Valve Index

Valve Index
DeveloperValve
ManufacturerValve
TypeVirtual reality headset
GenerationSecond
Release dateJune 28, 2019
Availability2019
Introductory priceUS$999[1][2]
Operating systemWindows, Linux
DisplayTwo 1440×1600 LCD displays with full RGB per pixel, supporting refresh rates of 80 Hz, 90 Hz, 120 Hz, or 144 Hz.[3]
SoundIntegrated headphones, 3.5mm audio jack, built-in dual microphone array[3]
Controller inputValve Index Controllers
CameraFront-facing 960×960 stereo cameras[3]
ConnectivityDisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0 expansion port[3]
Backward
compatibility
Supports HTC Vive and Vive Pro Controllers and HTC Vive and Vive Pro Base Stations[4]
RelatedHTC Vive, HP Reverb G2[5]
Websitewww.valvesoftware.com/index

The Valve Index is a consumer virtual reality headset created and manufactured by Valve. Announced on April 30, 2019, the headset was released on June 28 of the same year.[6][7] The Index is a second-generation headset and the first to be fully manufactured by Valve. Half-Life: Alyx is bundled with the headset.

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  2. ^ Hollister, Sean (April 30, 2019). "Valve's Index VR headset will officially cost $999, and here's what it's all about". The Verge. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
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  5. ^ Robertson, Adi (March 23, 2020). "HP is teasing a new VR headset in partnership with Valve and Microsoft". The Verge. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
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  7. ^ Higham, Michael. "Valve Index Impressions – A Necessary But Incremental Step For PC VR". GameSpot. Retrieved June 9, 2019.