HTC Vive Formally Unveiled and Priced. Pre-Orders Opening Soon

HTC's Vive headset aims to be the primary competition for the Oculus Rift. The headset, a joint venture between HTC and Valve, is more advanced than Oculus' offering, coming with room sensors and a front facing camera so you can see the real world without removing your headset. 

The device will be open for Pre-Orders on the 29th February, but don't expect to be getting one for a bargain just yet. The device is set to cost a whopping $799 at launch. Granted, you get two free games with that: Job Simulator and Fantastic Contraption, but nonetheless, if you baulked at the Rift's announced price, you might find the same complaint with the Vive.