[seydor]

What other things and how often though? Is it worth it losing the improved precision of the controller (and adding so much more complexity and battery use)

I think Facebook should consider usign only 1 controller though (i know I do). Also, to put the battery in the controller and tether it to the headset to make it even lighter. If apple is using a tether then it's ok to do it

I wonder if passthrough can be done mechanically, by rotating the lenses to a hole

[nailuj]

That really depends on what you're doing with the device I guess. For gaming, controllers will remain indispensable, and you're planning to disconnect from the real world for a while anyways.

For everything else, quickly being able to grab a snack or drink, respond to a phone notification or change the place you're using the device from reduce friction.

It might be enough to push VR over that "I don't want to use the device because I don't want to commit to not doing anything else for at least 30 minutes now" hurdle that still very much exists.

That being said, I have no doubt Meta is going to be able to get there in due time too.