Sure thing, let’s spin this into something that feels like someone just yabbered on about VR headsets over coffee. Here goes:
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So, HTC came out with this thing called the Vive Pro 2 back in 2021. Yeah, it’s been their crown jewel for PC VR headsets or something. But get this—right now, they’re chopping down prices, which is pretty wild.
Apparently, there’s this hoopla called the Summer of Gaming Sale running till June 30th. If you’re in the mood to snag a VR headset—one that’s kind of old but, you know, still kicks some butt—the Vive Pro 2’s got a couple of sweet offers. You can grab a full bundle or just the headset. Choices, am I right?
Here’s the lowdown:
– Full Kit: Normally $1,199, now $799.99—includes the headset, base stations, and controllers.
– Just the Headset: Was $699, now $499.99—doesn’t come with the bells and whistles.
And hey, you’ll get a duo of months with Viveport Infinity tossed in, which lets you dive into over 1,000 VR games. Jackpot, sort of.
Alright, specs time—hang on:
– Each eye gets 2,448 × 2,448 pixels.
– Refresh rates? 90Hz and 120Hz, your pick.
– Lenses are Fresnel, a bit chunky if I’m honest.
– Horizontal view of 120°. No, I didn’t measure it with a protractor.
– IPD adjustments, whatever those are. 57–72mm range, for those keeping score.
– Connects through USB 3.0, DisplayPort 1.2. And the cable is 5 meters long—enough to trip over a couple of cats.
Alright, so, why is this thing still around? Yeah, it’s a bit of a dinosaur if you compare it to Bigscreen Beyond 2, which is apparently sleeker and lighter. But hey, $800 for the Pro 2 with all the trimmings isn’t too shabby, right? Unless you’ve gotta upgrade your PC to manage it, then… good luck.
Moving on. HTC’s thrown more deals into the mix with their newer Vive Focus Vision, which hit the scene in 2024. And let’s just say it does the job for both standalone and PC VR gig.
You’ve got until the end of June to nab these:
– Vive Focus Vision – PC VR Kit: $1,149. Headset, controllers, wired streaming kit, plus a few games. Metro Awakening anyone?
– Vive Focus Vision: Comes with the same games and all for $1,049.
Oh, here’s a fun fact: it’s a bit pricer now due to some tariff thing going on with China. They had it at the initial price until May 31st but now, yeah, an extra $49 just because.
Across the pond, deals are waiting in Europe and the UK too, again till June 30th:
– Full Kit: €839/£699
– Headset only: €469/£449
– Vive XR Elite, with controllers and some VR games: €829/£699
– XR Elite + Trackers: €1,418/£1,198
– Various tracker and controller bundles, all with assorted prices.
So, there you have it. A bit of this, a bit of that. Grab what you will—these things don’t sell themselves, or maybe they do? Who knows.
End of the ramble.
