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The gadget came to life as a result of [[Valve]]’s partnership with [[HTC]]. Their new VR device, HTC Vive, is composed of three distinct units: the headset itself, two SteamVR Controllers, and two base [[Beacons|laser-tracking stations]]. All of these gadgets work in tandem to provide users with a very realistic and accurate [[VR]] experience, however, it is the pair of hand-held controllers that offer the most versatile options for interacting with virtual worlds and objects. Their latest version has been unveiled at CES 2016, and it features a significant design and construction improvements.
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'''HTC Vive controllers''' are VR gaming controllers made by HTC. They are the official first-generation controllers for [[SteamVR]] and [[HTC Vive]].
'''HTC Vive controllers''' are VR gaming controllers made by HTC. They are the official first-generation controllers for [[SteamVR]] and [[HTC Vive]].
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==Hardware==
==Hardware==
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The latest version features a streamlined design and a doughnut shape top that seamlessly blends in the hand-held portion of the controller.
The latest version features a streamlined design and a doughnut shape top that seamlessly blends in the hand-held portion of the controller.
They come with a high-precision trackpad on each one of them that is similar to Valve’s Steam Controller, and it can be used as a traditional analogue stick for movement or for interacting with in-game objects. The single dual-stage trigger button works as expected and the controller provides a sufficient amount of ways how players can engage with various VR experiences. And finally, there is a home button for system and menu navigation.
They come with a high-precision trackpad on each one of them that is similar to Valve’s Steam Controller, and it can be used as a traditional analogue stick for movement or for interacting with in-game objects. The single dual-stage trigger button works as expected and the controller provides a sufficient amount of ways how players can engage with various VR experiences. And finally, there is a home button for system and menu navigation.
−Steam VR Controllers provide users with haptic feedback to let them know when a specific action has been completed.
+Steam VR Controllers provide users with haptic feedback to let them know when a specific action has been completed.
+The gadget came to life as a result of [[Valve]]’s partnership with [[HTC]]. Their new VR device, HTC Vive, is composed of three distinct units: the headset itself, two SteamVR Controllers, and two base [[Beacons|laser-tracking stations]]. All of these gadgets work in tandem to provide users with a very realistic and accurate [[VR]] experience, however, it is the pair of hand-held controllers that offer the most versatile options for interacting with virtual worlds and objects. Their latest version has been unveiled at CES 2016, and it features a significant design and construction improvements.
===Functionality===
===Functionality===