The virtual reality company wont increase as fast as anticipated in 2013 and contains nobody to blame but itself, in accordance with an investigation report out Thursday.
Manufacturing companies of the VR components such as Gear VR arent turning away head sets fast enough, the statement identified.
Facebooks Oculus Rift headset and the competitive HTC Vive are on the list of VR headsets that have acknowledged in recent months to supply chain problems.
Consequently, investigation company SuperData has reduced its 2016 revenue prediction for VR equipment and applications to $ 2.9 million a 22% fall from an outlook last month.
It had been the 2nd period the prognosis for VR continues to be reduced by SuperData, which in Jan had initially predict $ 5.1 million in VR earnings for 2016.
There exists an important difference in the skill to meet buyer demand as a result of parts shortages and unexpected recognition, SuperData mentioned.
Demand For VR Equipment Is Twice As Much As Supply
Over 13 million Americans stated they think to purchase Virtual Reality headsets this year, however just 7.2 thousand are believed to send, SuperData noted.
A week ago, the manufacturer of the Oculus Rift forced right back transport times of the highend headset due to surprise element deficit.
Rift purchases created this week arent anticipated to be sent until July or July although its head set will set you back a high $ 599, excluding a tricked out Computer that usually charges at least $ 1,000.
HTCs Vive headset, costing $ 799, has meanwhile been postponed by transaction processing problems. New Vive requests arent anticipated to be sent until June.
However, Superdata supported its earlier outlook for lengthier-term increase, stating VR revenue may achieve $ 22.86 million by 2019.