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Re:US video game sales have record quarter as consumers stay... by zlsa on Friday May 15, 2020 @11:42AM (#23193474)
You don't need the Valve Index to play Half-Life Alyx. Windows Mixed Reality VR headsets can be had for under $300.
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Re:US video game sales have record quarter as consumers stay... by cactus2093 on Friday May 15, 2020 @11:59AM (#23193700)
You still need a gaming PC though, lots of relatively casual gamers (like myself) still only have consoles.
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Re:US video game sales have record quarter as consumers stay... by egypturnash on Friday May 15, 2020 @02:23PM (#23195534)
You need to be able to clear out enough space to wander around a room blindfolded, too. That's really at a premium right now if you're not living alone; kids, roomies, parents, and spouses are all fighting for space in homes that were perfectly adequate when everyone went out to work or school most of the day.
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Re:US video game sales have record quarter as consumers stay... by filoleg on Friday May 15, 2020 @04:07PM (#23196796)
>You need to be able to clear out enough space to wander around a room blindfolded, too.

You really don't. I have a 3ft by 3ft playspace (at most), and I played through Alyx (as well as tons of other VR games) just fine. Sure, having more space would've made it a little bit better, but the overall experience is just as great.

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Re:US video game sales have record quarter as consumers stay... by wincy on Friday May 15, 2020 @10:07PM (#23199840)
The Oculus Rift has been out of stock since March when the pandemic started. It's really hard to find VR headsets right now.
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