Air Force member using Valve Index headset The Index includes 'a pair of ultra near-field, full range, off-ear (extra-aural) headphones', which use BMR drivers to create accurate and immersive low frequency sounds, as well as a microphone. In 2018, a tech demo called Moondust was made to showcase the capabilities of an early version of the Knuckles. In addition, the controllers include an accelerometer for additional measurements. The Valve Index Controllers have a joystick, touchpad, two face buttons, a menu button, a trigger, and an array of 87 sensors that allow the controllers to track hand position, finger position, motion, and pressure to create an accurate representation of the user's hand in virtual reality. The headset is intended to be used with the Valve Index Controllers-known during development as the Knuckles Controllers -but is also backward compatible with the HTC Vive and HTC Vive Pro controllers. The headset and controllers both support Valve's Lighthouse 2.0 tracking system, while retaining full compatibility with all previous HTC Vive base stations, using SteamVR. The allowable IPD adjustment ranges between 58 and 70mm. The panels and lenses can be moved horizontally to adjust the user's inter-pupillary distance (IPD) using a physical slider underneath the displays. The specified field of view is 130°, but users report a practical field of view of 120°. The panels are full RGB and can operate at refresh rates of 80, 90, 120, or 144 Hz. The headset uses an IPS fast switching 1440×1600 LCD panel for each eye for a combined resolution of 2880×1600. Half-Life: Alyx is bundled in with the headset. The Index is a second-generation headset and the first to be manufactured completely by Valve. Announced on April 30, 2019, the headset was released on June 28 of the same year.

The Valve Index is a consumer virtual reality headset created and manufactured by Valve. Supports HTC Vive and Vive Pro Controllers and HTC Vive and Vive Pro Base Stations Integrated headphones, 3.5mm audio jack, built-in dual microphone array ĭisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0 expansion port

Two 1440×1600 LCD IPS Fast Switching Type Displays 80 Hz, 90 Hz, 120 Hz, or 144 Hz Further details may exist on the talk page. Please expand the article to include this information. This article is missing information about the Index's history, development, reception, etc.

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