From PCMAG · Jon Martindale · · 1m 20s
Valve Index VR Headset Discontinued
Valve discontinues Index VR headset with 20% discount on remaining stock.
In brief
Valve discontinues Index VR headset with 20% discount on remaining stock. Valve has discontinued the Index VR headset but offers 20% off remaining stock for $399.20. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Valve discontinues Index VR headset
Valve has officially discontinued the Index VR headset and slashed prices on any remaining stock by 20%.
Index launched in 2019
Valve launched the Index in 2019, several years after collaborating with HTC to develop the Vive and its Lighthouse laser-sensor base stations.
Index now $399.20 with 20% discount
With the 20% discount, the Index is now $399.20, but you need the Lighthouse base stations, which are $120 each after the discount.
Full kit costs $700
All in, you're still looking at $700 for the full kit, including motion controllers and hand straps.
Index lacks wireless capabilities
The Index also lacks native wireless capabilities, although there is a third-party option with mixed reviews.
Valve supports existing Index headsets
Existing Valve Index owners needn't fear an end of service, as Valve says all existing Index headsets will continue to be supported by Steam and SteamVR.
Steam Frame is Valve's new VR headset
Valve's new Steam Frame headset is out in the wild, and it's time to sunset this VR gaming champion.
The big picture
Valve has discontinued the Index VR headset but offers 20% off remaining stock for $399.20.
