HTC Vive Pro Review

HTC Vive Pro Review

6 years ago
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https://www.pcgamer.com/htc-vive-pro-review/

Black Mirror loves to warn us of the dangers of technology, of how a small plastic disc gently affixed to our temple might be able to transport us to an exciting new world—a better world—but at the cost of our sanity or our souls. That disc, though! Small, lightweight, so easy to stick to your head, and probably pretty affordable. In our lame reality, we're not there yet: VR is still cumbersome and expensive, involves too many snaking cables and a bunch of plugs that need outlets and controllers bound to our wrists so we don't fling them through a window while trying to behead and imaginary goblin. We still have our souls, but we've also got sweaty faces and aching necks and a sore hand from accidentally punching a wall, and not a single spot to spare on our overburdened surge protectors.

The HTC Vive Pro isn't a little disc you stick to your face, but is significant step closer to a VR experience that's clearer, easier, and more comfortable. The Pro isn't a massive redesign or reimagining of the Vive—we're still walking, not flying—but the improvements are obvious and instant. The price, on the other hand, has gone up.