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Number of paying virtual reality users worldwide 2015-2018
Number of paying virtual reality users worldwide 2015-2018
Number of paying virtual reality users worldwide from 2015 to 2018 (in millions)
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The statistic depicts a forecast regarding the number of paying virtual reality users from 2015 to 2018. The total number of paying virtual reality users is forecast to reach 28 million by 2018.
Number of paying virtual reality users worldwide from 2015 to 2018 (in millions)
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| Early Majority/KT&T | Early Adopters/Light Gamers | Innovators/Hardcore Gamers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0.2 | 0.16 | 0.21 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 2017 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Early Majority/KT&T | Early Adopters/Light Gamers | Innovators/Hardcore Gamers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0.2 | 0.16 | 0.21 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 2017 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
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by Statista Research Department,
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The statistic depicts a forecast regarding the number of paying virtual reality users from 2015 to 2018. The total number of paying virtual reality users is forecast to reach 28 million by 2018.
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