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[–] Deadmeat 2 points 6 points 8 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.
[–] go1dfish [S] 0 points 6 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.
[–] binglederry 0 points 1 point 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.
[–] SaneGoatiSwear 0 points 6 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 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.
[–] drmoron 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Smart move - I also sold my DK2 for a nice profit on ebay (winning bid was $590). While I do believe the Vive will be a better VR experience, I think the CV1 will be 'good enough' for right now, so I pre-ordered one within minutes of the offering.
I will order the Vive and MS Hololens when they are available too, and probably sell which ever HMD doesn't get used. Although I could see myself owning all three and using them in games/applications that cater to their individual strengths.
[–] 84626433832795028841 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Whether Facebook wins the VR war or not you will be kicking yourself either way for supporting them.
[–] Vladimir_Komarov 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
I want in on this so bad, but Fuck facebook.
[–] go1dfish [S] 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
Yeah looks like I'll be waiting for the HTC Vive, I wish they hadn't delayed it to add a camera though.
[–] The_Dude 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Their controller setup looks nice though, and I have some faith in the companies involved. The camera isn't that big a deal to me either, and I've used the DK1 extensively.
[–] barset 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I'd want to wait for a camera. Combine a headset with the AR type applications M$ 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.