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HTC VIVE Pro Virtual Reality Headset Only
About this item
- ENHANCED GRAPHICS - Super-rich colors and sharper than ever details: 2880 x 1660 and 615 PPI
- REAL-LIFE MOVEMENT - 360-degree controller and headset tracking covers your movements to the millimeter, floor-to-ceiling
- IMMERSIVE AUDIO - Feel sound all around you with hi-res, high impedance headphones with active noise cancellation
- DEFINE YOUR PLAYSPACE - Use VIVE seated, standing, or in a space up to 22'11"' x 22'11" with supporting base stations
- DESIGNED FOR COMFORT – Enhanced ergonomics of the headset allows for greater comfort in VR for longer game play
- VIVEPORT INFINITY – Get 2 months of unlimited VR play of 700+ games & apps. Code included in box.
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Product information
ASIN | B07B5DN22F |
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Release date | April 5, 2018 |
Customer Reviews |
3.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #71,180 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #1,691 in PC Virtual Reality Headsets |
Package Dimensions | 13.7 x 13.54 x 7.64 inches; 1.77 Pounds |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | 99HANW015-00 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.77 pounds |
Manufacturer | HTC Virtual Reality System |
Date First Available | March 19, 2018 |
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Product Description
VIVE Pro is the most capable and fully featured virtual reality system VIVE has ever made. Designed to meet the needs of today's most demanding VR users - from expansive office environments and crowded arcades, to the comfort of your living room. VIVE Pro surpasses the bar-setting experience to realize the most immersive virtual reality experience.
DESIGNED FOR COMFORT
VIVE Pro is engineered from top down for optimized ergonomics. Just place the headset on your face, slide the strap over your head–it’s done. The new chassis evenly distributes the weight of the device to achieve an optimal center of gravity - creating comfort in VR that is unlike any other.
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SteamVR TrackingPrecision tracking provides 360-degree coverage of your movements to the millimeter - floor to ceiling. Use VIVE seated, standing, or in a space up to 20' x 20', with supporting base stations. |
Hi-Res SoundstageHigh impedance headphones driven by a powerful amplifier and integrated 3D spatial sound delivers true-to-life immersive audio with dual microphones for active noise cancellation. |
Optimized ErgonomicsEven distribution of the headset achieves an optimal center of gravity - creating comfort in VR. |
Headset Specs
- Screen: Dual AMOLED 3.5" diagonal.
- Resolution: 1440 x 1600 pixels per eye (2880 x 1600 pixels combined).
- Refresh Rate: 90 Hz.
- Field Of View: 110 degrees.
- Audio: Hi-Res, high impedance headphones (removable).
- Input: Dual integrated microphones.
- Connections: USB-C 3.0, DisplayPort 1.2, Bluetooth.
- Sensors: SteamVR Tracking, G-sensor, gyroscope, proximity, IPD sensor.
- Ergonomics: Lens distance adjustment, adjustable IPD, adjustable headphones, adjustable head strap.
Recommended Computer Specs
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480, equivalent or better
- CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350, equivalent or better
- RAM 4GB or more
- Output: DisplayPort 1.2 or newer
- USB: 1x USB 3.0 or newer
- OS: Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
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Customers like the graphics, clarity, and comfort of the virtual reality headset. For example, they mention that it's sharper, clearer, and comfortable. That said, some complain about the value and performance. Opinions are mixed on quality, picture quality, and sound quality.
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Customers like the graphics of the virtual reality headset. They mention that the graphics are sharper, the resolution is upgraded, and the display is much better than the original Vive's. They also say that the SDE is much improved and makes the graphics look crisp and gorgeous. Overall, customers say that it delivers on image quality and comfort in a big way.
"Like others have said, yes it has better visuals, but not by a lot. That being said, I can never go back to the old Vive that I own...." Read more
"...eventually fade into the normal playing experience but everything does look better...." Read more
"...You'll spot that head poking out now. Do VR graffiti? The paint looks so much crisper, really helps get your thin lining up better. Like sim games?..." Read more
"...The resolution is incrementally better than the Vive and actually makes a difference for applications like X-Plane or Elite Dangerous, but for most..." Read more
Customers find the display of the virtual reality headset to be clearer. They also mention that the lenses are clearer, making the text easier to make out. Overall, customers say the product is easier on the eyes and has a great field of vision.
