Playstation VR Discussion Thread

TheIrishGrover · 10-10-2016 02:30PM

Hi all. I am on the fence about PSVR and I'm sure I am not alone. I just thought I'd open this thread for people who already have one to post their own opinions:

Is it worth getting?
Are you glad you got one?
How is the framerate - does it cause nausea?
How responsive is it?
Do you think it will perform well with fast-paced games? Or were the slightly slower-paced launch titles carefully chosen.
Do you think you will use it regularly?

There are other threads about Sony's support for other devices (Vita, PSP etc) so opinions about that kind of stuff can be addressed at those threads. This is not a thread comparing Hive, rift, PSVR or whether MS will go down that route with Scorpio or if Sony will abandon it in 2 years.

Please feel free to ask questions but please only owners post on the poll/reply to the questions I don't know about anyone else, but I just want to see actual user opinions before I go one way or the other.

jontr · 10-10-2016 02:39PM

I've sent email to Smyths and got a reply:

Thanks for getting in touch.

It is due to be in stock on 13 Oct but this is subject to change.

You will receive an email when it is ready for collection.

If you require any further assistance, please be sure to contact us.

Best wishes,

so in other words - I might get it on day one, but might not

gmg678 · 10-10-2016 03:54PM

jontr wrote: »

I've sent email to Smyths and got a reply:

Thanks for getting in touch.

It is due to be in stock on 13 Oct but this is subject to change.

You will receive an email when it is ready for collection.

If you require any further assistance, please be sure to contact us.

Best wishes,

so in other words - I might get it on day one, but might not

did you pick a store to pick it up in. I would just show up as early as possible and be like here to collect my order.

RedXIV · 10-10-2016 04:18PM

To be fair, probably a very good idea. I've mine paid for and ready to go on Thursday so I'll get on this on thursday evening for an update

Lord Spence · 10-10-2016 08:43PM

gmg678 wrote: »

I think it will depend on the store/staff. current theme is that it is non refundable. but you might get someone sound enough to let you change it up and have store credit.
if you can get a bundle on the day without preorder far deuce to you.

yeah maybe even let me get a psvr game with it instead

gerrybbadd · 11-10-2016 09:28AM

Has anybody got experience of buying stuff like this from Argos on release day?

i'm just wondering, if i go into their site at 12am on Wednesday night / Thursday morning, should the PSVR be there, so i can reserve one?

jonerkinsella · 11-10-2016 10:17AM

Free VR demo's are up on the US / Can store for dl.

jontr · 11-10-2016 11:16AM

gmg678 wrote: »

did you pick a store to pick it up in. I would just show up as early as possible and be like here to collect my order.

yeah, I've chosen store to pick up, so hopefully it will be there waiting for me on a release day.

pcadhain · 11-10-2016 03:26PM

Just got an email that mine is shipping from Gamestop. Should have it tomorrow morning. Happy out now

iamtony · 11-10-2016 03:30PM

pcadhain wrote: »

Just got an email that mine is shipping from Gamestop. Should have it tomorrow morning. Happy out now

You lucky dog!

iamtony · 11-10-2016 03:32PM

Has any of the release games caught anyone's eye yet?
Only thing I've seen that looked good was drive club vr and I'd have to buy the full game again which sucks, it should be an add on or something.

Caillte · 11-10-2016 03:48PM

You lucky feckers able to buy the PSVR. The reviews are very strong. I'm limited to my free 30min trial in dublin this week.

www.trypsvr.com

Fian · 11-10-2016 04:15PM

http://www.irishexaminer.com/technow/games/try-playstation-vr-for-free-in-dublin-october-12th-to-16th-425205.html

Available here. Article links to a website you can use to book a demo slot.

TrustedApple · 11-10-2016 04:18PM

BOOO always dublin to try things what about poor cork ?. :P.

jimmytwotimes 2013 · 11-10-2016 04:56PM

Got email from gamestop saying vr unit sent to courier, can't play the thing for a month tho as my PS4 died at the wkend and I'll wait for the pro to replace it.

