With Valve Index stock a bit on the low side proper now, these trying to get a VR headset forward of the subsequent month’s launch of Half-Life: Alyx might need to flip their consideration to the HTC Vive Pro, because the starter equipment bundle is at present £220 cheaper than regular.
Usually £1119, now you can get a Vive Pro headset, two controllers and two base stations for £899. Plus, you additionally get a free six-month subscription to Viveport Infinity, HTC’s VR game, app and video service, which might usually set you again one other £77.
Our buddies within the US have been capable of purchase the Vive Pro starter equipment for $899 for fairly a while now, however that is the primary time I’ve seen the identical (ish) worth develop into obtainable within the UK. It’s not fairly as low-cost because the low cost it obtained over Black Friday, admittedly, the place its worth dropped to £819 / $819, however the excellent news is that this £899 / $899 worth drop is now everlasting, so it received’t return as much as over a grand any time quickly.
Of course, a everlasting worth drop isn’t actually that stunning on condition that HTC introduced three new Vive Cosmos headsets last week, the top-end mannequin of which, the Vive Cosmos Elite, can be set to price £899 / $899 when it launches someday earlier than the tip of subsequent month. Admittedly, you is likely to be higher off ready for the Vive Cosmos Elite in all equity, as this has a barely increased decision show than the Vive Pro (2880×1700 versus the Pro’s 2880×1600), and also you’ll additionally get two controllers and two base stations within the field. It additionally comes with the identical six-month Viveport Infinity subscription, and also you’ll get an additional inside-out monitoring face plate to show it into a daily Vive Cosmos for while you don’t need / have the area to arrange the Elite’s base stations.
Of course, HTC hasn’t introduced a precise launch date for the Vive Cosmos Elite but, so it might not really arrive earlier than Half-Life: Alyx hits on March 23rd. There’s additionally no telling how a lot inventory will really be obtainable at launch, or how lengthy it’s going to take to ship out as soon as orders begin going by way of. You can pre-order a Vive Cosmos Elite proper now, for instance, however with no supply estimate at present obtainable, there’s no telling how lengthy it’s going to take earlier than it arrives in your doorstep.
As a outcome, these of you who’re completely adamant about enjoying Half-Life: Alyx when it comes out might need to take into account the Vive Pro. If you’re positive ready a bit, although, then chances are you’ll need to go for the Cosmos Elite as an alternative. I’ll be testing the Vive Cosmos Elite as quickly as evaluate samples can be found to see the way it stacks as much as the Vive Pro, so watch this area for my last verdict.
