TPCast revealed that it is working on a wireless adapter that supports the Oculus Rift headset. The TPCast unit uses a proprietary wireless transmission solution to deliver a tether-free VR experience with nearly no additional latency.
TPCast first revealed its wireless VR adapter in November 2016, when it announced a partnership with HTC that would enable people in China to upgrade their Vive headset to remove the data cable. At CES in January, the two companies revealed that the rest of the world would be able to go wireless later this year.
The TPCast wireless adapters aren’t yet available in North America, but you can now order the kits in Europe, and the hardware has been shipping in China for six months. Pre-orders for North American customers were supposed to start in September, but for unknown reasons, they have yet to begin
“TPCast is committed to support[ing] the Oculus Rift HMD with our unique wireless technology solutions, and provide VR users a high-quality, immersive VR encounter,” said TPCast CEO Michael Liu. “With the TPCast wireless adapter, we will be changing the VR usage and experience by providing the complete freedom of movement with no cables attached.”
TPCast gave no indication when the wireless adapters would be available to order, but the company maintains that it would ship the Vive kits before the end of the year, and now it’s said that the Rift version will be available in that timeframe, too.
When the TPCast state shipping in the states, they most likely will cost a fair amount.
