The HTC Vive VR headset will be going wireless from September 24, with HTC officially announcing a wireless adapter which offers users the ability to play VR titles without being tethered to a PC.Setting up the wireless adapter is fairly quick and straightforward: it apparently takes only minutes to install the PCI-e card and place the wireless sensor which connects the PC to the wireless headset.Once installation is complete, users can move up to six meters away from the sensor device, with a 150-degree field of view.What does it look likeTake a look for yourself:Image 1 of 2Wireless Adapter for Vive ProImage 2 of 2Wireless Adapter for Vive How much is itThe Vive Wireless Adapter retails at $299 / 299 / AU$459 and includes a wireless adapter, link box, one HTC QC 3.0 battery pack (which can also be used with HTC smartphones), accessories for the Vive and PCI-e WiGig card.According to HTC, the Vive Wireless Adapter works with both Vive and Vive Pro.
Vive Pro owners, however, will need to purchase an additional compatibility pack, which comes with a unique connection cable and attachment device, alongside a pad cushion.
This pack costs $60 / 65 / AU$110.All Vive Wireless Adapter purchases will also include a two-month trial subscription to Viveport - HTC Vives official app store.You can pre-order the wireless adapter from September 5.
For customers in the UK, pre-orders will be available at Overclockers, Scan and Vive.com.
For customers in the United States , pre-orders will be available at Amazon, Best Buy, Microsoft, NewEgg and Vive.com.We've reached out to HTC to ask where Australian pre-orders will be available.
Other retailers are to be confirmed at a later date.