HTC - Vive Virtual Reality System for Compatible Windows PCs - Black

Name: HTC - Vive Virtual Reality System for Compatible Windows PCs - Black
Brand: HTC
SKU: 5901551
Rating: 4.7 (163 reviews)

Model: 99HALN00200

SKU: 5901551

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Key Specs
- Display Type: AMOLED
- Field of View: 110 degrees
- Movement Tracking: true
- Sensors: Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
- Wireless: false
General
- Product Name: Vive Virtual Reality System for Compatible Windows PCs
- Brand: HTC
- Model Number: 99HALN00200
Display
- Display Type: AMOLED
- Field of View: 110 degrees
- Interpupillary Distance Adjustment: true (Adjusts the distance between the device's eyepieces to match the distance between the user's two pupils. This allows for optimal focus and viewing.)
Features
- Controller(s): true
- Number Of Controllers Included: 2
- Interactive Buttons: true (Interact with virtual buttons to control or interact with various elements of virtual reality gameplay. // Use buttons on the device to control or interact with various elements of virtual reality gameplay.)
- Movement Tracking: true
- Sensors: Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Other, Windows
Connectivity
- Wireless: false
- Connector Ports Required: USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4 / DisplayPort 1.2 or newer
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 821793050153

Create an immersive experience with this HTC Vive virtual reality system. The VR headset with 110-degree field of view and front-facing camera provides an enhanced visual experience through a mix of virtual and actual surroundings. This HTC Vive virtual reality system includes two base stations and two wireless controllers for a complete game-ready setup.

Recommended PC specification: Requires a video card equivalent to NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD R9 290 or better, CPU equivalent to Intel® Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 or better, 4GB and more RAM.
Compatible OS: The Vive is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 OS or newer.
Required connectors: Works with a USB 2.0 or newer port, HDMI 1.4, and DisplayPort 1.2 or newer video output.
Wireless controllers: Touch, manipulate, and interact using a wireless motion-tracked controller in each hand. Features HD haptic feedback, multifunctional trackpads, and dual-stage triggers to make navigating virtual worlds intuitive.
Play safer: The headset's front-facing camera gives you a glimpse of the real world when you need it, so you can sit down, grab a drink or carry on a conversation without ever taking off the headset.
Flexible setup: You can use the Vive seated or standing in a space up to 15' x 15'.
Powered by SteamVR: Enjoy over 1500 games for SteamVR, plus everything you love about Steam, including new releases, automatic game updates, and millions of your closest friends.

Whats Included

HTC Vive Virtual Reality System for Compatible Windows PCs

Q: What kind of computer should I have for this

A: https://www.vive.com/us/ready/

Q: Best Buy offers in home setup for $99, is it difficult to setup?

A: Simple step by step instructions. Getting the bases sync is the most difficult and its just about a clear sightline and good angles. Took me less than an hour to unbox everything and start playing.

Q: Does this include the new promotion for Pre-Order of FallOut 4 as well as the Google Tilt Brush, Everest VR, and Richie's Plank Experience? If so, when does that promotion end? If it does not include the promotions above, what does it include?

A: It does include it as a bundle. When you setup you vive account you will choose which bundle you want. It's fallout and tilt brush, or mount everest, plank, and a couple of other little games. It ends when they run out of stock, so we really don't know.

Q: Anyone knows how long the wait time is for the backorder? I was hoping to buy this but if it takes months then I’d rather go for the oculus because I am going to move to a different state in a few weeks and I need to get something soon for when I pack

A: We had to wait about a week and a half to receive ours.

Q: Can a bed ridden person use this? Or does one have to be seated or standing?

A: Yes, there’s a seated option to play games in.

Q: does this still come with fallout vr?

A: Yes!

Q: Hello, I'm and my friends want to buy about 5 HTC virtual reality systems. now we don't see any shipping information, it wrote " will notify when it will be ready to ship", so how many time we must wait? when will it be available? Thank you

A: I got mine about a month after I placed the order. Totally worth it over the rift.

Q: does it need a phone

A: No, it does not requires a phone.

