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0 pointsjesuscript3y ago0 comments

The average user wont do it because there is still physical barriers. The headsets are too heavy still, and outside of the Quest2, they are usually tethered. It’s not a casual experience yet because even putting the headset on is not a casual matter. You have to fuck with the strap to get a nice aligned view, constantly adjust the visor, scratching your nose or adjusting your glasses requires fumbling around.

It’s not as simple as picking up your phone, or … well, it’s not as simple as putting on glasses.

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ilyt3y ago

I'd think that's more related to a fact you need pricy gaming PC in addition to pricy headset, all to play select few games

> You have to fuck with the strap to get a nice aligned view, constantly adjust the visor, scratching your nose or adjusting your glasses requires fumbling around.

I doubt anyone didn't get VR for that reasons

gernb3y ago

and yet people ride bikes, mountain climb, ski, surf, all things that requires equipment and setup time.

lmm3y ago

Other than casual utility cycling (which doesn't require expensive equipment or setup time), people don't do those things casually. Most people don't do them at all, or do them occasionally on a dedicated holiday for doing that. People who are really into them do them a lot, but even those people generally do them on dedicated trips.

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