The first time out of the box, the Valve Index is a giant pain in the ass. And Valve doesn’t seem to be interested in competing when it comes to simplicity of use; connecting the two external sensors ...

“High-fidelity virtual reality” is the tagline Valve’s gone with, and that’s certainly supported by the price tag. Whereas Oculus has chosen to aim for mass-market appeal in its second generation, ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

My introduction to the Index, Valve's first-ever top-to-bottom PC virtual reality system, was a whirlwind of numbers and demos. Valve's three-hour hands-on event in April came with a considerable ...

Despite launching almost six years ago, the Valve Index is still able to keep up with many of today’s PC VR headsets. Of course, there have been plenty of headsets since then, including cheaper ...

BELLEVUE, Washington—The Valve Index, a new virtual reality system from the creators of beloved video game series like Half-Life and Portal and the mega-popular Steam game store, is an aspirational ...

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 ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

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 ...

Steam Frame dev kits will help studios optimise games for the new headset. Android apps run natively on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip without translation. New 2160x2160 LCD lenses offer a major ...

March 9, 2020 The Valve Index is now in stock over on the Steam Store. However, it won't arrive for 6 - 9 weeks, depending on your location and how quickly you get in line. The Valve Index store page ...