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HTC VIVE Cosmos Elite VR Headset

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HTC VIVE Cosmos Elite VR Headset
Key Features
  • Dual 3.4" LCD Panels
  • 2880 x 1700 Combined Resolution
  • SteamVR & VIVE Base Station Tracking
  • Flip-Up Headset Design
Enter a new dimension of PC gaming with the VIVE Cosmos Elite VR Headset from HTC. This headset is your portal to experiencing virtual reality in the comfort of your home. The primary system includes the Cosmos Elite headset, two VIVE controllers, and two VIVE Base Station 1.0 sensors. These external sensors, along with SteamVR tracking built into the headset, are engineered to precisely track your every movement within VR, even when your hands are behind your head.
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HTC Cosmos Elite VR Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Flip-Up Design
  • 3Precision Tracking
  • 4Intuitive Controllers
  • 5Integrated Microphone
  • 6VIVE Reality System
  • 7Easy to Clean

Enter a new dimension of PC gaming with the VIVE Cosmos Elite VR Headset from HTC. This headset is your portal to experiencing virtual reality in the comfort of your home. The primary system includes the Cosmos Elite headset, two VIVE controllers, and two VIVE Base Station 1.0 sensors. These external sensors, along with SteamVR tracking built into the headset, are engineered to precisely track your every movement within VR, even when your hands are behind your head.

The headset produces a virtual reality landscape via dual 3.4" LCD panels with a combined 2880 x 1700 resolution. At this resolution, the pixels are extremely small and close together, which equates into finer graphic detail and a minimizing of the "screen-door" effect. The headset is designed to be comfortable and accommodating for all shapes and sizes. It has an adjustable head strap, an adjustable eye comfort setting, and can be worn over glasses.

You can enjoy a variety of VR experiences and games in a multitude of genres. Access content from third-party clients, such as Valve's Steam, or through HTC's own VIVEPORT Infinity library. You can also access content within VR via the VIVE Reality System, which includes VIVEPORT Video and Firefox Reality. VIVEPORT Video gives you a theater-like video experience, and Firefox Reality provides a way to browse the web in VR. Once in an application or game, the built-in on-ear stereo headphones add to the immersion with spatialized sound and 3D audio environments.

Flip-Up Design

The front of the headset can be flipped up to easily transition between the virtual world and the real world without having to take off the entire headset.

Precision Tracking

SteamVR tracking within the headset and external VIVE Base Station sensor tracking combine to detect all angles of movement, even behind your head. Whether you're wielding a laser rifle, commanding a starship, or climbing a cliff face; it's fine-detail tracking like this that helps dial up the realism in VR. This system is capable of supporting seated, standing, and room-scale experiences up to 160 ft² (an area approximately 11.5 x 11.5" square).

Intuitive Controllers

The two wireless VIVE controllers are how you interact with everything from virtual displays and interfaces, to objects and avatars. The VIVE controllers give you a multifunction trackpad, grip buttons, dual-stage triggers, a system button, and a menu button for complete control within VR. When not in use, you can easily recharge them with the included micro-USB cables and optional chargers or through your PC.

Integrated Microphone

A microphone is built into the headset so you can chat with others in VR spaces and multiplayer games.

VIVE Reality System

When you start to use the VIVE Cosmos Elite headset, you can begin your journey in Origin, a waypoint within VR. From Origin, you can bring up your lens for information and navigate into a variety of virtual reality apps, experiences, and games, such as those you can purchase from the VIVEPORT Infinity library.

Easy to Clean

HTC used materials that are easy to clean in order to simplify the upkeep of your headset.
UPC: 821793052249

HTC Cosmos Elite VR Specs

Compatible SystemsSteamVR
Display
Screen2 x 3.4" LCD
Resolution1440 x 1700 per Eye (2880 x 1700 Total)
Refresh Rate90 Hz
Maximum Field of View110°
Headset
SensorsG-Sensor, Gyroscope, IPD
Tether Cable ConnectorsUSB Type-A 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1
DisplayPort 1.2
Audio InputIntegrated Microphone
Audio OutputIntegrated Headphones
BluetoothYes
Controller
Connector TypeMicro-USB
Battery Type1 x Built-In
Tracking System
Tracking TypeSteamVR
Cameras2 x Front-Facing with Pass-Through
2 x Side-Facing
Room-Scale Tracking AreaMaximum: 11.5 x 11.5' / 3.5 x 3.5 m
System Requirements
Supported Operating SystemsWindows 10
OS CompatibilityWindows 10
*As of November, 2021: check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Processor RequirementIntel Core i5-4590 or
AMD FX-8350
GPU RequirementNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or
AMD Radeon R9 290
RAM Requirement4 GB
Packaging Info
Package Weight12.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)21 x 12.5 x 8"

HTC Cosmos Elite VR Reviews

love it

By Justin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-02

man this changes games

Great Headset. Fast Service.

By Joshua
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-15

quick painless purchase. Product so far is awesome. Coming from PSVR this is amazing. Its a little heavier but after a few moments I got used to it. The flip up feature is savage, but it makes the headset feel 5x heavier which isn't a bad thing just an interesting example of how position and fulcrum affect the feel of weight. Anyhow great produce great service. Will be back in the future.

Worth it

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-04-26

It took me a while to decide on a VR headset. Initially I was going for a valve Index, however, that is sold out and has an 8 week (APRIL 2020) wait period. Thus I looked to the HTC. I am running the VR system off a laptop, it does work! Needs to have a mini display port but it is doable (look in the top of one of the boxes for the included adapter). This kit includes 6months of VivePort Infinity and Half-Life Alyx. The redemption was a bit tricky but it did work and gave a steam key. Other reviews on the internet has said that the controllers are dated, I did not have this same feeling. They are the older models but still are a good way to enter the VR space and have every thing be immersive. The buttons are clicky and tactile when they need to be and nice and smooth otherwise. The set-up of everything is super simple with the HTC VivePort app and SteamVR. A few updates are required but it still is less than 30min total to setup including mounts for the base stations. If you cannot find a small enough space to mount your base station (16ft or 5m apart MAX) mount then to the roof. They have no height limit besides being 2m+.

Best VR

By Alexei
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-07-22

after HTC VIVE first generation, much better displays and mounts

Review

By Thomas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-05

This headset has been great in the short time I’ve owned it I have no complaints it works and functions as advertised. And this was the only place I could find carrying it!! Thank you B&H for being my savior!!!

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Asked by: Vance
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Date published: 2021-01-15

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What’s the difference Vive pro and Cosmo

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Asked by: Anonymous
This uses a slightly higher resolution LCD screens rather than the OLED found in the VIVE Pro. And just to clarify, the Cosmos Elite uses base stations to track rather than inside out tracking like the regular Cosmos. You can swap the front face plate if you would like to use inside out tracking but its pretty terrible.
Answered by: Bobby
Date published: 2020-04-21
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