No new phone announcement for HTC at the Mobile World Congress, however the much in development of the virtual reality head gear by the makers of One M9 have revealed the price and date of release for the commercial availability of HTC Vive.

Priced higher than Samsung Gear and Oculus Rift, the Vive however includes two wireless controller with haptic feedback, that is required to operate the gadget. You will also need a laptop with high graphic processing capability to pair. Critics have rave reviews for the Vive since its debut and Vive Pre at CES recently with more ergonomic headstrap.

Pre orders start in end February with game Job Simulator: The 2050 Archives by Owlchemy Labs and Fantastic Contraption by Northway Games as bundle. Malaysia will see demo units making its way by end of year.