Sony's virtual reality headset - PlayStation VR (PSVR) - has quickly become the new staple in the VR community. While the Oculus Rift, owned by Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB ), and HTC Vive are generally considered higher-quality outfits, they also have a higher price point. While recent price cuts to the Vive and Rift have made them more affordable PC VR options, the PSVR was able to jump out to a quick lead, because, for a long time, it had the best combination of price and quality.
In about a year, Sony sold more than 2 million PSVR headsets, easily outpacing the Vive and Rift. While the two have since slashed their prices, Sony may already have a distinct advantage going forward: its user base. Essentially, all a user needs to run the PSVR is a PlayStation 4 and the company's movement camera (now included in the PSVR bundle). Before the holidays, Sony announced it eclipsed the 70 million mark for PlayStation 4 sales.
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