Before that, there was a helmet of the first generation HTC Vive and this device is definitely a step forward - the picture is much nicer and everything looks much better in games and videos. Some pros: Sharper picture than the previous generation Much more comfortable (for me personally) sits on the head. After a few hours of playing, I don't want to take it off. The sound got better, in the previous Vive you had to use external headphones Looks just cool ; ) Got cons: I would like to release a wireless accessory sooner. I don't like wires (promise in September) Still the price