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HTC VIVE Wireless Adapter
About this item
- Wireless VR for VIVE PC VR headsets
- Powered by Intel WiGig technology with near-zero latency
- Allows for multi-player VR in the same play space – up to 3 people in a single room-scale environment
- Included battery allows for up to 2.5 hrs of play
- VIVEPORT Infinity - Enjoy on-demand access to over 600 VR games and apps. Promotional code included with purchase.
- Requires available PCIe slot
- Note: For compatibility with VIVE Pro, you will need to purchase an additional accessory - VIVE Pro Wireless Adapter Attachment Kit
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Product information
ASIN | B07GKHNBCT |
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Release date | September 24, 2018 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #52,959 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #418 in PC Virtual Reality Accessories |
Package Dimensions | 9.9 x 7.9 x 5.1 inches; 2.3 Pounds |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | 99HANN010-00 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 2.3 pounds |
Manufacturer | HTC Virtual Reality System |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Date First Available | September 4, 2018 |
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Let nothing hold you back. Introducing the official wireless VR adapter for the Vive and Vive Pro. Move without hindrance. Broaden your virtual horizons. Make multiuser virtual reality an actuality. Freedom, uninterrupted. The Vive wireless adapter, powered by Intel wigig, offers a near-zero latency wireless VR experience that's fast, responsive, and offers maximum performance. Build worlds, tear them down, Venture into the unknown-all without skipping a beat. Plus, it's so lightweight, you'll barely notice it's there. Unlock the full potential of Vive. With an easy setup, the Vive wireless adapter can help you get the most out steamvr's room-scale tracking technology. Coupled with a powerful, easy-swap battery, you can explore the full virtual range of your Vive or Vive Pro for up to 2.5 hours. More players? no problem. Remove cables from the equation with the Vive wireless adapter. More easily get friends, family, and the uninitiated in your play space. Break free of always being a one-person team. Free subscription to Vive port with your purchase of the Vive wireless adapter, you'll receive a free 2-month subscription to Vive port. Get access to games, documentaries, health & fitness, and a whole lot more of the BEST and richest content Vive port has to offer. All for free! wireless adapter supports 6M x 6M (20ft x 20ft) play area. Use up to 3 Vive wireless adapters in a single room-scale environment. Region dependent.
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VIVE Wireless Adapter Specs
Dimensions : 7.87 x 3.81 x 1.59 inches (200x 96.65 x 40.43 mm).
Weight : 4.55 ounces (129 grams).
Battery Life : Up to 2.5 hours.
Connection Types :
For VIVE: HDMI, USB, and DC.
For VIVE Pro: Respective single port.
For Battery: USB.
Note : Vive Wireless Adapter is experiencing compatibility issues with a small number of Ryzen chipsets. If impacted, please return the product within Amazon’s return window.
Minimum Requirements:
- Computer Type: Desktop computer with available PCIe Slot
- CPU: Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, ADM Radeon R9 480 equivalent or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM or more
- Operating System for VIVE Pro: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 7 SP1
- Operating System for VIVE: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 7 SP1
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Customers have expressed concerns about the heat produced by the adapter. They say it tends to overheat and shut down after an hour. Customers also dislike the image quality. Opinions are mixed on performance, battery life, value, ease of installation, connectivity, and frame rate.
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Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the adapter. Some mention that it works perfectly, while others say that it doesn't work well for them. The PCI card doesn' t work with all motherboards, and it sometimes fails to auto-launch when starting a VR app from a desktop shortcut.
"...With all these updates combined, I can say this adater is amazing and much better than being wired. Don't give up. Wireless is worth it...." Read more
"...It was not worth $300. Not even remotely close. And that's because it didn't work. Didn't do what it says on the tin. Did not work in Windows 7...." Read more
"...I'm happy to report it works PERFECTLY with Vive Pro. There's absolutely ZERO difference in image quality, lag, tracking, camera and mic...." Read more
"...Okay, so those are the big issues that I faced. Once overcome, it works very well and I can’t imagine life without it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that the directions are exceptional and very clear, while others say that they are horrible and there is no physical instruction. The connection on both are straight forward, and latency is non existent. However, some customers say that the setup time is longer and the wireless connection is finicky. They also say that it is setup sensitive and can be a nuisance without the displaylink.
"...First of all, the set up is extremely easy...." Read more
"...No paper instructions…The Vive Wireless Adapater installation guide is on-line and not in the box...." Read more
"...out the cables on the Vive HMD is a pain as usual, but mounting the adapter is simple...." Read more
"...the head part, is easy to attach (remember to use the correct guide from HTC, based on the type of strap that you have)-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the frame rate of the adapter. Some mention that it works perfectly, has no noticeable latency, and seems to connect quicker. However, others say that mode 3 has very poor frame rate, and consistently lags.
