HTC Vive Dedicated head mounted display Black

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:84

Uk has collected 317 expert reviews for HTC Vive Dedicated head mounted display Black and the average expert rating is 84 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:90

The HTC Vive has historically been the most expensive option in the VR market, but a price drop has made HTC's high-end VR headset more competitive compared to the £399 Oculus Rift and £170 PlayStation VR. But why is it still more expensive than the rest...

The HTC Vive is an amazingly capable virtual reality headset that provides an experience unrivalled by its competitors with room-scale tracking and bespoke handheld controllers. Tracking is instant and when combined with a high-resolution 90Hz display pro...

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pocket-lint.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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While at Gamescom in Germany, we got the chance to try out Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot, a VR-specific game set in Bethesda's twisted World War II-flavoured world. We thoroughly enjoyed it, with the series' usual crazy action combined with stunning graphics...

Price is definitely a sticking point but what the HTC Vive Wireless Adapter represents is worth even more. It is the first step in eliminating one of fully-blown virtual realities biggest stumbling blocks - something that has hampered its growth as a cons...

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pocket-lint.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

We've dabbled in VR many times before, even as far back as the beginning of the 90s with W Industries' Virtuality system. More recent years have given us mobile-based devices, such as Samsung's Gear VR and Google Cardboard, but such devices are essential...

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 very little compares to Vive at its best. When Room Space is working and working well, it is a stunning experience without compare (apart from the recently released and superior HTC Vive Pro).The issue is th...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:90

The HTC Vive has historically been the most expensive option in the current virtual reality headset line-up, beating the £499 Oculus Rift and £350 PlayStation VR. But why the high price? The HTC Vive offers an unparalleled experience by providing users w...

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impulsegamer.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:92

Gesture control is not a new thing… it's been done in games before and even magic games have worked around the notion of hand gestures for casting (Arx Fatalis comes to mind). But while previous gesture control games were generally trying to make the mous...

Making the most of the controllers and putting magic in your hands, it's hard not to feel very mystical with The Wizards...

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knowyourmobile.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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Likewise, I think there's an optimum tablet size, and any faffing outside of this seems to me like a silly waste of time. Most apps seem faddish and absurd to me, I grumble whenever Facebook changes the UI for no apparent reason, and I do not get biometri...

techadvisor.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:90

The HTC Vive is the most expensive option in the current virtual reality headset line-up, beating the £499 Oculus Rift and £350 PlayStation VR. But why the high price? The HTC Vive offers an unparalleled experience by providing users with the opportunity...

The HTC Vive is an amazingly capable virtual reality headset that provides an experience unrivalled by its competitors with room-scale tracking and bespoke handheld controllers. Tracking is instant and when combined with a high-resolution 90Hz display pro...

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devontechsupport.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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Imagine that you're in the audience of the historic screening of L'arrivée d'un train en gare de La Ciotat, the 1895 short film that depicted a train coming towards the audience. Imagine seeing a moving image, an entirely new medium, unfold before your e...

Nearly everything. The Vive remains the best virtual reality headset on the market, bar none. The fact that it allows for room-scale virtual reality should sell it alone, but the fact that it does so in a way that's more believable and fluid than other he...
Not to beat the proverbial horse here but, despite all the positives I've mentioned here, only a small handful of gamers will get to experience VR on the HTC Vive – not because they don't want to, but because $800 / £689 / €899 is just out of their price...
Putting fears of abandonment aside, HTC created something amazing with the Vive, and that's been refined in the final consumer iteration of the hardware.It's more immersive than the competition thanks to the ability to walk around in the space, and the re...

EISA.eu

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Supplied with a pair of wireless controllers and two base stations, this VR headset leads the way when it comes to virtual reality. It has a front-facing camera that seamlessly blends the real world around you with virtual reality for an unforgettable exp...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

Despite all those negatives, I still believe the HTC Vive is the best way to experience VR right out of the box.The experience of using a HTC Vive is genuinely wonderful but, to do so, you’ll need a beast of a PC. However, thanks to Nvidia and AMD launchi...

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...
Room-scale VR is an experience like no other, and nothing does it better than the HTC Vive...

