The Valve Index is the ultimate option for virtual reality users looking to get the premium experience, thanks to its bustling feature set, immersive controllers, and open-source philosophy. Why you ...

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The Valve Index sets a new high bar for VR quality, but this is purely for the hobbyists and most intrepid virtual explorers. While Facebook is moving the needle with affordability and accessibility, ...

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The world of virtual reality is always moving forward, with developers of VR headsets constantly testing the waters to see what is possible. Just a few months ago, Oculus Quest began testing its hand ...

Despite its advancing age, the Valve Index is still the most fully featured VR package out there, offering an incredibly immersive experience for those with an accompanying high-powered PC. Why you ...

Valve’s Index headset has had a passthrough view feature since launch, but the company has just released an experimental update which aims to make the view through the cameras more realistic by ...

Valve’s Index headset was a market leader among PC VR headsets for years, but is it still worth buying in 2025 now that it’s nearly six years old? Read on for our no-nonsense recommendation. As ...

Sony's PS5-tethered VR2 headset costs half as much as the PC-powered Valve Index. Are the savings are worth the technology trade-off? I’m PCMag’s home theater and AR/VR expert, and your go-to source ...