[PSVR] Bargain Alerts

mrcheez · 07-02-2018 1:37am #1

Eagle Flight is down to $14 on US PS store.

Very tempted after PSVR Without Parole's latest Why We Love video on YouTube

Doge · 07-02-2018 1:33pm

Managed to pick it up for a 10er in Smyths a while back but never got round to playing it.
My friend said it was great though!

brianregan09 · 09-02-2018 12:52am

I had it , Thought it wasn't great traded it in again after a few days

Grayditch · 11-02-2018 5:01am

Eagle Flight did nothing for me at all after the first 20 seconds. I got it for a tenner so it's not the end of the world.

kerplun k · 11-02-2018 1:57pm

Why is there so many VR sales on the fricken US store. I know it’s easy to set up a US account, but I shouldn’t have to, and I point blank refuse to do it. Given how easy it is to purchase from the US store and how cheap some of these games retail at, why not just bloody match the sales? Very irritating.

mrcheez · 11-02-2018 9:45pm

kerplun k wrote: »

Why is there so many VR sales on the fricken US store. I know it’s easy to set up a US account, but I shouldn’t have to, and I point blank refuse to do it. Given how easy it is to purchase from the US store and how cheap some of these games retail at, why not just bloody match the sales? Very irritating.

often (perhaps most of the time?) it's vice versa and the Europeans have all the deals with the US redditors complaining.

You get some great deals on the US account so certainly create one.

e.g. I bought Driveclub VR for approx €4!

sweetie · 12-02-2018 12:23am

I'm with to three so ie deals are basically free and us/cn cost me real money

Doge · 12-02-2018 10:02pm

Played Eagle Flight for the first time today and was absolutely engrossed in it for an hour.

The fact I'm a bird lover and nature lover probably helps, but the challenges seem to have a lot of variety and there seems to be a bit of replay value to the game.

After playing VR luge I thought Head Tilting controls were the gimmickiest thing ever, but it just feels so natural in Eagle Flight, I didn't even need to change the sensitivity it just seems perfect straight off the bat.

Really recommend picking this one up as it probably has a long length and is good value.

mrcheez · 13-02-2018 1:25am

Sprint Vector is out for PSVR now.

Around €17 with PS plus, or £13 on UK store with the free 3-day PS Plus trial.

Get this now.

Jerichoholic · 13-02-2018 12:59pm

Sprint Vector any good?

If you're into flight games you really should try Ultrawings. The feeling of being really high above the ground is amazing.

mrcheez · 13-02-2018 5:24pm

Yeah Sprint Vector is good. Tough too.

mrcheez · 15-02-2018 12:28pm

Just spotted PSPrices appears to have a VR games filter now!

https://psprices.com/region-ie/games/vr/?sort=price&platform=all

Going to pick up Surgeon Simulator for €4.99 ... Seraphim190 was doing a livestream of it and it looks fun for the price!

Jerichoholic · 15-02-2018 9:55pm

mrcheez wrote: »

Yeah Sprint Vector is good. Tough too.

I find it a little over complicated control wise, the turning is awful and should be scrapped. I'll give it another go tomorrow. Might be good yet.

mrcheez · 15-02-2018 11:59pm

Jerichoholic wrote: »

I find it a little over complicated control wise, the turning is awful and should be scrapped. I'll give it another go tomorrow. Might be good yet.

Yeah at first I hated it although I loved the visuals, the second day everything just clicked.

Be sure to play the tutorials THOROUGHLY and repeatedly until it becomes second nature. Also practice around the skatepark.

Don't just head straight into a race as it will drive you mad.

I also switched the 180 degree buttons to shoot the powerups and it made a lot of difference.

Interestingly I've refunded the Oculus Rift version as I bought it on that too. The Move controllers are perfect for this game, unlike the Touch controllers where you inadvertently keep hitting the wrong button.

Jerichoholic · 18-02-2018 4:53pm

It's a bit better today but I'm getting an annoying issue where I'm flung to left off the track for no apparent reason at all. It's so annoying.

mrcheez · 18-02-2018 5:01pm

Jerichoholic wrote: »

It's a bit better today but I'm getting an annoying issue where I'm flung to left off the track for no apparent reason at all. It's so annoying.

Are you hitting mines?!?

I've no tracking issues but my camera is up high and I'm standing about 2m away from the camera so that might factor.

Jerichoholic · 18-02-2018 5:13pm

I don't think so, it happened on the time trial thing, first one. Camera is about as high as my neck when standing, about 3 meters back. I'll give it another go, it could be great if I can get used to it.

mrcheez · 18-02-2018 5:54pm

Jerichoholic wrote: »

I don't think so, it happened on the time trial thing, first one. Camera is about as high as my neck when standing, about 3 meters back. I'll give it another go, it could be great if I can get used to it.

Are you hitting the left jump button by accident??!

What's the time trial?

Also looking left will make you move sideways so it might be that. It's the only thing I don't like as it means you can't look around you for too long while trying to keep a straight line of running.

Jerichoholic · 18-02-2018 6:17pm

Must be a left jump button. I'll do the tutorials again and see whats up.

