iQIYI Virtual Reality Headset

Description

As the company’s flagship VR product, features of the QIYU 3 headset include:

• A dual-screen design that consists of two RGB LCDs, giving the device a resolution of 4320*2160 and true 4K+ level in native resolution. The refresh rate can also reach 90Hz with the support of two built-in display driver chips, according to iQIYI;

• Powered by Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon XR2 platform, which is designed exclusively for VR / AR;

• 8GB DDR4 RAM;

• A proprietary Q-Light-powered 6DoF interactive system that enables head-hand 6DoF spatial positioning and a millimeter-level positioning precision for controllers;

• QIYU 3 is supported by continuous pupillary distance adjustment technology with an indication precision of up to 1mm. The pupillary distance can be adjusted from 58mm to 72mm;

• QIYU 3 also features iQUT future cinema, which the company states “provides users with a 2,000-inch screen, equivalent to the size of 20 80-inch TVs.”

• QIYU 3 will also be able to offer a wide range of the latest films and TV shows by tapping into iQIYI’s massive content library. Furthermore, iQIYI will provide QIYU 3 with 4K 3D movies and 8K videos at 60fps with a bitrate of 13M, according to the company.

About

The iQIYI Qiyu 3 is a virtual reality headset manufactured by . It was announced in January 2021. It is the company’s first VR headset release.

– This headset is unreleased.

– This headset is standalone and does not require a PC to use.

– This headset has a high per-eye resolution. 2160×2160

– This headset does not require external base stations.

– This headset can be purchased with two 6DoF controllers.

Device Type: Standalone VR

Platform iQUT

Display Type: 2 x LCD

Subpixel Layout :RGB stripe

Resolution :2160×2160 per eye

Refresh Rate :
Field of View 95° horizontal90° vertical

Device IPD Range: 58-72 mm hardware adjustable

Material :Plastic, foam facial interface

Headstrap :Hard padded retractable strap

Colors: White/black

Tracking Type ：6 DoF Inside-out via 4 integrated cameras

Controllers： 2 x Qiyu 3 Controller 6 DoF

Weight :100 g

Input Methods: Joystick, face buttons, triggers

Speakers :Integrated stereo speakers

Microphone ：Yes

3.5mm Audio Jack :Yes

WiFi :WiFi 6

Bluetooth :Bluetooth

Chipset :Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2

CPU :Octa-core Kryo 585 (1 x 2.84 GHz, 3 x 2.42 GHz, 4 x 1.8 GHz)

GPU: Adreno 650

A Launch Event Powered by XR Live Streaming

The launch event for QIYU 3 matches in creativity of the product it launched. Through XR technology, the Company turned an empty broadcasting room into a virtual space full of cyberpunk elements and delivered a surreal audio-visual experience. With its tremendous visual impact, the immersive XR event presented an unprecedented visual feast.

Commenting on the event, Xiong Wen, CEO of the Company’s VR subsidiary iQIYI Intelligence said: “In the real world, everyone has unattainable dreams. But the VR world allows us to easily fulfill dreams such as growing wings and flying or meeting with departed loved ones. This is the charm of the Metaverse. Our mission is to create a virtual world of unbounded possibilities for our users. We still have a long way to go, and QIYU 3 is a great start.”

30 Premium Free Games and Continued Metaverse Exploration

Early purchasers of QIYU 3, a device designed for avid gamers, will receive 30 premium games for free. QIYU VR also plans on giving out free premium games to QIYU 3 users every month.

QIYU 3’s first games cover a range of genres including leisure, shooters, and puzzle, with popular VR games such as Arizona Sunshine, Swarm, Mercenary: Silicon Rising, Zombieland: Headshot Fever, and All-In-One Sports VR.

The event also saw the unveiling of Metaverse, an interactive VR sci-fi drama co-produced by QIYU VR and the School of Animation and Digital Arts at the Communication University of China. Meanwhile, QIYU VR has also developed a virtual stage performance production, QIYU Show, where users can watch the performance of and interact with their favorite virtual idols.

QIYU 3 will be available on China’s mainstream e-commerce platforms JD.com and Tmall starting September 3. Existing QIYU users and iQIYI’s subscribers can enjoy special member-only benefits.