Valve Index Setup, Unboxing, Tips & First Impressions

I show you how to setup the Valve Index. I also show you what comes in the Valve Index Bundle box with a brief unboxing and some tips and tricks I've learnt with this exciting VR headset along with my first impressions. The Valve Index is available for order now as a full bundle or you can order the individual parts separately...

You can order the Valve Index here;

You can download Revive here;

You can download FPS VR tool here;

You can download Eye Measure to find out your IPD here;

Timestamps;
01:01 - Valve Index - Overview
01:50 - Valve Index - Unboxing & Setup
03:22 - Valve Index - Comfort
04:46 - Valve Index - Resolution & Displays
06:04 - Valve Index - 80hz / 90hz / 120hz / 144hz
06:38 - Valve Index - Issues / Glare & God Rays / Heat
07:28 - Valve Index - Audio
08:20 - Valve Index - Base Stations & Tracking
08:59 - Valve Index - Knuckles Controllers
10:42 - Valve Index - Frunk
11:17 - Valve Index Tips - Prevent Headset Disconnects
12:02 - Valve Index Tips - Enable Passthrough Mode
12:24 - Valve Index Tips - Update USB Drivers
12:57 - Valve Index Tips - Extension Cables
13:38 - Valve Index Tips - FPS VR App
14:07 - Valve Index Tips - Get Revive To Play Oculus Titles
15:00 - Valve Index - Conclusion
16:04 - Final Thoughts

Let me know what you think of the Valve Index in the comments below and feel free to ask any questions you have about this headset.

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[deogonoon]

I like how valves manufacturing machines say aperture science

[CIinbox]

You don't need fpsVR.

Goto SteamVR settings > video > scroll down and click 'Advanced Frame Timing' > At the bottom bar enable 'Show in headset'. Now you can see your performance on the back of your hand controller.
congrats on 100k btw!

[tomas]

This dude called me poor for 17 minutes and 37 seconds.

[Nanoytgaming]

Amazing video. Would have liked to see a microphone comparison with the other headsets.

[FireFoxBancroft]

12:59 The reason this happens is because you need a DisplayPort Repeater. DisplayPort cables are only good up to a certain length in meters so a repeater is required to go beyond that. In USD a repeater goes for about $20 US.

[MitchelCunnings]

Just placed an order for a valve index! ...and a 2080ti, 9700k etc... You only need one kidney right?

[JacketCK]

The robots in the factory having aperture science as their logo is just amazing lol

[clinicallymanic]

The headset getting warm is good so the lenses don't fog up

[hoodedcrow]

I feel room setup in SteamVR is the most straight forward process available. I always use Advanced Mode which to me is actually the simpler and more accurate way to go about it. Instead of tracing anything at all you just choose the corners of of your playspace with you controllers and SteamVR will draw straight lines connecting them automatically.

[noxious_nights]

1:13 You can see that some of the manufacturing robots have the Aperture Science logo on them lmao, wanna see their factory so bad

[dustin]

Some people give really biased reviews, but this guy seems really honest with his experience and doesn't seem biased in any way. I was thinking about purchasing one of these in the future and this video really helped with decision making. Thanks!

[fishum]

"It's hot here in the UK" ~ 1st July
ah how naive we were.

[JoTokutora]

Sorry having to correct this info on the video. The Vive was a Valve headset, only that they partnered with HTC for manufacturing and shared the branding. The technology was developed by Valve and not HTC. HTC lost the licensing of the Lighthouses so they are moving into inside out tracking for the coming Cosmos HMD. The index is the 'second' Valve headset, and the first manufactured by them

[activeminecrat]

You may need an active extension cord where it repeats the signal instead of just adding more wire

[nick-mxno]

My heart: Valve index

My brain: Vive pro

My wallet: Oculus rift s.


Update: I got the Rift s...
Update again: at the time of writing the headsets that came out recently didn't exist that's why I wrought vive pro also 69 comments Les go.

[IIKrimlinII]

I love this channel simply based on the way he says “welcome to the oasis” it’s so peaceful

[LordCreo]

I'm loving my Index, worth every penny for me personally!

[ns]

Thanks for the VR tips for the Index. Works a treat and it's my first leap into VR hardware. Received it last night and it's just wow!

[axxyJS]

Amazing review! Touched on every important detail, very thorough and exactly what I was looking for

[tbbazzz]

idk if you know this but i have the MOST liking for the valve index sooo
im gonna watch the whole video!
(ill edit this once i see the whole vid!)




amazing video by the way!
people keep making me want the valve index even more!!!
u subbed by the way:)