It says controllers required but not included.
It looks legit and "Lorem Ipsum (...)" is the general autofill text in most program (like InDesign). I say legit.
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Ars Technica: Valve’s long-rumored VR headset is finally real: the Valve Index, coming in June
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It looks legit and "Lorem Ipsum (...)" is the general autofill text in most program (like InDesign). I say legit.
EU not accessible, only USA
Edit: out already... So it requires both a base and a headset? it is gonna be quite expensive.
Also, it seems there might be more than one type of base, as it is in plural.
I really want this to be real so bad just for the 2 face gaskets. I can't use the Oculus Rift because my head doesn't fit their one size fits all approach while Vive (comes with wide and narrow sold separately) and PSVR is very comfortable. I hate having to worry if the new headsets would work for me and this is great news if true.
How has Valve been in the past with availability of hardware close to release? I'm definitely on board for this, but it'll be a shame if it ends up being a thing where you need to preorder right away or it'll be many months before you get your headset.
That's a good point. I thought OP was the one who found this.
That link for the Lighthouse has a space in its URL. That can't happen.
EDIT: No way those photos can be faked.
That thing looks sexy!
I knew it was a long shot, but I was really hoping they had figured out the wireless for this release.
Why does it say it comes with a power adapter though? If it's tethered wouldn't it be powered through the USB 3.0?
Why does it say it comes with a power adapter though? If it's tethered wouldn't it be powered through the USB 3.0?
Pretty nice looking.
With that said, I believe the Vive and Rift went pretty quick, so...
They've never made anything this complicated (or high-demand, frankly) so it's hard to know for sure. We also don't know if they're making it or if this is the result of that manufacturing contract they have.
With that said, I believe the Vive and Rift went pretty quick, so...
Not being bundled with controllers seems weird, though. Makes me wonder if Knuckles are going to be real pricey and they want to give people the option of just using their old controllers.
I think they confirmed at some point that their own manufacturing capabilities are at the point where they can do it themselves. Between Steam Machines, Controllers, and Link they have quite a bit of experience putting out their own hardware now. Nothing on this scale though, of course.
Was afraid this might be the case, though that's still relatively soon. I wish they'd clarify to set expectations though. Especially since the common expectation at the moment is release in May.
Valve doesn't have a official reseller here so I have the feeling availability will be pretty limited. Also Steam Link and Steam Controller are still sold at full price so the Index will probably be expensive as hell.
Kinda sad they threw the Knuckles name out of the window.
Kinda sad they threw the Knuckles name out of the window.
Love the cyber look of this lol. What do you think the lights on the front are for/indicate?
Hires headset
Why the non symmetry on the front though? Makes me wonder how real this is. Seems odd.
Any ideas on the power adapter listed?
This is an April Fools joke right? Right?
Any ideas on the power adapter listed?
This is an April Fools joke right? Right?
Supposedly Steam, but we really need to be careful today.
Edit: ^ okay, looks confirmed
still waiting for a great headset (I made sure my 1070 had enough HDMI ports, thought pretty hard about Samsung +), never touching anything facebook puts out, so this is my new hope
HMMM. I looks fucking rad.
I hate this stupid day.
The store pages seem to be up again.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1059530/Valve_Index_Headset/ and https://store.steampowered.com/app/1059550/Valve_Index_Controllers
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1059530/Valve_Index_Headset/ and https://store.steampowered.com/app/1059550/Valve_Index_Controllers
It's symmetrical. That part of the face is a reflective transparent piece kind of like a facemask visor (probably plastic) that is likely removable. What you're seeing is the reflection on it.
Maybe it's the tab that lets you pull the face plate off?
If you look at the leaked prototype pictures, it seems like there's a USB port in there for modular add on purposes or something. So you could take the faceplate off to get access to that.
There are also lights that are passing through in the bottom corners thus the transparency, though I don't know what those are for.
I'm assuming they're going to do some big unveiling in May, followed by pre-orders. Otherwise I don't get putting that date on the initial page.
Yeah I guess my question isnt why there is a faceplate that is removeable, but why is it clear? Seems weird unless it needs visibility for some reason. The cameras are below that plate.
Sure seems like that's for a wireless function, wouldn't it?
Maybe for camera or light of some kind.
Yeah, very curious about what those lights are for because that seems to be the main reason it's transparent besides maybe aesthetics.
Yeah, totally forgot about that. This was one of the theories from the leaked pics for why that space is so big. The faceplate being transparent would add fire to that theory.
How else are you going to power the hmd? The Vive has a power adapter going to the break out box.
Edit: I hate the iPhone keyboard. Really...
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Looks sexy, probably one of the most cyberpunk looking headsets released so far. That faceplate is just aces.
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