bHaptics, the South Korea-based VR haptics creator, announced it’s launching a refreshed lineup of its most popular haptics hardware, which are said to support over 270 titles across Quest, PSVR 2, and PC VR headsets.
The company today announced pre-orders for three new accessories: TactSuit Pro, TactSuit Air and TactSleeve. It’s not
Pre-orders for all three are set to launch today, November 12th, and go until November 26th.
TactSuit Pro – $499
TactSuit Pro is the company’s new flagship haptic vest, priced at $499. bHaptics says the device’s standout feature is the edition of a new breast-mounted Controller Wheel, which allows users to precisely adjust the intensity of haptic sensations during use, and keep an eye on the vest’s haptic status with a ring LED.
In comparison to the previous bhaptics TactSuit X40, which launched at $499 in 2020, the new TactSuit Pro technically features fewer haptic motors, reducing the count from 40 motors to 32, as the name implies.
Like its previous vests though, out of the box you’ll find expandable straps, which bHaptics says will ensure “a comfortable fit for users of all body types,” and a single black-themed colorway.
TactSuit Air – $249
TactSuit Air cuts down on the price, meanwhile cutting down on the number of haptic motors in comparison to TactSuit Pro. It does however delivering the same number of haptic motors as its previous TactSuit X16, and is notably cheaper than its predecessor, which launched in 2020 for $330.
Like TactSuit X16, bHaptics is offering two colorways: Onyx and Ash, both of which carry the same $249 price tag.
TactSleeve – $199
bHaptics is also launching a new version of their popular arm-based haptic device, called TactSleeve, which is priced at $199. Tactosy for Arms, which the company released in 2019 for $250, featured six haptic motors per-arm, while the new TactSleeve features three per-arm.
The company says however the motors have been optimized to deliver powerful haptic feedback while also being over 40% lighter than previous model, letting you feel things like kick-back from weapons, and better experience environmental noise such as rumbles and music.
You can pre-order all of the above devices from today until November 26th, direct from bHaptics. There’s also a bundle available which includes both TactSuit Pro and TactSleeve, priced at $600, representing a $100 savings.
Note: While not all VR games are officially supported across TactSuit Pro, TactSuit Air, and TactSleeve—they do however support all previous titles available to bHaptics main slate of haptic vests, which now boasts a list of over 270 titles across Quest, PSVR 2 and SteamVR headsets. Check out game compatibility here.
| Category | TactSuit Pro | TactSuit Air | TactSleeve |
| Haptic Points | 32 | 16 | 3 |
| Motors | ERM Motors | ERM Motors | ERM Motors |
| Playtime | 13.5 Hrs* | 12 Hrs* | 10 Hrs* |
| *measured when all feedback points operate at max intensity for 1 sec every 10 sec | *measured when all feedback points operate at max intensity for 1 sec every 10 sec | *measured when all feedback points operate at max intensity for 1 sec every 5 sec | |
| Size Details | |||
| Body Circumference | 26 – 50 in. (66 – 127 cm) | 24 – 50 in. (61 – 127 cm) | Free |
| Length | Adjustable with shoulder snap buttons – Closed 22 in. (56 cm), Open 23.5 in. (60 cm) | 21.5 in. (55 cm) | – |
| Wireless Frequency | 2.402 – 2.480 GHz (Bluetooth LE) | 2.402 – 2.480 GHz (Bluetooth LE) | 2.402 – 2.480 GHz (Bluetooth LE) |
| Connection | Bluetooth Low Energy | Bluetooth Low Energy | |
| Audio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, and USB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, and USB | – |
| Charging Time | 5 Hrs | 2.5 Hrs | 1.5 Hrs |
| Power Input | 5V/2A (max) | 5V/2A (max) | 5V/1A (max) |
| Battery | Li-ion rechargeable battery | Li-ion rechargeable battery | Li-ion rechargeable battery |
| 3.6 V, 9,800 mAh, 35.574 Wh | 3.63 V, 4,900 mAh, 17.787 Wh | ||
| Native Headset Support | Meta Quest 3, 3s, Pro and 2 – Wired Audio-to-Haptics | Meta Quest 3, 3s, Pro and 2 – Wired Audio-to-Haptics | Meta Quest 3, 3s, Pro and 2 |
| Wired Audio-to-Haptics | Wired Audio-to-Haptics | – | |
| Steam VR Native / Mod support & Wireless Audio-to-Haptics | Steam VR Native / Mod support & Wireless Audio-to-Haptics | – | |
| PSVR 2, Wired Audio-to-Haptics | PSVR 2, Wired Audio-to-Haptics | PSVR 2 | |
| Purported Support for “All” Consumer Headsets, including Pico 4, Pico Neo 3, HTC VIVE XR Elite, HTC VIVE Focus 3 | Purported Support for “All” Consumer Headsets, including Pico 4, Pico Neo 3, HTC VIVE XR Elite, HTC VIVE Focus 3 | Purported Support for “All” Consumer Headsets, including Pico 4, Pico Neo 3, HTC VIVE XR Elite, HTC VIVE Focus 3 |