"...Started working. Loaded up Skyrim VR and Fallout 4 VR and it’s just as fast and clean looking as my wired connection...." Read more
"...The first PCIe 1x slot I put it in had horrible performance. I tried one of my PCIe 16X slots but that put the video card down to 8x...." Read more
"...1. The performance and latency is exactly as advertised: I couldn't tell the difference between my old wired connection and this adapter.2...." Read more
"...I don't know the magic behind this device, but any lag it introduces is not noticeable and the benefits are significant...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the adapter. Some mention that it's pretty good, lasts a solid 4 hours, and can take anker batteries. Others say that it has low battery life, takes forever to charge, and drains within 3 hours. The battery pack is not on the unit, but instead connects via USB and can be kept in.
"...The external battery is somewhat big and heavy. It comes with a battery holder that clips on to your belt...." Read more
"...8. It only comes with one battery, and switching back and forth between the old cable and the wireless adapter is not a quick or easy process...." Read more
"...* Battery life is excellent. I kicked it up a notch and overclocked to 4.3. I threw on Google Earth VR and it flew. It was seamless...." Read more
"...Usage: It's not nearly as heavy as it looks. The battery pack isn't on the unit, but instead connects via USB and can be kept in your pocket,..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the adapter. Some mention it's a great product and totally worth the money, while others say that it' a little bit pricey and the spare battery costs too much.
"...I will eventually try this again when the price drops. It was not worth $300. Not even remotely close. And that's because it didn't work...." Read more
"Heard by word of mouth this was worth the price so i decided to try it myself. My favorite thing about this is it's SO MUCH easier to use...." Read more
"UPDATE: This thing is overpriced trash and HTC support is clueless.There is a huge gotcha with this thing...." Read more
"...Overall: quite expensive, but, if you invested in VR (and in the audio headband), and you liked it, then i guess you should buy it...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the adapter. Some mention that the wireless experience is great, while others say that it's finicky and difficult to connect.
"...for a long period of time (with some usage), the app does not connect to the headset. IF this happens, even after you restart it then: 1...." Read more
"...Don't give up. Wireless is worth it. Suck that we need to do all these mods for comfort, but at least for me, it cost little to nothing." Read more
"...or it will not sync with the wireless software. Took me hours to figure this out...." Read more
"...Great image> Great latency> Very good reception and signal quality adaptation> Feels great..." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the heat produced by the adapter. They mention that it tends to run hot and shut down after an hour. Some customers also report that the adaptor has a warm spot that starts to get irritating and it lasts 15 minutes before overheating.
"...just turn of (but you still have battery), then the head mounted receiver is overheating...." Read more
"...: the antenna that clips to whatever you want to receive the signals gets hot. Like, toddler-learns-about-hot-things hot...." Read more
"...Make sure STEAM VR is installed on your C drive. Adapter can get hot sitting on your head...." Read more
"...and when the room temperature goes above 29ºC (84F) the adapter gets too hot and starts to burn your scalp...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the image quality of the adapter. They mention that the image degrades, the resolution is clearly reduced, and the tracking issues are apparent. Some customers also report that the video quality has dropped significantly.
"...(pixelated blurry mess)...." Read more
"...the day it was making me sick with the jittery'ness and it would drop resolution on top of that ruining the experience...." Read more
"...The image quality is greatly improved and more consistent...." Read more
"...Additionally, visual fidelity seemed noticeably less crisp while wireless, and it requires additional software to use - no native steam VR support..." Read more
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You will need to have good knowledge of your computer, what you need for minimum requirements and how to get into your BIOS if you need too. Some of these reviews here really leave me scratching my head. Yes, you need a free PCIe slot! You shouldn't even be leaving a 1 or 2 star review because you failed to read that you need that. That's your fault. If you don't read at least some of what is listed, you will clearly fail getting this to work.
Ok I own the Vive Original and not the Pro. The first PCIe 1x slot I put it in had horrible performance. I tried one of my PCIe 16X slots but that put the video card down to 8x. I ended up putting this WiGig card into the 3 PCIe 1x slot. From what I read, putting it closest the the video card and the CPU works best but not in my case. It may depend. It make take a few tries finding the best slot. Also going into the BIOS and forcing Generation3 (Gen3) PCI express may help. Gen2 is ok but if your motherboard supports Gen3, that will be better. Speaking of BIOS, make sure it's up to date!
CPU is also important. An i7 is best. 2 years old at most. AMD processors apparently have issues. Mine is a Intel i7-6700K with a small overclock. The vive wireless definitely is CPU intensive.
I didn't fix my issues with the wireless until I fixed my STEAMVr software. I opted out of the Beta and things improved. I think. I made a lot of changes but it was after that, I was able to enjoy the wireless the best. It's as if it's still wired as far as performance goes, but nothing to trip on anymore. Performance isn't perfect. Occasionally lags. I'm sure latency will never be as good as wired but I'm not a high fps gamer. If you game at 60fps then it's fine. You will be interacting with the world around you and forgetting about pixels and fps.
The battery last 2 1/2 hours. It has a nice clip that fits really well in your pocket. Pajamas won't work. I read that the HTC extra battery is really expensive compared to the other brand. Do your research and if you're comfortable by the other brand and spend half as much.
