Oculus Rift: Available for pre-order • Hacker News Board

Re: Oculus Rift: Available for pre-order

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Post by DIVx0 » Wed, Jan 06, 2016, 4:09 PM UTC

ouch, I was all set to preorder but $599 is too much for me to buy this without seeing it in person first.

I will have to wait for retail demo units or something.

Re: Oculus Rift: Available for pre-order

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Post by PretzelPirate » Wed, Jan 06, 2016, 4:09 PM UTC

lossolo wrote: post #9

Stop with "Virtual Reality" hype. People feel dizzy after trying this out. You will see how this hype will decline after the product launch. We see hype because big companies bet on this product and now want to get their millions back...

I felt dizzy at first, but quickly got used to it. It was a very fun experience. I would happily play for hours wearing it.

Its no Virtual Boy, but its the best substitute I can find. :)

Re: Oculus Rift: Available for pre-order

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Post by ceejayoz » Wed, Jan 06, 2016, 4:09 PM UTC

herbst wrote: post #13

Subtotal: $59900 O_O

Font issue? There's a dot in there - $599.00.

Re: Oculus Rift: Available for pre-order

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Post by ceejayoz » Wed, Jan 06, 2016, 4:10 PM UTC

Sven7 wrote: post #17

wehadfun wrote: post #7

Besides gaming and AE is there any reason to get this?

If you are a pro athlete it allows you to practice your swing or your serve.

If you're a pro athlete you're going to use the real thing.

Re: Oculus Rift: Available for pre-order

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Post by ulam2 » Wed, Jan 06, 2016, 4:10 PM UTC

Not available in India. :(

Re: Oculus Rift: Available for pre-order

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Post by StavrosK » Wed, Jan 06, 2016, 4:10 PM UTC

bowmessage wrote: post #2

Going to have to pass on $599. More than I was expecting.

Plus $400 for the recommended graphics card :/

Re: Oculus Rift: Available for pre-order

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Post by kross » Wed, Jan 06, 2016, 4:10 PM UTC

chrismbarr wrote: post #12

kross wrote: post #3

http://shop.oculus.com - blank screen...awesome. It has been since the moment the pre-order link showed on oculus.com.

I saw the same thing, but it appears to be fixed now. A quick fix/reaction by Oculus!

Very quick on the bundle fix! Unfortunately, "Something went wrong. Please try again." with both credit cards and paypal.

So it isn't just one problem...

Re: Oculus Rift: Available for pre-order

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Post by errnoh » Wed, Jan 06, 2016, 4:10 PM UTC

bowmessage wrote: post #2

Going to have to pass on $599. More than I was expecting.

Seems to be €699 in Europe ($750)

(edit: This price does not include shipping.)

Re: Oculus Rift: Available for pre-order

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Post by chrisdbaldwin » Wed, Jan 06, 2016, 4:10 PM UTC

Sven7 wrote: post #17

wehadfun wrote: post #7

Besides gaming and AE is there any reason to get this?

If you are a pro athlete it allows you to practice your swing or your serve.

QB training is very compelling.

Re: Oculus Rift: Available for pre-order

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Post by strictnein » Wed, Jan 06, 2016, 4:10 PM UTC

Sven7 wrote: post #17

wehadfun wrote: post #7

Besides gaming and AE is there any reason to get this?

If you are a pro athlete it allows you to practice your swing or your serve.

Sounds silly, but I know the Minnesota Vikings (an NFL team) used a VR setup for some practice this year, to help increase situational awareness.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13328295/minnesota-vikings...