I think GameStop was selling them for around $600 a while back for a full kit. You could probably go cheaper on eBay or something, but there's always a higher risk factor there.
Yeah, the Index is still you're best bet unless you can afford the Bigscreen Beyond. Also, if you go with an Index, I strongly recommend you buy used or refurbished as new models are still $1000 which is not worth it anymore imo.
Meta Servers Broken, All Quest Headsets Unusuable
This is resolved now, but it's still ridiculous this could even happen. A good reminder of how "open" the Quest line is Zuck.
https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-servers-malfunctioning-quest-unusable/

Meta Servers Broken, All Quest Headsets Unusuable
Meta's servers aren't working correctly, and the issue has rendered all Quest headsets temporarily unusable.
UploadVRThe only 3rd party I can find connected to this is Have I Been Pwned. Are they not reputable? Or is this not who you're talking about? Genuinely curious as I was thinking about trying out Mozilla.
D&D is coming to VR, and there couldn’t be a better studio in charge
Resolution Games, the brilliant studio behind Demeo Battles, is bringing its expertise to a Dungeons & Dragons virtual reality game. #vr #demeo
https://www.pcgamesn.com/dungeons-and-dragons-is-coming-to-vr

D&D is coming to VR, and there couldn’t be a better studio in charge
Resolution Games, the brilliant studio behind Demeo Battles is bringing its expertise to a Dungeons & Dragons virtual reality game.
PCGamesNCoincidentally, I spent about two hours last night just finding pictures I could use for posters. Then I downloaded all kinds of user made content, and haven't even gotten into doing anything with it yet. I've only actually played one game so far. Lol
Viverse Joins The Fediverse?
"The Fediverse Explained: Social Media’s Next Form"
Apparently HTC's "Viverse" is adding Mastodon integration and more in the future. Very interesting. #vive #vr #fediverse
https://www.news.viverse.com/post/the-fediverse-explained-social-media-s-next-form

The Fediverse Explained: Social Media’s Next Form
The fediverse is a network of social media platforms that are interconnected. Find the answers to fediverse FAQs here.
VIVERSEIf you're in to VR, "The 7th Guest VR" came out last fall, and it's actually really good.
That Portal 64 demake we liked so much has been kiboshed by Valve: 'They have asked me to take the project down,' creator says
Honestly, a bit surprised by this. It wasn't even on Steam. Hopefully switching to an open source SDK will get this back up. #portal #valve #nintendo
https://www.pcgamer.com/that-portal-64-demake-we-liked-so-much-has-been-kiboshed-by-valve-they-have-asked-me-to-take-the-project-down-creator-says/

That Portal 64 demake we liked so much has been kiboshed by Valve: 'They have asked me to take the project down,' creator says
It looks like Valve doesn't want to get involved in a potential dispute between the creator of Portal 64 and Nintendo.
PC GamerHoly shit! Does eBay think they're the Mafia now? I can't help but think of the horse head in The Godfather.