Apple loves to call itself the big innovator, even when the category it wants to thrive in is falling to pieces with dwindling interest. Virtual reality headsets are ultimately a fad that came and went, albeit with a little more staying power than 3D televisions. Still, your average second-hand store almost certainly has its fair share of previously lauded units on its shelves, whereas 3D glasses were almost exclusively reserved for landfill.
That's not to say I don't enjoy VR. I'd go head-to-head with anyone who denies Half-Life: Alyx as one of the most immersive gaming experiences of recent memory, but the list ends suddenly after that. VR only has a microscopic level of appeal to gamers with a treasure trove of high-quality gems, but not even Microsoft saw value in its Virtual, Mixed Reality, and HoloLens development from a business perspective.