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the immersive VR experience, ease of setup, and precise tracking offered by the Vive Virtual Reality System. Many praise the system's impressive graphics and ease of use, making it fun and enjoyable. However, some customers express concerns about the high price point and lower resolution compared to competitors. A few also mention that the controllers could be improved.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazin for anyone
This is the best thing I have ever bought I started to unbox it and I felt like a rich person and it was just all quality feeling I WOULD BUY AGAIN . DONT GET THE RIFT
Posted 6 years ago by pookie23000
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best VR if you have room to spare.
The HTC Vive is my latest splurge in VR as I have the Gear VR, PlayStation VR, and Oculus Rift already. I can say without a doubt that getting any of them is absolutely worth it, it just depends on what you are willing to spend and what you are looking for. The HTC Vive has the largest room-scale of any of the other current systems. There are some games that take full advantage of this and really add to the immersion. The Vive is also the easiest to set up and tear down in just about any location compared to the other tethered systems. You only need power for the lightboxes and the connection box has a separate power supply with HDMI and one USB needed from the PC. The cable is also long enough to allow for a lot of moving around. Steam is the primary system for games and there is a huge selection of material. I now have over 100 games/applications/demos without making an additional purchase and some games have multiple mini-games that makes it feel like even more. However, some of those will surely disappoint you when you try them out, but worth at least a look. I have had more issues with games between Viveport and Steam than I have with others, requiring an occasional reboot of the PC. However, the Vive and Steam by default allow for more PC interaction and has an external camera to allow for some real world interaction with the headset still on. This is the first generation of this style of VR and there is plenty of room for improvement. Some things I don’t like compared to the other systems are not necessarily something that would prevent me from recommending the Vive, just little quirks in comparison to the other major VR providers. I really do not like the default head harness that comes with the Vive. The side straps are easy enough to adjust, but the top one is under the cables making it difficult to get a good fit. Switching between my big head and my kids little heads gets frustrating. This headset also does not come with built on headphones like the new deluxe audio strap or the Oculus Rift. However, it does come with earbuds and you can use any headset you want, like I enjoy my over-the-ear headphones instead of an on-the-ear set, so it is a toss-up. The eye lenses on the Vive have noticeable ridges in them compared to others. Though it does not affect the normal view of playing, you can really notice them when there is light glare of something bright on a dark background. Though the glare is similar on others, you just don’t notice ridges on them. The controllers for the Vive are big and a bit clunky. Though they work and only take a minute to get used to, I feel that I lose a little bit of immersion with them, especially when they show as controllers and not hands in many games as compared to the Oculus Touch. Some games take advantage of the touch pads and essentially convert it into 4 additional buttons, but most just make it as one big button. The controllers disappoint me as they don’t feel natural and in some games your holding the wrong one in the wrong hand and you won’t know this till in the game. However, if you are just swinging a sword, they feel perfect. As I stated in the beginning, it depends on what you are looking for. If you already have a PS4 and want to have a cheap way into immersive VR in gaming and family fun, PlayStation VR is your best bet, but just know it is not the best in tracking and you have to be directly in front of the one camera. The PC systems obviously require a powerful enough computer and the Oculus Rift with Touch is the next in price range. However, it requires a third camera (separate purchase) to get the best accuracy for small room-scale playing, but feels high quality with the natural feel of the Touch controllers. The Rift is more of a once installed, play in place type system. The Vive is by far the easiest to set up and I can easily take the Vive down and set it back up in another location with minimal effort. Other systems just seem a bit more finicky as they require cameras instead of light boxes and require some precise positioning to get the best effect. So, if you are like me and want a system that you can pack up and take to a friend’s party, the Vive and a laptop is the way to go.
Posted 8 years ago by DavidJr
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simply amazing
This is a great unit. I have never been much of a gamer, as I felt it missed the level of immersion I desired. The HTC Vive gives that true sense of immersion with full room tracking. The initial setup was easy. I made it a bit more complicated by having the system in another room from my computer. However, the setup works great if you allow for active HDMI and USB over Ethernet. Your installation may be much easier if you have room in the same place as your PC. I would HIGHLY recommend the investment into the new head strap with the built in headphones. They sound really good and the unit is SO much easier to put on and remove. I like the vive much more that the Oculas Rift and have tried both. The Vive just seems more solidly built and a better full room experience. Your mileage may vary.
Posted 7 years ago by Trankonia