If by "near future" you mean about two or three years (and thats a very amateur/ optimistic timeline estimate) of people figuring out how to implement their ideas correctly on the new platform...but I am totally on board and I can't wait for vr to take off

Mean it's here now

No its not, the platform is here but it's not really officially launched, yeah there are ways to get your hands on one, but no consumer ready versions. There are no real programs or games out, There are a bunch of tech demos and "mini-experiences"but those are a long way from actual commercial launches. I have a feeling it's going to launch to weak reception, kinda flounder for a few months/year or so until some killer app or game comes out where people can't help but get excited and start the, "OMG Have you seen...." conversations with their friends