Laughingboy Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 I saw a review about the New Vive Pro 2 and I asked the person who wrote the review if you were to already have the software installed for a earlier Vive headset, Can you just plug it in and use it. They told me there is a new software and to uninstall the old software and install the new software for the new Headset. Is this True? Will you lose all your installed programs too and have to reinstall them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackPerception Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 @Laughingboy - To run Vive Pro 2, you'll need SteamVR as well as an app called "Vive Console". Pro 2 is forced to integrate a bunch of hardware specific optimizations technologies to hit the 5K resolution. If you already have a SteamVR setup, all you do is run the Vive installer, and then all of your content will work. If you already have Vive console installed, you'll just need to update it to whatever is current. You don't need to uninstall any of your content. Your content is completely separate. If you just 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughingboy Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) Thank you, Now I am just waiting for it to ship, My account purchase says it is being processed, Hurray! 😁 Edited June 4, 2021 by Laughingboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughingboy Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Received my Vive Pro 2 today, This headset is fantastic. Set up is a little confusing but having fun, Thanks 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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