StyM
02-27-2017, 06:11 AM
https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/27/htcs-vive-tracker-and-deluxe-audio-strap-cost-100-each/
HTC launched a pair of desirable accessories for its Vive VR headset at CES 2017 in Las Vegas last month, and now we know when they'll arrive and for how much. The Vive Tracker, a 3D tracking device that you can attach to your wrists or any objects you want to use in VR, will cost $100 (?100 in the UK) and arrive to developers only starting on March 27th. The Deluxe Audio Strap, which adds some much-needed comfort to the otherwise fabulous headset, will also cost $100 and ?100 in the UK.
These new accessories are pretty important for HTC's fledgling Vive division. While the Vive has reportedly logged decent sales, possibly better than Oculus, Sony recently revealed that it has sold nearly a million Playstation VR headsets, likely more than HTC and Oculus put together.
The main knock on the Vive headset (besides the whopping $800 price) is the lack of comfort. The Deluxe Audio Strap goes a long way to solving that issue thanks to its adjustable sizing dial, and it has built-in headphones to boot. It might irk some buyers to pay an extra $100 for the strap when they've already shelled out $800, though.
https://s.aolcdn.com/dims5/amp:91a51dc89ed2386ae18cfa5d65c73ecddb5b3218/q:100/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fm idas%2Fba4c2184693366358d1d584d23c6b3dc%2F20498930 1%2Fhtc-vive-tracker-pricing-2017-02-27-02.jpg
https://s.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/f1916f92e19c883299a2a141524b502c/204989302/htc-vive-tracker-pricing-2017-02-27-01.jpg
HTC launched a pair of desirable accessories for its Vive VR headset at CES 2017 in Las Vegas last month, and now we know when they'll arrive and for how much. The Vive Tracker, a 3D tracking device that you can attach to your wrists or any objects you want to use in VR, will cost $100 (?100 in the UK) and arrive to developers only starting on March 27th. The Deluxe Audio Strap, which adds some much-needed comfort to the otherwise fabulous headset, will also cost $100 and ?100 in the UK.
These new accessories are pretty important for HTC's fledgling Vive division. While the Vive has reportedly logged decent sales, possibly better than Oculus, Sony recently revealed that it has sold nearly a million Playstation VR headsets, likely more than HTC and Oculus put together.
The main knock on the Vive headset (besides the whopping $800 price) is the lack of comfort. The Deluxe Audio Strap goes a long way to solving that issue thanks to its adjustable sizing dial, and it has built-in headphones to boot. It might irk some buyers to pay an extra $100 for the strap when they've already shelled out $800, though.
https://s.aolcdn.com/dims5/amp:91a51dc89ed2386ae18cfa5d65c73ecddb5b3218/q:100/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fm idas%2Fba4c2184693366358d1d584d23c6b3dc%2F20498930 1%2Fhtc-vive-tracker-pricing-2017-02-27-02.jpg
https://s.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/f1916f92e19c883299a2a141524b502c/204989302/htc-vive-tracker-pricing-2017-02-27-01.jpg