The luxurious virtual reality kit had been without units since last year. There will be new available at 17:00
Valve Index, the advanced virtual reality system of Gabe Newell's company, is the most sophisticated VR sales team that exists, according to the opinion of numerous experts and specialized media. Other equipment has its advantages, strengths and weaknesses, but this evolution of the HTC Vive is, for many who have tried it, the most sophisticated experience, both for the technology of the helmets and for the advances in the control system. And it is also the hardware that serves as the basis for the next Half-Life: Alyx – although it will be compatible with any SteamVR-compatible device. Since it was put up for sale last year it has been completely sold out, until today, in which a hopeful "coming soon" has appeared on the dedicated page.
- Valve Index page
€ 1000 or more
Specifically, a new batch of kits (glasses, controls and base stations to triangulate the hardware in the room) will be on sale, in principle, today Monday 9 at 5:00 p.m. GMT -18: 00 in Madrid -. They are not expected to be many units, so those who want to be 100% ready for Half-Life: Alyx -which is included- and have about € 1079 available, will do well to be attentive to the page and launch on the hardware quickly this late.
Alyx marks the return of the studio to the franchise that gave them fame and recognition, and for which many fans have been waiting for more than a decade since the appearance of Episode Two that left numerous story arches to close. It was then that the studio departed from its franchise saga to focus on the development of Steam and that of several multiplayer games such as DOTA 2 or Counter Strike GO. Now, fans debate between optimism for a narrative continuation that marks a broader return of the saga, or the grudge that occurs exclusively for VR, a technology that is not available to everyone. On March 23 we will know if this risky bet is justified and what the ramifications for the saga may be.
