Varjo, a Finland-based manufacturer of high-end XR headsets, has announced that it will be releasing a new paid license structure that includes some of the previous free software features of the XR-4.
Many of Varjo headsets over the years require some kind of subscription, such as a fleet of enterprise-centric XR-3 headsets released in 2020. None However, the need for a subscription.
Currently, Varjo says it is introducing new subscriptions that will affect all new XR-4 and XR-4 Focal Edition headsets purchased after March 25th. This starts with two new tiers: paid subscriptions for Varjo Base and Varjo Base Pro.
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Varjo Base is a free software suite that includes core virtual reality and tracking capabilities. Varjo Base Pro, on the other hand, costs $5,000 for paid subscriptions priced at $2,500 per year, or for permanent use.
Varjo Base Pro is a package that includes more advanced mixed reality features, including Chroma Key, 3D reconstruction, and video post-processing, along with enhanced tracking support, programmatic controls, and multi-APP features. In particular, all XR-4 Secure Edition headsets purchased after March 25th will be included with a Pro license.
For $5,990 and $9,990 respectively, both the XR-4 and XR-4 Focal Editions are actually appealing only to the best PC VR Prosumers and Enterprise customers. Anyone who already owns a headset doesn’t have to pay for advanced features. The price hike on “Pro” essentially only affects enterprise users who are in deep pockets.
This is the shadow of breakdown, courtesy:
| Shadow Base (free) | ||
| Virtual Reality |
Virtual reality rendering |
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| Mixed reality | – Video pass-through using alpha mask – Depth obstruction Integrated microphone and speakers using DTS spatial audio – Autofocus camera (focal edition included) |
– Chroma key |
| Tracking technology | – Varjo internal tracking – STEAMVR tracking (depending on version) – Varjo Controller Tracking – Shadow Marker – Eye tracking for rendering – Automatic IPD adjustment – Varjo Hand Tracking |
– Support for third-party tracking plugins |
| Productivity | – Shadow-based desktop applications – Shadow Workspace |
– Disable Varjo UIS and Branding |
| Compatibility | – openvr, openxr, microsoft directx 11, directx 12, opengl, vulkan |
