Virtual Reality general

[The_Imp_ZA]

Wow, finally!... Thought I was going mad and the only one that doesn't really care too much for VR. I too think it's gonna be a gimmick just like 3D, like you said.

Definitely. If VR does make it, it will be because of interest from other industries.

And by other industries, you know that I mean pron.

[nedGAR]

Though I do understand some of the skepticism that's coming from everyone in here, I sincerely hope it succeeds. I tested out the vive a few months back and honestly I have to say it was one of the coolest god damn things I've experienced. Just imagine it coupled with a game like star citizen or a race sim.

[brendanvb]

Though I do understand some of the skepticism that's coming from everyone in here, I sincerely hope it succeeds. I tested out the vive a few months back and honestly I have to say it was one of the coolest god damn things I've experienced. Just imagine it coupled with a game like star citizen or a race sim.

I think we all agree that it has serious potential, but priced as they are they're out of reach for a large portion of the gaming community, and no publisher is going to allocate huge budgets to a game that has a small potential buying audience. So initially I do think we'll only see a bunch of gimicky titles and unless prices become much cheaper allowing a lot more people to buy it I don't see it progressing further than that. Not this generation anyway.

[Edelweiss]

[BeoTeK]

Yeah, and looks to be around $800.

Good luck with that one [MENTION=17]MetalSoup[/MENTION]

[nedGAR]

I think we all agree that it has serious potential, but priced as they are they're out of reach for a large portion of the gaming community, and no publisher is going to allocate huge budgets to a game that has a small potential buying audience. So initially I do think we'll only see a bunch of gimicky titles and unless prices become much cheaper allowing a lot more people to buy it I don't see it progressing further than that. Not this generation anyway.

I don't think it'll be gimicky I mean that's what killed the kinect. The early adopters have money burning in their pockets so no need to pander to them, it's the next wave that'll need some solid convincing. I agree allocating an entire aaa budget to a vr exclusive game won't happen this generation, but if they add in vr support(where it's appropriate) for some games(minor and major) it will definitely give a big push in the right direction. Though a few small exclusives here and there probably won't hurt, sony would likely get one of their smaller studios to bang out a few of these.

[nedGAR]

Yeah, and looks to be around $800.

Good luck with that one [MENTION=17]MetalSoup[/MENTION]

I think the vive will take the top spot for the pc even though it's slightly more expensive, the extra shit that comes with it makes it worth it.

[Tom]

Has no one been paying attention to the Star VR???



http://www.starvr.com/

This thing looks amazing, and pretty much knocks all others out the park...

[BeoTeK]

Has no one been paying attention to the Star VR???



http://www.starvr.com/

This thing looks amazing, and pretty much knocks all others out the park...

Not really, as I don't have much of interest in VR at this present time. Still, interesting tech is interesting.

[AstroTurf]

I don't have any interest.

If people are still talking about VR in 5 years, then I'll probably start paying attention. I have a feeling that if things aren't done correctly it could end up like 3DTV. 5 years ago, everyone was making a big fuss. Nowadays... no one really cares anymore.

I also wear spectacles, which makes using VR quite difficult.

yea, even if you get it now, still very early times.

I'll let the early adopters sort out the kinks and find a way to make it work with glasses