The headset comes equipped with front and side cameras. Outward-facing cameras provide the user with a color video stream, enabling RM experiences in games or even in virtual meetings. HTC itself is still not sure what the MR feature can be used for. He hinted that some of this will show up after the device launches, when developers have had a chance to work on headphone compatibility. Support controllers will be included with the VR headset, and those controllers track hand movements and offer six degrees of freedom.

The Verge draws comparisons between HTC and the Meta Quest Pro, with Ye noting that HTC will add a depth sensor that didn’t make it to the Meta VR device. Ye also expects the headset to be an upgrade in terms of its mixed reality options, allowing for things like reading from a laptop or phone while wearing it.

However, The Verge speculates that this new device might not come cheap, and Ye does nothing to dispel that idea. HTC seems eager to bump up some privacy settings on the device compared to its competition, but as a trade-off, it won’t keep the price too low. “We are in an era where consumer virtual reality headsets have been massively subsidized by companies that are trying to suck up and take personal data to provide to advertisers. We don’t think the way we want to approach this is to compromise privacy . .”

The Meta Quest Pro launched with a price tag of $399, while HTC’s Vive Flow was priced at $499. We may get more information from HTC during the upcoming CES 2023.