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thunderbaylive.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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Now that Oculus has FINALLY made the full Rift experience available for general consumers, it's time to determine who came out on top – Facebook or Valve?Check out Vertagears gaming chairs at TunnelBear message: TunnelBear is the easy-to-use VPN app for m...

techradar.com/au/

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:100

Of the various virtual reality headsets that have emerged this year, the HTC Vive is the one that's most delivered on the lofty promises of VR, but trying to describe it to someone who's never used it is almost impossible.Like describing a video to some...

Best VR experience, Intuitive controls, Software partnership with Valve...
800 price tag, Requires a highend GPU, Less comfortable than the Rift...
If you have the budget, the HTC Vive is the best virtual reality experience on the market, bar none.

techadvisor.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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2016 is undoubtedly the year of virtual reality, with not only the Oculus Rift going on sale, but the HTC Vive and PlayStation VR too. However, it's not just PC VR that's picking up the pace – Google announced Daydream VR earlier this year, and recently l...

Which is the better option for you depends on your needs – if you want to experience VR casually, Google's Daydream VR may be a better option for you. The experience is good, and as the library expands and more Daydream compatible phones are released in t...

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howtospendit.ft.com

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This one, the HTC Vive (along with the imminent release of the Oculus Rift) might seem ungainly in a few years, but don't be discouraged from getting one now – it is that fantastic. It's fair to say Vive blew my mind. In one “experience” I tried, I was d...

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pcauthority.com.au

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:60

Removing yourself from the Vive's virtual worlds is an odd, disorientating experience. Despite the fantastic worlds into which you're submerged it's so realistic it's unnerving. While the Vive may not be the product that brings VR into living rooms around...

Undoubtedly the best VR headset you can currently buy, but know its limits before you rush in...

alphr.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

Update: HTC has raised the UK price of the Vive, citing “recent currency valuation changes” and “the current value of the GBP” – read: Brexit. The headset will now set you back £759, plus postage and packaging, compared to the previous cost of £689. The c...

Having said all that, there is nothing else out there like the HTC Vive. While PlayStation VR plays in a similar space with its hand-tracking facilities, and Oculus Touch has the potential to make Oculus Rift as intuitive as the Vive when it finally launc...

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hardwarezone.com.ph

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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Note: This article was first published on 1st July 2016.At PhP 59,950 , the HTC Vive VR headset seemed like it would cost a pretty penny for a gaming experience in Virtual Reality (VR). We were able to give it a try at MWC Shanghai 2016, where many of the...

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mobilesyrup.com

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Reality Bytes is a new column at MobileSyrup that takes a look at virtual reality at use in the real world. We'll be looking at high-end devices like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, as well as lower-end smartphone VR like Google's upcoming Daydream platform...

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pcpowerplay.com.au

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:100

Last month saw my mind being blown by the Oculus Rift Consumer Version 1, the first consumer Head Mounted Display (HMD) that didn't (make me) blow chunks. This beautiful piece of technology finally transported me inside the virtual worlds I've spent three...

Great HMD quality, Motion controls work beautifully, Room-scale tracking is immersive...
Not as comfy as Rift, Rather expensive, Pixels are still visible...
The Vive shows that the true VR experience really needs motion-based input controls, a feature the Rift currently lacks...

kitguru.net

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

Where it does not surprise us though is in the quality of its virtual reality. We got our first glimpse at its potential with the Vive Pre sent to us by HTC a few months ago . Today's review sample is not a ‘Pre' though, nor a devkit. This is the real, CV...

Room scale is hands down, the best VR experience you can have, Motion controllers make interaction in VR natural, Tracking is almost flawless with proper sensor placement, Chaperone gives you confidence to move around in VR, Headset is comfortable over lo...
Clearing space can be a pain, especially in smaller British homes – but it is worth it, Set up can be a bit fiddly, Steam VR still crashes, Lens contours can occasionally be seen in scenes with bright light sources, Headset weighting needs improvement, Cr...
At the end of my testing period with the Vive, as I look at it on my desk and consider how much I will use it now that I do not have to for work, I find myself in a bit of a love/hate relationship with it.I have had some truly mind-blowing experiences wit...

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dailystar.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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PHForget smartphones, HTC now wants to take you to places you never dreamed possible.Its new Vive virtual reality headset has just gone on sale and these gadget goggles are the future of a night indoors.From the comfort of your sofa you can hit a virtual...

Strapping the Vive to our face has been an out of this world experience.The potential for this tech is huge and it takes gaming to a whole new, and insanely immersive, level.However, for all its glory the Vive is not without its faults and the fact you ne...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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The HTC Vive and Oculus Rift are undoubtedly two of the biggest and most popular VR headsets due on the market in 2016 alongside the PlayStation VR due to launch in October. But which will win in the head to head? Does the HTC Vive have better games, or d...

