Valve Ends Index Production, Cuts Remaining Stock to $399.20
Valve confirmed the Index VR headset is no longer being produced and discounted remaining stock to $399.20, down from $499, with the $999 bundle discontinued.
Valve has confirmed that the Valve Index VR headset is no longer being produced, and that remaining stock is being sold at a reduced price of $399.20, down from the original $499. The company announced the change in a Steam news post, according to pcgamer.com.
The discounted headset no longer includes controllers or a base station, and the $999 bundle option is no longer available. Left controller replacements are priced at $119.20, while replacement tethers cost $103.20. Right controller replacements and base stations are not listed.
Valve said remaining stock is available at the new prices while supplies last. The headset first launched in 2019 at $499, with a bundle including controllers and a base station priced at $999. In April 2019, a PC Gamer review called the Index the best VR headset available.
In 2025, Valve designer Lawrence Yang indicated the Index VR was no longer being manufactured. The Steam Frame recently launched, superseding the Valve Index.
Quick answers
How much does the Valve Index cost now?
Valve has discounted remaining Valve Index headset stock to $399.20, down from the original $499.
Is the Valve Index discontinued?
Yes. Valve confirmed the Index is no longer being produced, with remaining stock available while supplies last.
Does the Valve Index still come with controllers and a base station?
No. The headset no longer includes controllers or a base station, and the $999 bundle option is no longer available.