HTC Vive Cosmos review: Is it worth $699?

The battle for at-home virtual reality started with the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive -- but these days things are getting complicated. The Oculus Quest proves solid standalone VR is possible, and Valve is pushing the limits of high-end VR with the Index. Now here comes the Vive Cosmos, HTC's first true successor to the Vive and business-focused Vive Pro. Technically, the Cosmos is an upgrade in just about every way, but there's just one problem: It costs $699, which makes it far more expensive than the Oculus Quest ($400) and Rift S ($400). The Cosmos's price is a baffling strategic decision by HTC when the competition is so strong. Read our full story on Engadget: https://ift.tt/2MJyzZK Get More Engadget: • Like us on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1k1iCZT • Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/engadget • Follow us on Instagram: https://ift.tt/1k1iCZV • Read more: http://www.engadget.com https://ift.tt/2IUXBE4 Engadget October 17, 2019 at 06:01AM