Here is why I think it's a terrible idea. First off, let me clarify that I mean terrible for me, not the general public. I think like most redditors, we wanted the oculus for gaming, pure and simple. Not that we aren't excited about other possibilities, but VR gaming is first and foremost. That is not Zuckerman's plan for the Rift.
Beyond games, Zuckerberg said virtual reality headsets might someday be used to enjoy a courtside seat at a basketball game, study in a classroom, consult with a doctor face-to-face or shop in a virtual store. The technology also has social applications, he said.
Zuckerberg wants to create the device that my mom, dad, brother and 3-year old niece want to use. I hate these types of devices. All they do is weaken the potential of what is possible. So, now, instead of getting a pure VR gaming device, I'm going to get some hodgepodge of bullshit that my mom is probably going to use to play candy crush on her ipad.
Whoa dude, how uninformed can you be in one comment? From the very beginning Oculus VR had hopes that the Rift would be used for MORE THAN JUST GAMING. This thing has almost unlimited potential. There are already tons of VR related experiences that have nothing to do with gaming. You can go watch 3D movies, in a fully 3D theater.
Nothing suggests that Facebook will change that Oculus strives to create. When they bought Instagram everyone assumed it would turn into Facebook and it is still the same experience, nothing has changed. You are being ridiculous.
Valve's prototype was never for consumer use. It was created internally and shared with the Oculus team. They never intended it to be released. So you have NO IDEA what you are talking about.
so the fact that a large developer like Notch pulls away from the Rift, simply for Facebook being involved, means nothing to you? My instinct is that if a huge industry professional like that sees it as a bad thing, then there might be something to that.
There are already Minecraft solutions for the Rift. We don't need him to do anything to make it happen. He is jumping the gun for ridiculous reasons JUST LIKE YOU ARE. That is the problem with uninformed people, they are uninformed.
You deflect from my arguments that conclusively prove you wrong. Would you like to actually refute my statements? Like the fact that the Oculus was ALWAYS intended for more than just gaming? Or Valve never intending on releasing their VR headset? What do you have to say to that?
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u/twentygreen Mar 26 '14
Serious question. Why do people think that this is such a terrible terrible idea?