AR/VR will be more than niche and go beyond gaming. VR arcades and the cutting edge.

[VAMatt]

John2290 said:

VAMatt said:

The problem, for me at least, is that watching movies in crap resolution is not enjoyable.  So, until I can have something that is on par with...lets say a 720p television screen, I will not be watching movies and TV in VR.  

With that said, my single best VR experience was a live boxing match.  I watched it a few years ago on my GearVR.  Because boxing takes place in a very small space, the lack of resolution wasn't as bad as it was for watching live golf (impossible) or even an NBA game (frustrating, but passable).  IMO, sports in VR has a ton of potential.  Theoretically, you can sit courtside, behind home plate, on the 50 yard line, or what have you, without ever leaving home.  I'm excited to see how this side of it develops.  

Actually 1080p looks fantastic in the PSVR headset, it's the screendoor effect that gives you the impression of less resolution. For me, the 15 foot cinema screen right in front of you trumps that negative, it actually makes you feel like you're at the cinema also. However I do agree partly that the screen door effect needs to be reduced for media consumption in VR but saying it's worse than 720 on your phone...nah man. It's on par with 720p easily however I've never had any meaningful time hands on with anything less than PSVR which I hear the oculus GO gives a run for it's money in this department.

You're obviously correct that its not actually a resolution issue.  But, IMO the screen door effect makes the perceived resolution worse than 1980's SD television.  It is not even remotely close to the quality of a 720p TV.  To get a good feel for how far it still has to come, try watching golf in VR.  You cannot even see the ball.  I was able to see the golf ball on TV in the 80s.