"...Its simply good sound.-Reading Text is much better!..." Read more
"...The display is noticeably clearer. When I put on the Pro headset and stood in the Steam VR Home, I was amazed at the difference...." Read more
"...The field of vision was great on the original Vive, even if the god rays from those lenses were annoying...." Read more
"...It is everything i wanted it to be. i can really push the clarity with that supersampling.. like wow i can actually see 10 feet away clearly in..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the virtual reality headset. They say it has a snug fit and is a decent step forward in both comfort and quality. They also mention that the control is on the headset, the unit fits to your face and secures with slide over back, and that the ergonomic design is far superior.
"...The comfort is underestimated, it allows you to have longer VR sessions which is what its all about!..." Read more
"...The comfort of the Pro headset is improved. It rests on the head with better balance and fit...." Read more
"...Pros:To start. This headset is very light and comfortable in comparison to some of the other headsets I've owned...." Read more
"...face pad that is "improved" but in fact it is stiffer and less comfortable than the ones that come with Vive - took me a long time to break..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the virtual reality headset. Some mention that it has an extreme improvement on quality, while others say that it's defective and worse than the original vive.
"...The first major one I noticed was the earphones. They're TERRIBLE...." Read more
"...The one I have now seems to work fine - no issues after several months...." Read more
"...However, the screw that ratchets down the rear part of the head band is trash...you can't get it particularly tight as it simply slides free...." Read more
"the headset is in good condition but it came with nothing..how do you expect to play a WIRED headset with NO wire OR power bank??..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the virtual reality headset. Some mention that it has good sound, life-like, directional sound that is both immersive and the microphone is also a great improvement. Others say that it's an unacceptable quality of sound for a pro headset, the headphones had a problem with poor bass, and there are no lower end tones.
"...Its simply good sound.-Reading Text is much better!..." Read more
"...For the price and size of the earmuffs, this is simply an unacceptable quality of sound for a "pro" headset...." Read more
"...Now for my verdict on the headphones. They sound good (they do not have an overwhelming bass and the mids and highs are decent which I like) this is..." Read more
"...it to everyone no question one more thing to add the head set has nice quality sound and it makes it real easy to put on the head set and earphones..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the picture quality of the virtual reality headset. Some mention that the screen door effect has been noticeably reduced by the resolution, and the graininess and screen doo effect are substantially reduced, increasing immersion. However, others say that the view is terrible, the peripheral seems more blurry, and overall the picture is worse than the original vive. This results in a lot of blurry gameplay if you don't center it perfectly.
"...Godrays and glare are just as bad or even seemingly worse then the vive, and that's just unacceptable for a headset of this caliper...." Read more
"...The Pro blocks out the real world like a Champion!..." Read more
"...However, the silly little nose piece on this one actually blocks my view, leaving a solid little bar right between my eyes...." Read more
"...The screen isn't a massive upgrade over the previous Vive but it does increase the clarity mainly with text and image sharpness as others have stated..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the virtual reality headset. They say it's not worth the price tag, the price is pretty high, and it'll be an insidious cash grab.
"...Weigh your options with other headsets. It's way overpriced for what it is, and with better options on the market like Index and Pimax, it's not..." Read more
"...Racing and flying sim users will love this added clarity. The price was... pretty high. But it's my hobby and i have no regrets...." Read more
"...Cons:- Price is high for just HMD- Plastic is somewhat more crackier then original Vive...." Read more
"...Yes, the Vive Pro is expensive, but if you can afford it, the Pro is worth it and beats all the rest...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the virtual reality headset. They mention that it's nonfunctional, has an earphone that stopped working, and that one of the base stations stopped working. Some say that the headset resets itself.
"...One of my base stations stopped working on the original Vive and even though it was still under warranty I had to pay shipping and wait two weeks to..." Read more
"...They simply stopped working even though my computer saw them and showed it was pushing sound to them...." Read more
"...me ask you what kind of company charges $800 for something that NEVER works right, has you go through painstaking steps before agreeing to let YOU..." Read more
"...and get life-like, directional sound that is both immersive and highly useful...." Read more
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-Reading Text is much better! (that also goes for UI's, Health bars, ammo bars etc!..
-Seeing gun crosshairs is WAY easier! (you can hit targets! your aim is on point!)
-Seeing farther and clearer is HUGE! (I shot a arrow straight up in Skyrim and followed it all the way down!)
The Pro blocks out the real world like a Champion! no light passes though the nose guard (which is more comfortable I might add) And the headphones cups your ears to block out outside noise. what this translates to is a more immersive experience and longer VR sessions which is a HUGE plus! I mean its what its all about, right?!
This small bump is actually HUGE why? because its just the right amount of tech that still runs the current hardware! We are a few years away from a proper Gen 2 HMD, (that also goes for the computer hardware to run the new HMD) so this will pass the time if its worth it to you.
