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PlayStation Bargains mk2 (**NO CHAT** Mod edit in post #1).

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  • #1952
    Blaze420
    Closed Accounts Posts: 904 ✭✭✭Blaze420


    CastorTroy wrote: »
    VR bundles are £ = €? Strange

    How does PSVR run on non Pro PS4?
    Be great if could try it first.

    And then as I've said before, be interesting to know how it can be used for PS5. Just on PS4 games or can it be used to play PS5 games

    Runs fine on base PS4- it’s quite hard to describe but once you have 2 mins with a headset on you’ll forget about graphics or any of that stuff.

    Will be compatible with Ps5 so it’s not a dead end investment now. Tons of quality titles for it now - Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, Creed, Skyrim VR, Firewall Zero Hour, Blood & Truth, Astrobot, Moss, Red Matter, Beat Saber etc. Got mine 2 years ago as an xmas present and I’ve honestly spent more time gaming in VR than playing flat screen games since (even blockbusters like RdR 2 simply can’t match the amount of time I’ve spent in games like Firewall :) ).

    DualShock is fine initially for some titles but you’ll want to get a set of Moves for proper immersion in a majority of the games, and the AIM if you plan to go down the Firewall rabbit hole (or get the most out of games like Farpoint or Arizona Sunshine).

    That’s the VR part covered but that doesn’t even include the fact you can play normal games in the headset too - which is basically like sitting in a cinema on your own and gaming on a massive screen :)


  • #1953
    mrcheez
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    and you can watch 3d BluRays in your own personal IMAX :)


  • #1954
    copperspock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭copperspock


    Exclamation Marc wrote: »
    I have it and have a great selection of top games. AstroBot, Moss, Blood and Truth, Beat Sabre, Creed, SuperHot, Wipeout (if you can tolerate it) Resi 7 just to name a few. And there's a great amount of cheap and short games too.

    Would highly recommend it.

    I haven't bought it yet but it sounds like The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners is another top-tier title.
    Yeah I'd agree, there are more than enough games (SP and MP) to justify the purchase now.


  • #1955
    langer91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 804 ✭✭✭langer91


    Any offers or recommendations on a headset lads? Cheers


  • #1956
    El Gato De Negocios
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,803 ✭✭✭El Gato De Negocios


    Sweet. Let my plus sub lapse a couple of months ago as I never play online and the last while the games have been crappy. Will sub again at 30% off though. Even if there are only 3 or 4 good titles in the next year its worth it.


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  • #1957
    ffocused
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭ffocused


    Keeping with the VR theme, anyone thinking of picking one up in days of play should hold out until July to get the motion controllers if needed as there is an Iron Man bundle being released on 3rd July with the game and 2 motion controllers for €99

    https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2020/05/21/suit-up-as-the-armored-avenger-with-the-playstation-move-controller-marvels-iron-man-vr-bundle-plus-download-a-free-demo-today/


    You would be hard pressed to get a better deal then that as Iron Man is €40 on its own and they are hard to find at the best of times anyway.


  • #1958
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,040 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    ffocused wrote: »
    Keeping with the VR theme, anyone thinking of picking one up in days of play should hold out until July to get the motion controllers if needed as there is an Iron Man bundle being released on 3rd July with the game and 2 motion controllers for €99

    https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2020/05/21/suit-up-as-the-armored-avenger-with-the-playstation-move-controller-marvels-iron-man-vr-bundle-plus-download-a-free-demo-today/


    You would be hard pressed to get a better deal then that as Iron Man is €40 on its own and they are hard to find at the best of times anyway.

    It is €95 in Smyths. It is not going to be on sale here according to the blog so assume Argos will be the only other retailer to get stock.


  • #1959
    ffocused
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭ffocused


    sniper_samurai wrote: »
    It is €95 in Smyths. It is not going to be on sale here according to the blog so assume Argos will be the only other retailer to get stock.

    Sorry, guilty as charged of not reading the small print!
    I’m sure it will be available on Amazon too.


  • #1960
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,040 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    ffocused wrote: »
    Sorry, guilty as charged of not reading the small print!
    I’m sure it will be available on Amazon too.

    Shopto have it for €85 plus shipping, will probably end up very close in price with Smyths including shipping.


  • #1961
    Danick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭Danick


    Blood and Truth is 11 sterling in Coolshop - anyone ever bought from there? Tried addresspal but it won't accept an irish phone number.

    Thanks


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  • #1962
    Jordan 199
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,678 ✭✭✭✭Jordan 199


    sniper_samurai wrote: »
    €95 for this Iron Man VR bundle if anyone is looking for Move controllers.

    https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/new-games-coming-soon/coming-soon-playstation-vr/marvel%e2%80%99s-iron-man-vr-%e2%80%93-playstation-move-controller-bundle/p/190910

    Good deal as they cost €120 separately.
    Thanks for that Sniper. Pre-ordered.


  • #1963
    Skerries
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  • #1964
    testtech05
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    Statutory Ape wrote: »
    Sweet. Let my plus sub lapse a couple of months ago as I never play online and the last while the games have been crappy. Will sub again at 30% off though. Even if there are only 3 or 4 good titles in the next year its worth it.