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...

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wired.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:70

HTC Vive promises the best option for virtual reality – but with a high price, power-hungry processing needs and confusing set-up needs, can it live up to its own hype?Virtual reality is still a technology caught in that rarefied state where, outside of e...

Incredible virtual worlds, convincing sense of physical immersion, freedom of movement...
Expensive, requires a powerful PC to run, convoluted installation process...

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cgmagonline.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:90

If you're thinking about picking up a virtual reality headset and aren't sure if you should get the Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive, get the Vive. The Vive has so many advantages over its competitor the Oculus Rift that it already feels like a generation ahea...

If you just can't wait to buy a VR headset, the Vive is the way to go, just don't expect fully-fledged titles this early in the headset's lifetime...

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itpro.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

Virtual reality has felt like an unattainable pipe dream for years, sold by sci-fi as a way to escape our boring, mundane lives. The reality of mobile-based VR headsets released so far, such as the Samsung Gear VR , have been underwhelming and mixed to s...

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...

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expertreviews.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

And yet, 2016 might finally be the year that virtual reality takes off. Ever since a fresh-faced Palmer Luckey broke Kickstarter history with his Oculus Rift prototype in 2012, the hype and anticipation around VR has only grown more intense – so much so t...

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...

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gizmodo.com.au

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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I've been waiting over twenty years for the Virtual Reality revolution to finally catch up to the lofty expectations Snow Crash gave me, and in that time barely a handful of overpriced, puke-inducing headsets have made their way into my test lab. Yet in t...

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gizmodo.com.au

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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Virtual-reality is set to explode in the coming months, with Sony, Razer, Oculus/Facebook and HTC all releasing high-end headsets that take VR to a new level. During Nvidia's GTC technology conference in Silicon Valley, we were given a hands-on demonstrat...

It's early days yet and content is sure to be scarce in the months ahead. Nevertheless, there's a lot to be excited about with the HTC Vive. It easily holds its own against the other virtual reality headsets that are about to hit the market. If you can st...

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digitalspy.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

We're teetering on the edge of virtual reality being an actual reality for millions of people - in their homes, in work places, in educational establishments and more. There are three big boys leading that VR wave too, two of which are available to buy no...

Stunning AMOLED display, Brilliant camera in all conditions, Newly waterproofed body...
Expensive, It's a fingerprint magnet, Not as enticing as the S7 Edge...

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gizmodo.com.au

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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The HTC Vive is the most advanced VR system ever sold. Its headset is ridiculously powerful, so you can look around in all directions without a hitch. Its wireless controllers make it easy to interact with objects in the virtual world. Even cooler than al...

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eurogamer.net

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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The Vive package offers up an initial wow factor, for sure. The box itself is about the same size as a tower PC, and opening it up reveals the headset, base stations and controllers in secure foam surrounds. But there's more - a side-package contains the...

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...

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wareable.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

VR is finally here, and our HTC Vive Consumer Edition review follows hot on the heels of the Oculus Rift, which was the first head mounted display (HMD) to ship out to consumers.And it's taken some time to get here. After countless demos with the HTC Vive...

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...

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tomshardware.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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The HTC Vive has all of the ingredients to successfully challenge the Oculus Rift, including its 6DoF hand controllers, the ability to walk around in virtual spaces and 100+ games on the way.The age of virtual reality kicked off a little more than one wee...

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...

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Digitaltrends.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

Oculus' development over the last few years hasn't been exactly speedy, and that's allowed others the chance to dream up competing headsets. One of those is the impressive HTC Vive, a Valve-backed initiative to create the first SteamVR headset.What sets t...

Incredibly immersive, Hardware works well, Decent launch library, Precise, intuitive controls, Easy to set up...
Headset cord can get in the way, Field of view isn't wide enough for full immersion, Headset can get sweaty...
You'll need three things to experience what the Vive has to offer: a VR-ready computer with a very nice graphics card, enough space for room-scale experiences, and $800. The first two aren't as much of an issue as they seem on the surface. The hardware...

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businessinsider.my

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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People will put up with a lot of crap for stuff they deem “worth it.”They'll spend huge amounts of money. They'll sit on 20-hour flights. They'll dig enormous holes in their own property, then fill those holes with water.The HTC Vive virtual reality syste...

