VR is great. I've been playing around with it since Rift DK2. But, I haven't put a headset on in quite a while now. There are several factors that contribute to this.
1) Resolution is too low for anything except games made with that low resolution in mind. In other words, I have no interest in playing games or watching movies in "theatre mode". I'd rather just stare at my 4k TV.
2) Lack of compelling content. There are some decent VR games, and a few good ones. There are zero great games (that I'm aware of). Until there are full AAA experiences, it just isn't going to get a large percentage of my gaming time.
3)Wires - they suck
4) Comfort. All of the headsets I've put on are reasonably comfortable for short play sessions. But, I'm not interested in standing up, or even sitting upright in a desk chair for 3 or 4 hours. I own a good gaming PC. But, I play primarily on consoles, because I can chill on my lazy boy or couch while playing. I have limited opportunities to play for extended periods of time. When I get them, I want to be comfortable.
The way I see it, the first 3 can be solved soon. But, the comfort issue....that's going to be a lot more difficult. VR just isn't going to work from a lounging position. The content is going to have to be way, way better than traditional games before I'll give up my La-z-boy. I have to think that others feel the same way, at least to some degree. So, while VR is great, and I hope it continues to progress and take a larger share of my gaming time, I definitely do not think it will replace traditional gaming anytime soon.
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