Playstation VR Discussion Thread

Doge · 15-06-2016 12:47am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLcJmSKnUnw

Doge · 15-06-2016 12:53am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEsq7B0Jc9s

Doge · 15-06-2016 12:56am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxQ5bI8mBVA

Doge · 15-06-2016 12:59am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jv3VGfzpM8

Varik · 15-06-2016 9:13am

Had the sharpshooter (€5 from Game when they closed, didn't have move at all as was looking for deals) was hoping that could be used but that makes me interested in the game more so than I was during the conference.

FAILSAFE 00 · 15-06-2016 6:37pm

Doge wrote: »

*Batman PSVR*

Can't wait to play that game.

Myrddin · 15-06-2016 7:05pm

Star Wars VR has more than sealed the deal for me. In fact, I may live inside an X-Wing for the rest of my days...and taking the headset off will be like the ultimate VR experience for me

Varik · 15-06-2016 7:17pm

There was a behind closed doors thing for Batman, read a tweet that kinda funny put something up.

It's an hour long and apparently amazing. It's more experience than game, but still it's meant to be unreal.

RedXIV · 15-06-2016 8:02pm

Varik wrote: »

There was a behind closed doors thing for Batman, read a tweet that kinda funny put something up.

It's an hour long and apparently amazing. It's more experience than game, but still it's meant to be unreal.

I would happily shell out cash to feel like batman for an hour

wes · 16-06-2016 10:43am

Varik wrote: »

There was a behind closed doors thing for Batman, read a tweet that kinda funny put something up.

It's an hour long and apparently amazing. It's more experience than game, but still it's meant to be unreal.

If it does well, I can see them doing a full game.

phobia2011 · 16-06-2016 5:34pm

Are there gloves for this software, to incorporate your hands/fingers

Digital Solitude · 16-06-2016 5:43pm

phobia2011 wrote: »

Are there gloves for this software, to incorporate your hands/fingers

It uses proprietary hand controllers, similar to Wiimotes but obviously work differently

Doge · 16-06-2016 7:34pm

phobia2011 wrote: »

Are there gloves for this software, to incorporate your hands/fingers

Digital Solitude wrote: »

It uses proprietary hand controllers, similar to Wiimotes but obviously work differently

Are you guys talking about controllers for PSVR in general or specifically for Batman VR?

The controllers that are being used currently are the PS Move controllers for PS3.

Digital Solitude · 16-06-2016 9:39pm

Doge wrote: »

Are you guys talking about controllers for PSVR in general or specifically for Batman VR?

The controllers that are being used currently are the PS Move controllers for PS3.

PSVR in general. I thought they were move controllers and then mixed up the Vives or Oculus Rifts

Oafley Jones · 17-06-2016 11:15am

Varik wrote: »

There was a behind closed doors thing for Batman, read a tweet that kinda funny put something up.

It's an hour long and apparently amazing. It's more experience than game, but still it's meant to be unreal.

Heard it wasn't great. A detective vision crime scene sequence type thing for the most part. It's that kind of Wii type game that gives me the fear for VR. VR X-Wing is what I'm after.

WarZoneBrother · 18-06-2016 12:05pm

Has anyone tried the VR Systems for phones?... Wondering would getting one provide an indication on what to expect with PS VR...

TerrorFirmer · 18-06-2016 12:09pm

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Has anyone tried the VR Systems for phones?... Wondering would getting one provide an indication on what to expect with PS VR...

Gear VR is good if you've a compatible Samsung phone. FOV is nowhere near as good as Oculus Rift/Vive/presumably PS VR due to the nature of how it works i.e uses your phone.

Still impressive and gives a great sample of what VR can do. Not as immersive as the dedicated headsets but gets the idea across well.

Some of the cheap VR headsets that work with any phone are decent, a huge amount of them are garbage though and give VR a bad name.

WarZoneBrother · 18-06-2016 12:45pm

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Gear VR is good if you've a compatible Samsung phone. FOV is nowhere near as good as Oculus Rift/Vive/presumably PS VR due to the nature of how it works i.e uses your phone.

Still impressive and gives a great sample of what VR can do. Not as immersive as the dedicated headsets but gets the idea across well.

Some of the cheap VR headsets that work with any phone are decent, a huge amount of them are garbage though and give VR a bad name.

Was contemplating on purchasing one from wish.com for about €25 delivered.. I suppose it's worth it to just try anyways, at the end of the day it will only be 1/12th the cost of PS VR...

Would probably have purchased Vive if it wasn't so expensive and if you could purchase with Steam wallet, but damn it seems like a rip off to be fair...

TerrorFirmer · 18-06-2016 1:14pm

I suppose you get what you pay for though, PS VR itself is way cheaper than the Rift CV1 or Vive but it's not going to be as good as either PC headset (from a performance point of view obviously, I'm sure the headset itself will be great).

