Pre-orders for the Vive virtual reality system open on February 29th at 10 a.m. Eastern time. The Vive will cost $799 USD and orders will be limited to one unit per customer. In addition to Fantastic Contraption and Job Simulator, Google’s Tilt Brush will now be included in the pre-order bundle. The bundle is available for a limited time.
Shipping begins April 5th for the first batch which is Sold out, now May 2016.
Australian Vive Price Breakdown:
Vive Package: $817.27
Estimated Shipping: $110.00
TOTAL IN USD: $927.27
TOTAL IN AUD: $1302.07
- Pre-orders will start shipping
April 2016 May 2016 - Available for shipment to the Australia
- PayPal Users: Funds will be withdrawn once you receive your order confirmation notification
- Credit Card Users:Your card will be validated on submission and authorized shortly before shipments start. Complete settlement of payment on your credit card will occur upon confirmation that your Vive has shipped
- Includes the Vive headset, two wireless controllers, two base stations, link box, earbuds, Vive accessories, safety guide and warranty card.
- Limited Offer Free Content Bundle: Job Simulator, Fantastic Contraption and Tilt Brush by Google.
Both credit card and PayPal transactions will be accepted. For all credit card payments, a hold will be placed on the card at time of pre-order. For all PayPal transactions, the account will be charged in full at time of pre-order. Shipping begins April 5th.
The following table highlights international pricing by launch country:
Region | Currency | MSRP |
US* | USD | US $799.00 |
Australia | USD | US $899.00 |
Canada* | CAD | CAD 1149 |
China | CNY | CNY 6,888 |
Taiwan | TWD | NT$28,288 |
Japan | JPY | JPY 111,999 |
UK | GBP | £ 689.00 |
New Zealand | USD | US $949.00 |
EU | EUR | € 899.00 |
Belgium | EUR | € 899.00 |
Czech | EUR | € 899.00 |
Denmark | EUR | € 899.00 |
Finland | EUR | € 899.00 |
France | EUR | € 899.00 |
Germany | EUR | € 899.00 |
Iceland | EUR | € 899.00 |
Ireland | EUR | € 899.00 |
Italy | EUR | € 899.00 |
Netherlands | EUR | € 899.00 |
Norway | EUR | € 899.00 |
Poland | EUR | € 899.00 |
Spain | EUR | € 899.00 |
Sweden | EUR | € 899.00 |
Switzerland | EUR | € 899.00 |
*Sales tax not included in MSRP For more information about Vive and pre-orders please visit www.HTCVive.com.
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