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PlayStation VR gets a price cut

article published on 30 August, 2017

Sony has responded to price cuts by VR competitors by cutting the price of its own popular PlayStation VR gear. It did so by adding the required PlayStation Camera to a $399 bundle, starting from September 1. Another bundle including a pair of Move controllers will cost $449. Sony has enjoyed something of an advantage in the space up until recently. Competitors Oculus and HTC had gear ... [ read the full article ]

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hearme0

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30. August 2017 @ 11:41

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I mean........you all do have to at least admit that VR is looking like it's seriously struggling to become relevant. Even tempering down (though I won't say dying out)

Price cuts, few apps and fewer games. Very very few reviews in general for both big boy systems so that indicates not a lot of marketshare yet.

Personally, while I love the VR technology, I just don't think it'll take off. Setting aside the software selection is dramatically lacking, no one wants to have a giant pair of goggles on their face for long periods of time. Plus people will sit on their asses for HOURS to avoid having to stand (unless of course the VR software requires standing or moving on feet)

I don't know......popularity has significantly dropped for VR in general. Articles are more scarce, talk of VR is way down and limited. Prices dropping meaning no one is buying.

Sad!

We'll revisit this in 3 years with another "I told you so" from yours truly.

Don't blame me........I'm just the messenger

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Mysttic

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30. August 2017 @ 16:54

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Somehow I sadly picture in 5 years as automated vehicles come into play, the driver side slaps a VR headset with an app that has the user pretend driving in a fantasy, sci-fi or hellish setting while vehicle is in motion. When real vehicle turns, the VR vehicle turns your point of view to look at various landscapes to a setting of the user choice.

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KillerBug

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30. August 2017 @ 23:39

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How about a car that drives itself and the steering wheel and pedals and shifter all become controls for a VR driving game? A morning commute in a minivan could become a F1 race! Or maybe just have the driving part of Grand Theft Auto? People will need something to do while not driving...and the controls are going to be there for a very long time if government agencies get their way (which they generally do).

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