NumberThree
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I doubt he even knows what the thing costs in other regions than US. Of course he should've checked it to avoid confusion.
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Oculus Rift available for preorder for $599.99, shipping in March
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I doubt he even knows what the thing costs in other regions than US. Of course he should've checked it to avoid confusion.
Conflicting messages. So the Euro price doesn't include import taxes after all?
He's not wrong, but he should stop typing before it gets worse.
But a PC or console does require a monitor or TV. In this case, the headset is the monitor.
The Elite
BOSS
I think the EU is getting particularly hosed.
In the case of Canada, he's technically right. I wouldn't put it in his words though.
Leafhopper
Banned
People who keep treating it like a controller.
My issue isn't the price as much as the content. Owning a DK2, right now there just isn't more than a couple of weeks worth of content available to keep you entertained. I'll get a consumer Rift at some point, because it is indeed awesome tech, but I figure it'll be like mobile gaming, where it'll take 4-5 years before there's really a good amount of VR games out and released consistently.
I feel like Morpheus will have a more steady stream of VR games for the first year or two of release. Will probably grab that first.
I feel like Morpheus will have a more steady stream of VR games for the first year or two of release. Will probably grab that first.
This guy is kind of a dick, huh?
This is why you ahve PR people, But then again it's not that hard not to be dickish
seriously.
PdotMichael
Banned
A company that wants to be the leading company for VR should be able to get into worldwide distribution.
Yeah, he needs to hire @KazHiraiCEO
Demoskinos
Member
If the PSVR can come out at $399 It will have a significant advantage here. Considering the beefy PC needed and the price tag on the Rift VR is going to be a boutique thing for a niche crowd. Also, I fucking hope PSVR is within my price range because lord do I need to see DOAX 3 in VR.
JimmyRustler
Member
So is Oculus launching with game that justify this price? I mean, real games and not just this rollercoaster show off kinda crap.
If they aren't launching this with some mindblowing games than I'm really curious as to who they want to sell this to.
If they aren't launching this with some mindblowing games than I'm really curious as to who they want to sell this to.
flyinpiranha
Member
Which is like paying with a CC.
Edit: holy shit show of a thread. Honestly, I expected at least a modicum of understanding before shitting up threads. I'm out.
Same, still no confirmation e-mail either. I'm hoping the fact that I have an order number will at least ensure I don't get fucked on final shipping date.
Petrae
Member
...and these same smartphone/tablet people have a convergent, portable device that operates out of the box. Meanwhile, Oculus isn't portable and requires a PC upgrade for most potential consumers.
Agent Gibbs
Member
Holy crap! $599?! and how much shipped to the UK?
VR is not the future at that price
VR is not the future at that price
Maybe before even that this type of messages from him gives me enough thought not to buy it at all.
gundamkyoukai
Member
More like the advantages PC have over PS4 .
Don't get me wrong i expect Rift to be better than PSVR headsets wise.
But is should be since it has the hardware power to back it .
Yup. Remind me to stop buying smartphones.
From $599 US price to 699 EU price they have 100 monetary units to cover this kind of things...
I don't know what people will care about, each person is different, you asked why it'll be a worse experience and i told you why.
Fidelity won't be as good, because the recommended specs of an Oculus PC are significantly higher than what a PS4 can do.
I also have a gaming PC and a Ps4, btw.
AmaterasuOni
Banned
This guy is kind of a dick, huh?
Nice asshat of a dickwipe.
So Oculus is DOA? You can buy a decent PC for that price.
People expect Oculis not to hike the price by over $100 then. They charge EU around $750 for what is sold in the US at $600, yet don't include any fees.
At least with PS4/XBox, the final price was final, so it was easy to justify $399=399 (499 for Box).
Here they charge you more, then expect you to pay an extra 30% on top of an already hiked price.
Actually... I think my favorite VR experience thus far has been Proton Pulse which is basically a breakout clone where head tracking is used to control the paddle. It's super simple but extremely intuitive, and a great usage of VR.
My friends dad is dead, I cant be an asshole about it though.
On the US site, it says taxes aren't included in the price, on the UK site it doesn't say that. So I'm going to assume they'll sort out the customs before hand, and that's what the price hike is.