Simply put, if you want the best VR.. look no further, this is it. The best room-scale tracking coupled with this HMD will allow you to experience the absolute best VR that's currently available!
A personal note:
I have to say, after modding the hell out of Skyrim it does LOOK SICK (45+ mods and tweaks). I was chilling behind Riverwood at night (with darker nights mod) crouched with my back against the mountain, listening to the sounds looking up at the insane sky with stars shining and the moon, cloud movement dancing on the mountain tops etc...Just taking it all in, it was so awe inspiring, I am constantly at a loss of words with this setup. This is a expensive unit, no doubt.. but do you think for a second I would trade it for the countless "oh crap!" moments i've had, not on your life!
As a kid in the 80's staring at store shelves filled with awesome hand drawn box cover art of high fantasy PC games. Wishing I could just teleport inside those images and explore the majestic worlds within, now finally after all these years, here I am.
I took a few screenshots last night, just to capture the moment, but it doesn't tell the tale. Whiterun in the distance, with a glorious celestial event. Being INSIDE this world is AMAZING.
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018
-Reading Text is much better! (that also goes for UI's, Health bars, ammo bars etc!..
-Seeing gun crosshairs is WAY easier! (you can hit targets! your aim is on point!)
-Seeing farther and clearer is HUGE! (I shot a arrow straight up in Skyrim and followed it all the way down!)
The Pro blocks out the real world like a Champion! no light passes though the nose guard (which is more comfortable I might add) And the headphones cups your ears to block out outside noise. what this translates to is a more immersive experience and longer VR sessions which is a HUGE plus! I mean its what its all about, right?!
This small bump is actually HUGE why? because its just the right amount of tech that still runs the current hardware! We are a few years away from a proper Gen 2 HMD, (that also goes for the computer hardware to run the new HMD) so this will pass the time if its worth it to you.
Simply put, if you want the best VR.. look no further, this is it. The best room-scale tracking coupled with this HMD will allow you to experience the absolute best VR that's currently available!
A personal note:
I have to say, after modding the hell out of Skyrim it does LOOK SICK (45+ mods and tweaks). I was chilling behind Riverwood at night (with darker nights mod) crouched with my back against the mountain, listening to the sounds looking up at the insane sky with stars shining and the moon, cloud movement dancing on the mountain tops etc...Just taking it all in, it was so awe inspiring, I am constantly at a loss of words with this setup. This is a expensive unit, no doubt.. but do you think for a second I would trade it for the countless "oh crap!" moments i've had, not on your life!
As a kid in the 80's staring at store shelves filled with awesome hand drawn box cover art of high fantasy PC games. Wishing I could just teleport inside those images and explore the majestic worlds within, now finally after all these years, here I am.
I took a few screenshots last night, just to capture the moment, but it doesn't tell the tale. Whiterun in the distance, with a glorious celestial event. Being INSIDE this world is AMAZING.
1) Set-up was a breeze. I followed the instructions offered on the Vive website (although you could just install it without referring to the website as it's very obvious what needs to be done). Important to note: The original Vive plugged into an HDMI connector on my video card. The Pro requires the display port adapter on the video card. I also manually forced a firmware update on the headset.
2) The unit ships with ONE face pad while the original Vive shipped with two (Wide and Narrow). The face pad for the Pro is slightly larger along the top edge. The original face pads will work with it but they don't provide as much padding but it's not really noticeable). So far, nobody sells face pads for the Vive Pro (not even HTC).
3) The display is noticeably clearer. When I put on the Pro headset and stood in the Steam VR Home, I was amazed at the difference. The graininess and screen doo effect are noticeably reduced. It's not perfect but it IS an improvement which you can see. When in games, the improvements eventually fade into the normal playing experience but everything does look better. This helps with reading text (particularly flight sims).
4) The comfort of the Pro headset is improved. It rests on the head with better balance and fit. It requires more adjustments when swapping between players. The Deluxe head strap was much easier to adjust quickly.
5) The audio is about the same as the deluxe head strap. I haven't seen any improvement in quality or comfort. I do like the inclusion of a volume adjustment and microphone mute button on the ear pieces.
6) Adjustment buttons. I like the simplified adjustment used to move the display closer or further from your eyes. Apparently you can do this on the original Vive but it required pressing two buttons. The IPD adjustment knob (adjusts the left-right spacing of the lenses) is a little more difficult to turn. The old one was a know which you could turn by twisting it between your thumb and finger. The Pro is more of a hheel than you need to use a finger to rotate. Not a big deal, but it's something I noticed..
