HTC Vive pre-orders open Feb. 29; VR headset ships in April

Oculus fired 2016's first shot for virtual reality. Now it's HTC's turn.

Pre-orders for the HTC Vive will open on Feb. 29, with orders shipping sometime in April. There's no pricing yet, but HTC confirms that additional details — including price, release date and the final look of the consumer kit — will be shared closer to the pre-order date.

The Vive represents the highest tier of first-generation VR experiences, with wall-mounted sensors and motion-sensing hand paddles plunging users into virtual spaces that occupy an entire room. While Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR and Gear VR all focus on sit-down content, the Vive encourages you to stand up and move. Read more...