VR Week: 12 types of gamers who are considering a VR headset

By Kane Fulton

Introduction

VR is going full throttle, and you may have already splurged on a VR headset with reckless abandon. But, the reality is that virtual reality has only just arrived, so there’s more chance that you’re hanging back to observe the proceedings before picking up a HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Gear VR or another headset.

To gauge the mood of the UK’s gaming nation (well, a small sample of it anyway), we took to the PC Gamer Weekender show floor to ask attendees whether or not they plan to buy a VR headset in 2016, and what games they think would be a good fit for virtual reality.

From raging VR enthusiasts to cautious gaming Carols, we’ve identified 12 types of games with distinct attitudes toward VR. The question is: which one are you?

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1. The fitness fanatic

“I’m planning on buying the HTC Vive this year. It uses 360-degree movement, so you’re not limited to seeing what’s in front of you. It’s also very precise — especially the hand controllers that are available now. The availability of those controllers places it above the …read more

Source:: techradar.com – Gaming