Overall, I am happy I have this as I like to have the best experiences I can when playing. At the current price, it's not for everyone and for most, I would say that buying the normal Vive will more than satisfy, especially if you take the money saved and buy a better video card. One crowd that might like this are hardcore flight sim players as there tends to be a lot of text which you need to read. The Pro certainly helps make the text more legible.
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Solo si debes de tener los sensores y controles, yo use los de mi vive normal y todo funciona perfectamente, solo se les tiene que hacer una actualización del software.
Main take away; the increased pixel density is noticeable. Text is much easier to read, and everything is much more clear. As you have surely read, the screen door effect is not gone. But, it's far less intrusive. I found particularly in driving games on the regular Vive it was distracting. But now, it's minimal. This is a big plus, and 90% of the reason I wanted it.
Audio. The speakers are much worse. Really disappointed there. I have been hooked on Beat Saber, but now the music sounds super flat and dull. Takes the groove out of the game.
Update: use a powered USB hub, seems to help a lot.
Comfort. At first, I was afraid it was worse, but then watched the video and now it's about equal I'd say. Perhaps better balanced. Put the mask on first, then lower the strap behind you after, and then adjust the top strap last. Then move the ear pieces. It's pretty good, but not a huge improvement.
Other things I've noticed, every now and then the audio is very crackly. Have to reboot it to fix. And I'm noticing my base stations are wonkier than before. Maybe a firmware update is to come.
So, if you love VR, this is a good buy. It makes everything better. If you have kinda slowed down using VR, this probably won't reignite the flame, unless you mostly like driving games, or maybe text heavy games like Elite Dangerous.
Lo bueno:
-El strap con audio es excelente, infinitamente superior al vive regular. El audio es bastante bueno, pero nada impresionante pero la conveniencia de no tener que conectar audifonos externos es bienvenida
-Las bocinas pueden ser removidas y ajustadas segun tus necesidades
-No mas texto borroso en los juegos
-Solamente requiere un cable, ya no son 3 como en el vive regular
Lo malo
-Necesitas minimo una 1080Ti para no estar en constante reprojection (si no te molesta esto, o si no sabes lo que es, entonces ni te preocupes)
en juegos pesados como Skyrim VR,Fallout 4 VR o Doom VFR.
-Removieron el jack de 3mm para audifonos, ahora se requiere de un adaptador externo USB C (esto duele si quieres usar audifonos premium)
-Por el precio, no incluye ni las bases, ni los controles, esto significa que si no tienes un vive regular con los sensores y controles, tienes que adquirirlos por separado y el precio se dispara.
-Hasta el momento, no hay juegos ni apps que utilizen las dos camaras frontales, solo una esta activada en estos momentos.
Resumen: La parte "PRO" del nombre de este producto no parece ser una broma o una tecnica de mercadotecnia, este producto definitivamente no esta hecho para el consumidor regular. Es un excelente equipo pero si no vas a participar en el desarrollo de aplicaciones o juegos en VR yo sugeriria abstenerse y disfrutar el vive regular por un año mas, en lo que se desarrollan las nuevas versiones para consumidores.
With a suitable graphics card and a PC that is at least a quad core i7, this will provide an amazing experience. In some ways its therapeutic.
You need also two base stations and at least one paddle. Vive do their own base stations (AKA light houses) but for larger spaces there is an alternatives. A good Internet connection is highly recommended - there s a lot to download when changing VR experiences.
Now is a good time to buy as NVidia graphics card prices are on the slide due to the decline in the bitcoin market. You need at least an NVidia 1080 (or equivalent from another supported vendor) but for realistic Ray Tracing capability, one of the NVidia 2080 series is best. The graphics card must have a display port.
I've stopped using it with XPlane 11 flight sim only because it is too addictive but with a powerful graphics card and full AI, the experience becomes extraordinarily realistic.
Until a few months ago this was a top of the range. There's a new headset on the horizon with 4K per eye and 220 degree viewing angle but not from Vive and is USB-C (the future standard agreed for VR headsets). This model doesn't have USB-C but delivered with the required hardware. Setting up of the VR the first time can be a bit tricky.
VR is not quite real life but the available media out there for games and eduction is phenomenal - highly recommend Google Earth VR, Apollo 11 Mission, The Lab, etc. Kids would enjoy walking amongst dinosaurs and its something the whole family would enjoy.
While a fan of Apple Computers, getting them working with graphics processors (eGPU's) s has been tricky. Microsoft Windows (10 ideally) is currently the most supported platform for games and VR software.
I hope you get one and enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine!