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HTC America Vive Cosmos Elite Headset Only

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Edition: Headset Only


Features

  • Crystal-clear graphics - see the virtual world through a 2880 x 1700 combined Pixel resolution. All-new LCD panels reduce the distance between Pixels, minimizing the screen-door effect
  • Flip-up design - go easily between reality and virtual reality with the flip-up design, without disrupting your VR journey
  • Vive port - Get the most out of VR with Infinity. Enjoy unlimited access to hundreds of VR games, apps, and videos
  • Vive reality system - Vive reality system lets you navigate seamlessly between virtual experiences. Discover new content, launch titles from your library, play a video, or browse the web.
  • Compatible with Steam VR base stations and controllers.

Description

Unleash the best of PC VR gaming with Vive cosmos Elite, a headset Designed to offer unmatched precision tracking for Elite gamers. Combining high definition graphics, ergonomic engineering, and Modular features, cosmos Elite offers all the same refined capabilities as the original cosmos. External Steam VR tracking enables precision and freedom of movement. Swing a racket behind your head, crisscross your swords- moves at all angles are quicker and smoother. Absorb every detail with 2880 x 1700 combined Pixel resolution and minimize the screen-door Effect with the all-new LCD panels. Rich stereo audio is integrated into on-ear, form-fitting headphones. A Crown fit makes putting on the headset quick, easy, and adjustable. Build your own reality with a suite of Modular Options.

Additional Features: Flip-up design, high-resolution display, Steam VR base station compatibility


Connectivity Technology: HDMI, USB


Compatible Devices: Personal Computer


Specific Uses For Product: Gaming


Operating System: Windows


Field Of View: 100 degrees


Connector Type: HDMI, USB


Sensor Technology: The external source specifies a resolution of '2880x1700', which aligns with the product information. It also provides the brand name 'HTC' and model name 'Vive Cosmos Elite'. A search for these terms reveals that this VR headset uses inside-out tracking. This method typically involves a combination of sensors such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers, but the exact combination is not specified in the external source.


Display Maximum Resolution: 2880 x 1700


Number of Batteries Required: 4


Platform: Windows


Resolution: 2880 x 1700


Screen Size: 6 inches


Display Type: LCD


Controller Type: Steam VR controllers


VR Operating Platform Compatibility: PC VR


Display Resolution Maximum: 2880 x 1700


Brand: HTC


Built-In Media: Cable


Age Range Description: Adults


Model Name: Vive Cosmos Elite


Model Number: 99HASF006-00


UPC: 821793052379


Manufacturer: HTC


Number of Items: 1


Unit Count: 1 Count


Mfr Part Number: 99HASF006-00


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 13"D x 10.7"W x 7.7"H


Color: Black


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great Product
Edition: Headset Only
Works very well with HTC vive, took a while to set up but now it works like a charm. Built in headphones and microphone makes things much more convenient. Only problem we are having is setting up our trackers along with it.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023 by Verus Phillips

  • A victim of its own design
Edition: Headset Only
Mediocre. That describes the HMD in one word. Long Version: The HMD is actually pretty good but has serious design flaws. The lenses are actually decently clear, the screen has great color with no pixel gap problems, overall visual clarity is passable - as long as you press the HMD into your face. The problem arises with the HINGE. The Hinge design was the worst possible thing that could have happened to the cosmos (elite). Once I stop pressing the HMD onto my face, the hinge comes into play. It loosens the HMD, causes it to rock upwards when tightened, and is not comfortable at all. When the HMD rocks upward, the lenses become unclear and the usable FOV reduces somewhat. Tightening the mount only makes it insufferable and makes the HMD rock even more upward - becoming more blurry and unclear. If HTC just gave the Cosmos Elite a side mount instead of a top-hinge mount all of this could be avoided. I guess you could mod your own solution. Besides the mount problems, the built-in audio is passable. Index is better. Doesn't beat a true DAC-AMP setup of course. Still beats the Quest 2 and Pimax. Microphone didn't work at all then suddenly worked for a single day, which apparently sounded really bad but not as bad as the Rift and Rift S. Elite tracking is nominal; I have 4 Basestation2.0 so no problem there. Cable is kinda sticky and pretty heavy. At no point did I look through the cameras so I can't comment on those. Decently comfy when not overly tightened. Strap adjustment knob really really hard to twist - it's smooth and has a lot of resistance unlike the PiMax and Index. All this adds up to be a bad overall product. Bad enough that during ViveCon 2021, HTC never once mentioned the Cosmos (Elite). They spoke about the 1st Vive and then Vive Pro extensively, followed by the Focus. Cosmos was a flop. Also side note, the Cosmos Elite requires the HTC software and drivers to be installed. I initially plugged it in without any software and it connects to SteamVR but fails to wake up. Turns out a complete software installation with driver initialization has to occur first, then some of the HTC software can be uninstalled. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021 by X-90

