Former Microsoft CTO says VR/AR at least 'a decade' away from being mainstream

[Normchacho]

nanarchy said:

Normchacho said:
I seriously doubt that. Not just because the tech is pretty much ready, or because there seems to be a big push from developers and publishers to support it.

No, the biggest reason I think VR will be mainstream sooner than he says is because we have an ad running at work for a VR viewmaster from Mattel. VR is going to be a thing in one form or another.

Current VR and AR is mostly novelty value except at the very high end, especially at the price spectrum consumers are willing to pay. 10 years seems about right for the price point and level of power required to make any consumer device more than a gimmick.

10 years is a lifetime in the tech world. The first iphone came out less than 10 years ago. 

Also remember that not all VR is Oculus or PSVR. VR for mobile devices is likely where most people will get their VR from and mobile devices are getting more powerful all the time.