Over the years, we've seen gaming devices come and go, or eventually evolve. Gaming consoles have been around since the early 70s, but another platform is starting to get attention as well. Tech giants are already developing better VR devices like Sony, Meta, and Apple, so what happens if this becomes the gaming mainstream?
It Will Cost More
There are several models out there to choose from, and many of them cannot be used on their own. The PSVR 2, for instance, requires you to have a PS5 console as well. The same goes for other brands like the Valve Index which needs a PC to function.
The VR sets you can use to save are the Meta Quest headsets. You don't need to connect them to main sources for cloud gaming, and they are fairly cheaper than the competing devices as well. But, you'll miss out on various titles from other companies.
PlayStation offers better VR video games since the company's main niche is gaming, which is the same as the Valve Index as it has access to a lot of VR games on Steam. Meta is developing more game titles, but no one can really say how that will go.
If you do opt for the devices that can run more games, you should be ready to pony up. For the PSVRs, you need to make sure that you already have or are prepared to buy the PS4 or PS5 console, depending on what VR headset you buy.
As for PC-based VR systems, you should also be able to afford to build or buy a PC that can run games efficiently. For instance, the minimum RAM for VR games is 8GB, but 16GB RAM will provide you with a smoother experience.
You'll Be More Physical
The upside to VR gaming is that you'll move around more, especially if the games you play require you to such as Beat Saber or VR sports games. Gone are the days when you'd be comfortably seated holding a controller for hours on end.
In a way, it's also good since the game will feel more real. It's already immersive since you'll literally see nothing else but the game, and you'll have a 360-degree view, but moving as your character should make you feel like you're really in it.
Fewer Released Traditional Controller Games
Once everyone starts preferring VR games, developers will also start leaning toward the development of such formats. Game franchises will move on to VR, or they will remaster old popular games to be compatible with virtual gaming, especially RPG ones.
Of course, companies will invest more in products that are on-demand. That serves as great news for VR enthusiasts or those who want a more immersive gaming experience, but people who want to stay in controller-based games will have access to fewer titles over time.
Assassin's Creed is an example of a gaming franchise already dipping its toes into VR waters with Assassin's Creed Nexus. Resident Evil 4 is also available as a VR game, both titles being playable using select Meta Quest headsets.
