Valve targeting June launch for new Index VR headset, pre-orders starting in May Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Valve targeting June launch for new Index VR headset, pre-orders starting in May Now official following premature Steam listing. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 1 Apr 2019 29 comments Valve has confirmed that pre-orders for its new VR headset, known as the Index, will begin on May 1st, with shipments expected to start some time in June. The company opted to provide official word after a listing for the VR headset was prematurely made live on Steam (as spotted and snapped by Twitter user Wario64). The page, which has now been removed, offered a few additional details regarding the Index that weren't previously outlined in Valve's initial teaser. According to the listing, Valve's Index headset will include the headset itself, integrated headphones, a tether with DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 3.0 connectors, a power adaptor and regionalised power adaptor plugs, two face gaskets (narrow and wide), and a cleaning cloth. Links from the page pointed to two additional listings, suggesting that the Index controllers and base stations will be sold separately. Valve Index Headset https://t.co/dl8GBdKCSsShips June 15, 2019Valve Index Base Station https://t.co/i9MPD3iU7T pic.twitter.com/xptuFusa4N- Wario64 (@Wario64) April 1, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Valve later told The Verge that all information in its now-removed listings was "accurate", although "not comprehensive". It also clarified that its new controllers (which were previously known as Knuckles) have been renamed Valve Index Controllers. Index controllers and headsets are expected to launch together in June, according to Valve, although a final release date has yet to be nailed down (this is despite the fact that its early Steam listing suggested a release date of June 15th). Full details will be revealed on May 1st, the same day that pre-orders open. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store