Wow, okay, so I stumbled across this whole HTC Vive Pro 2 sale thing, and thought, “Why not spill the beans?” Anyway, HTC tossed this thing out back in 2021. It’s like, their star kid for PC VR headsets. And now? It’s cheaper than your usual morning latte — well, not quite, but you get the idea.
So, they’ve kicked off this Summer of Gaming Sale — till June 30th, mind you. Not sure how long these goodies will stick around. But, here’s the lowdown: they’ve got this Vive Pro 2 hardware bundle and just the headset sans extras.
First off, grab the Full Kit for $799.99. That’s a hefty chunk off from $1,199, right? You get the headset, base stations, controllers, the works. If you’re feeling minimalist and just want the headset, it’s slashed to $499.99 from $699. Still mighty appealing.
Oh, and by the way, they throw in two months of Viveport Infinity. Imagine having over 1,000 VR games at your fingertips. Kind of wild.
Quick geek-out on specs: the resolution’s 2,448 × 2,448 per eye. Got this 90Hz to 120Hz refresh rate thing going on. Fresnel lenses, if you’re into that kinda detail. Oh, and field of view’s at 120° horizontal. Never realized how much I’d care about optics until now.
Okay, sidetrack! Maybe it’s the VR nerd in me, or maybe I just get wayward thoughts. It’s got connectors like USB 3.0. I don’t even remember what versions of USB I learned last. Cables? Five meters long — keep your pets away, just saying.
And what’s up with those dual microphones and pass-through cameras? Talk about multitasking.
Anyway, some might waggle a finger at its slightly chunky design. It’s like the nerdy cousin of sleek new gadgets like Bigscreen Beyond 2. But hey, $200 less, and it comes with some cool gear like base stations and premium audio straps. You just need a VR-ready PC friend to play nice with it.
Oh, did I mention the Vive Focus Vision? This newer piece, dropping in late 2024, dances between standalone VR and PC VR. Sort of like the chameleon of headsets. And those bundles! They do throw in games — Metro Awakening and Arizona Sunshine sequels, anyone?
US tariffs have nudged the price up a bit from when it first launched. Typical. Still, the offer on till May 31st was kind of a steal.
Now, not to leave anyone out, European and UK peeps, you’ve got sales too. Pro 2 kits, XR Elites with games, and tracker bundles all up for grabs till June 30th.
Whew, I should stop rambling. But, no joke, these deals are kind of wild. Especially if you’ve been eyeing some VR tech without burning the wallet. I mean, exploring virtual realms is practically a workout, right?
