I’m cautiously optimistic about the new virtual reality revolution. I’ve had some eyeballs-on time with the Rift, and while it wasn’t quite there it was an interesting experience. With Sony set to introduce its own virtual reality headset targeted at its consoles, maybe this time the fad will actually catch on. Oculus rift founder Palmer Luckey believes it’ll do more than just catch on. In the future, he posits, it will replace TV’s entirely.
“I think there’s almost no way that traditional displays will be around in a couple decades because it just won’t be feasible,” Luckey said in a video interview transcribed by the folks at Gamespot.
“Why in the world would you buy a 60? TV that even if it were dirt cheap, for that, it’s still going to cost a lot to ship it and make it from raw materials? A VR headset is going to be much better and much cheaper and you can take it anywhere.”
On the surface, in some sort of reality what he says does make a little sense – for solitary people. Factor in people with families, and you’ll end up having to buy a $300 VR headset for every member of the family.
Watching things on VR also removes any social aspect of it; you and your spouse wouldn’t be able to cuddle up on the couch to watch that episode of Game of Thrones where that one beloved character gets killed (spoiler?). Nor would you be able to fill out your morning crossword while munching on a breakfast croissant half-watching that twit Grant Hinds talk rubbish on Espresso. Just kidding, nobody does that anyway.
Imagine though, watching the most arbitrary TV filler in 3D VR? Yeah, it’s not happening.
Last Updated: April 16, 2014
Admiral Chief in Space
April 16, 2014 at 08:34
‘n vinnige vyftig randjies vir jou!!!!
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 16, 2014 at 08:38
met die komplimente van ABSA.
Admiral Chief in Space
April 16, 2014 at 08:39
XD is that show still running?
Dean
April 16, 2014 at 08:41
And you call yourself afrikaans. Tsk tsk
Admiral Chief in Space
April 16, 2014 at 08:44
I have better things to do than watch THAT type of show, like cleaning crud off of ceiling fans and defrosting the refrigerator
Dean
April 16, 2014 at 08:46
It’s still going strong, and as the alt says, he still looks exactly the same as when the thing started
Admiral Chief in Space
April 16, 2014 at 08:48
Are you…hehehe…a regular watcher?
Dean
April 16, 2014 at 09:30
When I’m seriously bored, I put it on and have Zoe try and answer the questions before the contestants :). So much fun watching her use dutch to understand afrikaans
Admiral Chief in Space
April 16, 2014 at 09:45
Dude, you HAVE to post a video of that, INSTANT HIT!!!
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 16, 2014 at 08:45
I dunno. My dad always used to watch it years ago.
Admiral Chief in Space
April 16, 2014 at 08:48
My mom too, hence why I don’t watch it
Umar's Sin
April 16, 2014 at 08:49
ROFLOL!!!
Admiral Chief in Space
April 16, 2014 at 08:34
HAHAHAHAHA ALT TEXT WIN!!!!!!!!!
Admiral Chief in Space
April 16, 2014 at 08:34
Geoff knows how to please me, just slap in some boertjie humour, or as he calls it dutchie humour
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 16, 2014 at 08:38
It’s good to know a proponent of virtual reality is literally delusional.
Jaded_Reprobate
April 16, 2014 at 08:40
“Game of Thrones where that one beloved character gets killed (spoiler?).”
all i can say is, it’s about time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 16, 2014 at 08:41
I haven’t watched it. Is it Sean Bean? I bet it’s him.
Admiral Chief in Space
April 16, 2014 at 08:44
Must be
BacchusZA
April 16, 2014 at 08:55
Simple rule of thumb in GoT – if it’s a character George R. R. Martin came up with, they’re going to die.
The only question is when, how unpleasantly, and how much you’ll hate it (or love it, in a few special cases) when it inevitably happens.
And with only 2 books left in the series, you can expect the body-count to go through the roof before long 😀
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
April 16, 2014 at 08:41
Episode 2?
Jaded_Reprobate
April 16, 2014 at 08:46
best episode ever made in the history of making of episodes
Rince the Unhuggable
April 16, 2014 at 09:44
Watch the spoilers man.
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
April 16, 2014 at 09:54
Naaah, not a Fan of the series..
Rince the Unhuggable
April 16, 2014 at 09:46
Haven’t seen it. So please watch out for spoilers man, even if they are cryptic, doesn’t take a stretch of the imagination to get to where you are going.
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
April 16, 2014 at 08:41
Yeah, the whole fandamily walking around with an Oculus strapped to their faces…. Sexah..
Can you imagine having to watch ” kyk hoe kyk sy vir my , whoa, ons gaan lekker speel vanaand” in full VR
In other News, for the WP8 users out there, the 8.1 update is quite nice…
Umar's Sin
April 16, 2014 at 08:49
OMG Noot vir Noot + Alt Text, BEST HEADER EVER …. That Father and Son duo on the instruments seems to be unaffected by age as well
saneman
April 16, 2014 at 08:55
and as with everything they need to market the 3D/VR/Latest gimmick to the silly dutchies.
Sad that noot vir noot can actually move product.
And why has no one asked lucky palmer how much the pc will cost that u have to have to run VR at 1080p @ 90fps X 2 panels.
If an already out of date PS4 can only do PS3 grafix at 1080p @ 60fps which costs R8000.
How and when will anyone expect rich geeks ever use this?
Tarka_za
April 16, 2014 at 12:37
The current DK2 is 1080p@75hz. They are looking at bumping up the resolution a bit more for the consumer version and the fps up to 90. It’s also only 1 panel in the rift, split in two. So 960×1080 per eye. I can run most games @ 90fps on my 3 year old pc if I turn some of the settings down.
oVg Errorist
April 16, 2014 at 09:01
Oculas Wrist
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 16, 2014 at 09:17
We all know how new tech is driven by porn. That doesn’t look very safe.
Rince the Unhuggable
April 16, 2014 at 09:44
Why do you think he’s wearing glasses now 0-O
GooseZA
April 16, 2014 at 09:03
Dat header. I laughed my ass off. I don’t think it will ever be beaten.
Admiral Chief in Space
April 16, 2014 at 09:13
Still laughing this side!
Rock789
April 16, 2014 at 09:06
Header of the week… Hell, Header of the month, right there!
Admiral Chief in Space
April 16, 2014 at 09:14
I know right? So damn funneh!
Rince the Unhuggable
April 16, 2014 at 09:28
watching that twit Grant Hinds talk rubbish on Espresso. Just kidding, nobody does that anyway. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Hammersteyn
April 16, 2014 at 09:33
LOL Johan Stemmet!
Norm the Horrible
April 16, 2014 at 11:17
Header of the week!
Tarka_za
April 16, 2014 at 12:41
Not sure if VR will replace TV, but current plastic/glass TV will definitely be replaced in the next few decades by projected/hologram/”paint-on” TV. In a couple of decades, VR headset will be so cheap and common, that every family member might have one for $10, so who knows, he might be right.