The virtual reality industry is beginning to flesh out, especially now that Sony Project Morpheus has a release timeframe. Unveiled last year, it has since undergone a few updates including "a 1920 x 1080 RGB OLED display, as well as a 120hz refresh rate and "super low latency," writes The Verge.
Sony Project Morpheus may have remained in the background in order to be tweaked, but Shuhei Yoshida, President of World Wide Studios, says, "[F]or the last year we all have seen the VR world explode. More people than ever have tried VR at a variety of events... this increased consumer exposure to VR has been very important." The company has chosen an opportune time to enter the market.
VR Headset Prototypes (UPDATE)
Sony Project Morpheus Has a Release Timeframe and Refreshed Display
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Industry Expansion - The increased consumer exposure to VR has caused a growing interest in the industry with more companies joining and expanding in this space.
2. High-resolution and Refresh Rates VR Display - The adoption of high-resolution and refresh rate displays is making VR headsets more immersive, with opportunities for innovation to improve on the technology.
3. Consumer Adoption of VR - More people are trying VR through events, demos, and product releases, leading to more potential customers, which may benefit businesses looking to enter the space.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - VR technology provides new media and gaming opportunities, and with its increasing immersion, it has the potential to become the go-to platform for entertainment.
2. Computer Hardware Industry - The adoption of high-resolution displays and other advanced components for VR headsets is creating new job opportunities for engineers and tech professionals, with significant growth potential in this area.
3. Education Industry - With the immersive nature of VR, it could disrupt traditional learning methods providing new opportunities for interactive educational experiences.