The firm behind the Somnium VR1 headset says that with a purpose to keep the highest high quality requirements for the VR headset, they’re introducing up to date costs for the three VR1 variants accessible.
The value hike introduced by Somnium Space for its Somnium VR1 headset is now in place, suggesting the actual value it prices to supply the equipment wanted for Virtual Reality. As ProVideo Coalition famous not too long ago, “the premium mixed reality headset Somnium VR1 headset can now be ordered in the US, with prices starting at $2,600 – without taxes added – for Visionary Edition… until January 16, when higher prices will be announced”. Well, new costs have simply been introduced, and the bottom value in Euros (€2,999), when transformed to Dollars, reveals that the Somnium VR1 – Visionary Edition will value greater than $3,000… and that is with out taxes. So, we’re coming into the identical degree of costs as Apple asks for its Vision Pro…
As ProVideo Coalition revealed in our earlier protection of the Somnium VR1 headset, to the ultimate value of the headset “you need to add the cost of the SteamVR 2.0 base stations required for this VR headset to work… some $500 more. And don’t forget you also need sound…”
The different two VR headsets supplied by Somnium Space, the Titan and Ultimate Edition will value €3,339 and €4,299, which translate into $3,500 and $4,422… with out taxes added.
The firm explains the worth hike stating that “these changes reflect the complex production processes and our unwavering commitment to delivering the best PCVR experience possible. High-quality materials, intricate designs, and rigorous quality control result in additional production costs, including the inevitable scrap of some expensive components to meet our standards. Our dedication to uncompromising quality ensures that each VR1 headset is a masterpiece, designed to exceed your expectations.”
The firm additionally introduced modifications within the supply timeline, including that “in the past several weeks, we’ve seen a surge in orders for the Somnium VR1. To accommodate this, we’re adjusting our delivery timeline for new orders placed starting as of today” and factors to a supply window between March and April 2025.
The introduced costs recommend that Somnium Space’s VR headsets might must face stiff competitors, and that additionally consists of from Apple, who’s, in keeping with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, creating a second generation model of its Vision Pro, possibly, as rumored, at a value below $2,000… which clearly means that tasks just like the Play For Dream Android VR headset, proven at CES, often is the “sweet spot”, when it comes to value, that may entice extra customers to the XR universe. The trade certainly wants the market to take discover of it…
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