So, HTC decided to spice things up a bit with some rather enticing deals on their Vive Pro 2. Launched back in 2021—wow, feels like ages, right?—it’s still holding its ground as their flagship PC VR headset. And get this, for a short while, they’ve slashed the prices. Pretty neat, huh?
Allegedly, they’re deep in this “Summer of Gaming Sale” which runs until June 30th. Mark your calendars! So, if you’ve been eyeballing a solid, albeit slightly dated, PC VR headset, now might be your chance. We’re talking about both the full hardware bundle and just the headset itself.
The Full Kit goes for $799.99, down from $1,199. You get the headset, SteamVR 2.0 Base Stations, and the wand controllers—feels like Christmas came early. Or, if you’re just after the headset, it’s now $499.99 instead of $699. And they throw in two months of Viveport Infinity, which is their game subscription service. Over a thousand VR titles? Yeah, that’s nothing to scoff at.
Okay, let’s dive into some specs because nerding out is part of the fun, right?
Resolution per eye is a solid 2,448 × 2,448, LCD—yep, double LCD action. Refresh Rate? They offer both 90Hz and 120Hz. Lenses are dual-element Fresnel, which sounds kind of fancy even if it’s a bit bulky. The field-of-view is 120° horizontal, which honestly, feels like diving into another realm.
Quick aside—these Fresnel lenses are, well, kinda heavy and a bit outdated compared to newer headsets like Bigscreen Beyond 2. Gotta appreciate the classics though, right?
And in case you’re wondering, the headset has USB 3.0, DisplayPort 1.2 connectors, with a 5m cable reaching out like a stubborn noodle. Tracking is handled by SteamVR 1.0 or 2.0, along with those wand controllers that just feel right in your hands. Audio’s on-ear, and it’s even got dual microphones. Oh, and there’s pass-through tech too—so you don’t crash into your furniture, ideally.
Now, I have to admit, $800 is no pocket change, but when you compare it to the Beyond 2, which is slightly higher res but at a lower size, it doesn’t sound that bad. Maybe it’s a deal (or maybe my brain is justifying the splurge). Oh, and make sure your rig can handle it—your PC doesn’t want to be left behind.
Meanwhile, HTC is tossing in some sweet updates with the Vive Focus Vision, their newer venture. Released in late 2024, it’s all about mixing stand-alone VR with PC VR. Pretty cool party trick if you ask me.
And these bundles, don’t even get me started. They toss in some games too. Until June 30th, there are these bundles where you get the headset and controllers with Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine 2, plus three more bonus titles. Decisions, decisions.
Now, if you’re anywhere near Europe or the UK, they’re running sales there too with their headset and accessory bundles. No need to feel left out—there’s a discount for you!
All in all, HTC is shaking things up, and I kinda dig it. Feels like they’re trying to make sure everyone can hop onto the VR train without totally emptying their pockets. Guess that’s a win for the tech lovers out there.
