The Oculus Rift is now Available for Pre-Order - Price Announced

[Kushiro]

Hopefully no brain frying and whatnot. Haven had a chance to watch the second season yet.

 

[AlienALX]

We should be glad that people buy them, in the long run it is just better for us that are not so rich or privileged, in 2 years time i hope we have gpu's capable of easily doing vr for a good deal cheaper then what we pay now, and 2 years isnt really that long considering how new the technology is and how much it will need to mature over that time, that includes the gaming industry that wants to do vr support.

Oh I totally agree dude

Sadly I don't think I will ever get to use one but hey, I may get lucky and it might not make me chunder.

 

[Feronix]

Idk, a lot of people here seem to easily spend 500 quid on a 1440p monitor because they want the experience. I don't think Oculus is much different with the exception that it's not meant for productivity work like PhotoShop and video editing.

 

[SPS]

I don't think the price is that bad considering the R&D and people they've hired to create it.

 

[Kushiro]

Well its bound to be on many kids wishlist given all the hype.

Still even it the price isnt so bad, they could cut the margins a tad and make more from the sales. Though reality isnt perfect. Either way they will undoubtedly make enough to cover the expenses of development regardless.

 

[jimma47]

It comes in at $850AUD here so more than I was wanting to pay but not unexpected. Priced between a GTX980 and a 980ti so not exactly 'just for the rich and spoiled brats'

When you consider the bundled controller is about $50 here, you're getting two 1200*1080 90hz displays for $400 each it's not actually that bad.

As long as it doesn't make you sick.

 

[Legacy-ZA]

We should be glad that people buy them, in the long run it is just better for us that are not so rich or privileged, in 2 years time i hope we have gpu's capable of easily doing vr for a good deal cheaper then what we pay now, and 2 years isnt really that long considering how new the technology is and how much it will need to mature over that time, that includes the gaming industry that wants to do vr support.

Right, like Solid State Drives? 6 years later... yep, very cheap. lol

 

[Kushiro]

Right, like Solid State Drives? 6 years later... yep, very cheap. lol

SSD prices have more or less halfed if not more in terms of proce. You used to have to pay around 300 for a 128GB SSD now they are sub 100.

The above prices are from AU, however every contry has had similar price changes.

 

[Greenback]

$599 or £409 but then I need a new cpu and gpu seems mines not upto the task ohwell, wouldn't be surprised if it goes the way of 3D tv's though

 

[AlienALX]

It comes in at $850AUD here so more than I was wanting to pay but not unexpected. Priced between a GTX980 and a 980ti so not exactly 'just for the rich and spoiled brats'

When you consider the bundled controller is about $50 here, you're getting two 1200*1080 90hz displays for $400 each it's not actually that bad.

As long as it doesn't make you sick.

You're forgetting that you need a £1500 PC for the ideal experience too dude. So it's not just 850AUD it's 850AUD plus whatever a I5/980ti rig costs too.

I read some tech stuff on it today and apparently running it is like running three 1080p screens. What makes it harder is that the two 'screens' it has run at 90hz and a mate of mine who has tested the release kit reckons that you need at least 70FPS or it falls apart and makes you feel sick.

As such a GTX 970 (min req) is never ever going to give you 70FPS min at that resolution. The first game out apparently recommends a minimum GTX980. So ideally as I said above you really need at least a 980ti.

Which makes it only for the rich. 4k is the same but you can run a 4k monitor at lower resolutions.

 

[Wraith]

I don't think the price is that bad considering the R&D and people they've hired to create it.

It's not bad considering what the Co Founder said on twitter, I'm a little confused about the price now and further to that they didn't expect Oculus to be this popular I can see stock trouble ahead :lol:

 

[Kushiro]

You're forgetting that you need a £1500 PC for the ideal experience too dude. So it's not just 850AUD it's 850AUD plus whatever a I5/980ti rig costs too.

I read some tech stuff on it today and apparently running it is like running three 1080p screens. What makes it harder is that the two 'screens' it has run at 90hz and a mate of mine who has tested the release kit reckons that you need at least 70FPS or it falls apart and makes you feel sick.

As such a GTX 970 (min req) is never ever going to give you 70FPS min at that resolution. The first game out apparently recommends a minimum GTX980. So ideally as I said above you really need at least a 980ti.

Which makes it only for the rich. 4k is the same but you can run a 4k monitor at lower resolutions.

