Chapter 319 Out of reach!
Cheng Qing's voice slowly faded away, and there was a wave of applause.
She turned gently and handed the star rudder back to her.
Then she bowed slightly to the audience and slowly left the stage amid the interweaving of light and shadow.
In the center of the stage, the lights switched again, and the beams of light fixed on that familiar figure.
In the center of the stage, the lights flowed, and a beam of spotlight fell like a moon blade, freezing on the slender and steady figure.
Yao Wenqing returned to the center.
He stood in front of the Starship equipment, his eyes steady and his tone calm:
"Everyone."
"Thank you all for your patience today."
"The above is the content currently being adapted for our Whale Star Ship system."
"Four games in total."
"Including the familiar "Honghuang Bujiafang" and the music game "Out of Control Accompaniment: Platycodon Overture"
"The immersive stage experience simulator 'Floating Sounds and Dreams', the strategic hunting simulator 'Rest in the Wild'..."
“Four completely different experiences, four completely different directions.”
"They constitute the original starting point of the 'Starship System'."
“In the future, we will continue to adapt and develop the game!”
"Everyone should have witnessed the speed of our game development at Whale Leap!"
"These games...will all be included as part of the Starship system's bundled content and will be permanently available."
"In addition, our Starship can also provide an interface for viewing some film and television works, including the highly sought-after IMAX technology, the effect is definitely not inferior to that of a theater!"
“If you’ve experienced its performance in terms of interaction, feedback, spatial recognition, light effect response, data fusion, and ecological experience…”
"Now, I want to talk to you all about—"
He paused and smiled.
"price."
The scene suddenly became quiet.
Everyone held their breath.
There was an eerie silence, as if everyone was ready to be hit hard.
Yao Wenqing paused, then raised his hand and pointed at the huge projection behind him.
"Whale Starship Immersive System, Initial Price—"
"1,198,000 yuan."
Buzz...
The whole place was silent for a full second.
Then, there were sounds of people sucking in their breaths of cold air one after another!
“Oh my god, oh my god???”
"That was three zeros just now? That's not 190,000, right?!"
"It's definitely not, this is 1.19 million!!"
"Did you mark the zero wrong, bro?"
"That's exactly the amount I need for the down payment on my wedding house!"
"Holy shit! Is there something wrong with my ears?"
"Nearly 1.2 million?!"
"Who said I wanted to buy it? Stand up!"
"It's over! My mom's debut dream is shattered. This isn't a debut through singing, this is a debut through bankruptcy!"
"Is Whale Leap crazy... How dare they set such a price?"
"No way! Isn't this going to kill us?"
"...This is more expensive than my family's cars and houses combined!"
"Finally got to the point! It doesn't apply to everyone! So that's what I've been waiting for!"
"I can't support this anymore!"
"I had guessed it would be expensive, but I never thought it would be this expensive!"
"Sure enough, advanced technology is reserved for the rich!"
"It's not that it's expensive, it's that I'm too poor!"
"Does singing karaoke require a million-dollar annual salary these days?"
"The technology is really high, but people just can't afford it."
“Why can’t we experience the happiness of rich people?”
Even the media area was in an uproar, with shutter clicks, gasps, and shocked whispers echoing one after another.
Lu Ming in the audience breathed a sigh of relief.
He leaned back in his chair, listening to the discussions of the people around him, and finally showed a long-lost expression of relaxation.
"It's okay, it's okay."
"You didn't backstab me."
"No matter how amazing your equipment is, there aren't many people who can afford a million or more."
“If that’s the case, there will definitely be fewer positive reviews.”
“A great experience is a great experience, but once the consumption threshold is raised, good reviews automatically stop at imagination.”
Lu Ming knew it very well.
No matter how awesome your device is, how sci-fi your experience is, or how explosive your game is, as long as the price goes up to the sky,
That would definitely result in fewer good reviews.
You might even get scolded!
He could almost foresee that once this pricing method was announced, online discussion forums,
They're definitely complaining.
There will definitely be another round of arguments about "generating electricity with love", "don't play if you can't afford it", "are you selling games or selling houses", "the way you eat is too ugly"...
After all, you can buy an apartment at this price!
Isn't this what he wants!
But Yao Wenqing on the stage had not finished speaking yet.
He added, in a gentle voice,
"The Starship system has a complex structure and numerous modules, but its cost is actually very transparent."
"To ensure a good user experience, we do not want anyone who purchases the Starship system to bear any additional burden other than the equipment itself."
“So we did some supporting benefits.”
"First, as mentioned before, all the games on the Starship are free!"
"Secondly, the Star Rudder motion controller. Each Starship comes with two sets as standard. They are interchangeable and can be bound to other players simultaneously."
"Third, we provide all Starship users with a one-time free on-site installation service to ensure that the equipment is fully compatible with the environment."
“…”
Yao Wenqing spoke one by one, but the audience below the stage was still talking!
The reason is simple: the price is too expensive!
Your price is so high, no matter how much you give away, it will be useless!
I can’t experience it and I can’t afford to play it!
"I gave it to you as a gift...but it's too expensive, brother."
"This benefit...is completely out of the same league as the price!"
But it’s not over yet for Yao Wenqing.
He had obviously been prepared for this.
So, he cleared his throat and raised his voice a little bit.
“If people think this system is too expensive, or if they’re not sure if it’s right for them…”
"Don't worry."
"We have already deployed the complete Starship projection system in the first batch of 20 floating shore immersive experience centers across the country."
"Starting today, we are officially opening reservations for the experience. You can make an appointment at any time."
Now, the whole audience was silent.
The next second, Lu Ming's pupils trembled and he almost fell down!
When did the Floating Shore Experience Center cooperate with whale watching?
Lin Zhi didn’t say anything!
Lu Ming was a little depressed.
Damn it, it seems like the power has been magnified this time!
What stage of cooperation has this reached?
How come you have such a good business sense?
Although from the perspective of the entire business process and market feedback, there is definitely no problem with doing this.
It can not only boost the traffic of floating shore, but also better promote Starship equipment!
But this is not what Lu Ming wants!
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but held it back.
The names of the cities where the first batch of experience centers will be located have appeared on the big screen on the stage.
"Ahhh, there's a city near my house! It's so close! I'm going there this week!"
"Holy crap, is this system actually usable? I thought it would take six months after the announcement to be released!"
"Ahhhh, that's over there! I saw 丨州!"
"Who's going to queue up with me?"
“I’ve already started making reservations!”
"I originally thought I'd miss out if I couldn't afford it, but now that I can experience it, I'm jumping in!"
"I told you! Whale Leap can't be this inexpensive! If I can't afford it, I can't afford to experience it! Let's go!"
At this moment, on the stage, Yao Wenqing smiled.
Some people in the entire venue were still immersed in a mood of excitement and despair.
Excited that the dream of technology is within reach.
Desperate with bank accounts out of reach.
At this moment, Yao Wenqing suddenly raised his hand and made a "quiet" gesture.
He still had that expression of eternal calmness, but his voice was exceptionally clear:
"Please be quiet for a moment."
"because……"
"Whale Leap will not let any technological dream stop at budget."
The jubilation in the audience froze in an instant.
"Ah... is there a back-up plan?"
"Good boy, there's nothing else, right?"
"What? More?"
"Don't scare me... You're not going to tell me you have Starship Plus, Pro, Ultra, or something like that, are you?"
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