VR headsets are a big thing right now, but while the video quality has gotten better and the simulation of ‘hands’ a lot less clunky over time there still remains one big ‘issue’ for VR headsets and they have to do with cables. Most headsets still need them because streaming just can’t handle the amount of visual data needed to simulate a fluid and responsive experience. After all, if done poorly VR headsets can easily make you feel sick.

Some companies are working to eliminate the need for cables though, and one such company TPCAST showed off their wireless adaptor accessory for the HTC Vive at the offices of Chinese internet vendor Alibaba yesterday:

The unit straps to the headset and receives video data and transmits accelerometer data, and apparently has been described as so low latency doing this that it makes “no noticeable difference” in the experience. They are one of several companies who currently working with Valve and HTC to work on wireless technology for Vive.

The doors for pre-orders were opened today to customers and sold through the first batch in just 18 minutes, at $220 per unit. Not bad. A second set of pre-orders for the accessory will be coming next month.