HTC reduces Vive VR headset pricing by $200
HTC reduces Vive VR headset pricing by $200
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The Oculus Rift has been available with reduced pricing for a while now, leaving the HTC Vive in a rather difficult position. Yes,  it is the superior headset in terms of “Room Scale” capabilities and now offers a design that is 15% more lightweight than its launch day counterpart, but since the Oculus “Summer of Rift” promotion started, its price made it difficult to recommend. Â
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Now HTC has responded with an official price reduction, which decreases the HTC Vive’s price from $799 to $599, which is a $200 discount. New customers will also get copies of Google’s Tilt Brush, EverestVR, Richie’s Plank Experience and a free trial for Viveport, where consumers gain get access to five VR titles a month to experience for free.Â
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This pricing change makes the HTC Vive much more competitive with Oculus’ new Rift Headsets, which may be cheaper but offers less “Room Scale” tracking ability/range. One other advantage that HTC Vive users have is the ReVive hack/mod, which allows Vive users to play/experience Oculus Exclusive content.Â
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