#HTC Vive

HTC has just unveiled its newest virtual reality (VR) headset, the Vive XR Elite at CES 2023. The Vive XR Elite is a standalone VR headset that serves as a direct competitor to Meta's Quest Pro in the battle for high-end gaming VR headsets. At first glance, the Vive XR Elite looks a lot more compact and streamlined than other VR gaming headsets in the market. HTC achieved this look by placing the headset's battery pack at the back of the device, allowing the front to resemble ordinary glasses instead of a bulky computer on your face. [caption id="attachment_325154" align="alignnone" width="720"] HTC Vive XR Elite with battery pack[/caption] Not only that, the Vive XR Elite's battery pack is removable, which allows users to easily connect the headset to their PC or smartphone and/or hot-swap the battery pack for a new one. The Vive XR Elite is available for pre-order at a price of USD $1,099 or around Php 61,138 (USD $1 = Php 55.63) and will be made available by the end of February 2023. HTC teased a new VR device for their virtual event on October 14, rumored to be called the Vive Flow. According to Protocol the Vive Flow is a lightweight headset developed under the code name "Hue." They shared that the headset will be tailored towards multimedia consumption and will have access to casual games. Read more in our articles including "HTC Vive XR Elite now official" and "HTC Vive Flow VR headset leaks ahead of launch".