Virtual reality developer HTC VIVE has officially announced that its VR system is now available to Malaysian consumers. Those interested in a virtual reality experience can purchase either the VIVE Pro Starter Kit or VIVE Consumer Edition starting 31st October 2018.
VIVE Pro Starter Kit
The VIVE Pro Starter Kit includes a VIVE Pro HMD, two wireless controllers and two SteamVR tracking Base Station with room scale capability. The headset sports dual-OLED displays, making for a crisper image resolution of 2880 x 1600 combined. In addition to visuals, VIVE Pro HMD also features integrated headphones with an amplifier for heightened sense of presence and sound.
The VIVE Pro Starter Kit will be available for purchase in Malaysia towards the end of November and priced at RM 6,099. Consumers who pre-order online and in-store starting from now till the 31st of December will get a free 3-months subscription to VIVEPORT, the VIVE’s app store for VR content.
VIVE Consumer Edition
You can find the VIVE Consumer Edition on-shelf via HTC’s online partners and major IT retailers in early November. It includes a 2160 x 1200 resolution headset, two wireless controllers and two SteamVR tracking Base Stations.
You can purchase the VIVE Consumer edition in early November at the price of RM 2,999. The first 200 customers who purchase a VIVE Consumer edition will receive a free 3-month subscription to early bird offer to VIVEPORT.
“VIVE Pro and VIVE Consumer Edition have been very well regarded by both consumers and media in the world, and we are very excited to bring them into the hands of Malaysian consumers and developers,” said Charles Huang, Vice President for APAC Sales, HTC.
VIVEPORT
The official launch of VIVE in Malaysia also saw the introduction of VIVEPORT, HTC VIVE’s global platform, app store and subscription service where customers can explore a curated library of over 1,400 diverse VR titles. A VIVEPORT subscription allows customers to select five titles with unlimited access for RM 37.99 a month.
In conjunction with the launch ofVIVE VR, HTC VIVE will also enable VIVEPORT Arcade, a simple content management system that allows operators to flexibly control their VR stations for arcade owners in Malaysia. The self-guided experience allows customers to select their own content through the headset, eliminating the need for additional staff.
For more information about VIVE VR, VIVE Pro Starter Kit or VIVEPORT, visit the official VIVE website.
