StarVR One

StarVR One
Basic Info
VR/AR	Virtual Reality
Type	Head-mounted display
Subtype	Enterprise VR
Platform	SteamVR, proprietary enterprise platform
Creator	StarVR Corporation
Developer	StarVR Corporation
Manufacturer	StarVR Corporation
Announcement Date	August 2018
Release Date	2018 (Enterprise), 2019 (Developer at $3,200)
Price	$3,200 (Developer Edition)
Website	https://www.starvr.com/
Versions	StarVR One, StarVR One XT
Requires	High-end PC, SteamVR Tracking 2.0 base stations
Predecessor	StarVR (original)
Successor	None (company pivoted)
System
Operating System	Windows
Chipset	N/A (tethered PCVR)
CPU	N/A (PC-powered)
GPU	N/A (PC-powered)
Storage
Storage	N/A
Memory	N/A
SD Card Slot	No
Display
Display	Dual AMOLED (RGB stripe)
Subpixel Layout	RGB stripe
Peak Brightness	Not specified
Resolution	1830 × 1464 per eye (3660 × 1464 combined)
Pixel Density	~18 PPD
Refresh Rate	90Hz
Persistence	Low persistence
Image
Field of View	210° horizontal, 130° vertical
Horizontal FoV	210°
Vertical FoV	130°
Average Pixel Density	~14 PPD
Peak Pixel Density	~18 PPD
Foveated Rendering	Yes (with Tobii eye tracking)
Optics
Optics	Custom Fresnel lenses (canted)
Ocularity	Binocular
IPD Range	Automatic (eye tracking based)
Adjustable Diopter	No (glasses compatible)
Passthrough	No
Tracking
Tracking	6DoF outside-in (SteamVR 2.0)
Tracking Frequency	1000Hz (base stations)
Base Stations	Required (sold separately)
Eye Tracking	Yes (Tobii integrated)
Face Tracking	No
Hand Tracking	No
Body Tracking	Via VIVE Trackers
Rotational Tracking	Yes
Positional Tracking	Yes
Update Rate	90Hz
Tracking Volume	SteamVR Lighthouse 2.0
Play Space	Roomscale, large-scale (XT version)
Latency	<20ms motion-to-photon
Audio
Audio	3.5mm stereo jack with microphone
Microphone	Yes (via audio cable)
3.5mm Audio Jack	Yes
Camera	No
Connectivity
Connectivity	2× USB-C (via extension cables)
Ports	2× USB-C, 3.5mm audio
Wired Video	Yes (USB-C)
Wireless Video	No
WiFi	No
Bluetooth	No
Power	USB powered
Battery Capacity	N/A
Battery Life	N/A (tethered)
Charge Time	N/A
Device
Dimensions	Not specified
Weight	450g (StarVR One), 430g (StarVR One XT)
Material	Plastic, metal
Headstrap	Adjustable head mount
Haptics	Controller haptics (via SteamVR controllers)
Color	Black
Sensors	Lighthouse tracking photodiodes, Tobii eye tracking, IMU
Input	SteamVR controllers
Compliance	FCC, CE

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The StarVR One is an enterprise-focused ultra-wide field of view virtual reality head-mounted display developed by StarVR Corporation, announced in August 2018 and released for developers in 2019 at $3,200. The StarVR One represented the most ambitious attempt to deliver human-like peripheral vision in VR, featuring an unprecedented 210° horizontal and 130° vertical field of view—described as "nearly 100-percent human" FOV—achieved through dual canted 4.77" AMOLED displays. With integrated Tobii eye tracking for automatic IPD adjustment and foveated rendering, SteamVR 2.0 tracking, and a 90Hz refresh rate, the StarVR One targeted location-based entertainment, professional simulation, and enterprise visualization where maximum immersion justified the premium cost. The headset competed directly with IMAX VR installations and high-end flight simulators rather than consumer VR.

History and Development

StarVR Origins

Company background:

• Joint venture: Starbreeze Studios + Acer
• Originally founded 2015
• IMAX VR partnership
• Location-based focus

Original StarVR

First generation:

• 2016 announcement
• 5K resolution concept
• 210° FOV goal
• Limited deployment

StarVR One Announcement

August 2018 reveal:

• 90Hz upgrade (from 62Hz)
• SteamVR 2.0 support
• Tobii eye tracking integrated
• Two versions (One and One XT)

Developer Edition

2019 availability:

• $3,200 price point
• Developer access
• Limited quantities
• Enterprise focus

Design Philosophy

Human-Like FOV

Core mission:

• 210° horizontal FOV
• True peripheral vision
• No "tunnel vision"
• Maximum immersion

Enterprise First

Market positioning:

• Location-based entertainment
• Professional simulation
• Training applications
• Premium pricing justified

Foveated Rendering Essential

Performance solution:

• Eye tracking enabled
• Dynamic quality
• GPU efficiency
• Wide FOV feasible

Display Technology

Dual AMOLED Panels

Large displays:

• Size: 2 × 4.77" panels
• Resolution: 1830 × 1464 per eye
• Total: 3660 × 1464
• Subpixels: 16 million RGB

RGB Stripe

Subpixel arrangement:

