wanderingprostheyltite
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This is my concern, even the GearVR releases have been trickling lately compared to launch. Then again holidays and all...
Oculus Rift available for preorder for $599.99, shipping in March
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This is my concern, even the GearVR releases have been trickling lately compared to launch. Then again holidays and all...
UpDownLeftRight
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Ah, didn't realize you needed to go through as a guest about to place an order to switch it. Unfortunately it's a little bit outside of my price bracket so I'm gonna be waiting for gen 2 or 3 I guess.
Felix Lighter
Member
It seems relatively common. I've seen many mention they are in the same boat, me included but I'm heard nothing about a resolution. I've sent a request to support but I'm sure their queue has exploded so I doubt I'll hear anything from them for awhile.
Hale-XF11
Member
I wonder what effect, if any, the price reveal has had on indie devs currently working on VR software.
Ninja Scooter
Member
What, you didn't have one of these in 1987? Pff.
The first mainstream consumer cell phone was $4000 in early 1980s money. I'm sure every Joe Sixpack had one.
It's not competing with PSVR. The Rift is an open platform, not locked to any single hardware configuration.
Also about software, I've heard the complete opposite. My most looked forward to games are not on PSVR. It's pretty subjective.
How much you wanna bet a majority of the stuff we get for the Rift is just enhanced GearVR ports ugh.
Ya, if I was a dev I'd be seriously concerned and upset at oculus for this pricing.
If people want porn, a GearVR is way better suited.
Eve Valkyrie is a space combat game. It is set in the Eve universe, but it's not the MMO you're thinking of. It also ships with Lucky's Tale, a 3d platformer.
wanderingprostheyltite
Member
Its interesting cause the Technolust dev told me that mobile vr doesn't really have a big enough draw to invest much time on apps there right now, his focus is on the other headsets, which seems like it would be the opposite to me what with barrier to entry with the pc hmds. Granted, that includes cost of a smartphone but a lot of people will have already bought those prior to the Gear. Will be interesting to see how things shake out in a year or two and where devs flock to.
Anyone interested in PC gaming obviously isn't going buy a PSVR to satisfy that need. And we already know the Rift is targeting higher performance and plenty are willing to pay for that.
ISee
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Wolfgunblood Garopa
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Enthusiast price for an enthusiast product. Why expect a budget price for these headsets? They're not mass market products yet. The PS3 was a mass market product at an enthusiast price.
Enthusiasts pay it, if it's a good product it will get good word of mouth and plant the seed for the mass market, then the product will be revised, manufacturing increased and the price lowered to meet the demand of the larger market.
Enthusiasts pay it, if it's a good product it will get good word of mouth and plant the seed for the mass market, then the product will be revised, manufacturing increased and the price lowered to meet the demand of the larger market.
Bethesda games are an option there. And it's not the Eve MMO.
Making sure it's compatible with Gear VR
Advancements in VR are insane right now. Eye tracking is already set for the second generation with reliable foveated rendering to probably come shortly after. That alone is going to be make a significant difference, not to mention the advancements in screen tech, increasing fov, and so on. If you think just because this costs a lot, it'll be future-proof for a good few years, you will be disappointed.
wanderingprostheyltite
Member
Yeahhh I'm expecting some ports for sure. Hopefully devs take the time to make assets and lighting better at least.
Ninja Scooter
Member
In what way (other than with the likely tiny intersect of consumers who own both a ps4 and a monster PC gaming rig) are these things in competition? Why would they be? If anything Sony and oculus and Valve are all rooting for each other. Some people view everything through these weird "console warz" lenses.
I meant largely from a messaging standpoint.
That was very confusing
This is what killed the deal for me.
741 for something that will be outdated in 2 years is too much.
As I said, I was ready to bite at 599.
MegaManTrigger
Banned
This is why it baffles me that Facebook said it's aiming at hardcore demographics first and then working its way to the casual market. Never mind the fact that casuals avoid building gaming-dedicated PCs because of how expensive and time-consuming (at least when you don't know shit about computers) it is. On top of that you have the price problem, 600 dollars early-adopter tax is a lot to commit to on top of having a great gaming PC to handle the Rift (it's worse in Canada where it's 849 before taxes and shipping, and 699 euros in Europe), and the issue with these kinds of techs being outdated very fast makes this a hard investment to swallow. Honestly, it's a much better investment to build a gaming-dedicated PC.
