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> But you're right that the PlayStation VR appeals to the price conscious. Almost as much as not buying one ;) The implication here, that there's no market for
by chc 11y ago
> But you're right that the PlayStation VR appeals to the price conscious. Almost as much as not buying one ;)
The implication here, that there's no market for a $400 piece of video game hardware when more powerful hardware is available at higher price points, is pretty obviously wrong given the success of the PlayStation 4 itself.
The simple fact is, for the price of a Vive, you can get both a PS4 and a PSVR. And the $800 Vive requires a computer even more expensive than itself. This is not an insignificant difference.
- emcq 11y agoThat's fair. If you ask people outside the VR bubble if they would trust Facebook, some company called Valve, or Sony PlayStation to make a quality VR entertainment device most would put their money on PlayStation. Not only is the cost much less, you will probably get to try it out at your local Target. But thats just the gateway drug to VR. From my perspective in the VR bubble I prefer more pixels. I think the PSVR will have much better unit sales than Rift/Vive, but that the latter will provide tangible benefits to those that enjoy VR experiences.
- tcdent 11y ago"...some company named Valve" who's software, social network and content distribution are installed on nearly every gamer's computer. Also don't forget their history as a game developer, which attributes an arguably Carmack-like reputation in 3D gaming.
- emcq 11y agoValve is indisputably an amazing company with kickass products! But if you're a mainstream consumer, perhaps someone voting for Trump, you've never heard of them. And like the name "Trump", Sony has turned the name "PlayStation" into a brand that appeals to the mass market, not just gamers.