Asus[1] displayed its latest Windows[2] Mixed Reality[3] headset at CES 2018[4]. This is the company's first foray into Mixed Reality (MR); the headset was first unveiled[5] at IFA 2017. Apart from that, Asus also unveiled a few gaming accessories under the ROG[6] brand, including an RGB mechanical keyboard, an RGB controller, a lighting accessory, and the Aura SDK program. Additionally, Asus showcased[7] numerous gaming laptops, AiO PCs, and more at CES 2018.
One of the highlights of Asus' CES 2018 announcements was the new HC102 Windows Mixed Reality headset. It will be available in Q1 2018, according to Liliputing[8]. Unlike other premium VR headsets in the market, the Asus Windows MR headset does not require any external peripherals or accessories. It has inside-out tracking that makes use of two front-mounted controllers on the headset. A 3D-polygonal pattern gives it one of the most unique designs in the Mixed Reality headset market. It will work with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
The headset has a 2.89-inch diagonal display, with a resolution of 1440x1440 per eye (1440x2880 combined) and a brightness of 100 nits. It also has a refresh rate of 90Hz and a 95-degrees field of view. Sensors on the Mixed Reality headset include Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Compass, and Proximity sensor. For connectivity, the HC102 features a 4 metre headset connection cable, an HDMI 2.0 port, a USB 3.0 port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The weight of the device is under 400 grams.
ROG Accessories
Under the Republic Of Gamers (ROG) brand, Asus announced the new Strix Flare RGB mechanical keyboard. The keyboard has Cherry MX RGB switches, dedicated media keys,...