• Full RGB per pixel
• Reduced screen door
• Better text clarity
• Professional quality

Refresh Rate

Improved timing:

• 90Hz (upgraded from 62Hz)
• Smooth motion
• Professional standard
• VR comfort

Visual Quality

FOV trade-offs:

• Wide peripheral view
• Lower pixel density overall
• ~18 PPD center
• Resolution spread across FOV

Unprecedented Field of View

210° Horizontal

Human-like peripheral:

• Near-complete horizontal vision
• True peripheral awareness
• No "tunnel vision"
• Immersion breakthrough

130° Vertical

Extended vertical:

• Looking up/down naturally
• Full vertical awareness
• Cockpit visibility
• Natural viewing

FOV Comparison

Industry context:

• Rift/Vive: ~110°
• Pimax: ~170°
• StarVR: 210°
• Human vision: ~220°

Immersion Impact

User experience:

• Dramatically increased presence
• Peripheral motion awareness
• Natural environment sensing
• Revolutionary immersion

Optical System

Canted Display Configuration

Dual angled displays:

• Displays tilted outward
• Overlapping center
• Extended horizontal FOV
• Complex rendering

Custom Fresnel Lenses

Wide-angle optics:

• Large lens coverage
• Multi-element design
• FOV optimization
• Professional quality

Automatic IPD

Eye tracking powered:

• Tobii detects pupil position
• Automatic calibration
• No manual adjustment
• User convenience

Eye Tracking

Tobii Integration

Premium eye tracking:

• Built-in Tobii system
• High accuracy
• Reliable detection
• Professional grade

Automatic IPD

Convenience feature:

• Detects eye position
• Adjusts calibration
• No physical controls
• Personalized setup

Foveated Rendering

Performance critical:

• Renders high-res where looking
• Reduces peripheral resolution
• GPU savings essential
• 210° FOV feasible

Tracking System

SteamVR 2.0

Lighthouse tracking:

• Base stations required
• Sub-millimeter accuracy
• Room-scale support
• Professional reliability

StarVR One XT

Extended tracking:

• Additional optical tracking
• Large-scale installations
• VR arcade support
• Warehouse-scale

Controller Support

SteamVR ecosystem:

• Index controllers
• VIVE wands
• Full compatibility
• Enterprise options

Audio

3.5mm Audio Jack

External audio:

• No built-in speakers
• Headphone required
• Includes audio cable
• Microphone support

Professional Setup

Enterprise audio:

• Quality headphone use
• Communication capable
• Installation flexibility
• Custom solutions

Product Versions

StarVR One

Standard version:

• 450g weight
• SteamVR 2.0 only
• Professional use
• Standard installations

StarVR One XT

Extended version:

• 430g weight
• SteamVR 2.0 + optical tracking
• Large-scale VR arcades
• Warehouse installations

Physical Design

Weight

Reasonable for features:

• 450g (standard)
• 430g (XT)
• Good weight distribution
• Extended wear possible

Build Quality

Professional construction:

• Premium materials
• Durable design
• Enterprise reliability
• Quality feel

Connectivity

Cable system:

• 2 × 0.9m USB-C cables
• 2 × 5m extension cables
• Professional installation
• Flexible routing

Use Cases

Location-Based Entertainment

Primary market:

• VR arcades
• Theme park installations
• Entertainment centers
• Pay-per-play

Professional Simulation

Training applications:

• Flight simulation
• Military training
• Driving simulation
• Industrial training

Architectural Visualization

Design review:

• Full peripheral awareness
• Natural space perception
• Client presentations
• Design evaluation

Medical Training

Healthcare applications:

• Surgical simulation
• Anatomy visualization
• Training scenarios
• Professional education

System Requirements

High-End PC

Demanding specifications:

• Top-tier GPU required
• High VRAM essential
• Foveated rendering helps
• Professional workstation

Total Investment

Complete setup cost:

• $3,200 headset
• Base stations
• Controllers
• High-end PC
• Over $5,000 total

Company Challenges

Limited Market

Enterprise constraints:

• High price barrier
• Niche applications
• Limited consumer appeal
• Small market size

Business Difficulties

Corporate challenges:

• Starbreeze financial issues
• Market contraction
• Competition
• Pivot required

Legacy

FOV Pioneer

Industry contribution:

• Widest consumer-accessible FOV
• Peripheral vision demonstration
• Technical achievement
• Inspiration for others

Technical Validation

Proof of concept:

• Human-like FOV possible
• Eye tracking essential
• Foveated rendering critical
• Premium market viable

Technical Specifications Summary

Specification	Details
Display	Dual AMOLED, 1830 × 1464 per eye
Total Resolution	3660 × 1464 (16M subpixels)
FOV	210° horizontal, 130° vertical
Refresh Rate	90Hz
Eye Tracking	Tobii (integrated)
Tracking	SteamVR 2.0 (One), + Optical (XT)
Foveated Rendering	Yes
Audio	3.5mm jack with microphone
Weight	450g (One), 430g (XT)
Price	$3,200 (Developer Edition)

See Also

• StarVR Corporation
• Wide FOV VR
• Enterprise VR
• Tobii Eye Tracking
• SteamVR
• Location-Based VR