[–] spike11117 ago
That's not a bad price, the main thing for me to buy a VR would be if good games are being made. If it's luke the WiiU then it'll fail with a lack of games. I'll wIt and see what happens.
[–] Cybersoldier8 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
Never gonna buy another console, except MAYBE another Nintendo handheld somewhere down the line. I'm sure as hell not going to buy the inferior console hardware to go with my PC.
[–] septopus 1 point 1 point 2 points (+2|-1) ago
If one is looking for a VR experience one is going to want to go with a PC since the hardware will just keep getting better and better. The headset is nothing more than a monitor, some sensors, and some misc hardware to bring it all together. All the heavy lifting is done on the connected device. This means that a PC will always be the best bet for the best VR experience.
Consoles have merits, but those merits all exist in the reality of antiquated hardware.
[–] GrifTheYellowGuy ago
Absolutely not. You think consoles can barely run at 1080p 30fps now, just wait until they're trying to do it on a VR headset. It would be an absolute shitfest.
[–] SkepticalMartian ago (edited ago)
If it's done well, yes. One of the current problems with VR on the PC (I own a Rift DK2 that I use with a GTX 970) is that it requires monster hardware and a lot of tinkering to get it to work right with some titles. The idea of plug n' play VR with no hassle is a tempting one.
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[–] CwebXIV [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Lol I've considered getting a PC
[–] Jourdy288 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I can definitely recommend PCs for gaming in general. Why? Long-term, it's much cheaper- I just purchased a Wii U and I love it, but the games are really quite pricey- even those that have been released a few years ago. AAA Wii U games from a couple years back will still run me quite a bit of money, but on PC? $5-$10 during the sales.
And don't get me started on the Humble Bundles. I have so many great games that I've not yet played! Also, no monthly fees for multiplayer- and the best versions of games. There's mod support, games that run at resolutions great enough to project onto the surface of the moon, and did I mention all the games that run in VR? Besides those that are being built with it in mind, enthusiasts are working on workarounds to make other games work with virtual reality headsets.
Hence my love for PC gaming.
I think the Xbox One and PS4 are good platforms and if I have a little extra dough I might buy one, but for now I'm very happy- and busy- with my PC.
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[–] drmoron 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Agreed. I've got a Oculus DK2, and it's nice, but still far from consumer-ready. I'll eventually buy the HTC Vive, MS Hololens (not VR, but close enough), and the Oculus consumer model.
Consoles have a place in my home, but for something so cutting-edge and power-demanding as VR, I want a beefy PC to be pushing the pixels.