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Valve Index VR headset production ends, final sale offered

Valve has officially ended production of its Valve Index VR headset, marking the end of an era for the once-popular device. The company is now offering the headset at a discounted price as a final sale, signaling a transition to new hardware. AI

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Valve Index VR headset production ends, final sale offered

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Williams, Contributor ·

    Valve Index VR Headset Gets Swansong Sale To Make Way For Stream Frame

    The Valve Index has gone on sale for the first time as the VR headset's production has been confirmed to have ended.