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Photos: Up close with the HTC Vive virtual reality headset

By Erin Carson April 6, 2016, 11:47 AM PDT

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Photos: Up close with the HTC Vive virtual reality headset

1. A big box of VR

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1. A big box of VR

The HTC Vive started shipping in early April 2016. The box contains everything a user needs to get started, except a powerful PC.

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Photos: Up close with the HTC Vive virtual reality headset

2. The headset

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2. The headset

The Vive headset fits over the user’s head like a baseball cap and uses an internal display.

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Photos: Up close with the HTC Vive virtual reality headset

3. Tethered to the computer

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3. Tethered to the computer

As you can see, the headset is tethered to the computer with a sizable bundle of cables.

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Photos: Up close with the HTC Vive virtual reality headset

4. Movement tracking

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4. Movement tracking

The Vive comes with two base units that track the user’s movement.

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Photos: Up close with the HTC Vive virtual reality headset

5. The hand controllers

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5. The hand controllers

The Vive’s hand controllers are very comfortable and include haptic feedback.

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Photos: Up close with the HTC Vive virtual reality headset

6. A full-room experience

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6. A full-room experience

The Vive, unlike its competitors, offers a full-room experience, so the user can move around a designated space that can vary depending on what users have available.

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Photos: Up close with the HTC Vive virtual reality headset

7. Mounting the base stations

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7. Mounting the base stations

The base stations can be mounted on walls or on tripods.

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Photos: Up close with the HTC Vive virtual reality headset

8. Sound

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8. Sound

The Vive does not come with built-in headphones, though, so you’ll need your own.

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