VR Headset Prices Are Going to Crash Soon and Here’s Why

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Virtual reality tech has progressed significantly in the past few years, but is still hamstrung in one particular area. Allow me, for just one moment, to channel my inner Jimmy McMillan and state that the cost of VR tech is too damn high. Let’s do the math together. An HTC Vive costs about $ 799 while an Oculus Rift will set you back slightly less at $ 599. Then you need to get a sufficiently powerful computer with a dedicated graphics card to run it all with reasonable performance — this could cost you another $ 800 or more if you buy said computer…

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