HTC Vive to ship to participating countries starting April 5

Did you get your HTC Vive this morning? Pre-orders for the $799 headset began today, and eager VR enthusiasts will get their hands on the product April 5 — mere days after competitor Oculus Rift ships. The pre-order bundle is costly, but arguably it comes with more goodies to sink your teeth into: along with the headset, users will get two wireless controllers as well as base stations and other accessories. The Vive will also come with three apps — games ‘Job Simulator’ and ‘Fantastic Contraption,’ and Google’s  ‘Tilt Brush’. The pre-orders only apply to select countries, so make sure you’re included when you…

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