited lottery reservation system for 30 people).

What is “VIVE VR Store”?
“VIVE VR Store” will open on Saturday May 2 at 23:00 on the 3rd floor of “Gugenka Virtual Shop” operated by Gugenka, which provides services in the XR area (AR / VR / MR). This is an EC store that displays and sells VR headsets and “VIVE products” developed and manufactured by HTC in a virtual space.

For general users who visited the “VIVE VR Store” from 23:00 (Sun) to 9 (Saturday) May 1 every day from May 3 (Sun) to 5 (Saturday) to commemorate the grand opening during the Golden Week period In addition to Megu Shinonome, who was named “VIVE VR Store Ambassador”, the virtual talent and VIVE staff belonging to Gugenka will present the VIVE products as store staff.

After the Golden Week, every Saturday until June 27 (Saturday) from 11pm to 1am, Virtual Talent (VTuber) will present the product as an employee, so you can learn various things about VIVE products.

As for other time zones, the VIVE VR Store is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from the opening (Saturday May 2 at 23:00), so you can enter the store at any time .

Comment from Zenkatsu Kojima, President of HTC NIPPON Corporation
I am very happy to be able to open a virtual store where you can go to the store immediately if you wear VR headsets from anywhere in Japan during this Golden Week, when the virus has spread and the state of emergency has spread across the country. . With Gugenka’s help, we were able to manage the opening of the store this time in time for Golden Week. We are also very grateful to have asked the virtual talent (VTuber) to assist as an employee during Golden Week.

In the future, we would like to make this store a portal site where you can sell VIVE-compatible PCs and VIVE-compatible accessories from other companies, including official VIVE accessories. Visit us! I would appreciate.

Comment from Gugenka producer Masafumi Mikami
I am very happy to open the official VIVE virtual store, which continues to offer wonderful devices for those who enjoy virtual talent (VTuber) and virtual spaces. Through these efforts, I would like to expand ways to enjoy virtual reality and the fun of communicating in a virtual space. Please come and join us.

Store information VIVE VR
The “VIVE VR Store” is accessible 24 hours a day from the third floor of “Gugenka Virtual Shop” in the social application “VR Chat” for PC and various virtual reality devices. Click the “LAUNCH THE WORLD” button from the URL of the venue from 23:00 on Saturday, May 2 in an environment where you can play VRChat.

The URL of the place can be confirmed from the details page (https://gugenka.jp/event/vive_vr_store.php).

How to participate in the grand opening of the VIVE VR Store
On Saturday May 2, we will hold a “Grand Opening” event starting at 11pm for 1 hour only, where you can interact with the “VIVE VR Store Ambassador” and VIVE staff. This event requires a previous reservation by draw limited to 30 people. Event participants can be recruited on Friday, May 1 at 11:00 on the HTC VIVE Japan Twitter account (https://twitter.com/htcvivejapan) Will be announced.

Official ambassador
Megu Shinonome:https://twitter.com/megu_shinonome
Epito:https://twitter.com/epito80
Hachipi:https://twitter.com/hachipi5
Aliskirum:https://twitter.com/AliceCryum
Dr. Vanilla Aiko:https://twitter.com/vanilla_genius
Chiyukihttps://twitter.com/chiyukiel_angel
Gerbell’s Phone:https://twitter.com/gabelfon_angel
Linduel:https://twitter.com/rindel_angel
Nemozel:https://twitter.com/nemozel_angel
Panzer:https://twitter.com/panjel_angel
Popiel:https://twitter.com/popiel_angel

How to enjoy “VIVE VR Store”

  • Check your products LIVE 24/7
  • You can see the product presentation video
  • “VIVE VR Store Ambassador” and VIVE staff operate 3D avatars in the store space to serve customers in real time (reservation required)
  • Live questions and answers available by time of day

List of exhibitions of “VIVE VR Store”

  • LIVE Pro Eye
  • LIVE Cosmos
  • LIVE Cosmos Elite
  • VIVE Focus Gegege no Kitaro Special Pack
  • LIVE Focus Plus
  • VIVE accessories (coming soon)
  • VIVEPORT Infinity
  • PC VIVE Ready (plans to add in the future)



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