[thetmkay]

Unfortunately this is socially positioned more like a TV or a games console, rather than a smartphone (used every day all day), which have much longer lifespans than a smartphone (5-10 years vs 2-5 years).

The interesting question is how long before this version of the Rift becomes obsolete, or will Oculus provide a contract-based upgrade plan (like for phones).

[p1esk]

No one in their right mind would expect this hardware to stay relevant for more than 1-2 years. If you can't afford to spend $600 once a year, get a better job, or stop buying expensive toys.

I'd be totally OK with it costing $1000 if it could really provide a great VR experience.