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Virtual reality is taking over the world, with every industry investing in it in some form or another. The “HTC Vive” is one of the most well-known examples of VR products right now, and it is about to get more expensive in the UK by £70. As with the OnePlus and Dell’s price hikes, customers can thank Brexit that they now need to pay more.
“HTC” is selling their “Vive” VR headset for £689 right now, but the price is going to go up to £759 by tomorrow, The Verge reports. Any customer that wants to get their own VR device and would rather avoid paying the extra £70 will need to act now.
The decision of the UK to break away from the EU was expected to have financial repercussions that went beyond just the macro concepts. With the pound’s value crashing, it was only natural that prices on certain products would go up. The “HTC Vive” is just one example of the most high-profile items to experience price hikes at the moment, and more are expected to pop up in the future.
Right now, “HTC” is not increasing the price of their other products. However, if the UK is unable to stem the outflow of investors who are worried that staying with the pound will lead to some really big losses, it’s only a matter of time before the company starts making some of their other items more expensive in response.
As Road To VR noted, those who were hoping that their VR hobbies won’t be affected by the Brexit will need to deal with the new reality. Customers could also go with the “Oculus Rift” if they want since the price hike of the “Vive” essentially makes the Rift the cheaper choice right now. This is a choice that VR fans in the UK will have to contemplate fast.
