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HTC AND VALVE PARTNER TO MAKE VIRTUAL REALITY DREAM COME TRUE
HTC unveils strategic partnership with Valve; announces VR developer edition available in Spring and
consumer edition available by end of 2015
Barcelona, Spain, March 1, 2015 — HTC, a pioneer in innovative, smart
technologies, today announced plans to bring mass-market virtual reality (VR) one
step closer. Through a strategic partnership with Valve, HTC promises to transform
the way in which consumers interact with technology and the world around them
with the debut of HTC Vive. HTC Vive Developer Edition will be launched this
Spring, with the consumer edition available by the end of 2015.
Vive combines Valve’s Steam VR tracking and input
technologies with HTC’s world-renowned design and engineering talent, setting a
new gold standard for an industry that has, until now, struggled to move beyond
concept stage.
Cher Wang, Chairwoman of HTC commented, "It’s rare that a
company has an opportunity to forever transform the ways in which people
interact with the world and communicate with each other but that is exactly
what we plan to do with Valve."
"We achieved this once before with our development of smartphone
technology" Peter Chou, CEO of HTC added, "And, through our partnership with
Valve, we’ll now be doing this for a second time with VR technology of which
consumers could only previously dream."
Mesmerizing quality, fully immersive experience
Vive offers the most immersive experience of any VR package,
plunging people into other worlds at a moment’s notice.
HTC and Valve have
introduced a Full Room Scale 360 Degree Solution with Tracked Controllers,
letting you
get up, walk around and explore your virtual space, inspect objects from every
angle and truly interact with your surroundings. Setting a new benchmark
for performance, the headset features high quality graphics, 90 frames per
second video and incredible audio fidelity.
HTC is also introducing new wireless VR controllers that
will make you feel one with your virtual environment. The new HTC VR
Controllers come in a pair and are designed to be so versatile that they
will work with a wide range of VR experiences. Unlike typical game controllers,
the HTC VR Controllers are simple and intuitive to use, helping everyone make
the most of their experience.
Gaming and beyond
Beta versions of the Vive Developer Edition have already
generated rich entertainment content from some of the world’s top game
developers including Vertigo
Games, Bossa, Barry –Fireproof, Dovetail Games, Wemo Labs, Google, Steel Wool
Games and Owlchemy.
"Our collaboration with HTC is driven by the companies'
shared desire to produce the most compelling and complete VR experience," said
Ken Birdwell of Valve. "Delivering content creators with the Vive Developer
Edition is an incredibly important milestone in our efforts to achieve that
goal."
While amazing gaming experiences are a staple in the VR
universe, the potential beyond gaming is limitless. HTC and Valve are committed
to realizing a broader vision for VR and see a real opportunity in transforming
everyday experiences. Travel, attending a game, meeting friends or even
shopping will never be the same again and the companies are working with leading
content creators, including Google, HBO, Lionsgate and the National Palace
Museum in Taiwan in order to make that vision a reality.
"Vive creates an exciting opportunity for all developers
and content creators, to help us bring virtual reality into the mainstream with
an end-to-end solution that completely redefines how we entertain ourselves,
communicate with each other, learn and, eventually, how we become more
productive," Cher Wang concluded. "HTC Vive is real, it’s here and it’ll be ready
to go before the start of 2016."
Later this week, Valve and HTC will be showcasing Vive to
developers attending the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco, CA
About HTC
HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a
global innovator in smart mobile devices and technology, HTC has produced
award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997,
including the critically acclaimed HTC One and HTC Desire lines of smartphones.
The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring
best-in-class design and game-changing mobile experiences for consumers around
the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). www.jeansandsneakers.com
About Valve
Valve is an entertainment software technology company
founded in 1996. In addition to creating several of the world’s most
award-winning games, Valve is also a developer of leading-edge technologies
including the Source game engine and Steam, the premier ogling gaming platform.
www.valvesoftware.com
