Chime in: What is VR good for beyond gaming?

VR has come up a long style in the final couple of years since the release of the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, and we're seeing many manufacturers jump on board, including those who partnered with Microsoft to make Windows Mixed Reality.

If you lot're enjoying one of the premier PC-based VR systems (or fifty-fifty the excellent PlayStation VR), chances are you lot have a large library of games from SteamVR, the Oculus Store, or the Microsoft Store. You might also have discovered some other uses for VR, similar enjoying media on a big screen or taking advantage of unlimited desktops and windows for productivity purposes.

Other who oasis't had a risk however to dive into the deep end of VR might be wondering what exactly all the fuss is near since nigh of the focus is on the gaming aspect. Windows Central forum member drewsuruncle recently created a thread in our VR & AR Lounge request virtually the point of VR, AR, and MR.

drewsuruncle
03-28-2018 10:52 PM

I am really having a hard fourth dimension understanding what the big bargain is with VR/AR/MR. Exterior of gaming (which I think could be cool), and a few other niche areas what purpose does it serve? Plainly I haven't really used it other than about 2 times with my Idol 4s, and a google cardboard thingy. What am I missing? TIA.
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It's a good question, and plenty of people have already jumped in to enlighten drewsuruncle. There are personal accounts of how VR has been useful, and it'south all sparked a lively conversation. Whether you're also wondering exactly what this technology is for, or yous have a story to share, be sure to stop by the forum thread and be heard!

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