Canadian regions are gaining a new player in the VR headset marketplace, DPVR, a leading Chinese VR headset vendor in the enterprise and entertainment sectors.
DPVR has partnered with Canada Computers & Electronics, a leading nationwide computer retailer, to reach new audiences. The move comes just months after DPVR expanded to US shores.
Derek Liu, VP of DPVR added:
Teaming up with Canada Computers significantly extends our reach, making our headsets more accessible to the local customers. Making cutting-edge tech into affordable yet practical products has always been important in our engineering philosophy, which aligns with the initial vision of Canada Computers.
“We are grateful that our partner is helping build a bond and bridge between DPVR and local users with its robust network. The company will continue seeking local partnerships to better serve our customers and elevate their satisfaction,” Liu also remarked.
Much like the recent rollout of Apple Vision Pro internationally, DPVR and its Canadian retail partners are allowing potential customers to experience in-store, hands-on demos of the DPVR E4 headset. The DPVR in-store demos feature a racing cockpit where customers can try out racing VR simulations, allowing users to experience the device’s 4K 120Hz display.
The news comes hot on the heels of the Vison Pro international rollout in early July and not soon after XREAL successfully expanded to US markets—a success story DPVR may be looking to emulate.
DPVR Enters North American Markets
DPVR has recently partnered with ASI Corporation to achieve global market reach in the United States and Canadian regions. This partnership will help DPVR expand its headset portfolio into western amusements, enterprise, education, and consumer sectors. While DPVR is already present in these Western markets, the ASI partnership will aid in achieving this goal.
At the time, Derek Liu explained that teaming up with ASI “dramatically extends” DPVR’s reach, “ensuring that our comprehensive VR solutions are accessible to a wider audience.”
According to DPVR, the company’s solution portfolio spans various use cases, including enterprise, arcade, and consumer applications, and it is already established in DPVR’s targeted Western markets.
DPVR is looking to expand into the Western market after finding success in the US and schools in the East with its P1 VR headset. The P1 has been widely adopted in US schools, with companies like Levenono Education and Umety partnering with DPVR for their education initiatives. The company is also touting its new P2 headset as having enhanced value for enterprise and education clients due to its improved content security features, longer battery life, and comfortable design.
DPVR offers the E3C headset for in-person simulation attractions for gaming and consumer use, while its E4 headset provides a competitive 4K 120Hz display experience for PCVR. The company has reported increased shipments of its VR headsets to Western regions.