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gizmodo.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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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...

itpro.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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Virtual reality will indisputably be the next big thing in computing, with the Oculus Rift , HTC Vive and Sony's PlayStation VR all vying for a piece of the action. Whether it's going to be a genuine revolution or merely a flash-in-the-pan gimmick is sti...

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theguardian.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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HTC's Vive virtual reality headset finally has a UK price: a hefty £689.So, what do you get if you splash out a month's rent (in London at least)? There's the headset itself, co-created by gaming company Valve, which has two 1080 x 1200 screens offering a...

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T3.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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We raved about HTC and Valve's Vive VR headset at MWC last year and after seeing it again at MWC 2016, we are, if anything, upping the rave quotient.The $799 pre-order asking price (which will presumably equate to around £650 when it launches in the UK) i...

Brilliantly immersive, Can be worn at length, Plenty of good games...
Neither cheap nor simple, Inevitably bulky & cumbersome, Very few great games...

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hungrygeeks.ph

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A leaked report at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona today stated that the HTC Vive will be made available this April for the price of $799.Pre-orders will start this February 29, and in the box you'll be greeted with two hand controllers, a cable bo...

brisbanetimes.com.au

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Apple TV streaming video player and game consoleMeet the MM One ProjectHands on with RIGS Mechanized Combat LeaguePlease Log in to update your video settingsThe HTC Vive is a virtual reality headset designed by HTC, with two controllers that can be used t...

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expertreviews.co.uk

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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Speaking of behemoths my first experience with HTC Vive was nothing short of awe inducing. Standing on the deck of a sunken ship, I edged towards the prow to look down into the watery abyss below. Sensing, or maybe hearing, something over my left shoulder...

HTC and Valve's collaboration is incredibly promising but we'll need plenty of content before parting with our cash...

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trustedreviews.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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Hands on with the HTC Vive Virtual reality might have been a gimmick back in the '90s, something that you dabbled with at a rubbish arcade, but Oculus Rift has shown us that VR has a viable future in gaming. It began with a Kickstarter campaign back in 20...

Incredible, immersive free-moving VR, Intuitive controllers with good battery life, Solid selection of games already available, Nothing else quite like it...
Pain to set up, Software is buggy, Expensive and needs lots of space...
It's clear, even from this short preview session, that Valve's SteamVR system and the HTC Vive are the future of VR. I have no doubt about it. Using lasers rather than cameras opens up the virtual reality space for true exploration and therefore true imm...

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stuff.tv/my/

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

If you’d told me a week ago that HTC was about to announce a VR headset in partnership with Valve, I’d have thought you were mad. But not only is that exactly what’s happened at MWC 2015 - I’ve also been lucky enough to go eyes- and hands-on with it...

Room-scale is the best kind of VR, Motion controllers make you feel even more immersed, Steam support means it's easier to get games...
Heavier, less secure on your bonce than Oculus Rift, Fiddly firmware and a mess of cables, Currently lacking fully formed games...
Vive asks more from you than the Rift does. You need a monstrous gaming PC for both, but you'll need more cash, more patience and more physical space for Vive. Do I think it's worth all that?Hell yes.Just for a minute, forget the fact that Vive doesn't fe...

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gizmodo.com.au

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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I saw the future today. I mean that. I got the chance here at MWC to try the new VR headset Valve and HTC are developing. Is it good? It's absolutely incredible. This thing is just… my god you guys I can't even.Gizmodo loves technology. Our product review...

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stuff.tv

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

If you'd told me a week ago that HTC was about to announce a VR headset in partnership with Valve, I'd have thought you were mad. But not only is that exactly what's happened at MWC 2015 - I've also been lucky enough to go eyes- and hands-on with it.HTC i...

Room-scale is the best kind of VR, Motion controllers make you feel even more immersed, Steam support means it's easier to get games...
Heavier, less secure on your bonce than Oculus Rift, Fiddly firmware and a mess of cables, Currently lacking fully formed games...

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techradar.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:100

There's a TV show from the early 1990s called Red Dwarf that depicted a group of humans (and humanoids) that were lost in space in the future, desperate to get home.One of the big ways they stayed entertained was with a holographic headset that let them p...

Really immersive, Full 360, 3D movement...
Bulky, Needs to be tethered to PC...
This is a game changer. When it ended, I wanted to go again. HTC and Valve just took the next step in virtual reality...

