Nintendo is secretly researching virtual reality, with a focus on affordability and safety
Japanese video game company Nintendo has officially lifted the lid on its virtual reality ambitions during its first fiscal meeting this year.
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At first the reports surfaced from a Japanese Twitter user who was sitting in on the board meeting, as translated by another Twitter user called 'Cheesemeister', according to Kotaku.
Shigeru Miyamoto, top Nintendo developer, reportedly said: “We're also researching VR, so we have the core technology. Long play sessions are an issue. We want to release something that can be played for long periods, carries value, and is affordable. We want parents to feel at ease.”
Although it remains coy about its upcoming hardware, scared of imitation from rivals, Miyamoto did say the reaction to the VR at the annual gaming convention E3 was good but that he was personally disappointed with it.
Sony’s PlayStation will likely be Nintendo’s main rival in the virtual reality space with its Playstation VR set for release in October.
It is likely to see a good uptake due to the fact it can be paired with the PlayStation 4 console for a relatively inexpensive entry into VR gaming.