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STANDALONE HEADSET ACCELERATING GROWTH
Standalone VR had a big success since 2019, overcoming a major barrier for VR growth
(accessibility)
Standalone benefits
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Freedom and ease of use
No PC. No console. Completely
wireless. Overall a much more
convenient and better experience.
Cheap
Oculus Quest starts at $399 and
requires no (expensive) PC or
console.
Giftable
As it is standalone, easy to use
and cheap, it is more giftable than
tethered headsets.
"Standalone headsets are definitely the
future of VR. [...] they're so much more
convenient, there's so much easier to use.
They're completely wireless, they're much more
affordable. It's just an overall much better
experience." - Jesse Schell, CEO Schell
Games
Strong demand for Standalone Headset
2020 Vertigo Net Sales (Standalone)
38%
62%
Standalone VR
2021 Vertigo Net Sales (Standalone)
+236% YoY
"The so-hot-it-won't-stay-in-stock $400 VR
headset has been popping in and out of stock
for months." - CNET
* Estimate by Vertigo based on third party market intel reports and indications from market participants.
Facebook Connect: Oculus updates
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Facebook holds its annual Oculus/VR
conference "Facebook Connect" on Sep 16,
Oculus updates and general VR status and
outlook will be presented
"Facebook Connect: What to expect from
the company's big VR show" - CNET
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