Deckard is obviously the codename for a possible standalone Valve Virtual Reality headset

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Back in June we reported on a patent from Valve that showed work progressing in the direction of their next VR headset as well as it appears the codename is Deckard. Once more coming from Virtual Reality reporter SadlyItsBradley (Brad Lynch) it a brand-new YouTube video clip.

Keep in mind that it s all still speculation, as well as from what we understand of Valve they do have quite a practice of prototyping a great deal of different points at any kind of one time as well as the bulk never see the light of day for customers. That claimed, a Virtual Reality headset from Valve that can go standalone as well as be hooked up to a COMPUTER would be a logical step to allow more people to check it out (and with any luck bring the cost down?).

Sounds like Valve aren t also trying to hide it either with details being included in SteamVR because early this year. For a fantastic years individuals have actually datamined all type of launches from Valve, attempting to obtain insider details as well as commonly fun things do turn up however it doesn t constantly suggest it will be released.

They didn t specifically require to look much for possible signs of all this however, with the SteamVR menu even having a Standalone System Layer alternative. When digging around states were discovered discussing some kinda of Realtek wireless gadget that Lynch hypothesizes from a previous license from Valve that speaks regarding having antennas in the HMD to attach to a PC.

One factor Lynch raises that points out the Deckard came from a Linux ARM binary , which appears to suggest there will certainly be some type of applications show for it. Which mean it being able to run things itself. Another point directed out is the work Collabora has been doing on xrdesktop, which provides the ability to make Linux desktop computer windows in VR and also Valve has formerly moneyed some of the job there. If Valve do a standalone headset, it would obviously make use of Linux much like the Steam Deck therefore it s not shocking that they aided fund work with xrdesktop and also it s something we ve been blogging about formerly.

One more attribute that I personally intend to see that was collected, is conjecture concerning Valve including in a means for you to calibrate the lenses to aid with your vision. Not needing to wear glasses inside would certainly behave. Not something for existing equipment it appears. I would certainly acquire a headset for that alone, getting the best focus can be a nuisance.

With Valve presently going all-in on the Steam Deck, it s not most likely we ll listen to anything from Valve on a new VR headset whenever quickly. Still, it s thoroughly intriguing to see all the little information appear. Complete video below:

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