Chark said:
Expensive, probably. It wouldn't be $800 in a couple of years though or when made in larger quanities. It is actually reviewed to be very comfortable so you can't say that. Local multi-player would suffer....but this gen almost killed that already, plus it wouldn't be required hardware or useful for all game types. A general pain in the ass? Sounds more like the most practicle means of accomplishing this effect. Have you seen Microsoft's projector concept? Image imposed upon the walls that you have decorated with what not, less you make a bare room? A halodeck concept would require you to have a complete room dedicated to it, so expensive beyond any means. A piece of headgear is small and provides a very large screen of view, one that encompasses the your entire range of sight. So compared to projection methods it would have angular difficulties when on walls and corners, which will create a level of uncanny. |
I don't want to wear extra glasses for a 3D movie, why would I want a whole headset?
Sorry, I just don't see it as a mass consumer device. A niche device at best.
A holodeck or bust. That is clearly where full interaction needs to be. Wearing a headset where I have to stand up or turn all around but can't really move or interact with stuff is just blah.
