Valve discounts discontinued Index VR headsets after Steam Frame launch
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PC Gamer reports Valve has heavily discounted remaining stock of the discontinued Index VR headset after the company launched the Steam Frame. The Index originally launched in 2019 for $499 and is now listed at $399.20, according to PC Gamer. PC Gamer notes the headset listing does not include controllers or a base station, and a package that used to cost $999 is no longer available. Replacement left controllers are listed at $119.20 and replacement tethers at $103.20, while no right controller replacements are shown, PC Gamer reports.
- What happened: PC Gamer reports Valve is clearing out remaining stock of the discontinued Index VR headset and has heavily discounted the headset after the Steam Frame was launched.
- Why it matters: PC Gamer states the discounted Index headset is sold without controllers or a base station, and the previously available $999 bundle is no longer offered, so buyers would not receive controllers or base stations with the headset listing.
- Context: PC Gamer reports the Index originally launched in 2019 for $499; the current headset listing is $399.20 and replacement parts listed include a left controller for $119.20 and a replacement tether for $103.20.
- What next: PC Gamer does not confirm whether Valve will restock Index units, reintroduce bundles, or list right controller replacements, and those future details remain unconfirmed.
What changed
PC Gamer reports Valve has discounted remaining stock of the discontinued Index VR headset after the company launched the Steam Frame. The headset listing is shown at $399.20, down from the Index's 2019 launch price of $499.
Availability
- PC Gamer notes the discounted Index headset listing does not include controllers or a base station.
- A package that previously bundled the headset with controllers and bases for $999 is no longer available, PC Gamer reports.
- Replacement parts listed by PC Gamer include a left controller at $119.20 and a replacement tether at $103.20; PC Gamer reports there are no right controller replacements listed.
Before and after
- Before: PC Gamer records the Index launch price as $499 in 2019 and a previous bundle price of $999.
- After: PC Gamer reports the current headset price as $399.20 and the absence of the earlier bundle option.
Limits
PC Gamer does not state whether Valve will restock Index units, relist the $999 bundle, or add right controller replacements; those future actions are not confirmed by the article.