Will you buy a VR headset?

[mccartercar]

Yes, absolutely, as soon as it's financially viable.

 

[R6exR6]

Definitely!

1200p is lower than expected but I really want to support the push for VR as it is the next great thing for immersive gaming. I will also support Nvidia GRID gaming if and when it comes to Singapore. I look forward to the day I don't need to constantly think of the next GPU upgrade. I'll just pay for the streaming service for great gameplay.

 

[R6exR6]

No. Not only would it make me sick, but why can't people enjoy the world around them. Why are they so busy trying to create "virtual realities" when we live on this incredible planet. Get a life and explore the world!

Because real life sucks (for me)! WORK, eat, sleep ... rinse and repeat. I'm happier in game. Looking forward to retirement (to get a life).

 

[cliffordcooley]

1200p is lower than expected but I really want to support the push for VR as it is the next great thing for immersive gaming.

Games can be made more immersive at 720p than they currently are at 4K. Larger resolutions are not everything, but that seems to be where development is concentrating.

 

[schinbone]

L am very curious about these. Actually, very excited about the possibilities. I will have to wait and see what the verdict is before I decide. The odds are very good I will own one if they are pretty good. A little OT, but can these function in 2D? As in, like a regular monitor strapped to my face. I know that kind of defeats the purpose, just wondering.

 

[ET3D]

The short answer is: no. The longer answer is: hell no. Kidding. The longer answer is: Having used the DK2, I'm curious about the end product but first I will need a lot of interesting content before I'm really tempted (and given that I'm not much of an FPS fan, that cuts on some of the obvious gaming content), and I will need to know that the retail Oculus is so much better than the DK2 in both usability and image quality that I could have a really good experience with it.

The real answer is: like drjekelmrhyde, I'm more interested in AR. I'd much rather have things overlayed over the real world than be cut off from it. Still, VR does hold some interest.

 

[Bibman]

VR makes me sick. So, no way am I buying it.

 

[300bowling]

Vive is out first and Steam is all about gaming. Early adopters (with anything) always pay more and get less, but Vive seems to have solved problems that still plague Oculus. If I do get a VR set (after reading early owner reviews), it'll likely be Vive.

 

[BabyFaceLee]

Nooooooo!!!! When they make 'em the size of regular glasses I might reconsider.

 

[maxxxenem1]

I think the global economy will effect the sales and its success. Until it recovers, which may be some time from now

 

[IAMTHESTIG]

I'm really surprised there are so many not interested... I thought we were all techies? Honestly I'll be an early adopter, trying it out. It will bring so much to racing and flight sims, which I enjoy but have always got frustrated with lack of FoV and poor looking around mechanisms. I have a TrackIR, but it just isn't fast enough. I'm really looking forward to VR. With all this time they are spending on it, I hope for a solid product upon release. However I won't be too upset if there is a bit of a teething period. The price is right, even though a lot of you say it is too expensive. I disagree, as it is actually cheaper than two or three nice size gaming monitors. So HELL YES I am in. I'll probably buy BOTH the Rift and the Vive.

 

[EClyde]

Ha ha ha ha

 

[cliffordcooley]

I'm really surprised there are so many not interested... I thought we were all techies?

Techies are not all early adopters. Not all techies throw money at everything that comes out. And some of us (not necessarily a techie) just love reading about tech, because we know we can't afford it.

 

[LNCPapa]

Of course I will

 

[IAMTHESTIG]

I'm really surprised there are so many not interested... I thought we were all techies?

Techies are not all early adopters. Not all techies throw money at everything that comes out. And some of us (not necessarily a techie) just love reading about tech, because we know we can't afford it.

Fair enough....I've seen enough though that I feel confident I will enjoy using one. I'm also willing to put up with some issues along the way. I can understand some people don't want to hassle with things until they are solid. I also understand some people like to wait until prices come down, although I think the prices compared to two gaming monitors is quite fair considering what you get.

Regardless I am glad to see things progressing in this field, and perhaps those with a similar attitude and desire for VR such as mine will help the market and product mature to the point it is mainstream. It is unfortunate for those of you with motion sickness, I guess I'm very lucky in that regard.

 

[LNCPapa]

Very true clifford - and not all techies are fans of all areas of tech. It's kind of like how my father-in-law says, "You're in IT - can you make it so I don't have to use my keyboard anymore and I can just talk to my computer to make it do the stuff I want?" There are so many areas of tech that it's similar to saying I like sports... and VR is equivalent to lacrosse.

 

[blackbellysheep]

Oh hell yeah.

 

[ET3D]

A little more: I don't really need high fidelity VR. Give me a low poly RPG experience, make it run on a mid-range PC, and with a low enough cost VR gear, I might be tempted. I dug VR 25 years ago, I still think it's cool, I just don't feel it's worth spending a lot on it.

 

[Badelhas]

I will most likely invest on the HTC / Valve Vive