Dunnes Stores sell a 'VR Box' headset that's pretty OK quality for €30. I used one and found it a decent intro to the 'idea' of VR. An appetizer, even.

Thargor · 18-06-2016 5:27pm

Make sure whatever Android VR you buy has some for of input specifically the magnetic switch at the side that Google Cardboard looks for, most dont and it leaves them crippled. Ive never gotten a bluetooth controller to work either despite multiple attempts.

Thargor · 18-06-2016 5:33pm

That "Star Wars VR" trailer is just one big heap of lies, theres no way in hell it will look like that on PS4 specs. Also its not a Star Wars VR game, its a VR mission add on for Battlefront, no doubt it'll cost the same as a full game though. Same for Batman VR or whatever, not a proper game, just an "experience" lasting an hour or two, tech demos in other words, like most of those trailers Doge posted. Very sceptical about this platform, feels like its been a bit thrown together before the hardware is ready, I feel like that about Oculus and Vive on pc nevermind trying to do it on a Playstation. Im happy to wait it out for this gen anyway, got enough in my back catalouge to keep me occupied before I make the leap.

Soap MacTavish · 19-06-2016 6:48pm

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/06/13/introducing-star-wars-battlefront-x-wing-vr-mission/

Star Wars Vr mission is free if you own star wars battlefront, so worth a shot i suppose

Oafley Jones · 20-06-2016 7:01pm

Just got a delivery update from Amazon: October 18/19th. Still not sure if I'm going to cancel though.

jonerkinsella · 20-06-2016 8:37pm

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Just got a delivery update from Amazon: October 18/19th. Still not sure if I'm going to cancel though.

I have every intention of buying mine in Argos. At that time of the year they normally have cracking deals .

Before I buy though... I want to know for definite if I will be able to use PSVR headset on my pc...wich would be nice.

Doodleking · 28-06-2016 10:03am

is it true that the Rez Infinite game ( the VR remake) will be released along with the VR headset????

Otacon · 28-06-2016 10:10am

Doodleking wrote: »

is it true that the Rez Infinite game ( the VR remake) will be released along with the VR headset????

I believe it will be a launch title but it won't be a pack-in game, if that's what you're asking.

Doodleking · 28-06-2016 10:15am

Oh, I thought it would be a pack-in

TheMilkyPirate · 29-06-2016 1:50pm

Any demos in Ireland?

Doge · 29-06-2016 2:08pm

Posted this in the other VR threads, might as well share it with my Playstation heads:

Just had a cool idea on a cheap holder or stand for the rift / vive / psvr.

You can buy these polystyrene full sized mannequin / dummy heads for cheap on ebay:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Polystyrene-Black-Foam-Male-Mannequin-Dummy-Stand-Model-Shop-Display-Head-New-/390872796521?hash=item5b01d58d69:g:oEMAAOxyIv5TlSFv

More choices

If you're worried about them tipping over you can buy a special clamp for them, heres the cheapest one on Aliexpress $3.85 delivered:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-Brand-New-Adjustable-Hair-Salon-Hairdressing-Clamp-Training-Black-Head-Mannequin-Holder-Free-Shipping/32523682099.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.45.W3QnLi&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_2_10017_405_301_507,searchweb201603_1&btsid=5bac2ff2-ec63-4aa4-873c-8b07cac5aef7

I have no idea if theres a hole in the base of the mannequin head I posted already, but it cant be that hard to cut one out.

Otacon · 29-06-2016 2:31pm

What I want is a carry case for the headset.

I plan on taking it home at Christmas to show it to my family but I don't have a case suitable for it. May have to carry it in whatever box it comes in but I expect that to be quite large.

Doge · 01-07-2016 3:23pm

Things are looking good sales wise already:

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-playstation-vr-preorder-stock-sells-out-in-min/1100-6441395/

It remains to be seen howit will be adopted after release though.

Man, i really hope it gets supported on PC be it officially or unofficially.

If they make it easy for people to hack or release an SDK it would be amazing.

FAILSAFE 00 · 01-07-2016 3:30pm

Doge wrote: »

Things are looking good sales wise already:

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-playstation-vr-preorder-stock-sells-out-in-min/1100-6441395/

It remains to be seen howit will be adopted after release though.

Man, i really hope it gets supported on PC be it officially or unofficially.

If they make it easy for people to hack or release an SDK it would be amazing.

Hmmm, no numbers though. So we have no idea about stock levels. There might not be many units available.

Moreilly · 02-07-2016 9:44am

Where is the best place to pre order this ?

F1ngers · 02-07-2016 2:45pm

Moreilly wrote: »

Where is the best place to pre order this ?

