Valve is clearing out its discontinued Index VR headsets if you want a cheap piece of history
Valve is selling off remaining stock of its discontinued Index virtual reality headset at a reduced price, giving buyers a chance to own hardware that helped shape PC VR. The move comes as Valve’s newer Steam Frame headset is on the way, while the Index remains an older, wired option.
The Index is listed at $849, down from its original $999 price, but availability is limited to remaining stock. The headset launched in 2019 and is known for features including finger-tracking controllers; buyers should consider its age and the newer alternatives before purchasing.
- Valve has cut the Index price to $849.
- The discontinued headset launched in 2019.
- Sales are limited to remaining stock.
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Valve is a US company that makes video games and gaming hardware, including Steam, a major shop and platform for PC games. Its Index headset, released in 2019, lets people play games in virtual reality on a PC and became known for controllers that can track individual finger movements.
The Index is a wired headset, so it connects to a computer rather than working as a standalone device. Valve has a newer headset, Steam Frame, on the way, making the Index part of an earlier generation of PC virtual reality gear.