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I pulled the trigger on this barely 6 months ago when it was $900 from Microsoft.
Great deal, steam summer sale is also on so you can pick up VR titles for good prices.
HTC Vive Virtual Reality Kit - $703.20 Posted @ Microsoft eBay
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patrioticpickle on 25/06/2018 - 10:47 ebay.com.au (1137 clicks)
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From reviews I've read the experience isn't improved that much for gaming relative to the cost, it's better for 'Pro' work, but even with higher resolution it still isn't good enough to type on a VR desk.
the experience isn't improved that much for gaming relative to the cost,
Not what I've read, the Pro is supposedly much more comfortable, whereas comfort on a Vive is poor enough to make the Occulus a better choice.
Weight has increased but balanced of the weight has improved, so while the weight balance is great the increased weight is felt on faster head turning games.
The strap on the Vive Pro is more comfortable and makes it easier to place on the head, however the grip isn't as secure on this strap.
The increase in resolution is great and noticeable however, it still isn't high enough that you can't see the screen door effect, though it is lessened. It isn't high enough resolution yet to make working in a VR office possible, we aren't close to that yet with VR. The higher resolution requires a more powerful PC to maintain stable high fps.
So combine with the increased weight and the weaker strap it makes action gaming a problem with the headset moving. So if you want to play a game like Robot Recall, Fallout 4 VR or Lone Echo it is actually more of a problem to game in.
The moniker Pro is apt, it is their target audience for this model. Think of show rooms, quicker to pull on and off for visitors, smaller play times makes the increased weight negligible but the weight balance makes it feel more comfortable. The added in headphones, the improved cabling make it fantastic for professionals such as those showing off the expensive 3D architecture model they are trying to sell. The additional cost to those Professionals is negligible, but to home users wanting to play 3D games for a couple of hours, those additional costs and the decrease comfort for long time use is a downside.
This isn't gen 2 of the Vive, it's still gen 1 and it's just their Pro model. I could not recommend to home users.
not waiting around this time. bought it. thanks
lord help me, i pulled the trigger.
I love my Oculus. I only get to play when kids are asleep and wife doesn't want my attention. Set it up correctly and you can have a blast. Hopefully you don't have kids like mine that wake up, walk up silently and touch me mid gaming making me shit myself.
haha, i'm looking forward to it, just been spending like mad lately, scared to look at my bank account. but that price was too good to say no to
Jump into VR and ignore reality for a bit.
Would be nice to see how the Oculus compares. My friend has a HTC Vive, I have played around on it a few times.
I also tried out a HP Mixed Reality headset at one of the Microsoft conferences… I prefer the Vive over it. I guess the advantage of the Mixed Reality headset was the lack of tracking sensors in the room.
The most reviewers state that the full Oculus Rift package is a better experience than the Vive, but not by much. The Oculus Rift has some downsides in that you really should buy an additional sensor for a better 360 experience, it does require more work setting up, you need more cables running to the sensors around the room and you also have to accept that Facebook owns Oculus Rift and may accidentally collect data.
A possible decider if choosing: If you are using VR in one room and not moving your setup around much, pick Oculus, if you might use it in different rooms or take it to a friends house semi-regular, pick Vive.
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Kicking myself for missing out. Please let there be another deal. Possibly cheaper..lol
Back in stock
annnnnd it's gone
It seems like they pulled a switcheroo and charged me full price on this? i was just invoiced 880…
Good deal. The HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap is also a good price.
It's a shame they don't sell the Vive Pro though.