IDC: VR and AR Headsets Ship 2.3M Units in Q1 2017 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 02 June 2017 / 8,904 Views
Worldwide shipments for virtual reality and augmented reality headsets reached 2.3 million units in the first quarter of 2017, according to a report released by IDC. VR headsets account for 98 percent of the sales.
The Samsung Gear VR accounted for the most units shipped at 489,500 units (21.5%), while Sony was a close second with 429,000 units (18.8%) shipped of its PlayStation VR.
The HTC Vive and Oculus are far behind with 190,900 units (8.4%) and 99,3000 units (4.0%) shipped, respectively.
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Vive and oculos are far behind psvr and gear vr.
When your the cheapest head set than it shouldnt be a surprise.
Wow, I'm surprised PSVR is that close to Gear VR.
Nice to see PSVR doing well, im definitely getting one in the future.
I still find it silly to include Gear VR in these lists. I know it's a headset, but it's nothing but a fancy chunk of plastic. Of course it's going to sell well when it's dirt cheap, and comes with several different phone contracts.
VR is an experience that "must" succeed! It adds a new level of immersion in gaming. Im so happy for these sales :)
Best Buy and Samsung were running a promotion where if you pre-ordered a Galaxy S8 or S8+, that you got the Gear VR free...I'm curious as to how much money was actually spent on Gear VR sets vs the PlayStation VR sets.
Oculus Rift may be trailing as a headset, but the leading Samsung Gear VR is powered by Oculus, so it's still a win for them.
Powered? Isn't Gear VR literally just a case for your Samsung Phone?
From what I read, it means that Oculus is the one supplying the software for it.
Yes it's a plastic piece Samsung makes for your phoneto power, but the software is by oculus. Once you plug the phone in initially it beeps and tells you to unplug it, then your phone downloads the software to make it work.
Was gonna mention this. Hell, I upgraded my phone in December and got a free Gear VR with it, still in the box.