As far as I know there is no european release date yet - only available in the US in october.

Open to correction.

EDIT: Available in europe too, apparently.

Captain Chaos · 02-07-2016 2:47pm

Amazon UK are saying October 13th.

Varik · 02-07-2016 6:57pm

Even with Sterling low, the UK price is too high and who knows what Euro:sterling will go to between now and october.

Moreilly · 02-07-2016 10:01pm

I had a look at amazon uk, seemed expensive when converted.
Gamestop seem to have pre orders for this, not sure what they are like as never used them, might be shortages http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/GameStop+(GME)+Sells+Out+of+PlayStation+VR+Systems+in+4+Minutes/11795404.html

considering ordering from amazon spain, price looks good and cant really go wrong with amazon. only difference would be a two pin plug coming from the cable running to the little black box

jonerkinsella · 19-07-2016 3:09pm

So Star Wars Battlefront VR is a PS4 exclusive . I wanted it on PC as well as PS4...damn,
http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/forums/discussion/48117/will-pc-see-a-battlefront-x-wing-vr-experience

Doge · 20-07-2016 11:34am

The mannequin head came today! Luckily it already has a hole on the base for use with the clamp.

Some day I hope to have a proper VR headset for it to mind!

The only con is that if you scrape it with your finger a tiny layer of black residue comes off from the paint.

It's basically a white one paint painted black so the white ones don't have this issue.

Also the clamp is essential as the weight of the headset will make the head tip over as it's so light.

Still though, probably the coolest and best stand you can get for under 10 quid.

Doge · 20-07-2016 11:38am

Funnily enough just as I was about to post it in the Virtual Reality Facebook group , some guy posted a more elegant solution just before me!

It's called the Cybust and can stand on your desk without a clamp that costs €80.

http://cybust.com

Soap MacTavish · 20-07-2016 12:51pm

does anyone know of any actual cases that are coming out to put the vr in by any chance?

Otacon · 20-07-2016 1:50pm

Soap MacTavish wrote: »

does anyone know of any actual cases that are coming out to put the vr in by any chance?

I saw this but no idea of quality or anyhting like that.

http://www.shopto.net/video-games/ps4/PS4AC257-playstation-vr-hard-case

Soap MacTavish · 20-07-2016 7:45pm

Otacon wrote: »

I saw this but no idea of quality or anyhting like that.

http://www.shopto.net/video-games/ps4/PS4AC257-playstation-vr-hard-case

cheers gonna keep on an eye on that one

Thargor · 20-07-2016 8:16pm

Doge wrote: »

Funnily enough just as I was about to post it in the Virtual Reality Facebook group , some guy posted a more elegant solution just before me!

It's called the Cybust and can stand on your desk without a clamp that costs €80.

[IMG][/img]http://cybust.com

Shouldnt be too much effort to get rid of that clamp on yours, find a nice base piece of wood or some other material and glue or screw it onto it, the clamp just doesnt look great tbh.

Doge · 20-07-2016 9:26pm

Thargor wrote: »

Shouldnt be too much effort to get rid of that clamp on yours, find a nice base piece of wood or some other material and glue or screw it onto it, the clamp just doesnt look great tbh.

Thats a great idea and you made me realise something I can use.

I have a medium sized desktop mic stand I bought in maplin:

It's a heavy cast iron base so it's not tipping over.

I had to stuff some of that foam packing that came with it into he hole to stop it tilting forward a bit, but tbh I had to do the same with the clamp.

It's a little bit high but there's an even smaller mic stand you can buy which would be perfect:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000KH9SME/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1469046125&sr=8-12&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=desktop+mic+stand

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Maplin don't stock them anymore unfortunately.

Alternatively you could buy a wooden Paper Towel holder and cut the shaft down to size. The shaft is thicker so you may not need to mess with stuffing the hole to keep it tilting.

That sounds so bad! :P

The clacp may look sucky but it was only $3 dollars delivered!

Thargor · 20-07-2016 10:06pm

Yeah thats a lot nicer, another thing I was thinking of is a bust of Caesars head or something like that, Im sure Aliexpress or someone sells cheap ceramic ones. All you need now is a proper VR setup to display on it!

Digital Solitude · 20-07-2016 10:39pm

Get a bust of your own fat head :pac:

*I don't mean that you have a fat head

Doge · 20-07-2016 11:16pm

Digital Solitude wrote: »

Get a bust of your own fat head :pac:

*I don't mean that you have a fat head

Myrddin · 24-07-2016 9:13am

Hmm, "pixelated"...

gmg678 · 27-07-2016 2:54pm

can any one recommend were to get the Move controllers and camera cheaper?
have the VR preorder so just want to have everything else.

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