Hey, so here’s the thing. HTC’s been doing their Vive Pro 2 gig since 2021—yeah, feels like forever, right? It’s always been their top dog in the VR lineup. But hang on, they’re throwing a curveball with this massive Summer of Gaming Sale. It’s like, if you’re looking to dive into PC VR, this might be the moment you’ve been waiting for, even if the gear’s got a bit of that last-gen flair.
Full Kit – $1,199 is now $799.99. What a drop! You get the headset, SteamVR 2.0 Base Station, and Vive wand controllers. And if you’re a minimalist like, “Eh, just the headset, please,” it’s down to $499.99 from $699. Plus, they throw in a couple of months of Viveport Infinity. Basically, you get to cruise through over 1,000 VR titles without commitment.
Quick peek at what it offers—kinda nerdy but stick with me:
– Resolution: 2,448 × 2,448 per-eye, LCD. Crispy stuff.
– Refresh Rates: 90Hz or 120Hz. Not shabby.
– Lenses are dual-element Fresnel—bit chunky but works, right?
– Field-of-view is a solid 120° horizontal. Eyes gonna love it.
– Tracks like a boss with SteamVR 1.0 or 2.0.
– Audio? Yup, on-ear headphones, USB-C thingamajiggy.
– Even pass-through cameras, in case you wanna feel like Robocop or something.
Now, it’s not the sleekest on the block. I mean, those Fresnel lenses add some heft. Compared to something like the Bigscreen Beyond 2, it feels a bit dated. But then again, it’s cheaper by $200, with base stations and controllers tossed in. Score, if you ask me.
By the way, let’s not forget the Vive Focus Vision—newer on the scene, does its own standalone VR dance, but also hooks up for PC. From now until the end of June, they’ve got these kits:
– PC VR Kit for $1,149—headset, controllers, Wired Streaming Kit (DisplayPort, if you’re into specifics), and some games to boot.
– Or just the headset and controllers for $1,049, with a few games sprinkled in.
Pricewise, Focus Vision did a weird little hike—thank you, tariffs. It was $1,000 last year. Now, bumped up a bit, thanks to some trade tango. If you’re in Europe or the UK, there’s a different flavor of deals happening, so maybe score a bargain there.
Would love to keep rambling, but the word’s out. Happy VR hunting, and may the pixel force be with you or whatever!