Meta Quest 3 accessories: Haptic vests from bHaptics now carry the Made for Meta label
bHaptics partners with Meta to become the first supplier of haptic vests with the "Made for Meta" label.
bHaptics is now an accessory partner of Meta. The TactSuit X40 and X16 haptic vests will be sold through Meta's official website. In addition, bHaptics has acquired the rights to market the products under the "Made for Meta" brand. Through this partnership, bHaptics aims to strengthen its collaboration with other VR developers, ultimately leading to more VR games with native support for the haptic vests.
The "Made for Meta" authorization is awarded to products that demonstrate outstanding quality and compatibility in the Meta-led XR ecosystem. The authorization is also intended to confirm that the technology and products of the partner companies are reliable and of the highest quality. Recently, Kiwi Design also received the Made for Meta label.
TactSuit X40 and X16 in detail
Founded in 2015, bHaptics has been developing haptic accessories for VR and other applications ever since. The company's two current flagship products are the TactSuit X40 and X16, two haptic vests that provide haptic effects for virtual reality experiences. The TactSuit X16 has 16 vibration motors distributed across the front and back of the vest, has a battery life of approximately 22 hours, and costs $300.
The TactSuit X40 has 40 vibration motors, a battery life of approximately 18 hours, and costs $500. The TactSuit X40 reaches further down, while the TactSuit X16 is better suited for seated players. TactSuit has a wide range of applications, including VR, PC gaming and music monitoring. At CES 2024, bHaptics announced upcoming PlayStation VR 2 support for TactSuit and introduced the TactGlove DK2.
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