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Parks: Just 15 Percent of Those Who Said They Intend to Buy a VR Headset Actually Do

Half of the people who try a virtual reality (VR) headset say they intend to buy a VR headset. But just 15 percent actually do, according to new market research from Parks Associates.

Retailers and manufacturers would do well to expand public outreach and demos beyond industry events, especially during the holiday shopping season, the market research provider says.

From the article "Parks: Just 15 Percent of Those Who Said They Intend to Buy a VR Headset Actually Do" by Andrew Burger.

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