Microsoft HoloLens To Cost 'Significantly' More Than An Xbox But Will It Be Affordable Enough?

Microsoft HoloLens "would cost significantly more than a game console," ie. the Xbox One's $400 price point, according to a NYT report that cited an unnamed Microsoft executive.

HoloLens, unlike other VR headsets, have a class of its own. The headset can run full build of Windows 10 and all the augmentation apps which makes its less like an Xbox One or a VR headset and more like a high end phone or a full PC.

"The HoloLens exists as even more of an experiment, combining gaming with everyday PC and smartphone tasks, but likely at a higher price point. I suppose it's possible we could even see HoloLens out in the market before Oculus is widely available, but the price will be so high it's going to be a very select group of early adopters. For tech like the HoloLens, it would seem as if it's going to take a few generations for it to be ready for primetime," Forbes noted.

According to experts, whenever the HoloLens is released it wont be a console competitor, despite gaming being one of its primary functions. Also, there's hardly anything to compare it to other VR headsets (which are also yet to release).