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| Index | Series X25 Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ||
| Processor | Requires a gaming PC (quad-core CPU and GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 480 or better). | 8x cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT), custom Zen 2; Process: 7nm Enhanced |
| GPU (Graphics) | ||
| AI Upscaling | Depends on the PC (DLSS / FSR in supported titles). | — |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | Depends on the PC's graphics card. | Yes, hardware-accelerated DirectX ray tracing |
| Compute Power | Depends on the PC's graphics card. | 12 TFLOPS |
| Graphics Engine | Rendered by the connected PC via SteamVR. | 12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz, custom RDNA 2 |
| GAMING OUTPUT | ||
| Max Resolution | Dual LCD panels at 1440 × 1600 per eye, about 130° field of view. | True 4K gaming, up to 8K HDR |
| Refresh Rate | 80 / 90 / 120 / 144 Hz. | Up to 120 FPS |
| VRR & HDR | None (Motion Smoothing on the PC side). | Auto Low Latency Mode, HDMI VRR, AMD FreeSync |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 28 June 2019 | Expected 2026-11-13 |
| Status | Discontinued (November 2025). | Coming soon; expected 2026-11-13 |
| BODY | ||
| Build | — | Translucent OG Green shell, individually numbered |
| Colors | — | Translucent OG Green |
| Dimensions | — | 151 x 151 x 301 mm |
| Weight | — | 4.4 kg |
| MEMORY | ||
| System Memory | No onboard game memory; rendered by the connected gaming PC. | 16GB GDDR6, 320-bit bus (10GB @ 560 GB/s, 6GB @ 336 GB/s) |
| SOUND | ||
| Audio | — | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Dolby TrueHD with Atmos, up to 7.1 L-PCM |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | None (Index Controllers pair through the headset's built-in wireless receiver). | — |
| Ethernet | No | 802.3 10/100/1000 |
| HDMI | None — DisplayPort 1.2 via the tether cable. | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 in the tether cable to the PC; USB 3.0 expansion port under the front cover. | 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
| WLAN | None (tethered headset). | Wi-Fi 802.11ac dual band |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| In the Box | — | Console, Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition, Halo: Campaign Evolved (digital); Dedicated dual-band Xbox Wireless radio |
| Launch Price | — | €899.99 (1TB) — Europe; £759.99 (1TB) — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $999.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $899.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,399,000 | ₦1,260,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| STORAGE | ||
| Expandable | No | 1TB Storage Expansion Card slot; USB 3.1 external HDD support |
| I/O Throughput | — | 2.4 GB/s (raw), 4.8 GB/s (compressed) |
| Internal Storage | None (games install on the PC). | 1TB custom NVMe SSD |
| Optical Drive | — | 4K UHD Blu-ray |
| CONTROLLER | ||
| Controller | Valve Index Controllers with finger tracking (included in the full kit); requires SteamVR Base Stations 2.0. | Controller: Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition (color-coded ABXY, backlit X) |
| PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT | ||
| Backward Compatibility | Full SteamVR library; works with HTC Vive base stations and controllers. | Thousands of games across four generations of Xbox (Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One) |
| Game Boost | SteamVR Motion Smoothing and per-app resolution scaling. | Quick Resume (up to 4 games) |