That twitter response is hilarious though. He apparently didn't realise that himself, and instead posted a passive aggressive response?
What normal people do you know that spends that much on a PC?
I don't know anyone who has spent that much on a PC in the UK(doing a direct conversion), and that's including the fact that UK tech prices are really ridiculous.
That twitter response is hilarious though. He apparently didn't realise that himself, and instead posted a passive aggressive response?
What normal people do you know that spends that much on a PC?
I don't know anyone who has spent that much on a PC in the UK(doing a direct conversion), and that's including the fact that UK tech prices are really ridiculous.
They're both unnecessary luxury devices.
An iPhone only requires a sim card to work, you still need a beefy PC to use the Rift. Anyway, bad comparison imho.
So something needs to be lower because you need something expensive that they have no control over? How do Oculus benefit? This isn't like the PS4 which Sony sells.
Do you say the same about high end graphics cards that need a pc? A PC for $1200?
Most people that are interested in the Oculus already has a PC. Who here actually buying a brand new pc along with VR? Oculus does not benefit in anyway you buying a PC from Dell. Why should they lower the price, take a hit? This isn't Sony.
sankt-Antonio
Banned
What are you guys smoking, lol. If its true that EU buyers will have to pay additional taxes, the EU store prices are a scam.
EricGRIT09
Neo Member
Before I explain, let me say that I did pre-order this morning. Not sure if I'm going to keep that pre-order, but most likely will.
People were expecting a lower price because they (Luckey) had previously communicated that they were targeting accessible VR for the masses (this was his whole dream) somewhere around $350. They also made it clear that the consumer version was being developed in such a way that it was a no-compromises device - they wanted this thing to be as perfect as possible. They took a long time and a couple iterations on the hardware prior to release so they would have the product they set out to create. So, they have evidently created the hardware they wanted to but now have to compromise on the price - at least for the first round.
It does not surprise me in the least that people are upset about this. I'm a little upset about it and may go with a Vive if the cost is similar since it comes with the motion controllers and lighthouse, as well as the new front-facing camera.
EDIT: And Luckey hinting that the price would be higher that expected shortly before release wasn't going to get people ready for a $600 price tag. That was way too big of a jump from his original vision to be expected by the masses.
Shuggananas
Banned
try $1000
Sidewinder
Member
Exactly.
Mashin Haters
Member
I can't believe Palmer said that on twitter. Just because you only have 140 characters doesn't mean you have to reply in the most rude way possible!
Disaster Nebraska
Banned
Oculus going the PS3/Xbone route before it even launches (PR gaffes and all!)
No thanks. I'll stick to PS VR as long as it's affordable. $600 is too much but I'm excited for those who get the chance to enjoy Oculus.
Simply cannot justify spending this much on a VR set when I know I'll be buying a new model in a few years anyway (this is prototype, early-adopters phase, folks).
No thanks. I'll stick to PS VR as long as it's affordable. $600 is too much but I'm excited for those who get the chance to enjoy Oculus.
Simply cannot justify spending this much on a VR set when I know I'll be buying a new model in a few years anyway (this is prototype, early-adopters phase, folks).
Memorabilia
Member
Kenzodielocke
Banned
I mean, they could've at least make it free shipment at that price...
Caayn
Member
What the actual fuck. First the product is more expensive in Europe ($600 + %20 tax != 700), next at that price shipping isn't even included (which is practically a standard in the Netherlands), and to top it off customs isn't even included.Conflicting messages. So the Euro price doesn't include import taxes after all?
This must be some major fuck-up mistake by Oculus.
My point was that we are talking about a completely different product and most of the iPhones we subsidized through the service carriers making them cheaper. Not by that much for the 1st gen iPhone , BUT, that was a communication device with internet capabilities and a it was one of the first viable replacements for a digital camera. But lets not talk about what phones offer compared to the Oculus. My point is that those devices were small and essential for most people because they were a computer, phone and camera in one little device. The Oculus is huge and very niche, it is way easier to convince someone that a new model phone is worth $600 then to convince them that a "gaming" VR headset is definitely worth $600 and a must have on top of that.
Audioboxer
Member
He should have waited for 10,000 characters.