[eksemplar]

VR would be my bet. Every time is exit VR I feel like my monitor is limiting.

It requires quite a lot of work though, and unlike the web, it probably can’t be done by one person in a basement. Which I think is important to it’s impact, because google probably wouldn’t have existed if it couldn’t have started small and gradually build its way up.

[CM30]

> It requires quite a lot of work though, and unlike the web, it probably can’t be done by one person in a basement. Which I think is important to it’s impact, because google probably wouldn’t have existed if it couldn’t have started small and gradually build its way up.

This may be why VR hasn't taken off yet. If it requires a lot of resources to create an experience using it, then you've limited the number of new ideas that can be built/tested.

Maybe it'll do better when more frameworks and engines for VR applications are a thing, and building one is as easy as making a website or mobile app is today.

[GordonS]

It feels like decent VR has been 'any time now' away for decades. Is Oculus still the only real attempt at it these days?

[exodust]

Technical progress is slower than the VR hype train. Not only that, but ergonomics was a bigger issue than many predicted.

In the meantime, I don't see any reason why we can't see arcade venues bounce back, with dedicated VR rooms using powerful projections rather than headsets.

I know I'd prefer a room with 360 VR projection done well, moving platform or chair to simulate driving, flying etc, and surround sound with huge cinematic range, than a headset with headphones.

The other issue with headsets is when sharing them, particularly public ones. There's a certain hygiene factor, if you know what I mean!

[wolfgke]

> Is Oculus still the only real attempt at it these days?

At least HTC Vive and PlayStation VR (if you are a console player) additionally come to my mind.

[SmellyGeekBoy]

I have to admit I often feel like VR will be the next 3DTV.