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“Valve’s Index headset is the latest and greatest in PC-based VR”
8.5 – IGN

Fidelity First.

With fidelity as a priority, the Valve Index Headset delivers on all fronts.

Displays.

Custom displays feature high resolution visuals with accurate colors across a high frame rate.

Optics.

Featuring a custom double element design and canted in position, our lenses maximize field of view without sacrificing edge-to-edge clarity.

Audio.

Off-ear speakers deliver long-term comfort and auditory immersion.

Ergonomics.

Enjoy adjustable everything, including an interchangeable magneticFace Gasket featuring anti-microbial fabric that's soft on the skin. Dial in head size, FOV, face angle, IPD, and speaker position to enjoy VR in total comfort.

Moddable.

A front expansion slot, plus cameras with available sample code for the computer vision community, our headset is ready for tinkerers and makers.

Half-Life: Alyx

Half-Life: Alyx is yours, whether you've had your Valve Index for a while, or are just about to take the plunge. Owners of Valve Index controllers also get Half-Life: Alyx for free.

Gun skins, SteamVR Home environments, and more

Customers who have purchased Valve Index hardware before the game is released on Steam will have access to unique bonuses starting in early 2020:
  • Explore environments from Half-Life: Alyx in your SteamVR Home space
  • Alternate gun skins to embellish Alyx's arsenal
  • Special Half-Life: Alyx-themed content for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Compatible with Valve Index or HTC Vive
Controllers + Base Stations.

The Valve Index Headset is compatible with any Controllers featuring support for SteamVR Tracking includingValve Index Controllers, HTC Vive Wands, and HTC Vive Pro Wands.

The Valve Index Headset can be used with any Base Stations featuring support for SteamVR Tracking includingValve Index Base Stations, HTC Vive Base Stations, and HTC Vive Pro Base Stations.

Learn more.

For a full set of product specs and additional information, please visithttps://www.valvesoftware.com/index.

Steam Hardware Limited Warranty & Agreement
Valve Index Product Safety & Maintenance Guide

Hardware Specifications

Includes

  • Headset
  • Integrated Headphones
  • Headset Cable
  • Connection Cable featuring DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 3.0 Connections
  • Power Supply
  • Regionalized Power Adapter(s)
  • Face Gasket
  • Cradle Adapter (for smaller heads)
  • Cleaning Cloth

Requires

  • Valve Index Controllers, HTC Vive Controllers, or HTC Vive Pro Controllers
  • Valve Index Base Stations, HTC Vive Base Stations, or HTC Vive Pro Base Stations
  • Valve Index Ready PC

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Dual Core with Hyper-Threading
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD RX480
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Additional Notes: Available DisplayPort (Version 1.2) and USB (2.0+) Port Required
    Recommended:
    • Processor: Quad Core +
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or better
    • Additional Notes: Available USB (3.0+) Port Required for Headset Pass-Through Camera & USB Port Support
    Minimum:
    • OS: SteamOS, Linux
    • Processor: Dual Core with Hyper-Threading
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD RX480
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Additional Notes: Available DisplayPort (Version 1.2) and USB (2.0+) Port Required
    Recommended:
    • Processor: Quad Core +
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or better
    • Additional Notes: Available USB (3.0+) Port Required for Headset Pass-Through Camera & USB Port Support

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Valve Index Headset + Controllers

IncludesHalf-Life: Alyx.

RequiresBase Stations and PC.

Valve Index Controllers

IncludesHalf-Life: Alyx.

Requires Vive, Vive Pro, orValve Index Headset,Base Stations, and PC.

Valve Index Base Station

Requires Vive Pro orValve Index Headset,Controllers, and PC. Two or more recommended.

Valve Index Replacement Left Controller

Requires Vive Pro orValve Index Headset,Controllers, and PC. Two or more recommended.

Not Available In Your Country

Valve Index Replacement Right Controller

Requires Vive Pro orValve Index Headset,Controllers, and PC. Two or more recommended.

Face Gasket for Valve Index Headset – 2 Pack

Requires Vive Pro orValve Index Headset,Controllers, and PC. Two or more recommended.

Not Available In Your Country

Valve Index Replacement Tether

Requires Vive Pro orValve Index Headset,Controllers, and PC. Two or more recommended.

Estimated shipping dates are subject to change and are updated frequently.
All orders will be processed in the order they are received.

Valve Index® purchases are limited to one per customer.

See FAQ for details.

California Residents
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
associated with materials used in Base Station housing, power supply, and cables

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Are you ready?

Download our app to test your PCVisit valvesoftware.com/index to test your PC

System Requirements

OSWindows 10, SteamOS, Linux
RAM8 GB+
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970+ or AMD RX480+Available DisplayPort required, HDMI not supported
CPUDual Corewith hyperthreading, or better
USB3.0+for headset cameras
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