HTC Vive orders start processing as we’re shown what comes

The two most anticipated VR devices since forever – the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive – are on the brink of launching. With Oculus shipments about to deliver, HTC felt compelled to remind pre-orderers that they should be expecting packages in the near future too, while giving us a sneak peak at what comes in the box.

Here is the list of components found in the HTC Vive Box:

• A – Base station x 2

• B – Sync cable

• C – Base station power adapter x2

• D – Mounting kit

• E – Link box

• F – Link box mounting pad

• G – Link box power adapter

• H – HDMI cable

• I – USB cable

• J – Earbuds

• K – Alternate face cushion (narrow)

• L – Cleaning cloth

• M – Documentation

• N – Headset with 3-in-1 cable and audio cable

• O – Controller (with lanyard) x 2

• P – Micro USB charger x 2

We’re used to quickly discarding the “manual” in favor of diving directly into the gadgets we purchase, but something tells us that letter “M” – the documentation – is going to be especially important for the HTC Vive.

The inevitable upcoming flurry of HTC Vive unboxings just got a lot less suspenseful, but we’re no less excited for that package to land on our doorstep.

When will it ship? Although HTC’s e-mail claims “it’s in the works” and states, “Your order’s being processed now,” the actual order confirmation page still says that shipments will start going out in May 2016.