Things could change, but for now, it doesn't seem like a smart move.
At that price cellular is DOA. Shame because it seems like cool tech.
MrFrankFontaine
Banned
Well, can't say I'm totally surprised by the price.
I'd still be there day 1 if it wasn't for the fact that I'm not financially in a spot to throw this much money at VR right now (working on finishing my basement).
Made it an easy decision for me as I was ready to spend money I don't have if it was under $500.
Oh well, congrats to the original backers for their free headset and to the early adopters ready to take the dive. Looking forward to hearing the impressions and what Vive/PSVR come out with.
I'd still be there day 1 if it wasn't for the fact that I'm not financially in a spot to throw this much money at VR right now (working on finishing my basement).
Made it an easy decision for me as I was ready to spend money I don't have if it was under $500.
Oh well, congrats to the original backers for their free headset and to the early adopters ready to take the dive. Looking forward to hearing the impressions and what Vive/PSVR come out with.
Trojita
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Remember car phones? lol. No one I knew even had one of those.
mario_O
Member
Yeah, but content for whom?
Not sure how it will sell in the U.S but this thing is dead in Europe. 750 euros + PC. It's going to be extremely niche.
Won't ever take off. Price killed it. Wait, what are we talking about again?
In all seriousness, the Oculus is not priced out of the adoption curve. Having 2 of the dev kits (1 & 2), and seeing the improvements made to the consumer offering, the price does not surprise one bit. Actually, I'm a bit surprised it was not priced higher.
Then wouldn't it be more logical to price it low, but artificially reduce shipment numbers, rather than risk turning people off because of the high price?
Woody Invincible
Banned
I had a ton of fun playing demos with the DK2 the first few days I had it, then I let greed take over and sold it for a nice profit to a Russian. I'm hoping for the same experience but turned up to 11. The fun part...not the Russian thing.
Mihos
Gold Member
We had early adoption sewn up... we had a VCR before cable was available in our area.
You haven't limped along in tech until you hooked up rabbit ears to a VCR you had to start and stop manually.
GeorgioCostanzaX
Member
Would be Day one if they made this compatible with XBONE...I gotta think that's coming given the controller pack in.
brownfedora
Member
Remember when the first Kindle cost $400. Now $49.
I don't have the computer or the money for this, but I'm kind of happy that it cost this much. Oculus being a high quality product will be better for the long term future of VR than if it was a cheap product.
Now I just need arcades to still exist so I have somewhere to try it out.
Also I want a Mechwarrior game in VR, giant hulking mechs that move slowly, but complete freedom to look around from the pilots perspective would be awesome.
Now I just need arcades to still exist so I have somewhere to try it out.
Also I want a Mechwarrior game in VR, giant hulking mechs that move slowly, but complete freedom to look around from the pilots perspective would be awesome.
Woody Invincible
Banned
Early adoption is neat sometimes. My first dvd player was the size of a laser disc player.
like 16 x 14 x 3
like 16 x 14 x 3
ultrazilla
Gold Member
So if I pre-order, will they charge my card immediately or wait until it ships? If they wait, I'll pre-order now and lock it in. Need to know asap! Thanks!
Outside of very basic games, the Xbox One would really struggle to drive the Rift. It requires 90fps at 1080x1200 on 2 displays.
Hale-XF11
Member
It'll be very interesting indeed. I'm starting to think that PSVR will have the biggest draw. Oculus will get mostly ports in its first year or two on the market, while most indie devs target lower end VR headsets so they can make some money.
I could see this happening too.
cheezcake
Member
Bingo.
This is a long term game. The tech will always eventually be affordable to the mainstream, so the question is will it be desirable at that same point in time. They put the best possible tech they can out at a premium price knowing that it won't gather mainstream traction, but that the people who are able to grab it should have an overwhelmingly positive experience with it. Word of mouth travels and people are still interested in VR, so when the price does come down in a few years time they buy into it. The alternative is coming out with an inferior product at a lower price, people may like it but not love it, people may just downright dislike it. You'll get better 1st gen sales, but you could negatively affect sales performance of your future products.
That said I still think this price is above what they wanted, they seemed to be trying hard to hit $499. But in the end they weighed the affect on the user experience sacrificing parts to hit $499 would have, and decided to go with $599. Tales out of my ass but I think it's the most plausible explanation.