News - Valve Index : Spezifikationen, Preis + Release zum Vorbestellstart bestätigt

Vor einigen Wochen ließ Valve bereits erste Teaser vom Stapel, nun wurde das hauseigene VR-Headset Valve Index samt Controllern offiziell vorgestellt.

Valve hat Nägel mit Köpfen gemacht, was das hauseigene VR-Headset Valve Index betrifft. Pünktlich zum Vorbestellstart am heutigen 01. Mai 2019 wurden jetzt hochauflösende Bilder ebenso veröffentlicht, wie die technischen Spezifikationen. Auch einen Release-Termin gibt es nun: Die Auslieferung des Valve Index soll im Zeitraum 28. Juni bis 01. Juli 2019 erfolgen.

Neben dem eigentlichen Headset präsentierte Valve auch die zugehörigen Controller sowie die Basis-Station. Im Folgenden erhaltet ihr dementsprechend auch dazu einen Überblick über die technischen Spezifikationen im englischsprachigen Original.

Die wichtigsten Fakten zum Headset vorab: Dieses setzt auf zwei LCD-Bildschirme mit 1440x1600 Bildpunkten bei 120Hz. Das Headset ist außerdem abwärtskompatibel bis 90Hz und bietet außerdem auch einen experimentellen 144Hz-Modus. Als Systemanforderungen gibt Valve Windows 10, Steam OS, Linux neben 8 GB RAM, einer NVIDIA GeForce GTX970 aufwärts (alternativ: AMD RX480 aufwärts) sowie eine Dual-Core-CPU mit Hyperthreading an.

Auch die offiziellen US-Preise findet ihr weiter unten im Detail. Das Gesamtpaket mit Controllern, zwei Basis-Stationen und VR-Headset schlägt mit satten 999 US-Dollar zu Buche.

Valve Index Features

• Optimized pixel layout: Dual 1440×1600 RGB LCDs provide 50% more subpixels than OLED, resulting in greater sharpness for the same rendering cost.Fill-factor is three times better than OLED, greatly reducing “screen door” effect.
• Higher frame rates: Runs at 120Hz with full back-compatibility to 90Hz and features an experimental 144Hz mode.
• Extremely low persistence:  Displays have a reduced illumination period of 0.330ms to 0.530ms (framerate dependent), allowing imagery to remain sharp when your head is in motion or when standing still. This is a 5x improvement over first-generation PC VR HMDs.
• General: Optimized for FOV (20° more FOV than the HTC Vive); dual-element lens; canted optics.
• Audio: Ultra-nearfield flat panel speakers (full-frequency 180-degree dispersion pattern); off-ear immersion; long-session comfort with adjustable speaker position.

System Requirements

• OS Windows 10, SteamOS, Linux
• RAM 8 GB+
• GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970+ or AMD RX480+Available DisplayPort required, HDMI not supported
• CPU Dual Corewith hyperthreading, or better
• USB 3.0+for headset cameras

Tech/Specs

Displays

• Dual 1440 x 1600
• LCDs Full RGB per pixel
• Ultra-low persistence global backlight illumination (0.330ms at 144Hz)

Framerate

• 80/90/120/144Hz

Optics

• Double element, canted lens design

Field of View (FOV)

• Optimized eye relief adjustment allows a typical user experience 20º more than the HTC Vive

Inter-pupillary Distance (IPD)

• 58mm – 70mm range physical adjustment

Ergonomic Adjustments

• Head size
• Eye relief (FOV)
• IPD
• Speaker positions
• Rear cradle adapter included

Connections

• 5m tether
• 1m breakaway trident connector
• USB 3.0
• DisplayPort 1.2
• 12V power

Tracking

• SteamVR 2.0 sensors
• Compatible with SteamVR 1.0 and 2.0 base stations

Speakers

• Built-in Audio
  • 37.5mm off-ear Balanced Mode Radiators (BMR)
• Frequency response
  • 40Hz – 24KHz
• Impedance
  • 6 Ohm
• SPL
  • 98.96 dBSPL at 1cm.
• Aux Headphone Out
  • 3.5mm

Microphone

• Dual Microphone Array
• Frequency response: 20Hz – 24kHz,
• Sensitivity: -25dBFS/Pa @ 1kHz

Cameras

• Stereo 960 x 960 pixel
• Global shutter
• RGB (Bayer)

Valve Index Controllers

The controllers use 87 sensors to track hand position, finger position, motion, and pressure to determine user intent. A quick breakdown follows alongside the sepcs.

Features

• Sensor fusion
• Throwing
• Low-latency finger tracking
• Open-hand interactions
• Long-term comfort
• Standard gaming inputs
• Squeeze-ability
• Track button

Tech/Specs

Inputs

• A Button
• B Button
• System Button
• Trigger
• Thumbstick
• Track Button with Force Sensor
• Grip Force Sensor
• Finger Tracking, IMU

General

• Ergonomics 
• Connections – USB-C, 2.4GHz Wireless
• Haptics – HD LRA
• Battery Life – 7+ hours
• Charging – 900mA fast charging, 1100mAh capacity Li-Ion polymer battery
• Tracking – SteamVR 2.0 sensors, compatible with SteamVR 1.0 and 2.0 Base Stations

Valve Index 2.0 Base Stations

Features

• Increased range and FOV – Now with two base stations allowing a 400% larger play space.
• Expandable – Add a third base station to cover a tricky spot in your room. Or add a fourth to expand play area up to 10×10 meters.
• Sub-millimeter resolution – To capture every gesture.
• Laser tracking –  Fixed lasers sweep 100 times a second to track photonic sensors on the headset and controllers.
• More compatible – Now with a single coded laser sweep and no omnidirectional blinker. Stations co-exist with other IR devices.

Compatibility Note: Index Base Stations are only compatible with 2.0 tracking capable hardware. This currently includes Valve Index and HTC Vive Pro hardware.

Tech/Specs

• Range – 7m
• FOV – 160º x 115º
• Expandability – Up to four base stations, up 10m x 10m playspace
• Power – 12V, compatible with existing HTC Vive power supply

Pricing and Packages

Valve Index VR kit ($999)

• Ships by June 28
• Includes:  Headset, Controllers, and two Base Stations
• Requires a PC.

Valve Index Headset and Controllers ($749)

• For those who already have a Base Station
• Ships by Jun 28
• Includes: Headset and Controllers
• Requires PC (and base station)

Valve Index Headset – standalone ($499)

• Ships by Jun 28
• Includes: Headset
• Requires Controllers, Base Stations, and PC

Valve Index Controllers ($279)

• Ships by Jun 28
• Includes: two Controllers
• Requires Vive, Vive Pro, or Valve Index Headset, Base Stations, and PC

Valve Index 2.0 Base Station ($149)

•  Ships by Jun 28
• Includes: one Base Station
• Requires Vive Pro or Valve Index Headset, Controllers, and PC