09-30-2018 08:32 AM
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Zenbane said:
snowdog said:
I wouldn't include the StarVR headset as competition for ANY headset in the home consumer space. We don't know exactly how expensive it's going to be but it wouldn't surprise me if it's over 3 grand to buy. They'll probably sell 4 or 5 of the things to the great unwashed like us lol
The Pimax is certainly a contender, I'm going to buy one if we have to wait until 2022 for the CV2.I sense a slight bias. You are considering Pimax a contender because you are planning on buying one. However, I could make an argument that they are not a contender because they have no track record of success: their Gen 1 was a failure and their Gen 2 is a Kickstarter project that didn't achieve its promised goals. Arguments can be made both ways, but on paper StarVR is most certainly the stronger product. I don't consider price relevant in this discussion. Just because something is expensive doesn't mean it isn't good. Check out Lamborghini's as a prime example.
09-30-2018 10:09 AM
09-30-2018 10:43 AM
snowdog said:On paper, as far as specs goes, it is indeed a stronger product. But it isn't going to be competition for the other headsets.
snowdog said:Of course price is relevant. If it's too expensive then nobody will buy the thing. It remains to be seen whether the Pimax headsets are going to be competition for the same reason too.
Learning lessons doesn't mean anything when we're talking about a Kickstarter that doesn't achieve its goals.
09-30-2018 11:14 AM
DaftnDirect said:
@Zenbane, for me, I think I'm discounting other PC VR headsets for various reasons which are probably independent of Quest.
Pimax is both too expensive when taking into account having to buy the whole kit and start over, and too many questions still over drivability and performance.
I haven't been following StarVR tbh so I shouldnt pre-judge that one, but I'm guessing it has the same issues for me as does the Pimax, probably more so.
So bottom line for me is that thus far Rift is what's stopping me buying any other PC VR headset and my wallet, and the unrealistic performance requirements.
Quest will stop me buying any other stand-alone... unlless something amazing turns up! ...and my favourite PC VR games will stop me abandoning PC VR any time soon.
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