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VR vs. Price

VRFocus - If you look back over the past decade in the videogame industry, you quickly learn one golden rule: it’s all about the pricing. Companies can build the most amazing products but it all means nothing without an efficient price tag. Sony learned that lesson with the still cringe-inducing launch of the PlayStation 3 at $599 USD, while Nintendo reveled in it at $249 for the Wii. Even as recently as this year, Microsoft has had to trim the price of its Xbox One in the UK to £399 GBP and throw in a free game to make it more competitive with the PlayStation 4.

WatDoesTheStarFoxSay4445d ago

I would consider buying a VR headset for PS4 if it didn't pass beyond the $500 mark.

SteamPowered4444d ago

The Oculus Dev Kit was around $300 USD, so I cant see the finished product being more than that.
There are more and more games popping up on Steam that support this. That right there is the first step.
I wonder if all PS4 games will support VR or if they have to be designed with it in mind.

The Great Melon4444d ago (Edited 4444d ago )

Oculus have stated many times that they want the consumer model to be priced near the devkit. If they can financially go lower they will, as their goal is not simply to just sell a product, but also ensure that VR will expand far beyond a novelty.

SnakeCQC4444d ago

I posted a link on tech spy from the devs who said everyone would be able to afford the rift

WeAreLegion4444d ago (Edited 4444d ago )

I'm very excited for both. I love the Oculus, or the few games I've played on it. I can't wait to see what Sony is doing, too.

Off topic: Crap. I lost a bubble. What does a guy have to do to get bubbles around here? Being impartial doesn't seem to be working.

Edit: Trust me. That doesn't work, either. Lol.

SteamPowered4444d ago

Sorry dude, looks like its Sony or GTFO. Im a PC guy, I feel your pain. :(

DCfan4444d ago

LOL, i don't comment that often and got bubbled down for some reason. Have a bub+ :)

WeAreLegion4444d ago

Thanks, man. :) Back at ya!

ooquis4444d ago

Can't wait to try this "some-day"!

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Zombie Army VR: Everything You Need to Know

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Morels: Homestead Established for PC VR

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F1 23 Will Support PC VR But Not PSVR 2

Electronic Arts has confirmed that while F1 23 will support PC VR it will not support PSVR 2 on PlayStation 5.

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ApocalypseShadow1096d ago

That's fine. GT7 would overshadow it anyway at it has open wheel and regular cars.

Should have been spending their time updating Squadrons with better resolution, frame rate, haptics, etc as there isn't a game like that on PS VR 2 yet.

But it's EA. They don't think.

Babadook71095d ago

I agree. It would sell better on PSVR2 right now.

Knushwood Butt1096d ago (Edited 1096d ago )

A wasted opportunity, but I don't buy EA / Codemasters stuff anyway. Grid Legends just came out on Plus and I haven't touched it. Why would I when I have GT7 and PSVR2?

Abnor_Mal1096d ago

Not into F1 racing, but still a missed opportunity.

ApocalypseShadow1096d ago

That's where opportunity presents itself that they could offer something else that other developers haven't offered yet. Yeah. There's No Man's Sky. But a space game with a story would be great. Like the old days with Colony Wars.

Abnor_Mal1096d ago

Exactly, they could have possibly lured more players just from the inclusion of a vr mode.

I miss Colony wars and G-Police, Low-Fi I hope will scratch that itch when it releases. We also need a vr War/Starhawk game.

Knushwood Butt1095d ago

Just watched the trailer of Low-Fi. Most definitely on my radar.

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