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

[Teeqoz]

Nem said:

Teeqoz said:

Setting up false premises in a question like that doesn't exactly cultivate a good discussion. TV might be superior for some types of games, but for others, it isn't even a competetion. Horror games, racing games, most first person games in general, especially those based around adventure and exploration, because immersion is just that much better.

Alright... but TV does all that, albeit a bit less imersively, but does the other ones better and doesnt make you look like a tool... and you dont need to spend an extra 300 or whatever if will cost.

Then you already have the answer: If you're willing to spend 300$ for a more immersive experience in quite a few types of games, then you'd get this. People are willing to spend 2000$ on gaming rigs able to run stuff at higher FPS and res, there's bound to be quite a few people who'd want to get the most immersive experience on console as well. Obviously it won't be mainstream any time soon, if ever, but there will be quite a few people who will want to have the most immersive experience on their console possible, because even though it may cost 250-300$, that is still very much affordable, and a much smaller investment than spending the money you'd need to get a VR capable PC.