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lifewire.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:72

LifewireSturdy hardwareNative support for Steam VRSix degrees of freedomExcellent, accurate trackingExpensiveDisplay suffers from screen door effectUnwieldy controllersWhile the HTC Vive is expertly built, it lacks the ergonomics and prici...

Sturdy hardware, Native support for Steam VR, Six degrees of freedom, Excellent, accurate tracking...
Expensive, Display suffers from screen door effect, Unwieldy controllers...
A great headset, but not worth full price.The HTC Vive is a fine headset, with excellent tracking and durable build. However, its screen is beginning to feel dated since it's three years now, and so are its controllers. For $500, you can buy an equally go...

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slashgear.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

The HTC VIVE Wireless Adapter is a bit of technology that changes the overall feeling of reality in a room-scale VR experience. This is an add-on to the original HTC VIVE and the HTC VIVE Pro. This adapter isn't required to enter virtual reality, but it'l...

Makes VIVE and VIVE Pro VR more wireless, After setup, connection is automatic, Hardware fits precisely, works as intended, Adds no restrictions to VR, only adds new degree of freedom...
Setup requires some technical knowledge, Prevents use of 3rd-party over-head strap headphones, Adds more bulk to headset...
As it is with any sort of unique system such as this, it's difficult to judge its worth compared to any other device. That's mostly because there really isn't a VR experience out there quite like this – not on this level. In the HTC VIVE PRO especially, w...

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venturebeat.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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The problem with VR is… well, VR has more than one issue. The biggest one is that it's still too expensive. But OK. It's a luxury. People spend a lot of money on luxury goods. That shouldn't hold it back. OK. Well how about these problems: the software i...

I still love VR when I'm in it, but I also think that owning a VR headset is a bit of a hassle. You are often dealing with lighthouses and babysitting USB ports and 20-foot cables, and I don't think that it's really an improvement to swap out some of thos...

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makeuseof.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:90

Finally: wireless, high fidelity VR is here. And it's amazing. The HTC Vive official wireless adaptor is out now, compatible with the Vive and Vive Pro.It doesn't come cheap though. The official wireless adaptor is $300 for the original Vive, or $360 for...

This is how VR should be, but cutting-edge technology comes at a price. Unless you have the room to take advantage of it, you might be better off saving for a next generation headset...

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androidheadlines.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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Exactly what we've been waiting for.Ever since the dawn of cutting-edge VR headsets, folks have been clamoring for a way to wirelessly enter virtual worlds without the restriction that cords and tethered headsets impose. While all the major VR headsets st...

True wireless freedom, Works with either Vive HMD, Easy setup, No image quality reduction versus being wired, No noticeable added input latency, Battery pack design makes for an easy swap-out, Headset doesn't feel any heavier...
More expensive for Vive Pro owners, Battery is not hot-swappable, Image quality could be affected by slower CPUs...
HTC launched the Vive as the only VR HMD with roomscale support and proper motion controllers over two years ago, and while their competitors have caught up over that time, they've introduced a killer accessory that once again puts them ahead in the realm...

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androidheadlines.com

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Since its inception, the HTC Vive's biggest advantage over its competitors was the roomscale VR concept, one that actually put you in a life-size area that you could not only walk around in, but duck, lean, roll and jump in, behaving exactly like real lif...

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vrworld.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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Photo by Scott WebbVirtual reality (VR) produces a computer-generated environment–complete with realistic sights, sounds and other sensations–which a person can explore by wearing a special kind of headset and, in some cases, using certain props. Basica...

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hardwareslave.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:62

We had a look at the Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 last year and we were left unimpressed. It was an amazing piece of technology, but software issues, screen door effect and overall lack of readiness meant the DK2 was a bit of a struggle. We did end the q...

We'll start with the good, and when it's working, it's an excellent and immersive experience. The headset is not heavy, the cables do not really get in your way and once the tracking units are set up, you can forget about them. The SteamVR is an excellent...

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slashgear.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

The HTC VIVE Tracker is a new tool for the VR universe – an extra bit of zazz that opens up new doors and dimensions. Over the past few days I've had the opportunity to test out the HTC VIVE Tracker with the relatively limited set of games it already work...

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...

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bgr.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

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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gamechronicles.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:100

I'm going to keep this review short and sweet because honestly, you need to be playing Hurl VR rather than reading about me having played it. Available for the HTC Vive (sorry Rift owners),this wonderfully unique game blurs the lines of sports and puzzle...

