HTC Vive Ships & SteamVR Launches

HTC is now shipping the first Vive VR headsets to customers, and Valve announces the launch of Steam VR, a dedicated portal for games and software to support the Vive and other systems. This includes the launches of Audioshield, The Lab, and Tilt Brush. As noted on The Verge, one of the included videos offers a look at VR support for spectators of Dota 2 games. Here's word:
Steam, a leading online destination for games and software, officially expanded into the world of Virtual Reality today as Valve introduced SteamVR, featuring dozens of VR titles from developers around the world. The launch comes the same day HTC began shipment of the Vive, the first complete SteamVR system.

Similar to other areas of Steam, the SteamVR pages showcase dozens of titles and experiences for VR enthusiasts to check out. Some for sale, some free. Some are games, some are something new and totally different. Each has its own page to provide information on the title through images, trailers, and more.

Also today, HTC begins shipment of its Vive VR system. Priced at $799, the Vive is the first complete VR solution, including wireless VR controllers, room scale movement, and an HMD featuring a built in camera. As an added bonus, and for a limited time, those who purchase a Vive will also receive a free copy of Tilt Brush, theBlu, and Fantastic Contraption.
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Apr 6, 2016, 16:37
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Apr 6, 2016, 16:37
 
BTW not being lazy. I exercise as much as when I was 21. 21 years later I literately look the same (yeah i may be an alien)
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Apr 6, 2016, 16:33
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Wish Oculus Rift was Valve/HTC's baby. I tried the bad VR that was available in arcades during the 90s and I've seen kinect in action. Played a few Wii titles.

Bottom line, I'm not at all interested in moving anything other than my fingers and head (for now). I'm not looking for a holodeck yet, not until something like the MS solution becomes viable. I could handle a lawnmower man type of experience lay back and let the neural sensors do the magic.

Ex: I wouldn't play tennis since I'd prefer to go out and play for real, outdoors & untethered.

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Apr 6, 2016, 15:10
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TangledThorns wrote on Apr 6, 2016, 07:35:
I'll wait. I'm certain the second and third generation will be lighter and more affordable though.

Well, Vive won't get a 3rd generation. Valve can only count to 2.2.
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Apr 6, 2016, 11:06
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saluk wrote on Apr 6, 2016, 03:24:
Especially flipping people off in hover junkers after finally getting a kill lol.

Any thoughts on Hover Junkers? It's the first game I want to get when my Vive finally arrives. Worth the price? Is it more than just a tech demo?

With all the shipping problems, I finally broke down and pulled my DK2 out of the box over the weekend. Spent about 3 hours in it playing various games from Oculus Home. Lucky's Tale was really good. It'll be a fun summer if either company can manage to ship it.
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Apr 6, 2016, 09:13
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TangledThorns wrote on Apr 6, 2016, 07:35:
I'll wait. I'm certain the second and third generation will be lighter and more affordable though.

Same here, although I'm really tempted. Some of the launch titles look really fun, and the whole thing is backed by Valve/Steam. Very promising.
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I'll wait. I'm certain the second and third generation will be lighter and more affordable though.
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Apr 6, 2016, 07:27
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As someone with spinal problems and who can't turn their head, this is the last thing I would want to add to a PC game.
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Apr 6, 2016, 05:30
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Sepharo wrote on Apr 6, 2016, 03:45:
Can't wait to see what Valve ends up releasing for this system.

Half Life 3?

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I really want to play that Portal demo bad. I actually stopped the video on it because I saw how good it was getting and didn't want to spoil it. Can't wait to see what Valve ends up releasing for this system.
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Vive has must play VR games and experiences, Oculus has 1 or 2 deeper games that would be the same game without the headset. For me there is no comparison. I really don't need VR to play a Dark Souls rip-off. Played the Vive for about 3 hours today and it was great!

Especially flipping people off in hover junkers after finally getting a kill lol.

Still early, generation 1, the state of the art visuals are still low res with artifacts etc etc. YMMV. Setup a bit annoying too. But it's the first holodeck and feels it. VERY happy with my purchase. I feel the same way I did when I first got a Nintendo 64.
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Colleague got his Vive yesterday. Will probably try it out today
Think I won't get a VR headset myself until 2nd gen..
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Apr 6, 2016, 00:09
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Vive seems like the better hardware, but the Rift sure has it beat for launch titles.
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Glad the Vive and Rift are coming out so close together. It'll be interesting to read comparisons.
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I pre-ordered mine, but not on day one; I won't get my Vive until May. I feel like I'm a child again, waiting impatiently for Christmas.
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