content: The only present issue you are right about is price, and this is only for the vive/oculus.  If you have experienced the expo demos, or even simple iterations such as gear or cardboard, you would not be saying this.     Why?  Porn. This will keep it mainstream until people upgrade their entertainment systems to match VR's requirements.  As someone in their 30s who has experienced both versions of the tech, I can easily say they have little in common, and inviting comparisons shows that you haven't even bought the $20 gadget for your mobile phone.