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Pimax announces new wireless VR headset and foveated streaming

Original: Pimax says 'I'll have what Valve's having' as it announces new wireless VR headset, foveated streaming, updated controll

VR hardware maker Pimax has unveiled a new wireless headset alongside foveated streaming technology and updated controllers, drawing comparisons to Valve's own hardware direction. Coverage quips that Pimax is taking a page from Valve's playbook, with the design also likened to a taller version of a Steam Machine. The announcements suggest Pimax is pushing aggressively into high-end, PC-tethered VR accessories.

Why now: Pimax just announced a wave of new VR hardware that invites comparisons to Valve's products.

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• Pimax says 'I'll have what Valve's having' as it announces new wireless VR headset, foveated streaming, updated controllers, and long Steam Machine Imagine a Steam Machine but taller… yep, you got it. https://www. pcgamer.com/hardware/vr-hardwa… · gamewire@gamefan.net · 2

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