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HTC America Vive Virtual Reality System

Platform : SteamVR, Windows
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,200 ratings

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  • FLEXIBLE PLAY AREA - Use VIVE seated, standing or in a space up to 11'5" x 11'5". SteamVR Tracking provides the most ideal experience possible, so play the way that works for you.
  • FULLY IMMERSIVE - Realistic movement and actions from precise, 360-degree controller and headset tracking with realistic graphics, directional audio and HD haptic feedback in the virtual world
  • POWERED BY STEAM VR - Enjoy over 1500 games for SteamVR, plus everything you love about Steam, including new releases, automatic game updates and millions of your closest friends
  • PLAY SAFER - The Chaperone system warns you when you reach the boundaries of your play area and the headset's front-facing camera gives you a glimpse of the real-world when you need it
  • VIVE VIDEO - An immersive, cinematic VR video player for standard, 3D, 180 and 360 degree videos. Available free on VIVEPORT and Steam.
  • VIVEPORT INFINITY – Get 2 months of unlimited VR play of 700+ games & apps. Code included in box.

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What's in the box

  • Headset, 2 x Controllers, 2 x Base Stations, Earbuds, Link Box, Link Box power adapter, Link Box mounting pad, 2 x Base Station power adapter, 2 x Micro USB chargers, Sync cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, Cleaning Cloth, Alternate face cushion
  • Product Description

    Product Description

    Product Description

    VIVE gives you an unparalleled, true-to-life virtual reality experience. Using a headset and wireless controllers, you can explore and interact with VR experiences, apps and games that blur the line between imagination and reality. From AAA games to unforgettable experiences, there are over 2500 apps and games available for VIVE.

    Headset Specs

    • Screen: Dual AMOLED 3.6’’ diagonal

    • Resolution: 1080 x 1200 pixels per eye (2160 x 1200 pixels combined)

    • Refresh rate: 90 Hz

    • Field of view: 110 degrees

    • Safety features: Chaperone play area boundaries and front-facing camera

    • Sensors: SteamVR Tracking, G-sensor, gyroscope, proximity

    • Connections: HDMI, USB 2.0, stereo 3.5 mm headphone jack, Power, Bluetooth

    • Input: Integrated microphone

    • Eye Relief: Interpupillary distance and lens distance adjustment

    Controller specs

    • Sensors: SteamVR Tracking

    • Input: Multifunction trackpad, Grip buttons, dual-stage trigger, System button, Menu button

    • Use per charge: Approx. 6 hours

    • Connections: Micro-USB charging port

    Buying Guide

    Is your current computer ready for virtual reality? Use the SteamVR Performance Test to check whether your system can handle the requirements of VR, and if not, whether its capabilities are bound by graphics card, CPU or both.

    Test your computer: http://store.steampowered.com/app/323910/


    From the manufacturer

    ENTER THE WORLD OF VR WITH VIVE


    Discover the system that kicked off a virtual revolution

    HTC VIVE Virtual Reality System
    SteamVR and VIVEPORT

    VIVE VR System Accessories

    VIVE Tracker 2018

    VIVE Tracker (2018)

    VIVE Wireless Adapter

    VIVE Wireless Adapter

    VIVE Deluxe Audio Strap

    VIVE Deluxe Audio Strap

    Bring real objects into VR

    Add to specially designed accessories to play your favorite supported games.

    Cut the cord

    Free yourself from your PC, Experience wireless VR. PCIe slot required.

    Enhance your experience

    Get integrated audio with height and angle adjustment for optimal fit.

    Accessories include gloves, tennis rackets, ping pong paddles, and many more!

    Allows for multi-player VR in the same space - up to 3 headsets.

    Improved weight distribution, size adjustment, and comfort padding.

    Which VIVE VR headset is right for me?

    VIVE offers a variety of headset and kit configurations to help you find which is right for you. Choose from our original VIVE Virtual Reality System, VIVE Pro HMD, VIVE Pro Starter Kit, or VIVE Pro Full Kit

    VIVE VR System

    VIVE's entry level product made for gamers and more interested in high-end, immersive room-scale, PC-based VR.

