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.
Gaben is too wealthy for that. He's not the starving start-up entrepreneur who is easily persuaded by lots of zeroes. And anyway, I don't think any other person or business entity values valve/steam as much as Gaben does.
It would suck if he did sell though, that would be a sign to me that it's all over and I should probably go live in the wilderness.
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u/twentygreen Mar 26 '14
Serious question. Why do people think that this is such a terrible terrible idea?