Syed Imran Haider 
Many headsets cost almost twice as much as the smart devices’ users would snap. For instance, Meta unveiled its Quest Pro a few months ago, making it available for $1,499. HTC will launch its Vive XR Elite in February, pricing it at $1,099
Arguably, they do not have much functionality, for now, at least. Buyers wonder if they are worth double the price. Meta did not explain how many headsets it has sold so far, though tech analytics believe it is not that significant.
Meta’s headsets cater to early adopters and businesses. They can be a teaser for the company’s perspective for the future instead of being the bestseller.
Evolving Hardware & Competing Realities in VR
VR had off-putting hardware once, which made the early production of headsets heavy and clunky. Some required cable tethering to a high-end computer, which could process the graphics.
The latest headsets are lighter and more portable. For instance, the Vive XR Elite is the size of a peanut’s tub. HTC launched newer headsets comprised of a little clever internal design. They allow adjusting the lenses to fix frequent vision impairments and short-slighted individuals who do not want to wear a headset alongside the glasses.
These headsets learn lots more about combined realities than a previous immersive experience. Users can see their physical environments outside of the Meta Quest Pro. Many tech analysts tried the HTC and found the real-world display through a camera beyond the graphics.
VR is an augmented reality (AR) to catch on, which does not necessarily mean completely losing oneself in a virtual realm. It is more about digitally improving the existing one or flawlessly adjusting between the two. It will let you keep your headset for as long as the 60-minute battery lifespan allows. The HTC Holoride is a set of games that change with sync according to your vehicle’s speed. The flying robot will stop if the car stops anywhere, including at the red light.
Future Prospects of VR Headsets
Virtual Reality comprises many practical features and applications. It is a handy training gadget that lets surgeons safely learn to perform delicate operations and engineers practice tricky aircraft repairs.
The VR enables millions of individuals to witness live events simultaneously.
The first concert inside the game Fortnite held in 2019 is an example of this experience wherein almost 11 million people were in the audience at the same time. However, it continues to be a novelty, and many people have never tried it.
Users who want to spend dollars to get one headset should not expect instinct. You will need some practice using the controllers. The headsets from HTC may conveniently lose the recording of a virtual singer, which they, perhaps, should be thankful for.
Surprisingly, the tech giant – Apple has not announced any device so far, nor has it shared any plans for its upcoming releases. Many rumors and leaks about AR glasses would hit the market this year, but Apple chooses to remain silent.
