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TPCast for Rift Pre-orders Start Shipping Next Week in North America and Europe

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TPCast, the wireless transmitter first launched for Vive, is going to be arriving in few different regions soon including US, Canada, and much of the European Union. Pre-orders, which are available now, are slated to arrive as early as next week.

Launching pre-orders quietly yesterday afternoon in the US and Canada, TPCast for Rift pre-orders ran out almost immediately. Priced at $350 and only currently available direct from TPCast, the only other solution for customers looking to get their hands on one of the Rift-specific TPCast units is to either sign up for updates and wait, or purchase from a foreign storefront. Find US/Canada availability here.

European availability is still good, as the device is carried by a number of German and UK retailers capable of shipping all over Europe. Retailers are nearly universally selling the TPCast for Rift for around $460 (€390, £350). This price however includes value-added tax (VAT). Find European availability here.

What’s in the Box

  • Wireless Transmitter
  • Wireless Receiver
  • Power module and battery
  • Wireless router
  • Cables *3 (Video/Data Cable, HDMI Cable, Ethernet Cable)
  • Nylon bag, Belt
  • Quick Start Guide, Warranties
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TPCAST 's 60Ghz Wireless Transmittermore
image courtesy TPCastmore

Specs

  • Video Format:HDMI
  • Video Resolution:2K (2160*1200)
  • Video Frame Rate:90Hz
  • Audio Format: 16bit 44100 Hz, 16bit 48000 Hz
  • Transmission Delay <2ms
  • Transmission Range>5m 360°
  • Power Consumption :4W
  • Battery Life: 5 hours

A thanks goes out to Roland Theron for tipping us off.