Clean sharp visuals, Realistic physics, Great replay potential...
Needs more levels, Over too soon...
A truly unique hybrid of sports and puzzle with immersive VR...

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techgearlab.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

The Vive is the undisputed winner of our test, providing the overall best VR experience by far. It accurately tracks your movement, exceeding the performance of the Rift even when an additional third sensor is added. It's exceptionally comfortable to wear...

Highly interactive, incredibly immersive, comfortable...
Expensive, difficult setup process...
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...

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gamecrate.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

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...

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toptenreviews.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

Virtual reality is a mind-blowing experience that will make your jaw drop. The ability to escape the real world and get immersed in an imaginary, enhanced reality seems like something out of science fiction. Virtual reality is here, though, and it's becom...

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...

gamechronicles.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:90

BladeShield is a tremendously fun and totally addicting VR arcade game that turns your play space into a futurist space station and your Vive controllers into any combination of shield and light sword. The premise is simple. Using the buttons on each of t...

Fun, precise controls, Addictive arcade gameplay, Great bargain price...
Not much substance, Can get repetitive...
Tremendously fun and totally addicting...

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newatlas.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

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...

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neoseeker.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

The virtual reality phenomenon seems to be the new trend in the PC gaming world. VR demos were everywhere at the latest industry shows worldwide, and manufacturers are slapping the VR-Ready tag on anything that made the requirement lists of the Oculus Rif...

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...

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gamingshogun.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:100

Recently, we got the chance to take a look at the HTC Vive virtual reality headset for a three week test run. With quite a few virtual reality headset options out on the market right now, we were interested in finding out what exactly sets the HTC Vive ap...

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gamecrate.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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Disclosure: GameCrate is a part of Newegg.com, but we think this news is worth reporting regardless.If you've wanted to get your hands on an HTC Vive now's your best chance yet, because the most advanced VR experience currently on the market is now availa...

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gamecrate.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

For everyone but a few select politicians, it was no huge surprise that when the UK withdrew from the European Union the value of the British pound was going to fluctuate in a somewhat downward direction. Unfortunately, if you're a UK gamer who was planni...

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gamechronicles.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:100

It's been two months since I wrote my Oculus Rift review and since that time I have spent way too much time neglecting the real world in favor of a virtual one. Just about the time I was going to get that VR monkey off my back (and headset off my face) th...

Easy interactive installation, Lots of existing content, Seamless integration with Steam, Motion controls, Room Scale experiences...
High admission price, Needs semidedicated gaming space, Lots of hardware to position/conceal...
Cutting edge game tech for those who want to live their games rather than play them.

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gaming-age.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

Never would I have thought that I'd be covering PC games, and now, even hardware. Since I was a child, console gaming was what surrounded me, from my brother's Atari, to our NES. In the early 90's, my dad got us a Tandy PC that must've cost $3000 easy. Al...

The HTC is one hell of a piece of hardware. I was always a skeptic of VR due to early iterations many years ago causing motion sickness and even headaches. I'm happy to report to not experience any of that with the exception of “The Solus Project” becau...

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flatpanelshd.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

It almost seemed like the HTC Vive came out of nowhere when it was announced just a year ago. It all began to make sense once we learned that it had been developed in collaboration with Valve. It was not just some random product rushed out the door. It w...

SteamVR platform, Room-scale VR, Good quality & decent comfort, Picture quality, Field of view...
Takes up a lot of space, No built-in sound, Heavy & bulky cable, Resolution, Price...
I was skeptical when I unpacked HTC Vive after having reviewed Oculus Rift for a week or so. My first impression was that it felt unfinished and clunky compared to the streamlined and user-friendly Oculus Rift. However, after two to three days I started t...

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Gamingnexus.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:95

The future is here. It's called the HTC Vive and it is incredible. It is the most exciting piece of tech I've used in a while and it's not even close. Let's back up a little bit though.I've been a big fan of the Oculus Rift and it's goal of bringing of VR...

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gamingtrend.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:85

It's hard to quantify and define the experience of virtual reality to an outside party. Words like “presence” and “immersion” come to mind, but don't capture the effect of what it's truly like to lose yourself in a mystical world, and the sensation of pul...

