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Sharp introduces the Xrostella VR1, their first VR head-mounted display (HMD), weighing approximately 198g, among the lightest in its category.
The device connects to a PC via USB Type-C and supports Display Port Alt mode, targeting Steam VR applications.
Equipped with dual 2160x2160 resolution lenses and a 90-degree field of view, it offers competitive visual performance.
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