SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC
Corporation ("HTC"), a pioneer in innovative, smart mobile and virtual reality (VR) technology, today is proud to support the
unveiling of a breakthrough tether-less VR upgrade kit (preview edition) for VIVE™ VR system developed and produced by TPCAST, a
Vive X Accelerator invested company. This kit will enable for the first time, users of high-end PC VR systems to have a fully
untethered experience without compromising quality on all current Vive VR devices.
As the current global leader in high-end VR, HTC has continually delivered the most immersive and complete VR experiences on
the market. It was the first to enable room-scale VR and 6-DoF controllers to the world, and today, TPCAST's upgrade kits will
enable Vive to be the first devices to offer a seamless tether-less high-end PC VR experience.
The tether-less upgrade kit will be available for pre-order at 1,499 RMB in limited quantity on
www.vive.com/cn starting at 11pm Beijing time on November 11. Order
fulfillment will be prioritized to existing customers who can provide a valid Vive serial number. Initial delivery is expected to
begin in Q1 2017.
At the Tmall 11/11 Media Center, Alibaba and HTC jointly demonstrated Alibaba's new Buy+ mobile VR channel on the latest
HTC-powered VR-ready smartphones to more than 600 journalists gathered from all over the globe. This is the first application to
date that allows the completion of actual retail transactions fully in VR, showing China's
gaining leadership in the VR space. HTC Vive and Alibaba have previously announced strategic partnerships relating to Cloud
services and VR, as well as Video services cooperation with its Youku subsidiary. Today's joint VR demonstration is a further
strengthening of cooperation across another business section connecting the two firms.
"We are glad to cooperate with Alibaba to enable the first mass-demonstration of a complete VR shopping experience and are
honored that they have chosen Viveport M as the preferred download partner for the Buy+ mobile application," said Alvin W. Graylin, China Regional President of Vive, HTC. "We are also very proud that a Vive X team, TPCAST,
has developed such an impactful product in such a short time. It will allow Vive customers worldwide to gain untethered mobility
in VR from their existing devices, while satisfying the biggest feature request of potential PC VR customers."
Zhuoran Zhuang, Head of VR programs at Alibaba, said, "It's been a pleasure working with the VR
market leader, HTC Vive on multiple VR related projects. We are continuously exploring on the next generation of shopping
experiences via innovative technology, and looking forward to deeper collaboration with our partners to deliver even more
immersive commerce experiences!"
HTC Vive has prepared a number of seasonal promotion deals for VR fans at this year's Tmall 11/11 global shopping festival.
This includes Vive plus VR-ready PC sets, complimentary accessories and VR content, interest-free installment, and an upgraded
Vive referral program! For more information, please visit: Tmall.com and Vive.com/cn.
About the Vive Virtual Reality System
Vive is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality system developed in partnership by HTC and Valve. Designed from the ground up for
room-scale VR, Vive allows true-to-life interactions and experiences thanks to an adjustable headset displaying stunning
graphics, two wireless controllers with HD haptic feedback and 360 degree absolute motion
tracking. For a convenient and safe experience, Vive incorporates essential functionality from your phone and features
a front facing camera that blends physical elements into the virtual world. Working in concert, this system immerses you
visually, physically and emotionally in the virtual world. For more information on Vive, please visit www.vive.com.
About HTC
HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile and virtual reality 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, and is now leading the VR industry with the Vive line of products. The
pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-in-class design and game-changing mobile and virtual
reality experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). www.htc.com.
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