In addition to downloading the mobile app, users will need to install some otherwise nearly useless HTC Vive desktop software. You can’t get notifications for things like email or messaging apps.

Like any piece of new technology, virtual reality needs a legacy mode to handle content not designed for VR. Soon, the HTC Vive (and other Steam VR headsets) will have just that, with “Desktop ...

The bundle includes both a HTC Vive headset and its peripherals, along with a HP Envy gaming desktop, all for a reasonable price of just $1,499.