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Valve's VR Champion, Index, Gets Price Cut as Production Ends
15 Oct
Summary
- Valve has discontinued its Index VR headset, launched in 2019.
- Remaining stock is discounted by 20%, with the headset priced at $399.20.
- Existing Valve Index headsets will continue to receive full SteamVR support.
Valve has announced the discontinuation of its Valve Index VR headset, a product that has been a prominent feature in the VR gaming landscape since its 2019 launch. In conjunction with this announcement, the company is offering a 20% discount on all remaining stock of the headset, motion controllers, and hand straps. The Index headset is now available for $399.20, though a complete setup including the necessary Lighthouse base stations and controllers will still amount to approximately $700.
Despite the cessation of manufacturing, Valve has emphasized that this is not an end-of-life situation for existing users. All current Valve Index owners can expect continued support for their headsets through Steam and SteamVR. This decision aligns with the evolution of VR technology, with Valve itself exploring newer options like the rumored 'Plano' OLED headset, while acknowledging the considerable cost of alternatives like the Apple Vision Pro and the data collection practices of Meta Quest headsets.
