HTC have today announced that the previously announced HTC Vive Pro will release for $1199 when it releases on April 5th. If you purchase the unit before June 3rd, you’ll also get a free six-month trial to Viveport which will allow people to get five titles per month.
The existing HTC Vive headset will also receive a price drop to $879 starting today.
Here is what makes the HTC VIVE Pro better than the previous iteration:
- higher resolution (2880 x 1600), a 78% increase
- integrated audio speaker (3D audio), with build in amplifier
- lighter weight, enhanced ergonomics and comfort
- dual microphones with active noise cancellation
- dual front facing cameras to ’empower developer creativity’
- also HMD only upgrade option (for current Vive owners who just want HMD upgrade)
- compatible with up to 4 lighthouse base stations (also compatible with current 1.0 and future 2.0 version)
- the Audio strap on Vive Pro is different from current Deluxe Audio Strap
