| bananaking21 said: yeah the VR has one HUGE downside is that you are NOT aware of anything around you. which if an emergency happened could be a really serious issue. however i dont see what the Google Glass type of thing can really add |
One could actually produce VR headsets that have two cameras, one in front of each eye, so what the user would see without the headset could be fed to the eye as well. That way, VR headsets could be used for both, virtual reality AND augmented reality.
But I agree, in the end, augmented reality/Google Glass-type hardware has little use for traditional gaming anyway.
@kitler53: You're wrong about VR headsets. It's not just "Like a 3D-capable TV with Surround Sound". First of all, unlike watching a TV, the visuals completely fill one's field of vision, which makes for a much more realistic experience. And of course the headtracking is extremely important as well - rotate your head to the right, and what you'll see is exactly what your brains expects.
When it comes to delivering the most realistic virtual reality experience possible (and that's what many games are trying), nothing beats VR headsets.
