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VA likely to outperform VR this Christmas

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Bernard Murphy

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Virtual assistants (Amazon Echo and similar) are likely to blow VR out of the water in sales this Christmas. Part of the reason is assumed to be cost - $400 and up VR vs $180m for Echo (though the Samsung Gear at $100 dips below this), part is accessibility (not too many platforms supported). I would guess multi-user value and ease of use might be factors too. VAs can be used by anyone in the room at any time, but you to take turns to don a cumbersome headset for VR.

Virtual assistants expected to top virtual reality in holiday sales
| Reuters
 
I have already gotten two Amazon Echo Dots for Christmas ($40). I'm guessing that will be the top seller. It really is just a cheaper smartphone that is always on. I have an original Echo ($140) that we use daily in the kitchen. My wife is not comfortable with having one in the bedroom. VR in the bedroom might be interesting... :rolleyes:
 
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