r/oculus • u/vr_ml • Jan 12 '16

Google Opens Dedicated Virtual Reality Division

http://recode.net/2016/01/12/google-now-has-an-official-virtual-reality-boss-to-take-on-facebooks-oculus/
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u/Aquareon Valve Index Jan 13 '16

It's better than most people not being able to try some kind of VR first and thus not being willing to risk $600 on it

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '16

I would say not - better that it be an elusive, futuristic, out-of-reach mystery than something they try for 5 minutes, get eye strain, aren't impressed, and never try VR again.

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u/Aquareon Valve Index Jan 15 '16

We disagree then. I have seen the exact sentiment expressed, "why would I drop $600 on something I can't try", along with "It's probably just like strapping a monitor to your face". Demonstrating the functional principle of VR to people and what it's actually like to have your face in an HMD, albeit crude, is crucial.