We love the HTC Vive, we think it provides users with an incredibly immersive experience aided by the room-scale tracking and bespoke controllers. Yes, it takes a little bit longer to set up and it's more expensive than the Oculus Rift, but if you can aff...
Published: 2016-05-16, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Incredibly immersive
Expensive, Requires a lot of space, Cabling can be awkward, Lack of standout games and apps
The HTC Vive is the sci-fi, virtual reality future we've all been waiting for, but if developers and content creators don't embrace it, all the technological innovation in the world won't save it from the scrapheap...
Innovative VR that allows you to move around in a virtual space, excellent visuals thanks to high-res displays, controllers are excellent and offer developers many options for use
Setup is far from straight forward thanks to sensor placement, occasional crashes when installing, Room Space requires a large area to play in, headphones not built-in
We've played a lot with VR over the years but nothing compares to Vive at its best. When Room Space is working and working well, it is a stunning experience without compare. The issue is that in an average London flat it is very hard to experience...
The best room-scale VR experience available, HTC is investing in the Vive ecosystem, Can be used either seated or standing
Most expensive headset on the market, Still aren't quite enough killer apps out there, So. Many. Cables
At £760, the HTC Vive isn't cheap. To compare, Oculus Rift now comes with Oculus Touch in the box for £600, and you get an Xbox One controller thrown in too. That extra £160 is really being spent on Vive's room-scale setup, which would cost you £657 if yo...
Published: 2016-04-09, Author: Richard , review by: eurogamer.net
Valve and HTC have worked together to provide the most comprehensive virtual reality solution on the market today, capable of astonishing results that pave the way in revolutionising the way we play games. However, living with the device for the past week...
Published: 2016-04-05, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Abstract: Virtual reality has always been an expensive hobby. Even in 1995, when the only VR option was the Nintendo Virtual Boy, it was hard to justify spending money on the device. It was uncomfortable to wear. It didn't have any good games. And it was a little...
So Which Experiences Are Worth Your Time?Aside from impressive hardware, the Vive is launching with an impressive suite of complementary software. There are dozens of games available now, and we're told another 100+ should be available soon. A majority ar...
Incredibly immersive, Room Scale VR, Comfortable headset, Superb tracking, Front facing camera
Very expensive, Need lots of room for Room Scale, Set-up may involve holes in walls, Slight stuttering, Games aren't polished
HTC Vive provides the VR experience I've been dying to have at home. If you feel like splurging, have the space for Room Scale and are invested enough to drill holes into your walls, by all means, it's a truly immersive experience that you can't miss. But...
