>think about getting an HP reverb to play flight sims.
>check to see how it compares to my 1080p screen for pixel density.
>with 90 degree field of view 1080p is 21 PPD 
>Reverb is ~20 ppd 
>not bad
>however i can zoom in to 30 degrees fov on 1080p screen for ~ 60PPD
>oof

long way for VR to go before it's actually competative there, and that's not even considering issues with sweetspots (ie only 30 degree clear fov) and depth of field.

fingers crossed for light field displays, but i have a feeling they are still a few years out.