Okay, so HTC dropped the Vive Pro 2 back in 2021, right? And it’s been holding the fort as their top dog in PC VR ever since. But surprise—now they’re slashing prices like it’s Black Friday or something. Pretty neat, huh?
So about this Summer of Gaming Sale they’re doing, running till June 30th. If you’ve been itching to grab a solid, even if slightly vintage, VR headset, now’s your chance. You’ve got a couple of options: the Vive Pro 2 bundle or just the headset on its own.
The bundle? Yeah, it’s packed: headset + SteamVR 2.0 Base Station + those Vive wand controllers. It was going for $1,199 but they knocked it down to $799.99. Sweet deal, right? Or, if you’re feeling like just the headset does the trick, it’s down from $699 to $499.99. No base stations or controllers though—just FYI.
Oh, and they throw in a couple months of Viveport Infinity. That’s their game subscription thingy, where you can dive into over a thousand VR titles. Kind of cool if you ask me.
Now, let’s geek out for a sec—here’s what the Vive Pro 2’s packing:
– Crazy high resolution at 2,448 × 2,448 for each eye. Yep, you read that right.
– You can bump the refresh rate up to 120Hz. Nice for smooth visuals!
– Dual-element Fresnel lenses—sounds fancy, right?
– And it does this 120° field-of-view thing.
– Offers these optical tweaks like IPD and eye-relief. Handy, I guess?
Connection-wise, it’s USB 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.2. Oh, plus there’s a 5-meter cable. Tracking? SteamVR 1.0 or 2.0. It’s got rechargeable wand controllers too, which is a nice touch. On-ear headphones, a couple of microphones, and yeah, it’s even got pass-through cameras.
Yeah, it’s got a bit more bulk compared to new kids on the block like Bigscreen Beyond 2. That one’s a smidge higher in resolution and lighter, but hey, the Pro 2’s still $200 cheaper. So, trade-offs, am I right? As long as you’ve got a VR-ready PC in your arsenal, you’re golden. Don’t believe me? Check if your rig’s up for it.
Switching lanes a bit—HTC’s got some fresh deals for their newer Vive Focus Vision too. Came out late 2024. It dances between standalone VR and PC VR. Oh, and it’s got wireless streaming and the whole DisplayPort tethering jazz.
Till June 30th, you can nab these Vive Focus Vision bundles. Both throw in some game goodies:
– The PC VR Kit is $1,149 and bags you the headset, controllers, a Wired Streaming Kit, plus games like Metro Awakening and Arizona Sunshine 2.
– Just the headset and controllers set you back $1,049, but you get the same games with three extras.
Funny thing—the Focus Vision went up in price since last year, blame it on tariffs. HTC kept the original price till May 31st, after that, a $49 hike.
And for those across the pond, the EU and UK stores are tossing some sales into the mix too. Save some euros or pounds on these:
– Vive Pro 2 Full Kit.
– Just the headset.
– Vive XR Elite with a game package.
– Tracker kits and more accessories.
I’m out of breath just thinking about it. Anyway… wait, where was I? Ah well, go grab those deals before they vanish!