bHaptics, the South Korea-based VR haptics creator, introduced it’s launching a refreshed lineup of its hottest haptics {hardware}, that are mentioned to assist over 270 titles throughout Quest, PSVR 2, and PC VR headsets.
The corporate right this moment introduced pre-orders for 3 new equipment: TactSuit Professional, TactSuit Air and TactSleeve. It’s not
Pre-orders for all three are set to launch right this moment, November twelfth, and go till November twenty sixth.
TactSuit Professional – $499
TactSuit Professional is the corporate’s new flagship haptic vest, priced at $499. bHaptics says the gadget’s standout characteristic is the version of a brand new breast-mounted Controller Wheel, which permits customers to exactly alter the depth of haptic sensations throughout use, and regulate the vest’s haptic standing with a hoop LED.
Compared to the earlier bhaptics TactSuit X40, which launched at $499 in 2020, the brand new TactSuit Professional technically options fewer haptic motors, lowering the rely from 40 motors to 32, because the identify implies.
Like its earlier vests although, out of the field you’ll discover expandable straps, which bHaptics says will guarantee “a cushty match for customers of all physique sorts,” and a single black-themed colorway.
TactSuit Air – $249
TactSuit Air cuts down on the value, in the meantime slicing down on the variety of haptic motors compared to TactSuit Professional. It does nevertheless delivering the identical variety of haptic motors as its earlier TactSuit X16, and is notably cheaper than its predecessor, which launched in 2020 for $330.
Like TactSuit X16, bHaptics is providing two colorways: Onyx and Ash, each of which carry the identical $249 price ticket.
TactSleeve – $199
bHaptics can also be launching a brand new model of their common arm-based haptic gadget, known as TactSleeve, which is priced at $199. Tactosy for Arms, which the corporate launched in 2019 for $250, featured six haptic motors per-arm, whereas the brand new TactSleeve options three per-arm.
The corporate says nevertheless the motors have been optimized to ship highly effective haptic suggestions whereas additionally being over 40% lighter than earlier mannequin, letting you are feeling issues like kick-back from weapons, and higher expertise environmental noise comparable to rumbles and music.
You possibly can pre-order the entire above units from right this moment till November twenty sixth, direct from bHaptics. There’s additionally a bundle accessible which incorporates each TactSuit Professional and TactSleeve, priced at $600, representing a $100 financial savings.
Word: Whereas not all VR video games are formally supported throughout TactSuit Professional, TactSuit Air, and TactSleeve—they do nevertheless assist all earlier titles accessible to bHaptics important slate of haptic vests, which now boasts a listing of over 270 titles throughout Quest, PSVR 2 and SteamVR headsets. Try sport compatibility right here.
| Class | TactSuit Professional | TactSuit Air | TactSleeve |
| Haptic Factors | 32 | 16 | 3 |
| Motors | ERM Motors | ERM Motors | ERM Motors |
| Playtime | 13.5 Hrs* | 12 Hrs* | 10 Hrs* |
| *measured when all suggestions factors function at max depth for 1 sec each 10 sec | *measured when all suggestions factors function at max depth for 1 sec each 10 sec | *measured when all suggestions factors function at max depth for 1 sec each 5 sec | |
| Dimension Particulars | |||
| Physique Circumference | 26 – 50 in. (66 – 127 cm) | 24 – 50 in. (61 – 127 cm) | Free |
| Size | Adjustable with shoulder snap buttons – Closed 22 in. (56 cm), Open 23.5 in. (60 cm) | 21.5 in. (55 cm) | – |
| Wi-fi Frequency | 2.402 – 2.480 GHz (Bluetooth LE) | 2.402 – 2.480 GHz (Bluetooth LE) | 2.402 – 2.480 GHz (Bluetooth LE) |
| Connection | Bluetooth Low Vitality | Bluetooth Low Vitality | |
| Audio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, and USB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, and USB | – |
| Charging Time | 5 Hrs | 2.5 Hrs | 1.5 Hrs |
| Energy Enter | 5V/2A (max) | 5V/2A (max) | 5V/1A (max) |
| Battery | Li-ion rechargeable battery | Li-ion rechargeable battery | Li-ion rechargeable battery |
| 3.6 V, 9,800 mAh, 35.574 Wh | 3.63 V, 4,900 mAh, 17.787 Wh | ||
| Native Headset Assist | Meta Quest 3, 3s, Professional and a couple of – Wired Audio-to-Haptics | Meta Quest 3, 3s, Professional and a couple of – Wired Audio-to-Haptics | Meta Quest 3, 3s, Professional and a couple of |
| Wired Audio-to-Haptics | Wired Audio-to-Haptics | – | |
| Steam VR Native / Mod assist & Wi-fi Audio-to-Haptics | Steam VR Native / Mod assist & Wi-fi Audio-to-Haptics | – | |
| PSVR 2, Wired Audio-to-Haptics | PSVR 2, Wired Audio-to-Haptics | PSVR 2 | |
| Purported Assist for “All” Client Headsets, together with Pico 4, Pico Neo 3, HTC VIVE XR Elite, HTC VIVE Focus 3 | Purported Assist for “All” Client Headsets, together with Pico 4, Pico Neo 3, HTC VIVE XR Elite, HTC VIVE Focus 3 | Purported Assist for “All” Client Headsets, together with Pico 4, Pico Neo 3, HTC VIVE XR Elite, HTC VIVE Focus 3 |