  • Not for active gamers
Edition: Headset Only
As a display device, the HTC Vive Cosmos Elite works pretty well. If your only intention is to play sedentary games in VR, the kind where you (the you in real life) sit still and don't move, you might be satisfied with this headset. But if you're the type of person who likes to play games that require you to move around, such as room-scale games and fitness games, DON'T BUY THIS. Even if you plan to play games where you sit in a chair but occasionally have to move your head from side-to-side, DON'T BUY THIS. It won't stay in one place. You will constantly be fiddling with the tightness knob trying to keep the fit snug and secure. On top of all this, one of the most promoted features of this headset, the flip-up visor, only compounds the problem. In theory being able to flip up the visor so you can quickly see the real world around you when needed would be a great idea, but when you do the headband loses all tension and you have to go through the annoying process of trying to tighten it once more. In short, quickly flipping the visor up is easy, but quickly flipping the visor back down is impossible, which makes the feature useless. As an owner of the original Vive, it's faster and easier to remove and replace that headset than to use the flip-up visor and resume gaming on this one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020 by NWNMWMWMNWNM

  • Not a bad headset, although I think mine's faulty.
Edition: Headset Only
Overall not a bad headset to own. The fit is a bit strange, as it puts most of the weight/pressure on the front and back of your head. For those not accustomed to this, be ready for a few headaches while your head adjusts to the new lenses and the way it fits. I found that the thin gaskets were too thin for my preference and will be switching to the thicker gaskets, which seemed to help the headset feel more comfortable. As for the headset itself the Mic leaves a little bit to desire, making a "pop" noise when you pronounce anything with a "p" in it. Found out it's partially because there is no buffer or windbreaker made in the unit, so it's all raw mic data and makes it easy to pick up on that. Although you can fix that with a simple wind breaker kit if you don't mind the aesthetics or with a digital buffer that can filter it out of you have enough technical know-how. As for the speakers.... The left one cuts out on a regular basis, I found that the 3.5mm headphone jack on the right speaker is a forwarding port for the left speaker, so all you have to do is reseat the cable and it starts working again. The lenses leave something to be desired though. The sweet spot on them is VERY small and can often cause problems with playing games such as beatsaber, then there's also the ring issues that they're prone to while playing. Unfortunately to fix this, you'll have to mod the headset, which voids the warranty from what I've heard. So if you want to have that waranty coverage, then you'll need to wait to do that. However, the reason why I suspect mine is faulty, is because I keep getting USB Error 009 at least 2 or 3 times per day. I've reinstalled drivers multiple times, provided system specs for my PC to HTC, contacted them multiple times and even dealt with an overheating issue with the headset. Unfortunately, despite how nice the technicians they employ are, the problems were never permanently resolved. The troubleshooting always seems to boil down to them blaming corrupt drivers, which is the first thing they usually tackle. Then I suspected that maybe there's too many USB devices on the PC and attempted reducing this. This didn't resolve the problem either as I still get USB Error 009. Did a fresh reinstall of windows, no dice. Even now I'm in the process of upgrading my to a new CPU, mobo, and ram kit to rule out any potential hardware issue on my side. On top of that the headset is prone to locking up when it overheats. Not too much of a problem when it's winter, but once summer rolls around, I'll be lucky to use it for an hour and a half before it locks up and has to cool down. It sounds like the cooling fan inside of the unit that should be pushing air out isn't activating when it's supposed to, resulting in the overheat. HTC support clearly informed me that this headset isn't designed for more than 2 hours of use at a time, which I have a hard time buying considering that other Cosmos Elite owners I know can play games for several hours with no issues. Overall, I'm docking a two stars overall for the following reasons: Plastic lenses that make games hard to see when you're moving around quickly, hardware related problems with the unit, and feeling a lack of support from the HTC. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021 by Roaxis

