Unsure of whether to invest in a virtual reality headset? The HTC Vive Pro is the industry standard for fully-fledged VR experiences – with the price tag to match – and it’s seeing some decent discounts for Black Friday this week.
The HTC Vive Pro Kit includes the Vive Pro headset, room-scale tracking with the SteamVR Base Station 2.0, two controllers, and relevant USB 3.0 and DisplayPort cables. It’s now going for £1,099, at a £200 discount off its original RRP.
A thousand pounds is still a lot of money, of course, but if you were eyeing up a headset around this price range, this may be the best opportunity to plunge in.
You can also nab a standalone HTC Vive Pro headset for £699, after a smaller £100 discount on the model – though this is without the motion controllers or base stations included. (A good option for those of you upgrading from a regular Vive headset who already have some controllers. Trust us, you need them.)
Virtually unaffordable for many
VR is one of the most hyped technologies of the decade. But how many of us actually have our own virtual reality headset? The success of VR has been largely held back by high price points, limited libraries of games or demos, and teething problems with motion sickness and 3D navigation (pointing and teleporting just… isn’t that fun).
In 2018, however, the technology has come a long way, and you can get a lot more for a decent amount less. Have a look at our list of the best VR games in 2018 to see what you can get out of a VR purchase, or the cheapest Oculus Rift deals or best PSVR bundles for a more affordable way into VR.
Source: techradar.com