Room-scale VR, Open-source market, Excellent headset and controllers, Nice quality-of-life features...
Demanding on real estate, Currently lacking in replayable experiences...
The HTC Vive offers an experience unlike any other, at the price of your real estate and patience. Though lacking in meaningful experiences now, the tools are in the right place. As far as early adopter tech goes, this is certainly the headset for a VR en...

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hothardware.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

A few weeks back, we gave you our initial take on the retail-ready HTC Vive virtual reality kit. While we were able to explain the Vive's specifications, setup, configuration, and give some opinions on the experience, at that point, we hadn't had the kit...

Highly Accurate Tracking, Excellent Controllers, Large, Room Scale Capabilities, Good Software Library At Such An Early Stage...
Bulky Cables Coming From Headset, Pricey...
The promise of true, immersive virtual reality has come and gone a few times over the years. And though each generation was better than the last – as you'd expect – VR has never really caught on with consumers. Whether or not this latest wave of products...

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Pocketnow.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

The HTC Vive has become such an important focus of the company's business, that there are even rumors of a branch spin-off recently, but is the Vive truly worth more dedicated focus?Virtual Reality is not just difficult to show off in a video review, but...

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androidheadlines.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

Tron's early 1980's release and subsequent cult following was the first glimpse of what a virtual reality future could look like, one where people step into the world of computers and virtual spaces instead of living completely in the real world. Since th...

Absolutely everything in the box you could need, The most complete VR experience around, Built-in Steam support, Full OpenVR support, Comfortable, adjustable headset, Camera on the front is brilliant, Incredibly versatile and comfortable controllers, Almo...
Cost prohibitive, Requires a pretty beastly PC to run, Face pads can get sweaty and gross, Large wire coming out of the head unit may get annoying, Final Thoughts, While it sounds silly to say that being “there” somehow magically makes the same old strate...
While it sounds silly to say that being “there” somehow magically makes the same old strategy game or shooter feel new again, the way it changes your perspective both literally and figuratively is really what does it. It's truly difficult to explain ju...

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ubergizmo.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:100

Virtual Reality is now getting billions of dollars in funding, and things are moving fast. The HTC VICE is one of the two main options that PC users have, the other being the Oculus Rift. We have used the HTC VIVE for two weeks, tried dozens of VR apps, a...

Most people old enough to have known past VR flops came to “VR 2.0” this with a good dose of skepticism. The early Rift demos in 2013 provided a proof of concept, and things kept getting better from there on. In 2015, HTC announced that it would build the...

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engadget.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:82

Without a doubt, the HTC Vive is the most immersive VR headset you can buy right now, but that doesn't mean we recommend it wholesale. Though the included motion controllers and whole-room option add a new dimension to the experience, we ultimately found...

Sharp and incredibly immersive VR, Head tracking is superior to Oculus Rift, Whole-room VR is impressive, Motion controllers work well...
Expensive, Tricky setup, Uncomfortable to wear for long periods...
The HTC Vive offers the best in-home VR experience yet, but it's too unwieldy to truly enjoy for extended play sessions. In this article: av, gaming, gear, htc, htcvive, MiniReview, review, video, virtualreality, vive, vr By Engadget staff @enga...

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makeuseof.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

When the biggest platform in PC gaming teams up with an established Taiwanese manufacturer to produce a virtual reality headset with fully motion tracked controllers, you stand up and take note. The HTC Vive for Steam VR redefines gaming, and more besides...

If you can afford the headset and the inevitable PC upgrade required, you won't regret buying an HTC Vive. Gaming – computing even – has changed forever...

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yahoo.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

For decades, we've been told that virtual reality would one day transport us to alien worlds where we could perform incredible feats we'd only dream of doing in the real world.We got a taste of that long-promised dream last month, with the release of Face...

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gizmodo.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

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 didnt have any good games. And it was a little a...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

It's 2:30 a.m, I'm in my bedroom, and I am under attack. Blue and red orbs hurtle towards me and I throw up my arms to deflect them, swaying back and forth to the angry snare hits in Led Zeppelin's Achilles Last Stand . My actual arms—not pressing button...

Room-scale VR is incredible at enhancing experiences, Base stations accurately track an area up to 15ft x 15ft, Vive controllers borrow liberally from Steam Controller, with excellent results...
Headset design not as comfortable as Oculus Rift, Needs lots of space to take full advantage. Space most people don't have, SteamVR, at least at launch, is unstable and crash-prone...
Adam Patrick Murray Video games have been one long journey towards realism. First, it was more realistic 2D graphics. Then realistic 3D graphics, from the earliest days of ray-tracing (think Atari's Star Wars arcade game) to the PS1/N64 to the incr...