  • Edit, The item works perfectly but the included item is by HTC, NOT AMAZON
Edition: Headset Only
UPDATE (6/3/2020)... After talking to an amazon Rep over the chat because phone calls aren't being answered, The code for Half Life Alyx is NOT a Digital code received from AMAZON, but from HTC themselves. Amazon needs to clarify in order to get the game, you have to to to HTCs website and redeem the Free VivePort offer included which will unlock the game to be downloaded in Steam. That was the confusion and why I rated this 3 starts earlier. Again the items is flawless and I left a review on it below. Changing to 4 stars instead of 3, But I would of gave this 5 stars because of the hassle I had to deal with the first time. Hope this helps anyone in the future. Old Review.... Bad enough because of this pandemic, you cannot contact amazon Customer Service via phone so I wen to their web chat to explain that I did not get a download code for the game said to be included and being bounced around by 10 different people having to explain the issue over and over again, I said forget it, its not worth the headache... One had amazon themselves call me only to hang up on me during the process then when I tried calling them back, I cannot get through once again because of the COVID-19 Pandemic... so yeah if you are buying this and expecting to get the Half Life: Alyx Download mentioned in the description, Good luck... Now for the headset itself. The item is fine, I gave this 3 stars because going through the madness of trying to get what was promised in a pkacaged and being bounced around and having to explain the problem over 10 times... Not worth it, I ended up buying the game from Steam out of my pocket... Anyway the Item came in perfect condition, I already had the wireless adapter so I got the wireless add on with it, the ability to flip the headset up to see whats in front of you or having to make some adjustments before going back into VR is a plus! Visuals are better but it still uses the fresnel lenses, Sweet spot is smaller than the original vive but I got the new lens mod coming for that to eliminate this. I recommend anyone who uses a Vive headset to get the lens mod, its so much better!!!! Tracking uses the Original Vive wands and base station and IMO that tracking is superior. The headphones attaches sounds good but i normally don't use them, I have a surround sound system for that. But overall the headset is good. if it wasnt for not getting the game that was promised with this bundle and the headache I went through with amazons customer support, I would of gave this review 5 stars... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2020 by T.J.

  • AMAZING
Edition: Headset Only
You will not be disappointed! The flip up is amazing and the graphics are incredible. They did a fantastic job with this one'
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020 by Tara

  • Not worth the time and effort.
Edition: Headset Only
I purchased this headset during a Black Friday sale looking to upgrade my Vive headset, which I've owned for a good 4-5 years at this point. I was anticipating getting something higher-quality that would still have that same durability, and I was excited to have the built-in earphones as well! I, unfortunately, ran into numerous problems with this headset, many of which were described in other reviews and a few which were my own unique flavour of troubles. I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to fit it on my head right - either it was too tight for the headphones to click down onto my ears, or too lose to sit securely on my head. The fans on the headset were also a bit noisy after it ran for a few minutes, and getting stuff to look clear through the lens feels like a challenge only compounded by the difficult fit on the headset. I've also had issues with the headset completely crashing after being in VR for a while, with all the graphics in the headset glitching out and the software displaying an error. After trying to diagnose and determine how intermittent that issue was, I also realized I was starting to get a headache, and I'm not sure if it was from trying to sort these issues out or if it was from the weight of the headset. I decided that, even at the sale I got it at, it wasn't worth all the trouble it was giving me, so I returned it. It felt bittersweet going back to my old headset, but I just couldn't justify the time and cost to make this headset feel usable for me. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022 by Holly

  • Intial thoughts
Edition: Headset Only
I have had the cosmos for a few days and it seems like a higher resolution vive. I only use vr headsets for vr and I have only used the Vive so my overall experience with VR is limited. Tracking seems fine. The only problems with tracking I had is that one of my tracking stations was acting up, but I had that problem before the headset and its since been fixed. The resolution is a nice upgrade from the vive. There is a performance hit since it has to make up for two higher resolution screens but I can get decent frames on a 8700k cpu with a 2080 super. Overall, I like it, but I only use it in a limited way. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020 by Jason Headley

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