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VR is a magical experience but for me it just isn't worth the hassle. VR is going to have to get to the "pick up and play within 60 seconds" level of convenien
by causality0 6y ago
VR is a magical experience but for me it just isn't worth the hassle. VR is going to have to get to the "pick up and play within 60 seconds" level of convenience before I spend any more money on it. Getting my glasses to fit correctly in the headset is a pain. Adjusting the focus when I put it on is a pain. Software that tells me everything is working fine when I have no picture is a pain. Setting up the play area every time I start up because I breathed too hard since last time is a pain. Not being able to recommend it to anyone I know because they'll rely on me to sort out the problems is a massive pain.
When I tell someone to buy a Nintendo I know they're not going to call me to complain about how annoying it is to use.
- J5892 6y agoWhat headset do you have? I've never had any trouble with my glasses or focus with the Vive. (granted, my glasses are fairly small) And I've never had issues with my play area being messed up. I don't mean to belittle your issues. I'm just curious why our experiences are so different.
- MikusR 6y agoThe only headset with adjustable focus is GearVR, but its only 3dof so no idea
- zmmmmm 6y agoIf you haven't used a Quest headset then you should update your thoughts after doing that. It pretty much solves the points you raise.
- laser 6y agoThat hasn't been my experience. It's directionally closer than the last generation of headsets, but my oculus quest mostly just sits around because pickup and use is still not the reality. In another few years I'm hoping we get to smart-phone level ease of use, that + superior capabilities will kick-off the real "bend in the curve" in VR or AR growth.