VR is something that one can't easily explain to others, so there's a huge disconnect between those that "get" it and those that don't. I'm sure many VR owners are elitist about it, but just as many I'd argue are trying to convey the experiences they've had to somebody who has no true frame of reference.
I've been on both sides of this! I was a huge gen 1 VR skeptic until I got a PSVR and now I'm sold on the medium. In fact, I've made video reviews of VR games, for example, and the captured footage just looks crappy on a flat display to the point that people lose interest. Even written reviews can't easily convey VR adequately more often than not. Some of this "trust me, it's awesome" mentality probably comes from these people after they've tried to, and become frustrated with failing to, explain VR to their friends.
The closest comparison I can make is to Stephen Colbert's explanation of Star Wars. He lived in a test market, and saw A New Hope three weeks before the world. He's said that these three weeks were incredibly difficult, because, well, how do you explain something game-changing that you've never experienced before to somebody who STILL hasn't experienced it? The best you can do is say OMG IT'S SO GOOD TRUST ME
You should check out my YouTube channel, The Golden Bolt! I review all types of video games, both classic and modern, and I also give short flyover reviews of the free games each month on PlayStation Plus to tell you if they're worth downloading. After all, the games may be free, but your time is valuable!
