It seems like I'm always running into articles about virtual reality and how it could change the way we think of gaming. I haven't tried it yet, but think it sounds interesting. How fun would it be to play an FPS and actually be in the middle of the action? Or to play a simulator type game and get a more accurate simulation of something like flying a plane? In theory it sounds unbelieveable, but I want to see it in practice.
I've read that VR can take awhile to acclimate to--some people who are more prone to motion sickness have difficulties playing and can experience nausea. I am one of those people and would like to avoid throwing up while gaming as much as possible. And what about support? Since VR is in it's early days are there many good games either being developed or being converted to use with different headsets? I'm also not completely sure how they work. Do you have to turn around in real-life to see what's behind you?
So while I'm curious, I'm going to hold off on running out and buying a shiny, new VR system. I think I'll wait awhile and see if it really catches on or if it's just a fad of newer technology. I'm leaning towards fad--think of how many other "virtual reality" or other gaming products were advertised as something revolutionary, but which never caught on. We'll just have to wait and see what the future hilds for VR.
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