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VR will never be mainstream success for a long period of time.

I said it about 3D and say it about VR. It can get hype and buzz and companies behind it and even a big developer or two. Doesn't matter. Time and time again through the course of decades. People hate wearing something for entertainment for long periods of time. People don't want to pay for it. People don't like to have a sweaty head playing a game or watching TV. Some may most will not. If you have to buy multiple headsets and/or glasses to enjoy it won't work.

.3D been coming and going since the 1930s and every decade or 2 pushed hard as the next big thing. VR in the 80's and esp the 90's same thing. Every major console maker from Atari to SEGA and Nintendo made them. None worked out. VR was so popular we had VR cafes. The fad faded. VR is not long term. This is Sony's 3rd attempt since PS2 era.