Bit annoying!!

RedXIV · 11-10-2016 05:42PM

I got a call saying mine would be ready to collect on Thursday. They are doing a deal in gamestop on launch day too, buy any 3 VR games and get batman VR free.

Just in case people are looking

WarZoneBrother · 11-10-2016 06:54PM

RedXIV wrote: »

I got a call saying mine would be ready to collect on Thursday. They are doing a deal in gamestop on launch day too, buy any 3 VR games and get batman VR free.

Just in case people are looking

Does this include the 3 x 20euro titles? How much is Barman supposed to be anyways?

RedXIV · 11-10-2016 06:55PM

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Does this include the 3 x 20euro titles? How much is Barman supposed to be anyways?

Yep, that's what the guy told me anyway.

I think Batman is 20 quid alone also, but I think that's on PSN

WarZoneBrother · 11-10-2016 07:02PM

RedXIV wrote: »

Yep, that's what the guy told me anyway.

I think Batman is 20 quid alone also, but I think that's on PSN

Sounds tempting, hoping Argos have there own bundle but if not may just get that deal... Still need to get the camera maybe Argos will have it for 50euro as its 60 in gamestop while 50 in smyths...

Denisoftus · 11-10-2016 07:25PM

No words from smyths, typical. Should have ordered from gamestop

Lord Spence · 11-10-2016 07:28PM

Denisoftus wrote: »

No words from smyths, typical. Should have ordered from gamestop

Ordered from GameStop myself not a sound from them in no rush though as its for christmas

Danick · 11-10-2016 07:29PM

Should I wait to download VR demos from EU store or should I go ahead and get them from US as I have both a US and EU account attached to my PS4?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Denisoftus · 11-10-2016 07:42PM

Lord Spence wrote: »

Ordered from GameStop myself not a sound from them in no rush though as its for christmas

You might get a better deal if you buy around Xmas.

stevexo · 11-10-2016 07:59PM

Denisoftus wrote: »

You might get a better deal if you buy around Xmas.

I haven't pre ordered but rang GameStop last week to see if they'd have limited launch stock for non pre orders. They said they are not expecting a delivery of another batch until after Christmas.

TitianGerm · 11-10-2016 08:06PM

I find it very hard that this will sell out before Christmas.

It will be most popular with nerds like us :pac:

I've just got a PS4 two weeks ago in the Argos deal so haven't really thought about the VR, especially at €400.

I still say I'll pick it up in the new year though

Lord Spence · 11-10-2016 08:08PM

Denisoftus wrote: »

You might get a better deal if you buy around Xmas.

Very true but the fear of not getting one for Christmas morning ... Jasus I'd be devastated lol

WarZoneBrother · 11-10-2016 08:13PM

stevexo wrote: »

I haven't pre ordered but rang GameStop last week to see if they'd have limited launch stock for non pre orders. They said they are not expecting a delivery of another batch until after Christmas.

So no stores will have spares come launch day?...

I assume Argos around the country will have stock, so hopefully we can pre-order from there tomorrow (or reserve)...

TheDoc · 11-10-2016 08:15PM

Interested to see what the early adopters say.

Tbh I've no interest in this for gaming, but Netflix and Blu-ray through it sound really good .

stevexo · 11-10-2016 08:17PM

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

So no stores will have spares come launch day?...

I assume Argos around the country will have stock, so hopefully we can pre-order from there tomorrow (or reserve)...

Their twitter said to check with their stores directly for more information.
Smyth's said they won't have extra stock either.
Argos will have them but does anyone have any idea when they update their site with new products? Should we expect a midnight addition to try nab one?

Denisoftus · 11-10-2016 08:32PM

stevexo wrote: »

Smyth's said they won't have extra stock either.

Arrrrrrrrr, looks like I won't be getting one

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