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Valve Index Valve Index is no longer being produced. Remaining Index headsets, controllers, and accessories are still available at the new prices herewhile supplies last. Please note that the items listed are sold separately and are not a complete kit. A full set of components is required to use Valve Index, including the headset, controllers, and base stations. If you already own an Index, nothing changes - it is still supported on Steam and SteamVR. If you need help with your hardware,...
  • balgruuf@nord.pubEnglish
    13·
    3 days ago

    I got excited for a sec, but I think this only makes sense for people who already have an Index and need replacements. Otherwise you would pay over 800 and then spend another 500 on vive base stations.

    • Kn1ghtDigital@lemmy.zipEnglish
      5·
      3 days ago

      Seconded. I have an index and only thought about the replacement parts for future proofing my current setup.

    • anvilskinner@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      3 days ago

      I wish they had both controllers for sale. I have an OG Vive and I’d love to upgrade to the index controllers, there are a few games I can’t play because they don’t support the vive wands

  • PonyOfWar@pawb.socialEnglish
    8·
    3 days ago

    I just wish they had another batch of basestations to sell. I’m back to my 1.0s from 2016 since one of my 2.0s broke last year. HTC still has them, but they’re overpriced.

    • thingsiplay@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2·
      2 days ago

      I think this is more about buying replacement parts for existing users. Right now there is little reason to get into the old Vive for most people.

        • thingsiplay@lemmy.mlEnglish
          1·
          2 days ago

          But it’s not really low cost. All 5 parts together would cost me 944 Euros (in Europe/Germany). And this includes only one base station, but 2 are recommended by Valve: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/105E-66E3-962A-1577 It still requires a (not that powerful) PC and will use the storage of it. The Steam Frame on the other hand can be used on its own when needed (so no need to buy a PC, but it will be better with one), and it comes with a builtin SSD. The Frame starts at 1049 Euros for me.

          So overall I don’t see a huge price advantage, even if the tech is a bit older now. Note: I am not dunking on the Vive. I just do not believe that there is a huge price advantage for someone who just getting started.

          • DudeImMacGyver@kbin.earth
            2·
            2 days ago

            Not really, last time I saw one on sale it was like $300 for the whole set. You can’t buy Vives at retail/new anymore as far as I know.

            Paying full price for a Vive these days would be a bad idea and you’d be waaaaay better off getting a Frame provided you are willing to wait. Even if you didn’t want to wait, you’re better off looking for a much better price on a used Vice compared to paying around a thousand.