A virtual reality war is coming between the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive, and the latest edition of HTC's head-mounted display makes it an even tougher foe. Called the Vive Pre, the device is closer to what consumers can expect when it goes on sale in April, complete with a new front camera that lets you see the real world around you as you walk around, an improved visual experience and a comfier and lighter design. Here at CES 2016, I had a chance to go hands-on with the new headset and the enhanced controllers, which HTC will be seeding to more than 7,000 developers, and I'm excited to see how they can leverage the Vive Pre's unique advantages over the competition.

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