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Varjo introduced a brand new partnership with GameStop. It is going to promote its Aero VR headset to North American consumers by means of the retailer’s web site. The headset is obtainable for pre-order now.
The corporate introduced the Aero final yr, describing it as “the perfect VR headset that anybody can get.” It’s marketed in direction of those that want a high-end machine, particularly “professionals, hardcore avid gamers, flight simulators and racing fans.” It has the worth tag to mirror that — it prices $1,990, although GameStop and Varjo are at the moment providing it with a $50 low cost.
Tristan Cotter, Varjo’s normal supervisor of the Americas, stated in a press release, “Skilled-grade VR know-how lastly turning into simply accessible is a significant milestone for the trade. Our objective with Varjo Aero is to carry the highest-resolution VR to as many avid gamers and energy customers as doable, and increasing the provision for North American shoppers brings us many steps nearer to that.”
GameStop is at the moment providing the Aero for pre-order on its web site, the place the official launch date is listed as October 26. This isn’t the one method for purchasers to purchase the Aero, because it’s nonetheless accessible through Varjo’s on-line retailer.
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