    VIVE Pro HMD

    Already own a VIVE? Upgrade your experience to the latest graphics, integrated audio, and everything you love about your first VIVE. (You still need your original base stations and controllers.)

    VIVE Pro Starter Kit

    VIVE Pro Starter Kit combines the best of the upgraded VIVE Pro headset with the original SteamVR Tracking 1.0 base stations and controllers.

    VIVE Pro Full Kit

    Made specifically for businesses looking to take advantage of the increased available room size with the SteamVR Tracking 2.0 base stations and controllers.

    Looking for specific info?

    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    3,200 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality and fun of the virtual reality headset. They say it's amazing, awesome and well done. They also describe the gaming experience as unique and rewarding. However, some customers have reported issues with the performance of the product, stating that the base stations and sensors don't work properly. Customers disagree on ease of setup, value, tracking, animation, and ease of use.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    570 customers mention416 positive154 negative

    Customers like the quality of the virtual reality headset. They mention that it's absolutely amazing, awesome, and well done. They also say that it is a really cool device and does a decent job with VR.

    "...I hope I have or will have helped someone get started with this. It’s great. You feel like your in it. It’s something new to me...." Read more

    "...This is the most amazing computer peripheral, feature, etc, that has EVER been made. This will change gaming forever...." Read more

    "...because not only was I not expecting a great experience, but it's done really well - and I feel like the simulator is actually easier to use in VR...." Read more

    "...moderate "power user." I've had some minor issues like weird Steam crashes, VR world disappearing if the CPU is under a lot of stress,..." Read more

    277 customers mention277 positive0 negative

    Customers find the virtual reality headset fun and immersive. They say it's a great experience and worth buying into. Customers also say the gaming experience is unique and rewarding. They mention that the archery minigame is really fun and that it'll be fun for the whole family.

    "...You WILL feel immersed. I 100 percent guarantee it. You'll laugh the first time you try to set your gun down on a table in the virtual world...." Read more

    "...This is also great for parties and families alike. Basically a virtual reality Wii...." Read more

    "...It is so real, and so immersive, when playing a game and walking up to a cliff, I feel a fear of falling, it is just that real...." Read more

    "...are a bit tricky in X-Plane 11, but once you get it all set, it's pretty fun. Start with the Cessna and work up from there...." Read more

    105 customers mention73 positive32 negative

    Customers are mixed about the tracking of the virtual reality headset. Some mention that the tracking is spot on, accurate, and unmatched. The trackers also capture your movement no matter where your hands or controllers are positioned. However, others say that they come out the box with tracking issues and controllers that stop. The tracking area is extremely limited.

    "...The longbow game is fun. And you may realize that the controllers are giving haptic feedback when you "pull" the bowstring and release it to..." Read more

    "...The Vive's base stations are incredibly accurate. It tracks your movements perfectly in the virtual world without any perceptible delay or lag..." Read more

    "...First, the tracking sensors can be touchy. I highly recommend testing the location you pick out on the walls for mounting before actually mounting...." Read more

    "...The Vive itself is an amazing platform to use. It is highly accurate for tracking, the view in the headset is great and the controllers work..." Read more

    202 customers mention117 positive85 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of setup. Some mention that it's well thought out and makes set up fairly easy, while others say that it is a little tedious and not as intuitive as they'd like. They also mention that the controls take some getting used to and that the setup is kind of long.

    "...The Vive system is well thought out and makes set up fairly easy. I say fairly because I have had to re-calibrate my room several times...." Read more

    "...It's not as intuitive as I'd like and it takes a split second to load the new landscape when you arrive, so it's a little offputting...." Read more

    "...The software installation experiences through Steam have been super simple and there are a number of great games to play with more being added..." Read more

    "...There are sensors to set up, a good amount of space needed, a LOT of cable management...." Read more

    187 customers mention110 positive77 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the virtual reality headset. Some customers say that it is worth the money, it is reasonably priced, and there are a lot of great freeware. However, other customers feel that it was not worth the asking price due to the care the lenses take and the flooded with cheap games.

