Gamers willing to wear 'funky' gadgets more than the average consumer, says Oculus inventor
The market for virtual reality has greater tolerance than the 3D market, which has struggled to take off in the home, claims the creator behind Oculus Rift.
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey said that his VR headset won’t suffer from the fate of reluctant consumers because its audience of gamers are more open to wearing bulky entertainment gear.
“It’s a bit of a different market. I’ve always loved 3D too; I’m on of those guys that doesn’t mind wearing glasses while I watch TV. 3D TVs give you an advantage in terms of immersion, you see things in stereo; but they don’t immerse you nearly as much as a VR headset.
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