From July 1st to September 30th this year, users can use the VIVE consumer version purchased through domestic formal channels to exchange for the new VIVE Pro professional version. For the package, each VIVE consumer version can deduct in 1888 in cash, and you need to go to an offline dealer to participate in this exchange.
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Attaches specific Q&A as follows:
Q: My VIVE Consumer Edition packaging is gone, maybe some accessories are missing, can this also be exchanged for purchase?
Answer: You can also buy it without packaging, and the details are subject to the requirements of authorized VIVE dealers.
Q: Can I exchange it directly at the flagship store on JD.com or Tmall?
Answer: This event is not supported online, only authorized VIVE dealers (listed above) can contact for redemption.
Q: There is no designated VIVE authorized dealer in my city, can I contact by phone, communicate online and then express the replacement?
Answer: Yes, it is recommended to communicate directly by phone.
Q: Can I exchange for other products?
Answer: No, only the VIVE Pro basic package can be purchased.
Q: Can I use other devices to buy the VIVE Pro basic package?
A: No, it is only available for trade-in with VIVE Consumer Edition devices.
Q: After deducting the 1888 yuan in cash, how much more do I need to pay?
A: The specific price is subject to the price of VIVE authorized dealers.
Q: Is there any warranty for the purchased VIVE Pro Basic Package?
A: New products can participate in the normal warranty policy.
Q: What are the upgrades in experience from the VIVE consumer version of the device to the VIVE Pro professional version of the basic package?
Answer: There are five main experience upgrades:
- VIVE Pro increases dual-OLED display resolution to 2880 x 1600 per eye (1400 x 1600 per eye, 615 ppi), a 78% increase over the previous VIVE consumer version’s 2160 x 1200 (1080 x 1200 per eye) resolution , the increase in resolution will help clearer text rendering and graphic display, and meet the increasingly demanding commercial and industrial content applications
- Based on the new design and improved version of the VIVE Pro headband, it balances the weight distribution of the headset and reduces the discomfort caused by the experiencer wearing it for a long time
- The new Hi-Res built-in headphones support better audio effects and realize 360° precise spatial sound effects through the VIVE SDK
- Dual microphones and dual front-facing cameras specially designed for developers, enabling the development of voice input, as well as supporting basic MR development, and fully supported gesture recognition
- The VIVE Pro professional version headset can support SteamVR 2.0 base stations and handles (need to be purchased separately) to achieve a larger tracking and positioning range. From the original 3m x 4m positioning range of the original base station, it can be upgraded to two 2.0 base station positioning ranges5 m x 5 m, four 2.0 base stations with a positioning range of 10 m x 10 m
The HTC Vive consumer version of the virtual reality headset set was released in 2016 for $799 (currently about 5801 yuan). The kit includes the head-mounted display, two wireless controllers, a pair of Vive base stations, a Vive connection box, and a pair of Vive earbuds. The entire device connects to the PC via a single cable at the back, and there is a standard headphone jack on the main body of the helmet, allowing users to swap out their favourite headphones.
The HTC Vive Pro virtual reality headset set was released in 2018 and is also priced at $799. TC Vive Pro uses a dual OLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1600 (1400 x 1600 per eye, 615 PPI), which is 78% higher than the 2160 x 1200 (1080 x 1200 per eye) resolution of the original Vive. In terms of overall appearance, the Vive Pro is similar to the original Vive in shape, but the headband has been redesigned, and built-in headphones have been added, with strong sound effects.
