Abstract: The promise of virtual reality has always been to escape the bounds of your living room or office and enjoy an entirely new world where the same rules don't apply. High-end VR headsets like the HTC Vive have largely delivered on that promise, but if you'v...
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Published: 2017-12-14, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Tracking just as good as original controllers, Enable tracking of ALL the things, Most games already tracking are amazing
Size is still ever-so-slightly cumbersome, Price is a bit prohibitive, Lacking a diverse array of games
The Vive is the undisputed champion of our test and is the best bet for someone who wants the top VR experience on the market today. It is a decently pricey setup that needs a powerful and expensive PC to run properly, but delivered an unmatched performan...
Published: 2017-08-21, Author: Nicholas , review by: gamecrate.com
Abstract: When Oculus announced a dramatic price cut for their Rift headset a little over a month ago (down to $399 during the summer, $499 afterwards), there was much speculation about how long HTC could maintain the Vive's much higher $799 price point. It turns o...
The HTC Vive is clearly the top VR headset available. However, its price and requirement of an expensive gaming PC may be deal breakers for some. If money isn't an issue for you, the Vive is a phenomenal device that everyone should experience at some poin...
Published: 2016-12-14, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: You could say re-reviewing the HTC Vive eight months after launch doesn't make a lot of sense: Its hardware hasn't changed at all and its gaming library hasn't seen a dramatic overhaul. From another perspective, though, those are precisely the reasons to...
So far, the general consensus was that experiencing quality VR content requires expensive hardware. Consumers with enough disposable income, and die-hards wanting to be at the cutting edge of the technology, might not think twice about the few thousand dollars...
