It seems VR headsets are all the rage these days! Oculus Rift have finally started shipping, while Samsung Gear VR was available since last December. HTC’s Vive is the latest to join the VR race … in collaboration with Valve, this VR headset isn’t cheap, costing you a whopping USD $800!!
“The virtual reality wars have officially begun. Last week the consumer version of the Oculus Rift finally started shipping, and now HTC’s $800 Vive headset is ready to roll. It’s a collaboration between HTC and Valve, and it’s also a showcase for Valve’s SteamVR platform. In particular, the two companies are aiming for a more immersive VR experience: The Vive comes with motion controllers, and you can turn an entire room into a VR play field. More so than the Rift, the Vive shows us that interacting with virtual environments naturally is a key part of immersion. But unfortunately, you’ll have to deal with additional discomfort and a higher cost to achieve that. “
Pros
- Sharp and incredibly immersive VR
- Head tracking is superior to Oculus Rift
- Whole-room VR is impressive
- Motion controllers work well
Cons
- Expensive
- Heavy and hard to wear for long periods
Summary
The HTC Vive offers the best in-home VR experience yet, but it’s too unwieldy to truly enjoy for extended play sessions.
Source: Engadget
