Valve Index - very promising and very advanced, but at the same time very expensive virtual reality glasses for demanding players. In this article we will tell you what they have to offer.
Important characteristics when buying - power level 1440 x 1600 pixels. of course, which, combined with a wide field of view, means, that the level of immersion here is first-class. In its turn, response time varies from 0,330 to 0,530 ms, and the update is installed on 120 Default 20Hz (but also an experimental mode appeared 144 Hz).
"Special lenses, built into Valve Index Goggles, increase the field of view without loss of clarity across the entire surface. Instead of that, to place displays directly in front of the user's eyes, we tilted it at an angle 5 degrees out. It improves the external field of vision, balancing the inner", - the manufacturer boasts.
Also, each user can adapt the glasses to their needs and preferences.. Among other things, You can set the distance between the pupils and the distance from the lens to the eye.
In-ear speakers are also designed to accommodate different ear and head shapes. The audio system is designed to provide a good and realistic gaming experience. Materials used, in its turn, easy to clean and pleasant to the touch, and also minimize the problem of sweating.
Besides glasses, The kit includes a base station and wireless controllers with 6 buttons and 87 sensors to track hand position, fingers and pressure. Their working time is estimated at more than 7 hours.
- “Low latency finger tracking enables deeper immersion and a wider range of gestures and expressions. Every hand is different, therefore the controller is constantly calibrated, to fit your hand size", — Valve explains, adding, that controllers work in all VR games, available on Steam.
Valve Index - price and characteristics
Glasses Valve Index buycurrently it is possible for 135 500,00 rub. According to forecasts, the price should decrease in the near future. Its useful to note, that glasses require a relatively powerful computer. Valve Index Minimum Hardware Requirements:
- operating system: Windows 10, SteamOS, Linux
- RAM: 8 GB of RAM
- video card: GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX480
- CPU: dual-core chip with hyperthreading
- Port: DisplayPort 1.2 и USB 2.0
A source: Valve, VG247