    Sorry, where can you get the sub for 30% off?


  • #1965
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,056 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Are Smyths and Argos open yet, or would we need to order the PSVR (likely Megapack) online?


  • #1966
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,040 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    testtech05 wrote: »
    Sorry, where can you get the sub for 30% off?

    Everywhere. It isn't active until Days of Play begins though.


  • #1967
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,056 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    testtech05 wrote: »
    Sorry, where can you get the sub for 30% off?

    As part of the Days of Play starting on Monday


  • #1968
    testtech05
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭testtech05


    CastorTroy wrote: »
    Are Smyths and Argos open yet, or would we need to order the PSVR (likely Megapack) online?

    Argos have reopened for click and collect. Not sure about Smyth's


  • #1969
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,040 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    CastorTroy wrote: »
    Are Smyths and Argos open yet, or would we need to order the PSVR (likely Megapack) online?

    Both Smyths and Argos are open for click and collect/reservations. You can't just go in and grab one off the shelf.


  • #1970
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,056 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Every year this comes up and every year I think about getting it.
    Seems use with PC is better than it was as well, which would be another selling point for me. Not ideal, but for home cinema and as said 3D, it could be worth it.


  • #1971
    ERG89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,611 ✭✭✭✭ERG89


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  • #1972
    Exclamation Marc
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    testtech05 wrote: »
    Argos have reopened for click and collect. Not sure about Smyth's

    Smyths will likely sell by home delivery if not open (and digitally for ps cards)


  • #1973
    Mr.Fantastic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 771 ✭✭✭Mr.Fantastic


    How much room do you need for the psvr ? Is it 6 foot By 6 foot have my setup in my room and definitely don't have that kinda space


  • #1974
    Danick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭Danick


    I have the original playstation 3 move controllers - going to buy Iron Man so is there any reason to buy the bundle are the new move controllers better or should I forget it and just buy the game on its own? Thanks


  • #1975
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,040 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    Danick wrote: »
    I have the original playstation 3 move controllers - going to buy Iron Man so is there any reason to buy the bundle are the new move controllers better or should I forget it and just buy the game on its own? Thanks

    I think the only differences between the current and old Move controllers is PS3 connectivity and different usb ports(mini vs micro).


  • #1976
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,091 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    There is a VR forum beter suited for queries etc.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1829


  • #1977
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,273 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Mr.Fantastic wrote: »
    How much room do you need for the psvr ? Is it 6 foot By 6 foot have my setup in my room and definitely don't have that kinda space

    nah you can play rooted to the spot in PSVR, just space to stretch out your arms really.

    But yes take the VR discussion to the PSVR thread

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057573337&page=276


  • #1978
    Potential-Monke
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    CastorTroy wrote: »
    Every year this comes up and every year I think about getting it.
    Seems use with PC is better than it was as well, which would be another selling point for me. Not ideal, but for home cinema and as said 3D, it could be worth it.

    Just to give my 2 cents, I'm a quality whore and rarely play pixelated games because I don't like the look of them. I have a Pro with PSVR2, and there is quite a noticable drop in quality when in VR. I personally can't watch films on it, because I know I can watch a better quality version on the TV. Just mentioning it in case people think the drop isn't noticable, but it is to me, no matter how much adjusting I do.

    There's a weekend sale, Star Wars Jedi Academy is €17.99, actually thought it was a VR game, instead it just looks like a PS3 game.


  • #1979
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,273 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Potential-Monke wrote: »
    Just to give my 2 cents, I'm a quality whore and rarely play pixelated games because I don't like the look of them. I have a Pro with PSVR2, and there is quite a noticable drop in quality when in VR. I personally can't watch films on it, because I know I can watch a better quality version on the TV. Just mentioning it in case people think the drop isn't noticable, but it is to me, no matter how much adjusting I do.

    There's a weekend sale, Star Wars Jedi Academy is €17.99, actually thought it was a VR game, instead it just looks like a PS3 game.

    things like the Oculus Go and Quest show how far VR has evolved to the point that I can now play my Steam desktop games on the Quest while sitting on the couch and I'd be hard pressed telling the difference from looking directly at my monitor. I'd pretty much guarantee the PS5 will bring similar clarity improvements to existing PSVR headsets.


  • #1980
    Danick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭Danick


    mrcheez wrote: »
    things like the Oculus Go and Quest show how far VR has evolved to the point that I can now play my Steam desktop games on the Quest while sitting on the couch and I'd be hard pressed telling the difference from looking directly at my monitor. I'd pretty much guarantee the PS5 will bring similar clarity improvements to existing PSVR headsets.

    Really? I never thought of this - after all the pro makes a difference to quality - I hope you right and that the headsets have not already reached their full potential - this would be amazing news


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  • #1981
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,273 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Danick wrote: »
    Really? I never thought of this - after all the pro makes a difference to quality - I hope you right and that the headsets have not already reached their full potential - this would be amazing news

    Yeah the headsets are just lenses, the power driving the VR is all in the console hardware. Anyway probably enough off-topic discussion here :)


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