Photek wrote::lol:
Not a chance I'm sitting in my living room with that on!
Moggy wrote:There is a big difference between VR and 3DTV. People don’t want to sit at home wearing a pair of 3D glasses just to watch the football or Eastenders. People will be more prepared to wear a headset if it means the games are more immersive.
The problem with PS Move, Kinect and 3D glasses gaming is that they are a solution to a problem nobody had. Developers and gamers didn't think there was a need for motion control to make games better; these were products created by manufacturers specifically to maintain market share and prolong the longevity of their consoles.
The difference with a VR helmet is that it is a technological idea that has been around for many years, but one that is more than just a concept but is has been seen as a very desirable and achievable product. The reason for this is that if it can be made to work it will actually put the player in the game world which could create an amazing level of immersion.
I've loved watching the Oculus Rift videos because the people trial-ing it are giddy with laughter and joy and genuinely seem to be in having an amazing experience - I want that! VR needs one killer app and either on Project Morpheus or Oculus Rift and VR will be accepted. Obviously there is a costs for a headset, and the fact that it is not just pick up a controller to play means
VR is not intended to replace regular gaming - but it will offer a complementary experience. OC has a number of software developers who are making their games compatible with it, apparently multi platform title (amongst others) The Witness will offer compatibility, as will a number of the major game engines. This means the VR ecosystem will become a reality. VR compatibility becomes a viable feature that developers can add to their games. And down the line museums and educational establishments will jump on the virtual tours possibility. I don't know how well Oculus Rift or Project Morpheus will work when they are released, we just have to wait and see, but VR will definitely happen because it holds the promise of true transportation to other worlds and times. As a gamer my mouth is watering at the prospect of playing an exploration adventure or RPG. All it takes is that one killer app.