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Zoombael on 25 December 2015
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DivinePaladin said:
I mean, on one end, non gaming VR is a necessity. On the other, Sony seriously expects gamers to drop $300 on a device focused only somewhat on gaming, OR expects casual fans to drop $400 on a predominantly GAME system and then $300 on a game/non-game hybrid experience. It's conflicting messaging, which has sort of been the case since they announced more about it. It's too little too late for this in my eyes, because they're too deep in the PS4 game machine hype - it's no PS2 or reveal-era XBO, where multimedia was a selling point - and they're too late to catch up to the cheaper, more viable standalone options like Samsung's VR* or Google Cardboard.

*Yes, the price on paper is the same between the two. Key difference is the install base of phones vs the PS4, and the viability of using a more mobile VR headset vs a stationary one.

No, just no. 

As the thread title suggests, non-gaming experiences will have their place on VR. It is already happening, however focus will be on gaming first.

There is no point bringing up the price aspect without consideration of value. People pay multiple times more for traveling to some foreign country for a very limited time period.

 

"It's too little too late for this in my eyes, because they're too deep in the PS4 game machine hype - it's no PS2 or reveal-era XBO, where multimedia was a selling point"

How erroneous. Like Sony was "just lucky"; the Playstation (PS) brand has nothing to do with it and was unbeknownst to the world; there is no such thing as AIDA ... etc etc

 

"more viable standalone options like Samsung's VR* or Google Cardboard."

Lol, pardon me? More viable? Are you even aware of the differences? You should inform yourself a whole lot better before making such ridiculous statements and embarrass yourself. But oh well, many people believe VR equals VR, as a 40" screen is just the same as a 55" ... only a bit smaler. And gaming on a smartphone is as much phun as on a dedicated gaming system.

 

"and the viability of using a more mobile VR headset vs a stationary one."

Aw man, the pain. 



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