    "...And if you have the money, (which this is reasonably priced compared to some of the headsets out now)..." Read more

    "...-Awesome device but the cost of entry here is STEEP. As others have stated, you will need a pretty powerful PC to runVR properly...." Read more

    "...It's worth the investment and the system is thought out very well." Read more

    "...skins, and I just want someone who buys this to know that it cost quite a bit of money, and I recommend buying a game with a long storyline to..." Read more

    102 customers mention58 positive44 negative

    Customers are mixed about the animation of the virtual reality headset. Some mention that the graphics are crisp and detail is clear, while others say that it makes the resolution look worse than it actually is.

    "...The display is just about perfect. Some people complain about the resolution, but I don't think there is anything wrong with it...." Read more

    "...thinking about the slight pixilation, or how the graphics in the background aren't super detailed. I PROMISE.4...." Read more

    "...that is designed for VR is in stereoscopic 3D and the effect is really very cool...." Read more

    "...For the immersion, depth of field, depth perception, and realism, it is worth the price of admission alone...." Read more

    66 customers mention32 positive34 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the virtual reality headset. Some mention that the game is intuitive, easy to set up, and the controllers are simple to use. However, others say that it's tedious, frustrating, and un-user friendly. They also mention that it is difficult at first but rewarding.

    "...Lunar Flight, where you do missions on the moon, very difficult at first but very rewarding as you get better flying the moon module...." Read more

    "...balloon.. Probably nothing.. but you'll immediately realize how intuitive and accurate this "new world" is when the balloon flies in the..." Read more

    "...down, Even when standing they will try to curl and twist and its very annoying, Nothing I've done has fixed it, Think I might go wireless at some..." Read more

    "...The controls are intuitive, most games don't need any manual, just 30 seconds of a tutorial, and you are playing the game...." Read more

    120 customers mention10 positive110 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the virtual reality headset. They mention that the headset does not work most of the time, the controllers stopped working properly, and the base stations do not work. They also mention that there are problems with the sensors, the wall anchors, and buttons. Overall, customers feel the product is unreliable and unresponsive.

    "...If they are not, this system will not work. And you will see nothing and think, “oh I have a broken VR, great..” no this isn’t the case...." Read more

    "...it was not capable of the power needed to have the thing work, and would shut off. I switched to display port, and the issue has never come back...." Read more

    "...Third, Steam VR is not mature. There are numerous quirks and issues with operating in a mixed VR/Non-VR environment...." Read more

    "...it worked fine most of the time, but on occasion, a base station simply would not work and would require several restarts and a bunch of fiddling..." Read more

