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by Shawnj2 782 days ago
I think they didn’t wait long enough tbh

The experience you get is probably better than any existing VR headset but I struggle to see myself valuing it at more than $500. The FOV and resolution still both suck and the headset is super bulky. I would rather use a phone or laptop/tablet to co some content since it’s much more pixel dense. If they can make a slimmer, lighter version with much higher pixel density it might be worth getting one but the tech is nowhere near there yet.

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Resolution and weight are both subject to Moore law and are guaranteed to improve. People will use it ... at some point in the future.
Facebook bought Oculus 10 years ago. Nothing is better about weight. It's worse, in fact. The 1.5 pound dorkbox smashed against your face is literally heavier and uglier than it was a decade ago. Take that Moore's law bullshit somewhere else. These things aren't going to be 30 grams for 30 years.
Yes but with 20x the resolution and the processing power of the ps4 running at 20W. Where's the bullshit?
That point is like 10+ years in the future though