You just talked me out of buying one. Thanks 🙏

06/07/21 - Quick Update - The headset actually features dual displays, not a single display as I said in the video []-)

Really like the look of his headset, looks like the index and a quest had a baby

I started watch thinking “oh maybe a new headset?” And then he said the price and my head went🤯

The microphone sounds like those podcasts in the morning when they call people

THE QUALITY! Have been watching you for a while, and all i can say is: you've improved a lot! Love the unboxing!

10:17 "here's what the vive focus sounds like compared to the quest 2" Focus: Fan noises Quest: KZfaq Ad. Pretty accurate.

I'm still rocking my HTC Vive from 2015. I've upgraded the lenses with the "gear VR mod" from fresnel to smooth, added prescription lenses from VR Optician on top of that (courtesy of a special 3D-printed mount from Etsy that supports both sets of lenses), the Vive Wireless mod, the "deluxe audio" headstrap, and I've fastened a pair of batteries on the curved back of the headstrap with Scotch Fasteners (basically super velcro) so that the entire thing, batteries and all, is contained on my head. The whole thing is heavy, but balanced, so it feels much less restrictive than the weight alone would suggest. And now that I've gone wireless from the PC, I can't go back. My Frankenstein is still the only combination that I've seen that is (1) wireless and (2) natively supports the Steam store out of the box (specifically Sairento and Half-Life: Alyx). I want the Index, but it isn't wireless. The Quest 2 looks great, but it doesn't natively support the Steam store. So for now I'm stuck with my Frankenstein headset.

Awesome review as always mate!! ✌️

They need to hire this guy to test their vr products during the testing phase. Great vid

thank you for your dedication to VR tech. makin the effort to buy and then review this awesome.......

We need more competition in the space, for sure. Thanks for the video!

VR IS THE FUTURE

Great informative review. I had higher expectations for this. I think now I will wait on this and or see the what the other ones will be like coming out.

Thanks for all the reviews really will help my start to the vr world

I'm enjoying watching these videos while waiting to be able to be able to use my Valve Index once I'm back home from university! :D

I like looking at things I can’t afford.

im sticking with my quest2. i love it. thanks for the review. great vid!!

Wow I was soooo close to buying this. Thank you so much for the tips!

Wish there was more happening in VR right now but damn, the QUALITY of your videos is up there with the best man!

Good evening Mike I definitely respect you pay 1300 pounds of your money to review the vive focus 3. I would also like to thank you for reviewing every headset and being honest about the feelings about them. Keep up the good work.

Press F in chat for Mike's wallet. Thank you for bringing us the reviews.

Thanks for taking the time to test this thing out.

Thanks for the in-depth review and unbias remarks. I was so close to buying it. Thanks for making my decision better.

2 hours of playtime is kind of unacceptable, honestly. Especially if you can't charge and play at the same time.

"no" - the 16 minute extended mix!!!!

Your videos are always great

Thanks for taking one for the team m8 :)

ill stick with my half month old quest 2 thank you.

I like the idea of the removable battery that acts as a counterweight. Have two of these batteries and charge one while you use the other

Thanks for the honest review Mike.

Awesome review as always 👌👌👍

I’m surprised that even the quest one has 2-3 hours of battery life and this has only two and a half, the battery situation is very interesting

Just makes me happier knowing I made the right choice getting the Quest 2. Another good video :D

Your mic quality is really good, and video production is much better than 3 years ago.

Excellent review thankyou 🙂

It just shows how crazy of a value the quest 2 is.

I feel like this is gonna be a great hedset and reveiw Mike!

GREAT! review. You pack so much into it it feels longer than 15 minutes. My only gripe is that an overlay showing the names of the games you were playing would be GREATLY appreciated. Liked and already subbed.

Well done video sir! Its all delivered well and gives off some Newegg vibes.

it looks cool but i think imma stick with saving up for a valve index

love all the new wireless headsets that are coming out!

Thank you so much for the review. Saved me some money. Think il just by the valve index.

Excellent review ... thanks a lot for your honesty

The issue with this headset is the same I've had with all of HTC's sets, they look great but everyone is priced out.

I can confirm all the issues described here, it's spot on, unfortunately. In my opinion not a chance against Quest 2 for now, easy pick for consumers.

Great vid. I really appreciate the honesty of the review. New sub and another like headed your way!

Just catching this one, thanks for doing it.

The hidden usbc port in the front will support the Eye-tracking mod and face tracking mod.

Hopefully this leads to a future where HTC can someday release an actual competitor to the quest for around the same price.