    PC's largest technology leap in decades. This devices innovation will shape the future of VR and our world.
    5 Stars
    PC's largest technology leap in decades. This devices innovation will shape the future of VR and our world.
    TL:DR- 1) If you own a VR capable PC 2) Are comfortable troubleshooting basic PC/peripheral device issues 3) Are willing to do a bit of research leading into the future of this product developmentThen you should not question if it is worth the price of admission for the Vive. Every time you put on this headset or showcase this to a person who has never experienced VR, it will bring a smile to your face. It's a whole new medium that brings an experience to the table that can be enjoyed by a wide spectrum of age groups and cultures. This is going to change the world.Long Version-I have bought over 300 items off Amazon without ever writing a review, but I feel like screaming at the top of my lungs with praise for this VR system. This is a game changing peripheral device that has the opportunity to change the world and be utilized in various professional industries. If you are reading this and have never used a Vive, it's difficult to describe using words to someone. How do you describe an experience to someone who has never experienced the same art "medium" as you have? Could you imagine trying to describe what it's like to watch TV or a motion picture to someone who has never seen a digital display? The best I have come up with is it's a "total immersion" experience. To sum it up in an example, my parents and grandparents have never had a passing interest in "video games", yet I had to set time limits and a rotation pattern for them because they did not want to take it off!I have never been so satisfied with a compute related purchase in my life. I bought it with the mentality that if I didn't think it was a game changing device, I would return it and wait for it to become mainstream and cheaper. But the moment I put on the headset, jumped into Google Earth VR, traveled to all the countries I visited on a previous deployment while staring at the milky way above my head, I knew I was hooked. It's an awe-inspiring experience each time I turn it on, and this is only the beginning.I use this as a supplement to my iRacing Simulator and DCS Flight Simulator. For the immersion, depth of field, depth perception, and realism, it is worth the price of admission alone. If you are reading this and use either flight simulators or racing simulators, you already know the benefits this device can provide to your training and hobby. It's single handily the best upgrade I have ever done to my simulators and this is by far not the most expensive upgrade I have added to those rigs. If you sim race or use other simulators, this should be on your 2017 upgrade path.Other VR games- The steam store is going to be the future one stop shop for all VR related games. Steam has begun accepting all VR headsets to be used within Steam, and I believe this business strategy will outlast Oculus’s “exclusive” game orientation. We all observed how well that worked for Microsoft, how well do you think it will work for Oculus?Over 80% of the games I use in VR are FREE on the Steam store for early access or testing. Want to go explore the human body? Go download The Body VR and explore the cells within your blood stream. Want to showcase how immerse and large the digital experience can be on the Vive? Go launch The Lab and waste 5 hours of your day. Want to make art with Nebulas in a space sandbox? Fire up Cosmic Sugar VR. Every day, new free or cheap games are being added to Steam. It’s a developer dream right now and almost every major design studio is starting to experiment with these devices.OCULUS VS VIVE- I have extensively used both for both sim racing, flight simulation, and general gaming. We will have to wait and see how the Oculus Touch will pan out, but early reports are showing its room-scale immersion is still lacking compared to the Vive and at a higher price point. In my opinion, the bashing from both sides needs to stop as both are progressing VR forward, but the Vive is on another medium than the Oculus. Using a Xbox controller with VR feels analog, lacking immersion, and dare I say it: last generation. HTC had more forward thinking on the direction of VR in creating this product and they have Oculus backtracking and rushing to develop a solution. Look to HTC to release a second style of controllers in 2017 to start motion tracking fingers without the need to hold a controller and a wireless solution for the “tail” of thick wires connected to the device.We will look back on these moments years from now in the future and people will recount their first experiences when VR launched and I can confidently say I will have been glad I was an early adopter and pushed this technology forward. All aboard the VR train; it's leaving the station with or without you.
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    Washington Freire
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muito Divertido
    Reviewed in Brazil on April 4, 2020
    Mauricio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
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    Brad Mills
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Gear VR, usable with glasses, ok for kids!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2018
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Gear VR, usable with glasses, ok for kids!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2018
    This is one of my favourite purchases this year.

    I built a gaming PC specifically for VR.

    My setup is:
    Geforce 1080 TI 13GB video card
    Water-cooled i7 4.7 GHz 6 core processor
    16 GB of DDR4 Ram
    1 TB SSD storage
    Win 10 Pro

    This build is perfect for VR.

    some games I recommend after 1 week of playing:

    Fruit Ninja
    Superhot
    Into The Rhythm
    Pirate Space Trainer
    Beat Sabre

    Good games for kids:
    Google Tilt Brush
    Job Simulator
    Fruit Ninja
    The Lab
    Into The Rhythm

    I have a mild vision problem that requires glasses for night driving and to sharpen small text on the TV when gaming.

    In VR, my eyes get sore when I don't wear my glasses. Luckily you can comfortably fit glasses in the headset.

    Some accessories I recommend:
    -Deluxe audio strap
    -HMD cable management system that puts the cable over your head.
    -large display or TV for friends/family to watch along with the VR user.
    -controller charging stand to clean up the desk.

    I've upgraded to the Vive from the gear VR. that was really cool, but this is better - and I assume the HTC Vive Pro coming soon will be even better.

    I recommend you don't let kids play any content with scary situations or blood. Letting them play games that are too life-like is risky to their psyche. It's extremely real feeling scared by monsters, falling in pits or being face to face to a dinosaur.

    I am careful to make sure my 7 year old daughter sticks to games like fruit Ninja and other cartoony G rated games.

    Those games are really fun for all ages anyway :)
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    Reviewed in Brazil on October 5, 2019
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