That Portal update looks fun as hell. I actually played Portal 2 earlier this year and it was still so much fun.
Anyone played the Alyx VR game? If yes what VR headset was used?
I finally have a PC powerful enough to play it but am loathe to get a VR set just for that one game and maybe a couple of other uses.
I did, and loved it. I've got the Valve Index with the new controllers and the only negative is that it makes other VR games pale in comparison.
At its current price, it's hard to recommend just for that game, but I would only play it with the tracking accuracy that the Index/Vive offer.
Regarding the GamePass discussion, if you haven't signed up (and even if you have*) DON'T BUY IT DIRECTLY. Load up your account with up to 36 months of gold first ($180 value), then sign up for GamePass Ultimate which will convert your gold to 36 months of Ultimate ($540 value).
IMPORTANT: When adding gold to your account, DO NOT ENABLE AUTO-RENEW. They will offer an additional month, but then you won't be able to add all 36 months (if using 3x 12 month codes)
Nobody knows if/when this day-for-day conversion rate will change, could be Tuesday to coincide with the launch and addition of EA Play, could be never.
*Current GamePass subscribers only get the dollar value converted when adding gold (4 months of ultimate per 12 month code). However, depending on how much time you have remaining, it may be economical to contact Microsoft to remove your sub completely (forfeiting your remaining time). Now you can load up on Gold and are again eligible for the 1:1 conversion rate. I just did precisely that process yesterday with no issues.