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pcmag.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

I tested the HTC Vive Pre development hardware just last month, and now the final, consumer-ready version of the Vive is here. HTC's $799 virtual reality (VR) system is expensive, but it includes the works: a headset, motion controllers, and even external...

Immersive experience, Includes motion controllers and external sensors for whole-room VR...
Expensive, Tethered headset makes whole-room VR tricky...
The HTC Vive is the most comprehensive virtual reality system available, and also the most expensive...

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engadget.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:82

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...

Sharp and incredibly immersive VR, Head tracking is superior to Oculus Rift, Whole-room VR is impressive, Motion controllers work well...
Expensive, Tricky setup, Uncomfortable to wear for long periods...
The HTC Vive offers the best in-home VR experience yet, but it's too unwieldy to truly enjoy for extended play sessions. Hardware #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-996506 .cke_show_borders #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-996506, #postcontentcontai...

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techspot.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

For the past five days, I've spent nearly as much time in virtual reality as real reality. My calves ache and my neck is sore, but all in all I've had a pretty good time. I've been using the Vive, an ambitious new virtual reality system created by HTC and...

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tomshardware.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

Naturally, room-scale VR presents a unique set of challenges. There's safety, to start. HTC addresses this through the Chaperone, a system designed to keep you from unknowingly walking into real-world objects. The peace of mind this provides makes it easi...

Incomparable experience, 6DoF controllers, Roomscale tracking, Comfort, Intuitive interface...
Price, Bulky cable, Hard on neck and back, Potential tripping hazard...
HTC's Vive provides an experience you can't get with any other product. It is expensive, but in our view that cost is justified...

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tomsguide.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:80

"And now it's virtual insanity, forget your virtual reality." - JamiroquaiThe next phase of virtual reality is here. The Valve-backed HTC Vive headset ($799) is the total package — delivering a variety of thrills and chills via its room-tracking technolog...

Room-tracking technology is eerily accurat, Smooth graphics with little latenc, Touch controllers are easy to use and highly adaptabl, Large library of games...
Requires a lot of space and electrical outlets to us, No built-in audi, SteamVR Interface can be difficult to navigate...
I took a walk through the future, and I want more. Instead of rooting you to a fixed point in your room and wrapping a 360-view around you, the $799 HTC Vive lets you stand up and explore it. Valve's Lightroom technology allows you to map out a space that...

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wsj.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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When you strap on HTC's incredible new Vive virtual reality headset, you're transported into digital landscapes that you don't just watch. You walk through them, jump around them and reach out to grab them.Step 1 of the Vive's setup ought to read, “Buy a...

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slashgear.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

Virtual Reality is finally coming of age, and with Vive, HTC and Valve believe they have the finest and most flexible interpretation of next-generation gaming. A surprise announcement just a year ago, Vive aims to out-immerse Oculus' Rift by spreading VR...

Not all virtual reality is created equal. While Oculus' Rift, Sony's PlayStation VR, and HTC's Vive all fall under the VR banner - not to mention Samsung's Gear VR, Google's Cardboard, and a host of other options - the actual experience can vary greatly.W...

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greenbot.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

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gamecrate.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

UPDATE: The official HTC Vive site has reverted the official system requirements back to the R9 290, so it appears that the change to the 280 may have been an error. We'll continue to monitor the situation and wait for word from HTC before we make an offi...

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gamecrate.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

Average rating:0

Make sure to check out our ongoing VR coverage.“I was going to wait a few generations to buy a VR system. But after trying the Vive, I'm buying it now.” Said Gary G. after shooting zombies for five minutes. He had the biggest smile and a clear sense of wo...

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pcgamer.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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At CES 2016 , HTC and Valve unveiled a new version of their Vive VR headset, the HTC Vive Pre, with a lighter frame and new front-mounted camera so you can see what's happening in the real world. I spent a few minutes with it on my head staring at a blue...

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fudzilla.com

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2019-12-21 13:52:23

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The HTC Vive is a virtual reality headset developed in cooperation with the global gaming leader Valve and combines Valve´s VR tracking and input technologies with HTC`s design and engineering, setting a new global standard for the industry. The HTC Vive...

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