Sony introduced a new XR head-mounted display with controllers at CES 2024. It is intended for “spatial content creation,” allowing users to create 3D models while wearing a virtual reality (VR)/mixed reality (MR) headset. During the presentation, the company detailed some of the headphone's key features.
Under the hood, the new Sony Space XR headset is equipped with a stand Snapdragon XR2+ 2nd generationAnnounced by Qualcomm at the beginning of CES 2024. This chipset powers two small 4K OLED displays https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/products/microdisplay/oled.html It offers “user and space tracking” for mixed reality experiences.
All this means that Space Helmet XR is a stand-alone system that does not require a computer to run. Although it can be used as a PlayStation VR (PSVR2 currently). $550 on Amazon) For gaming, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said it aims to deliver a “clear visual experience” and “intuitive 3D design interaction.”
Thus, the CEO suggested that the mixed reality headset is mainly aimed at professionals working in the 3D field. The device also comes with a “smooth video” feature and has six cameras and sensors. As for the controllers, Sony expects creators to be able to use them to manipulate 3D objects.
Sony also talked about the design of the Space XR headset. Center of gravity balance has been improved for greater helmet wearing comfort. Another aspect of the headset's design is that the screen portion can be flipped up, allowing creators to enter and exit the mixed reality environment.
From everything Sony has shown, the Space XR headset appears to be little more than a mixed reality headset Apple Vision Pro Vision Pro competitor. It's more than just a creation tool, like Microsoft HoloLens. But it will certainly face competition from the Vision Pro, which is scheduled to begin deliveries next month.
