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> Obviously they will sell at a premium, but they will make it affordable for average people in developed countries, just like with the iPhone.

There's a huge difference between selling a phone which is a status symbol and a VR set that has to have actual utility (entertainment, etc).

People pay more for iPhones even in Africa because it's a status symbol - only the rich can afford them.



The iPhone is hardly a status symbol in Western countries...




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