That's even more of a reason it will be difficult for VR to match its success
And it was only $200
and didn't need a $1000+ computer to run it.
Why VR will fail.....
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And it was only $200
and didn't need a $1000+ computer to run it.On the PC I think it won't have a problem pushing that number over a few years.That's even more of a reason it will be difficult for VR to match its success
And it was only $200
It's the console market that I wonder how long it will take to pull off. That market just isn't willing to drop that kind of cash on hardware and things that change the experience so much.
According to nvidia only 13 million PCs are ready for VR today. Even if all of those people buy VR that's still a long way from 24million.
13 million today, possibly 40-50 million by the time pascal comes out and people start buying the old 970's that are bound to pop up in the after market. With the increase in performance nvidia is promising, I am assuming that all the pascal cards will be VR ready. The goal should be to release a $200 card that can handle it, currently there are none on the market.
The consoles might technically have the market share to penetrate to VR, but maybe 5% of the consumer base that will actually be willing to spend that kind of cash on one anywhere near $600.
They can make a virtual reality headset but can't figure out how to let us change user names
All I know is I'm going hard on VR this year. I hope all 3 succeed. It's the future. I can see the OR being more casual, and focusing on movies and sports as well as games. The Vive will be for the hardcore, and will cost the most. The PSVR will be the least powerful, but the most assessable for the average consumer. I think a lot hangs on the PSVR. If it fails, I think it'll be hard for VR to become mainstream. I'll probably have all three, but I see the PSVR selling the most, as it doesn't need a 1K plus PC to run it. I think the future relies on Sony at this point. If it fails, shyt might just fall off. The OR has the name recognition and games right now, but the Vive will catch up. If it's $1500 though, I don't see it selling well.
All that being said, I'm already planning my dedicated VR PC for this year. I want it all
I've been waiting for good VR since I was a little kid. This is the most excited I've been for gaming in a long time. What a great time to be alive
All that being said, I'm already planning my dedicated VR PC for this year. I want it all
I've been waiting for good VR since I was a little kid. This is the most excited I've been for gaming in a long time. What a great time to be alive I like to do that.You pulling numbers out your ass breh
That's a huge jump in just a couple months.
You are also not accounting for what AMD and Intel has up their sleeve. That is the beauty of the PC market.
I thought you were kinda mad at PC gaming? I knew you would be back sooner than you thought. I predicted it in the xbox cloud thread that I keep uppingAll I know is I'm going hard on VR this year. I hope all 3 succeed. It's the future. I can see the OR being more casual, and focusing on movies and sports as well as games. The Vive will be for the hardcore, and will cost the most. The PSVR will be the least powerful, but the most assessable for the average consumer. I think a lot hangs on the PSVR. If it fails, I think it'll be hard for VR to become mainstream. I'll probably have all three, but I see the PSVR selling the most, as it doesn't need a 1K plus PC to run it. I think the future relies on Sony at this point. If it fails, shyt might just fall off. The OR has the name recognition and games right now, but the Vive will catch up. If it's $1500 though, I don't see it selling well.
All that being said, I'm already planning my dedicated VR PC for this year. I want it all
Nah, that was only for 6 months, like I said a year and a half ago. I've been back on PC since the beginning of last year. I missed nothing during my 6 month console hiatus. Once those Titan Xs dropped, I went straight back to PC gaming. I got a bad card now, which pisses me off, but I should be able to RMA it. If not, I'll just buy 2 980tis. It shouldn't come to that though, as nvidia should come through with the new card. I just hope it comes before Jan 28, so I can play Tomb Raider in sli, but if not, one Titan X will be good at 1440p.I thought you were kinda mad at PC gaming? I knew you would be back sooner than you thought. I predicted it in the xbox cloud thread that I keep upping
PC gaming pisses me off because my shyt always breaks, but it's definitely my preferred platform.
Kuwka_Atcha_Ratcha
Superstar
i cant see VR working because you'll still need a controller for movement
How the hell are some of yall calling it a fail but then saying it will be greater later?!?! Yall trippin ain't no way this is going to fail. They gonna make it better and better as time goes on...more realistic, smaller headset, cheaper. Everything has a starting point and even if these early models don't sell out the building i think more and more ppl will gravitate towards the experience IF the games are good. Also Imagine actually being in a Super Mario world.
EDIT: Ok i take back the "no way this will fail" boldness...just watched Occ Rift Super Mario and was not impressed. I do think this thing will get better with time and so it won't be a total fail as the worlds become more immersive. Also it seems you can use alot of already popular, existing games with Occ Rift and that is HUGE. So that you're not buying all new different VR games, altho i'm sure that might be developing that category as we speak to get more money.
EDIT: Ok i take back the "no way this will fail" boldness...just watched Occ Rift Super Mario and was not impressed. I do think this thing will get better with time and so it won't be a total fail as the worlds become more immersive. Also it seems you can use alot of already popular, existing games with Occ Rift and that is HUGE. So that you're not buying all new different VR games, altho i'm sure that might be developing that category as we speak to get more money.
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Black Bolt
Superstar
Nail on head. Ultimately if the PSVR is attractively priced (£250/$350) and has some basic level of support it could serve as catalyst for the whole thing to blow. I'm optimistic.