Short answer: the best first-party evidence we can verify is that JoshDub used an HTC Vive Pro with an HTC Vive Wireless Adapter and Valve Index Knuckles controllers. JoshDub listed that setup himself in multiple 2019 YouTube descriptions.
What we cannot verify is that the HTC Vive Pro is still his current headset in 2026. A lot of setup sites repeat the old Vive Pro information, but we could not find a recent creator-direct source confirming a switch to a Quest 3, Valve Index headset, Vive Pro 2, or another model.
JoshDub’s verified VR setup
| Component | Best-supported answer | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| VR headset | HTC Vive Pro | JoshDub’s own 2019 video descriptions |
| Wireless | HTC Vive Wireless Adapter | JoshDub’s own 2019 video descriptions |
| Controllers | Valve Index Knuckles | JoshDub’s own 2019 video descriptions |
| Current 2026 headset | Not publicly verified | No recent first-party setup confirmation found |
What VR headset did JoshDub use?
JoshDub directly listed the HTC Vive Pro in the description of his 2019 video “fighting in vr with full body tracking (epic)”. The same setup block also names the HTC Wireless Adapter and Valve Knuckles controllers.
That makes the Vive Pro the strongest answer to the question because it comes from JoshDub himself rather than from a copied gear database.
It is also worth separating the headset from the controllers. Some pages have described JoshDub as using a “Valve Index setup,” but the evidence we found supports Valve Index controllers with an HTC Vive Pro headset, not a confirmed Valve Index headset.
Does JoshDub still use the HTC Vive Pro?
We cannot confirm that.
The original Vive Pro setup is well documented, but it is old evidence. JoshDub’s channel has continued for years since those setup descriptions were published, and VR hardware has changed dramatically in that time.
Third-party pages still commonly list the Vive Pro, but most appear to be repeating the same older setup information. Without a recent JoshDub video, stream, post, or setup page that names his current headset, it is better to call the Vive Pro his verified historical setup rather than pretend we know his present hardware.
HTC Vive Pro specs that mattered for JoshDub’s setup
The Vive Pro was a serious PC-VR headset for its time. HTC’s own documentation lists:
- 1440 × 1600 resolution per eye, or 2880 × 1600 combined
- 90Hz refresh rate
- 110-degree field of view
- SteamVR tracking
- Integrated microphones and removable on-ear headphones
- DisplayPort 1.2 video output
- USB 3.0 connectivity
You can see the original specifications in HTC’s Vive Pro hardware guide.
This also corrects an error in the old version of this article: the Vive Pro is a PC VR headset. It was not a general-purpose console headset, and the PC connection uses DisplayPort rather than HDMI.
Why the wireless adapter mattered
The HTC Vive Wireless Adapter removed the headset cable between the player and the PC. For room-scale VR content, that is a meaningful advantage because it reduces the chance of tangling a cable while turning, crouching, or moving around.
For a creator filming physical VR comedy, that combination made a lot of sense: lighthouse tracking for accurate movement, a premium PC headset, and wireless freedom.
What are Valve Knuckles controllers?
“Valve Knuckles” is the early/common name for the Valve Index Controllers. They use SteamVR tracking and were notable for individual finger sensing and the ability to remain attached to the hand without constantly gripping them.
JoshDub’s own setup descriptions list those controllers alongside the Vive Pro, which is why you may see photos or videos of him using Valve hardware even though the headset itself was HTC.
Did JoshDub use full-body tracking?
Yes, at least in content from that period. JoshDub published videos specifically featuring full-body VR tracking. The exact tracker arrangement may have varied between videos, so it is safer to say that full-body tracking was part of his VR production setup rather than claim one permanent tracker configuration.
Should you buy a Vive Pro because JoshDub used one?
Not automatically.
The original Vive Pro is now older PC-VR hardware. Its tracking system remains capable, but modern headsets offer different trade-offs in resolution, lenses, setup complexity, standalone use and price.
If you are trying to recreate his documented setup, the Vive Pro plus wireless adapter and Index controllers is the historically accurate answer. If you are simply buying a VR headset today, treat JoshDub’s old setup as interesting creator history rather than a current buying recommendation.
JoshDub VR headset FAQ
Does JoshDub use a Valve Index headset?
We found direct evidence for Valve Index controllers, not a confirmed Valve Index headset. His verified headset in the setup descriptions was the HTC Vive Pro.
Does JoshDub use a Meta Quest 3?
We could not find reliable creator-direct evidence confirming a Quest 3 as his current headset.
Does JoshDub use a Vive Pro 2?
We could not verify a switch to the Vive Pro 2. The direct setup evidence we found specifically names the original HTC Vive Pro.
What game is JoshDub best known for playing in VR?
VRChat has been central to much of his comedy content, although he has also played games such as The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, Blade & Sorcery and other VR titles.
Bottom line
The most defensible answer is: JoshDub is directly documented using an HTC Vive Pro, HTC Vive Wireless Adapter and Valve Index Knuckles controllers. That evidence comes from his own 2019 setup descriptions.
Whether he still uses that exact headset today is not publicly verified, so we would rather leave that question open than turn an old setup into a fake “current” one.
