Average age of VR enthusiasts

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I'm not in the first flush of youth, but a quick poll in work indicates that the yoof are not into VR.
Of the 30 or so guys I work with, only those in their 40's or older have even tried it.
A couple of guys with kids have PSVR but I don't think that really counts.
I've taken the Q2 to work and the PS/X-box kids are blown away by it.

Is it an age specific hobby?
 

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48 here. However, it was my son who recommended it when I decided to build a sim rig a few years ago. (26 at the time)

He doesn't use VR himself though.
 

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68 here going on 69. Been with VR since the start and really enjoy it. Using MSFS 2020 Flight Sim and its really good with a Quest 2 and cable.
 

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55 here. Yeah it's strange that it all seems to be older gamers getting into VR. I could see that for PC VR older gamers might have more disposable income, but Quest headsets are cheap and don't require expensive PCs.
 

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Part of the reason is probably the “cost of entry”, which we know isn’t cheap to not only buy the headset, but then ensure the PC has sufficient grunt.
 

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46 here, only just got into VR since the Quest 2 launched. The entry price and general flaws with previous headsets has always put me off.

(Not that the Quest 2 ended up being cheap with all the extras I bought.....)

Strange though, my kids love it, have played all the games to death so now I need more.....:)
 

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Mr_Sukebe said:
Part of the reason is probably the “cost of entry”, which we know isn’t cheap to not only buy the headset, but then ensure the PC has sufficient grunt.
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Magic of the quest 2 is you don't need that grunt. Though playing Asgards Wrath has been fun. My dad doesn't use his PC to play games on his headset though (no idea if he'd have a good enough graphics card or not), he's more into the video experiences, but plays a bit with me. I know he enjoyed mission ISS, and we go fishing together regularly.
 

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55 here. got my quest 2 about 3 weeks ago to use with sim racing and after connecting immediately decided to upgrade pc. Ordered the pyrite system with a 3060 ti. Just got an email to say it is being shipped cannot wait !!
 

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melmac said:
Ah, that explains Beat Saber!! You are only a young fella!! :p

49 here.

And going by the results so far, it seems to be for old people!! :D
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Yeah, only 8 years past my peak reaction times. Got some buggered elbows, shoulders don't seem to get blood properly (cramp up really fast), and a dodgy back that goes occassionally when I sleep wrong :D. Still, having not played rugby in over a year, I'm probably less damaged than usual :D.
 

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Im 40 and I have had the DK2 for about 2-3 yrs now,, cant really use it much as I havent any hand controllers. Im thinking about getting the Quest 2, because you getting loads for your money with that.
 

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66 here, started with the rift ,then the S version, now Quest 2.Having fun with driving sims mainly, but if it wasn't for lockdown the grandchildren not in my bubble would be wanting to take over it bless em.
 
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