Cant say its only for the rich, I've seen quite a few ready to shell out the cost even if they cant actually "afford" it. As much as I would like to say that it is a silly thing to do, I can understand that everyone wants to have something every once in a while.

AMD has some decent options too. Im not too keen on people using a 970 for it though, as it could be a headache. never know. Not going to deny it is sweet perf/cost for 1080p.

 

[jimma47]

You're forgetting that you need a £1500 PC for the ideal experience too dude. So it's not just 850AUD it's 850AUD plus whatever a I5/980ti rig costs too.

I read some tech stuff on it today and apparently running it is like running three 1080p screens. What makes it harder is that the two 'screens' it has run at 90hz and a mate of mine who has tested the release kit reckons that you need at least 70FPS or it falls apart and makes you feel sick.

As such a GTX 970 (min req) is never ever going to give you 70FPS min at that resolution. The first game out apparently recommends a minimum GTX980. So ideally as I said above you really need at least a 980ti.

Which makes it only for the rich. 4k is the same but you can run a 4k monitor at lower resolutions.

Oh yeah I'm not forgetting - I already have 3x 1080 (60hz tho) panels for gaming and run dual 980s so I think it would be capable for now.

I think the Oculus is targeting people that already have uber systems and 980ti's or fury x's, crossfire or SLi.

Early adopters will pay a premium that's for sure. I'll just have to wait and see when the reviews and benches hit.

 

[Legacy-ZA]

SSD prices have more or less halfed if not more in terms of proce. You used to have to pay around 300 for a 128GB SSD now they are sub 100.

The above prices are from AU, however every contry has had similar price changes.

And? It doesn't change the fact that the price/GB is still too expensive. They are cheaper to manufacture than HDD's, funny old world isn't it? It's because people like you keep believing the story that manufacturers keep getting away with it. What is 128GB these days? Nothing.

 

[Kushiro]

Your joking right? Manufacturing isnt the only cost of getting them out to consumers I.E PEOPLE LIKE ME. Do YOU seriously think SSDs are for charity? We are OBVIOUSLY paying more than what it costs to make them even after taking into account costs of R&D etc etc Then again in looney world you can just sprout nonsense and get what you want huh. We of ignorant reality will continue with our so called misguided ways.

 

[barnsley]

And? It doesn't change the fact that the price/GB is still too expensive. They are cheaper to manufacture than HDD's, funny old world isn't it? It's because people like you keep believing the story that manufacturers keep getting away with it. What is 128GB these days? Nothing.

You could also argue what is 100MB/s these days? Even the fastest mechanical HDDs (which have a worse price/GB) are still slower than a £40 ssd. Size isn't everything.

The only 'fast' HDDs are now the same cost/GB as SSDs. The SSDs however consume less power, put out less heat, are silent and are quickly a whole lot less likely to die.

This whole 'SSDs are a global price conspiricy thing' was funny 2 years ago but now its old.

 

[Dicehunter]

It's not bad considering what the Co Founder said on twitter, I'm a little confused about the price now and further to that they didn't expect Oculus to be this popular I can see stock trouble ahead :lol:

If they weren't making money on it they wouldn't be selling it, He must think people are thick ^_^

 

[AlienALX]

No, because the only 3 games officially announced as of today by Oculus are Valkyrie, Luckys Tale and Rock Band. There are lots of others that have promised to be a launch titles (technolust etc) but there's no official list.

Half Life 2 is, to most people, a pretty horrible, nauseating experience. I can play about two minutes before getting pukey. It was never designed for VR, the locomotion and turning make you want to spew, and the scale is all off (you are taller than most of the combine which makes them far less intimating than they should be)

Honestly though, anyone just getting into VR to play the games they currently play, but in VR is going to be in for a pukey disappointment. In time, developers will find ways to make FPS etc games work, but right now, my best advice is to stick to games with a well thought out and solidly implemented VR experience.



EDIT: As a side note, has anyone got their confirmation emails yet?

Wow, that sounds like a right chuffing bundle of fun.

 

[barnsley]

If they weren't making money on it they wouldn't be selling it, He must think people are thick ^_^

Ever heard of a loss leader?



It makes perfect sense to me. Get people in to test it en masse while they work out how to lower the cost of manufacturing.

 

[AlienALX]

Ever heard of a loss leader?



It makes perfect sense to me. Get people in to test it en masse while they work out how to lower the cost of manufacturing.

I'm just waiting now for the Chinese to get their hands on it. I give it six months, then we will have the "Catleap and Hazro" versions that cost about half.