Would You Pay $2000+ for Apple's AR/VR Headset?

Apple hasn't come out with a new product category since the 2018 launch of the HomePod, and there hasn't been a new wearable since the 2015 debut of the Apple Watch. That's set to change in the not too distant future, as Apple's AR/VR headset is nearing completion and will likely see a launch in 2023.

Rumors about the first head worn Apple-branded AR/VR product have been trickling out for years now, so we thought it would be useful to provide a quick overview of what's coming, including the most recent realityOS information.

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[dennissheridan]

This kind of feels like the iPhone rumors in 2006. We were all expecting an iPod nano form factor with a slide down keyboard and Apple totally shocked us. Hope that's the case here too.

[Co-opSource]

Yes but then again I’m an XR developer so my interest goes beyond basic consumer needs. We *really* need an alternative to the Meta Quest in the standalone market. 🙏🏽

[DaneDavenport]

Love VR but at this point I'm worried that by the time Apple releases an actual product there will be other devices with mature eco-systems and comparable features as those described at 10% of the price.

[christopher]

I'm waiting for the Playstation VR2

[peterrasmussen]

Not a gamer, so what would I even do with this thing? Does it cook meals for me, clean the house, drive my car? Don’t need it.

[RobertJamesAshe]

It would need some thorough creation tools

[davehugstrees]

I wouldn't use it if Apple gave me $2000

[robhingston]

facebook is flooding the market with $299 vr standalone headsets, then apple need to have something really special and not just a logo

[UrbaneHobbit]

For $3K I hope this has enough capability to replace my Mac. I look forward to transitioning to computing with effectively unlimited screen real estate and with overall ergonomics that are no longer impacted/limited by screen viewing angles and seating position.

[EverythingA]

Uh no. 2000 is so op. Now Apple glasses might be interesting. I’m much more interested in AR than VR.

[pertys_socks]

When I saw that thumbnail I was like “oh shit, thats small.”

[raimondo]

Now would this be compatible with SteamVR? Or can hook up to a Windows gaming PC?

[leifashley]

I wouldn’t pay $500 for it. Between a $1200 phone, $3500 laptop, and a $500 watch, this Is getting to be a little much, when I really just need a vr headset.

This is on par with an Apple TV (screen) which no one really wanted.

[michaelgalligan]

I think the apple vr/ar headset will have the same headband on airpods max and the eye cushions will have the same material as the ear cups on the airpods max

[arnthorsnaer]

It better have an insane killer app for me to fork out this kind of amount for this.

[arvrviewer]

I can't wait. I am excited to buy them as soon as they are available. The price will go down over time so more people can use them for a lower price after a year or two.

[jippalippa]

I'm more excited for the macOS development that this will bring.
Perhaps macOS will open up a bit to VR workflows.

[EwaldDieser]

$2000? Depends if I can do something really useful with it.

[cf]

It’s ok for education I guess. But all this silly over the top digital stuff doesn’t interest me. We need to keep grounded & focus on what matters.

[SirSchmittyX]

I will most likely buy it. Depends on the usefulness of the apps.