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HTC Vive VR – Details of Where to Test it in the UK

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HTC have one of the best virtual reality headsets currently available costing £689. You will also need to make sure you have powerful hardware to drive the HTC Vive VR headset.

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However, until you have experienced the world of virtual reality through one of these headsets, you have no idea what you are missing. Whilst the Samsung Gear VR is superb for £100, it is not a patch on the HTC Vive VR headset.

The good news is that you can now test drive the HTC Vive VR at select locations in the UK. These are –

– Overclockers UK, Newcastle-under-Lyme
– Currys PC World, Leeds (Birstall)
– Currys PC World, Reading
– Currys PC World, Tottenham Court Road
– Scan Computers International Ltd, Bolton

For more information on locations and the HTC Vive VR, head over to HTC’s Website.

HTC Vive VR – details

Android, Wearables

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HTC announcemed its Vive VR headset, created through a partnership with Valve.

With a 90hz refresh rate, Vive is designed to make its VR experience as immerseive as possible. It also has more sensors than the competition to prevent feeling sick when using it  The HTC Vive comes with a motion tracking system that can cover an entire room, along with a pair of wireless VR controllers.

Sales of a developer edition for the Vive will be available this spring. Genral availability will be by the end of the year.