Valve Reveals Index VR Headset Launch Date and Controller Details
Valve accidentally reveals key details about its upcoming Index VR headset, confirming a June 15 launch alongside its Knuckles controllers. The high-end device features integrated headphones as it prepares to compete with Oculus and HTC.
Valve accidentally unveils crucial information about its first-ever virtual reality headset, the Valve Index, after a product page goes live early. The company confirms that the high-end device challenges existing consumer VR headsets from Oculus and HTC. Full details and pre-orders open on May 1, with the official consumer launch following shortly after on June 15.
The leaked page shows that the Valve Index includes the long-awaited "Knuckles" controllers, now officially named Valve Index Controllers. While exact pricing and resolution specs remain under wraps, the page reveals that the wired headset features integrated headphones. This built-in audio capability gives Valve a distinct edge over Oculus's upcoming Rift S headset, which controversially omits this feature.
Valve confirms the accuracy of the leaked information to several publications, noting that the details are correct but not comprehensive. Tech enthusiasts eagerly await the full specification reveal next month to see how the Index stacks up against current market leaders. The upcoming headset represents a major push by Valve directly into the premium VR hardware space.