Chapter 106 1/2

Various major news outlets had been broadcasting holographic news continuously, and discussions had taken place from various perspectives, covering holographic origins, functions, and developments.

For a while, experts from various fields gathered together, meticulously and cautiously posing academic questions and engaging in intense discussions.

“Can a person who doesn’t like cilantro in real life adjust their character’s taste perception in the holographic game to eat cilantro? Disclaimer: I have no issue with cilantro; I just want it to disappear.”

“I’m a teacher. How feasible is it for us to attend online classes in the game in the future?”

“In the game, when couples are bound together and kiss, it’s too realistic in holographic mode, easily causing harm to bystanders. I suggest that the game setting should change so that after binding as a couple, they directly commit suicide together.”

Shengquan highly praised the contemporary netizens’ academic attitude.

After liking each comment one by one, she posted on Weibo about preparing to sell holographic devices.

The playful and meme-loving netizens: Is it happening so soon?!

In fact, a long time had passed since the release of “Polar: The Best Player,” and Polar had already changed ownership. But perhaps the subconscious mind was at play; even with overwhelming news, people still felt that holography wouldn’t appear so quickly in the lives of ordinary people.

Shouldn’t the process be to first supply a small number of wealthy individuals and then gradually decrease?

“It was my small-minded thinking. I almost forgot that our director, Sheng, likes doing things impartially!”

“Previously, the robotic dogs were like that. It’s a seller’s market, and Director Sheng, who could have sold them at a high price, decided to lower the price herself. She really makes me cry.”

“Why are you guys still chatting here? The sale starts in ten minutes.”

“Remind them upstairs to keep chatting. The more they chat and forget to buy the device, the more chances we have to buy it!”

Some people were chatting and joking while the time hadn’t arrived yet; others were on standby, ready at any moment; and some were checking one device and then another, hoping to get them all.

Although most of the questions raised by netizens were impractical, one statement was widely accepted: “The Best Player” is the biggest advertisement for holographic games.

Look, the official website has just opened, and everyone is already skillfully navigating to the page of the device they intend to buy, waiting eagerly to place their orders when the sale begins.

In the movie, holographic devices are divided into three categories, ranging from low to high in terms of technological level and sensory experience: holographic headsets, holographic simulation environments, and holographic cabins.

Of course, everyone wanted the holographic cabin.

But everyone just clicked in to take a look; no one was thinking of buying it.

Because it was really expensive!

About this, Shengquan couldn’t do anything. She also wanted to sell affordable holographic cabins.

From the seller’s perspective, the current price of holographic cabins was high, and only a limited number of people worldwide could afford them. But if they became cheaper, the buyer base would be much larger.

From Polar’s perspective, the more players using holographic cabins, the more funds the game could accumulate. After all, holographic cabins could simulate all five senses. In reality, due to certain reasons, people might not be able to eat this or that, but in the game, why worry? You could indulge in a feast.

In-game food costs gold coins.

Sheng Boss: I’ve earned so much money again.

How many movies and TV shows could be produced with this money?

Unfortunately, the price of holographic cabins couldn’t be lowered for a while. Fortunately, there were other alternatives.

Most people went straight for the headset. The price of the headset had been discussed internally for a long time, and it was set at a level that would allow the official to make a profit while still being affordable for a large number of people.

These were matters that the subordinates had to handle.

While gamers were anxiously waiting, Shengquan, who had just posted the Weibo, was casually strolling around the Polar holographic experience store.

“Why is the silver and black helmet so expensive compared to others? Does it have any additional features?”

The staff immediately replied with utmost gentleness, “There’s no difference in functionality, but the silver and black finishes look better.”

As the words fell, right on cue, when the time arrived, Shengquan watched as the silver and black helmets on the official website sold out in a second.

Then it was the turn of the remaining ordinary styles.

Shengquan: I can understand.

With sufficient funds in hand, if she were to buy, she would definitely choose the silver one.

Of course, she didn’t need to buy; she had the holographic cabin.

During the sales period, the big boss Shengdong simply sat on the sofa, watching the sales records stack up at a flying speed in the backstage area.

As expected, the cheap and plentiful helmets were the first to sell out, followed by holographic simulation environments, and the holographic cabins had the lowest sales.

It’s not that people didn’t want them; it’s mainly because they couldn’t afford them.

Shengquan looked at the backstage and suddenly remembered to ask her assistant, He Xi, “Is there a detailed description of the simulation environment?”

He Xi promptly replied, “The details are highlighted in red on both the details page and the order page. If customers can’t use them, we can accept returns and refunds within ten days for any reason.”

Indeed, the experience of the holographic simulation environment was better than that of a single headset, and, of course, it was more expensive. Otherwise, the sales wouldn’t be lower than the helmets.

But, you know, the gameplay in the simulation environment is such that a player’s actions in the game are quite reflective of what they do in the real world.

In other words, if a player with a simulation environment device wants to run and jump in the game, they need to at least run and jump in reality.

Given the suboptimal health of contemporary young people, let’s not talk about running an 800-meter obstacle course; they can’t handle that. Not to mention the high-intensity skill movements in the game.

Shengquan looked at the holographic simulation environment displayed in the store and shook her head while sipping her bubble tea. “I have a feeling that even if players can’t handle it, they probably won’t return it.”

Imagine herself; if she had the opportunity to buy a cheap holographic simulation environment in her previous life, she wouldn’t give up even if she were exhausted, and she might even console herself with “it’s just like losing weight.”

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“Not returning! Absolutely not returning!”

In a room, a chubby little boy was taking small steps, his headset connected, and running around with short little strides. He looked visibly younger than his age, wearing a headset that had a device linked to it. Occasionally, he would raise his hands and kick his legs, but due to the weight dragging him down, each time he raised them to a slightly elevated height, it was already the limit.

After just a few movements, his headset flashed a few times, and a pleasant prompt came into his ears: “Your heart rate is too fast; please take a good rest before coming back.”

“Ah!!”

The chubby boy let out an unhappy roar.

The sound resonated through the room, as if something were about to be smashed the next second.

However, while he was roaring, in his hands, he was removing the headset with as much care as possible. Then, he took off the device on his body and picked up a tissue placed on the side, carefully wiping away the sweat on it. Only then did he confidently put them back in place.