So I got a vive headset on the cheap.. wanted to pick your thoughts..

So I got the headset, and only the headset, 2nd hand for a ridiculously amazing price.

I wonder if I can pick your minds to verify a few things given I will need to get power and cables sorted myself.

Having researched things a little I have come to understand that the link box is not necessary particularly since I don't intend on doing room scale VR with the base stations and nor do I need the hand controllers.

Ergo, would it be accurate to suggest that all I really need to power and connect the device are a long usb and hdmi cable and find the correct power supply to plug in directly to the vive?

Having had a look around re the power supply I understand that the official power adapter is a 12v 1.5a unit.

Would this power adapter work? Its not exactly the same in terms of the output plug but carries the same voltage and whilst a little higher on amps surely that shouldnt be a problem?


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B019RO949C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AV7KSH7XB8RNM&psc=1

Or would there be a more suitable and better adapter?

Given I'm doing this on the cheap would it be reasonable to expect that I could use any standard HDMI and USB connectors?

Many thanks in advance for your help. :)
 
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