When Oculus launched the Rift VR headset in 2016, what controversial pricing decision did they make that contradicted their earlier public statements?

In the gaming industry, pricing strategy can make or break a product launch. One particular VR headset's pricing decision in 2016 sparked major controversy and impacted the entire virtual reality market trajectory. This famous pricing strategy case study continues to be analyzed in business schools and product management courses worldwide. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in gaming hardware history!

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They launched at $599, after founder Palmer Luckey had previously stated it would be "in the ballpark of $350"
They initially priced it at $999, then dropped to $499 after two weeks due to consumer backlash
They used a subscription model ($20/month) instead of the promised one-time purchase
They made the headset free but charged $799 for the required controllers