Lastly, I hear adapter on your head gets hot for some. It felt nice and comfortably warm to me. I wonder if that's just some headsets, or there was an update that helped. I do not know. I run this in a cool basement in the winter atm.
List of things you need to know summary:
-How to update your BIOS
-How to change settings in your BIOS
-How to install cards into to your computer PCIe slots.
-Your motherboard information
-Your CPU brand name/model number. Is it fast enough? AMD processors have issues.
-GPU should be ok if you've run wired already and it works good.
-How to make adjustments in STEAMVR.
-Basic computer troubleshooting
Edit: Still working good. I've read that using the sync cable for the base stations helps the lag on the wireless adapter.
2nd Edit: A year later, I added a fan mod to keep my adapter cooler, some m2 standoffs to keep it off the head by a quarter inch and a new USB cable. The one that came with the adapter is just plain cheap. I also upgraded my PC from an i7-6700K to a Ryzen 3800x and little did I know the old processor must have been compressing more. The image quality is greatly improved and more consistent. With all these updates combined, I can say this adater is amazing and much better than being wired. Don't give up. Wireless is worth it. Suck that we need to do all these mods for comfort, but at least for me, it cost little to nothing.
Specs:
Asus Rampage VI Extreme X299 mobo
Core X i7 7820X 3.6 GHz (not overclocked)
Corsair H115i CPU cooler
Asus Strix GTX 1080ti OC edition
EVGA 1200watt PSU
32GB DDR4 3200 Corsair Vengeance RGB
Samsung 960 Pro SSD 1TB
Vive Pro with 1.0 base stations and controllers
Windows 10 Pro, build 1709
First of all, the set up is extremely easy. You just insert the WiGig card in a free PCI-E slot, mount the wireless link box somewhere above, attach wireless adapter to headset, plug battery, and install wireless software, pair the headset and it's ready to go.
The following are some of my findings and some of the steps I took in order to make the experience as great as possible:
Wireless adapter is CPU heavy so make sure you have a CPU that is no more than 2 years old. Also never go cheap on motherboard which is like foundation of your system. Do yourself a favor and buy the best motherboard anytime you build a system. Majority of reported issues are due to motherboard limitations such as PCI-E lanes available, lane sharing with GPU, lane gen etc. Going wireless does affect overall system performance and frame rates depending on everyone's specs. While image quality stays same, the amount of supersampling you can apply may vary. I found Fallout 4 VR to be the most system heavy game with ini supersampling of 1.8 and reprojections but quiet sharp and playable. Wireless doesn't tax my system much but your mileage may vary.
Some people report that wireless adapter crashes if camera rate is below 60 Hz or enabled at all. This is not in my case as my camera rate is 40 Hz and works exactly as wired
Make sure you apply proper changes to your BIOS to ensure you're using PCI-E Gen 3.0 bus speed. People are reporting issues with Gen 2.0. Definitely refer to your mobo manual to ensure slots and PCI-E lanes and limitations are sorted out. Don't just leave things at "Auto" setting.
Base stations can wake up, powered off and updated via blue tooth like before, but make sure to have the wired link box connected and turned on. VERY IMPORTANT disconnect the displayport cable from wired link box to GPU (leave only USB and power cables connected).
Manual says mount the wireless link box on monitor, but I have it mounted much higher above. It always has direct line of sight with wireless adapter no matter what direction I turn. It's about 2.5 meters from ground as my PC is sitting on table. Wireless link box cable is really short, only 6 feet
Make sure you update Steam, SteamVR, headset firmware, controller firmware and base stations before installing wireless adapter
If you have Wifi, switch it to 5G only and turn off 2.4G. I changed mine before installing wireless adapter. The adapter itself uses 60G but blue tooth etc can have interference
You can use Anker batteries and there are quite a few that have the exact same specs. IMPORTANT - Make sure to check specs. Not all QC 3.0 compatible batteries have the exact same output specs. IMPORTANT - Keep in mind that playing long sessions with larger capacity batteries can create heating issues and may damage your adapter. Take a break after 2.5 hrs of playtime. For reference HTC power bank specs are:
10050mah
Output - USB 5-6VDC/3A, 6-9VDC/2A, 9-12VDC/1.5A
It's overall an excellent add-on. The freedom of wireless is definitely worth giving up some performance if you're on lower end of specs. Image quality is same as wired with similar performance and still plays smooth. You just need to tinker with it according to your system specs. Hope it helps anyone thinking of going wireless and freaking out about some many reports of issues.
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One drawback I noted was that the transceiver gets hot pretty fast, and being mounted right on top of the head means you'll feel it. I think adding a small piece of foam would help a lot.
Here's a battery pack that works with the Vive and will give you uninterrupted gaming for 10+ hours, however it won't lock in the belt clip, I used Electrical tape.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01K6TA748/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_kO8hDbQ4JGBC2