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Can VIVE XR Elite be used as a screen?

It sure looks like it, yeah

Updated: Mar 8, 2023 2:23 pm
Can VIVE XR Elite be used as a screen?

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A typical VR headset allows you to immerse into the virtual world of gaming and other content. But the VIVE XR Elite takes this experience a step (or ten) further by allowing you to view other content from streaming services as well.

HTC Vive XR Elite VR headset

HTC Vive XR Elite VR headset 1

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2

Storage

128GB

RAM

12GB

Display resolution

1920 x 1920 per-eye

Battery Life

Up to 2 hours, comes with a hot-swappable 26.6Wh Battery

Weight

1.37lbs/0.62kg

So does that mean it functions as a screen as well? Can VIVE XR Elite be used as a screen? Let’s find out!

In this guide, we will explain whether the VIVE XR Elite can be used as a screen. And if so, we will also share how it works. So read on.

Can VIVE XR Elite be used as a screen?

Yes, you can use the VIVE XR Elite as a screen. HTC’s latest standalone VR headset allows you to use the headset as your personal cinema screen. It allows you to stream content from services like Netflix or Disney+, play games, and even stream your Android phone on the XR Elite to use it as a screen.

The VIVE XR Elite opens a whole new world of VR entertainment for you by allowing you to wirelessly stream a compatible Android phone on the headset. You can also play games by connecting a Bluetooth controller to your phone.

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What’s more, you can connect your XR Elite to your PC via Wi-Fi or USB-C to have your own 300-inch cinema screen. So in addition to playing 100s of games and apps on your XR Elite that have been confirmed to release soon, you can use your headset as a screen to access PC VR content from the SteamVR service or VIVEPORT.

So go ahead and make the most of this versatile VR headset by playing your favorite games, streaming Netflix, or streaming other VR content on your XR Elite.


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