I jusst got your vrcover and do not regret it. The vrcover is very comfy so thanks

Excellent review. Cheers.

Thanks for the honest review. I'm holding on to my OG Quest until ???

Makes me really appreciate my quest 2 more

Talked me into buying a quest 2 thank you. Plus that mic vs Q2 sounds hell of a lot better.

I picked one up, it finally came!

Crazy that the Quest 2 microphone sounds almost as good as your own.

Facequest 2 is still the obvious choice for most of us.

That was brilliant, see you in the holodeck!

great video...also is that a proximat that you were standing on???

They should release a PC only headset with this exact same form factor - take out the battery and phone parts and tether it to the PC with a proper video cable. Would be a decent competitor to the Reverb G2 and Index. Basically a Vive Cosmos but with good tracking, longer lasting controller battery and none of the modular nonsense.

Totally not buying one.. that was an excellent review.. I've subbed to see if all your reviews are that good :)

Great video! Love your accent!

You are more than wonderful, you use simplicity with politeness and humility in criticism I learn a lot from you I really like your calm It is a sign of maturity Your brother in humanity from Saudi Arabia Accept my greetings

Vive is really having a tough time keeping up with the VR market, and it’s starting to show

I feel like an improved consumer version would do well even at $499 and compete well with Oculus.

Good honest review

Definitely my favourite looking headset ever made. Just beats the index and behind that is the Vive pro (original).

The USB in front is used for opti-track caps.

I wonder if his sleeping mask is a vr headset :)

Honestly ive noticed everything that you mentioned here except for the fan noice during the hour or so i played vr using the focus 3 but that mainly was due to the noise level because i was using it at a mess. But it was nice to see that i didnt experience any motion sickness wich led me to ordering a quest 3 that will arrive in about 1 or 2 weeks from now👍

👍👍💯Thanks for the review.

I didn't even know there was a focus or focus 2 lol

This headset is what the vive pro 2 should have been

Excellent Review!!!

amazing review

God damn it. The more time passes the more i'm getting pushed towards a new quest headset.(i have an og quest) If the valve wireless headset (wich isn't even confirmed yet) is not my next headset i'm afraid i'll have to go for the quest 3 or something... i'm patiently waiting for an alternative to the quest for both pcvr and standalone. I'm still really happy with my og quest tbh and there's not too many things that bothers me with it but time is running out. I'll have to connect a facebook account really soon.

I got to say the Quest 2 could do with a fan even if its a little loud. According to its head designer, the quest 2 leaves quite a bit of power on the table due to the fact that it doesn't have a fan to cool it down. So they had to underclock it.

Very interesting review Mike. I am sure it made Quest owners feel good lol. Let's face it the Q2 is amazing value, has a terrific eco system and is constantly improved.

Thank you. This was information I was hoping to see. I'm sad that it won't be so great to replace the Oculus 2.

Yeah the quest 2 is just so much better.

You took your time with this one. I hope its worth it.

Great video!

Great review. I prefer the microphone 🎤 quality of the Quest 2.

NOICE

It was clear when HTC released the original Cosmos that they were no longer a credible player in the VR space, haven't seen anything since to change my opinion on that, when they went their separate ways from Valve they just haven't been able to compete.

This is dedication. Spending that much on a Chanel

Thank you for being honest

Man spent 1300$ on headset that gets blown out of the water by a 300$ headset. Thank you for your sacrifice 🙏

With this, there is atleast a genuine "competitor" for the Quest, even if it's a qualitatively worse product overall. Sooner or later, Valve will release their own implementation of standalone VR as well, and that'll probably be way more competitive and actually worth the money.

i love it because it really gives that ready player one look thats what i was hoping for

I’m so sorry for your wallet mike 😥

The fact that 16 people disliked makes me more sad than the fact that the headset costs $1,300

If they just made this more like the quest it would be killer. It's looks dope and storage add on is great. The angle on the strap seems to be the comfort issue.

I know this channel is all about vr but one day could we PLEASE get a setup tour and a look at your pc

Hey Mike what are ur thoughts on the valve index 2 do u think it will come soon

I was out as soon as you said LCD, in a time when owning an OLED TV at home is fast becoming the meta, those washed out black LCD panels are looking very old hat. For that price tag I'd definitely want an Oled screen, and 120hrz at that!

Wow, so HTC can do good inside out tracking after all! I think I'll stick with my Index but this was interesting to watch.

God, it is a very gorgeous and well built device!

And here I was hoping we’d be able to escape FB….