Get Half-Life: Alyx for free with the HTC Vive Cosmos Elite
One of the biggest game releases of the year, and perhaps the last few years for some, is almost upon us. Half-Life: Alyx can’t come soon enough and you can get a free copy when you buy anHTC Vive Cosmos Elite.
The VR headset goes on sale today, 18 March, andsplashing out £899for it is rewarded with a free copy of Valve’s new game (normally£46.49) which has to be played using avirtual reality headset.
Don’t worry if you already pre-ordered the Cosmos Elite as the deal still applies.
Note that the free copy of Alyx comes in the form of a digital code in the box that will unlock the game on release day, 23 March. It can’t be redeemed in China, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Singapore or Ukraine.
The Vive Cosmos Elite includes a pre-installed External Tracking Faceplate, two SteamVR base stations, and two Vive controllers. You’ll then need a decentgaming PCorgaming laptopto run it.
Find out more details onwhat you need to play Half-Life: Alyx.
“Half-Life: Alyx pushes the boundaries of immersive gaming with a breathtaking VR-experience, fraught with danger, thick with tension, battling against the Combine in life-or-death showdowns. I’m excited to see how people will enjoy it on VIVE Cosmos Elite.” said Graham Wheeler, general manager of EMEA, HTC Vive.
Author: Chris Martin, Reviews Editor, Tech Advisor
Chris got his break as a reporter at infamous site The Inquirer and has been at Tech Advisor for more than 12 years. With a BA degree in Music Technology, audio is his specialism, but over the years he has reviewed all kinds of gadgets, from smartwatches to mesh Wi-Fi to coffee machines.
