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[–] Vladimir_Komarov 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

I want in on this so bad, but Fuck facebook.

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[–] go1dfish [S] 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

Yeah looks like I'll be waiting for the HTC Vive, I wish they hadn't delayed it to add a camera though.

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[–] The_Dude 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Their controller setup looks nice though, and I have some faith in the companies involved. The camera isn't that big a deal to me either, and I've used the DK1 extensively.

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[–] barset 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I'd want to wait for a camera. Combine a headset with the AR type applications M$ is coming with could be a lot of fun.

If the shit was wireless you could basically emulate a silent hill type game in your own home using your own home. Just think of the hours of fun crying in your closet while unknown terrors scream into the headset.

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[–] hwong 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

lol. A strangely good point! I wonder if in fact they did get it in at the 200-400 price range and then just bumped up the price.. because... facebook...

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[–] hwong 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

but....but think of the rows of corn and how they would look in 3d! lol

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[–] Deadmeat 2 points 6 points (+8|-2) ago  (edited ago)

I seriously don't understand the uproar. If you want a large, quality PC monitor? $500+. Large quality 4k TV for console? $1000+. A freaking virtual reality headset, which would probably be the most immersive you could ever be into a video game? 600-700$ Sound fair to me. Cry babies.

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[–] go1dfish [S] 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

Yeah it was a matter of badly managed expectations, Occulus has been talking about a much lower price point pretty much forever.

I think it's a reasonable price point for what it is, but I can understand the backlash and I certainly would rather by a headset from someone other than Facebook.

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[–] Deadmeat 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

True, kind of a 'bait and switch' deal. But once the masses cool down, and the initial reviews come in, we'll see if it's really worth it.

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[–] Lord--Gaben 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

4k

console

kek

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[–] binglederry 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Well, they've been claiming that they were aiming for a $300 price point. Also, the development kits were a lot cheaper.

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[–] SaneGoatiSwear 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

it's so easy to say no to this because fakebook

seriously.

the boycott is so easy when it's fuckerbarge.

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[–] Ben77 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Just sold my DK2 for a decent profit. Definitely waiting for Vive. As @The_Dude said, the companies involved give me hope it will be worth the wait. The games support alone should make it the clear winner, although I am sure similar things were said about Betamax, Minidisc and HDDVD. I guess time will tell.

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[–] barset 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I had such high hopes for mini disc but digital storage is so much nicer.

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[–] Ben77 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I loved my Sony Minidisc player. Especially loved the editing ability and the little discs. Was way better than CD but yeah mp3 kinda rendered it pointless.

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[–] The_Dude 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

My DK1 is sitting on top of my HD-DVD player. Guess which one I still use... Also I should have said 'hope' not 'faith' as well. ;)

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[–] drmoron 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Smart move - I also sold my DK2 for a nice profit on ebay (winning bid was $590). While I do believe the Vive will be a better VR experience, I think the CV1 will be 'good enough' for right now, so I pre-ordered one within minutes of the offering.

I will order the Vive and MS Hololens when they are available too, and probably sell which ever HMD doesn't get used. Although I could see myself owning all three and using them in games/applications that cater to their individual strengths.

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[–] 84626433832795028841 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Whether Facebook wins the VR war or not you will be kicking yourself either way for supporting them.

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