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> VR represents a potential opportunity in the times of social distancing. I always assumed that Facebook is playing the long game with VR, with the end goal b
by the_duke 7y ago
> VR represents a potential opportunity in the times of social distancing.
I always assumed that Facebook is playing the long game with VR, with the end goal being a re-imagined Second Life.
They need to wait until the technology is cheap/mature enough though, which is probably 5-10 years out.
- jjeaff 7y ago5-10 years? They are selling the standalone Oculus quest for $400 right now. At least, they would be if they could keep it in stock. Seems cheap enough for mainstream. Considering the game console price point.
- bredren 7y agoI think it is a mix of things that make 5-10 years sound reasonable to me. Part of it is the equipment setup and hardware requirements make it almost a gaming hobbiest attraction still. (although I have not set up a quest or reviewed the recommend specs) The comparison consumer-ready technology would be an iPhone or a Nintendo Switch which are sort of out-of-the-box experiences mainstream consumers are quickly getting used to.
- AurelioB 7y agoThe Oculus Quest is an out-of-the-box experience. Oculus is aiming for mainsteam market with this. Maybe you're confusing the Quest (standalone) with the Rift S (wired). As soon as you unbox the Quest you're ready for the onboarding process (which is quite enjoyable btw). No PC or additional hardware required.
- esyir 7y agoThere is no equipment setup or hardware requirements. The Quest is a VR console that works out of the box. Everything works on the headset itself, so there's no need to set up the IR beacons that the other headsets require.