Conclusion
Technology has come a long way since 1995. The virtual boy was a failed experiment and should not be counted against all virtual reality in the future. According to Moore's law, the average computer is 1024x more powerful than a similar computer from that time and they are. The issues that come associated with virtual reality, such as motion sickness and discomfort, are known and being addressed by the Oculus team. In the end, the Oculus Rift will be a significant tool not only in gaming, but in real world applications as well.
Technology has come a long way since 1995. The virtual boy was a failed experiment and should not be counted against all virtual reality in the future. According to Moore's law, the average computer is 1024x more powerful than a similar computer from that time and they are. The issues that come associated with virtual reality, such as motion sickness and discomfort, are known and being addressed by the Oculus team. In the end, the Oculus Rift will be a significant tool not only in gaming, but in real world applications as well.