HTC debuts Vive Cosmos Elite, Play, and XR models, plus new faceplates

Despite its unique modular design, HTC’s $699 Vive Cosmos VR headset had a rocky rollout last year, in equal parts because of its premium price and various software issues, including tracking problems. Thankfully, HTC isn’t giving up on the concept — instead, it’s announcing three new models in the family, as well as three faceplates that will enable a headset to “grow” with the user over time.

The core Cosmos experience is the same from model to model, including 2880 x 1700 total resolution with “all-new LCD panels” that minimize the screen door effect of black gaps between pixels. Each has a flip-up visor so you can easily drop in and out of VR as needed, and the ability to swap the front faceplate to add new features.