HTC has shipped the Vive Wireless Adapter, after a very long wait. the product was demoed back at Computex 2017. Since then Vive owners saw the expansion of the Viveport marketplace and the introduction of the Vive Pro headset.
The Vive Wireless Adapter’s appeal should be immediately apparent to anyone who’s used the Vive headset. It’s easy to forget that you’re connected to a PC with a cable–which is the entire point of virtual reality–until you start moving around. Then it becomes a common source of frustration.
The Vive Wireless Adapter has two major parts: a receiver that attaches to a Vive headset and an antenna that transmits data from the connected PC. Additional batteries can be purchased separately.
HTC says the Vive Wireless Adapter is available now for $300, and includes two months of access to its Viveport Subscription. Vive Pro owners must spend an additional $60 for a compatibility pack. The add-on includes an attachment device, connection cable, and foam padding made specifically for the headset.