Jerichoholic · 19-02-2018 12:50am

Nah, I can't get it at all. Just getting pushed aside for no reason, absolutely sucks. It's ****e.

mrcheez · 19-02-2018 12:57am

Haha.. you're a unique specimen my friend

Jerichoholic · 19-02-2018 1:09am

Requested a refund. Wanted knockout league way more than that.

mrcheez · 19-02-2018 9:41am

Curious how you get on with refunds on PS4. I've bought titles before that I wasn't happy with but didn't think you could refund them.

I haven't seen anyone else complain about the movement issues you had with Sprint Vector so it's very odd. It's one of the AAA titles for VR in general.

Jerichoholic · 19-02-2018 8:15pm

There's a form you can fill out. No word from them yet. It was just so annoying, I'd be running along fine then just pushed off the track and be facing a wall with no hope of getting back in the race. Life's too short for that ****e.

mrcheez · 19-02-2018 10:54pm

Well you get pushed off by bombs etc, but u can double jump to get out of most situations.

It requires a few hours to nail the skills but when you do and you're flying along so fast that vertigo kicks in, you know you've hit the sweet spot.

I've never let out a "woohoo!" before I played this game. Felt like Superman

Jerichoholic · 20-02-2018 4:47pm

Got a refund but nothing is on sale. When do the sales usually start?

mrcheez · 21-02-2018 12:46am

Big sale on the US store

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/grid/STORE-MSF77008-PSPLUSSPECIALS/1

You need PS Plus but you can easily get 2 days worth using the "Online Saved Data Trial" method

- Eagle flight for €11.99 interests me
- $5.99 for Driveclub is a steal
- I Expect you to Die for $7.49
- Star Wars Battlefront for $5.99 (for the X Wing mission)
- Thumper for $5.99
- Rush of Blood for $5.99 (FFS!)
- Windlands for $7.49 is essential

Buy credit from Amazon.com

CiDeRmAn · 21-02-2018 10:10am

Drive Club VR is a heck of a lot of fun, I'm just enjoying the point to point time trials, a complete hoot!
For $5.99 you'd be a fool not to go for it.

mrcheez · 21-02-2018 12:00pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Drive Club VR is a heck of a lot of fun, I'm just enjoying the point to point time trials, a complete hoot!
For $5.99 you'd be a fool not to go for it.

Hey man, glad you could join us in the VR forum finally! I'm trying to steer people here instead of constantly posting to the PlayStation VR superthread as the admins seem to have no intention of moving the PSVR thread here as they did the Vive and Oculus superthreads.

So best to post in this forum if you can and the old thread can die

mrcheez · 21-02-2018 7:48pm

Some sales on the Irish store now like Ultrawings for €15 and Brookhaven for €5

I love Brookhaven!

https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2018/02/21/big-fortnite-discounts-among-new-deals-going-live-on-playstation-store-today/

Polybius is on sale too. Fantastic trip!

mrcheez · 21-02-2018 8:43pm

Polybius is £3.99 on UK store too!

If any doubts how great Polybius is watch a very stoned Seraphim190 play. Hilarious.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cMC13bnIzA

Listen out for the suck on his pipe about 30 seconds in

Skerries · 22-02-2018 12:27am

the story of the "original" Polybius is fascinating

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polybius_(urban_legend)

mrcheez · 22-02-2018 9:06am

I like AVGN's video about it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4hktqhBpzY

Jerichoholic · 27-02-2018 3:51am

I want to buy Knockout League from the US store, what's the easiest way to go about it?

mrcheez · 27-02-2018 12:50pm

Jerichoholic wrote: »

I want to buy Knockout League from the US store, what's the easiest way to go about it?

Amazon.com always works for me. I use my Revolut card for best exchange rate

Jerichoholic · 27-02-2018 6:11pm

Was worth the effort. It's one of the best VR games I've played. Absolutely goosed after playing it.

copperspock · 28-02-2018 2:03am

Jerichoholic wrote: »

I want to buy Knockout League from the US store, what's the easiest way to go about it?

You can also get US/Canadian/UK/Oz PSN credit at PCGameSupply. They often do discounts too, usually 10%, sometimes 20%.

hangar18_ · 28-02-2018 4:55pm

Playstation vr starter pack in smyths now 349.99, very tempted to pick one up at this price

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/virtual-reality/virtual-reality-devices/playstation-vr-starter-pack/p/164471

TacoMan · 28-02-2018 11:07pm

hangar18_ wrote: »

Playstation vr starter pack in smyths now 349.99, very tempted to pick one up at this price

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/virtual-reality/virtual-reality-devices/playstation-vr-starter-pack/p/164471

It's a lot of cash to drop at once but you won't regret it. I got this exact package with Gran Turismo on Black Friday for 300, but its easily worth 350, even 400....

There's loads of free VR stuff in the store to try out too.

I gave a non-gamer mate a go of it yesterday and his mind was blown. He played Shark Encounter (bricking it, lol) and The London Heist from VR Worlds then a quick go of the VR mission from the first Star Wars Battlefront (which is a free download and easily worth the price of BF1 alone).

It's a pity stores don't have a demo of the PSVR set up so people can give it a go before dropping the cash on it.

mrcheez · 28-02-2018 11:56pm

TacoMan wrote: »

It's a pity stores don't have a demo of the PSVR set up so people can give it a go before dropping the cash on it.

A demo in Gamestop is the only reason I bought mine... I had no interest in getting a Rift or anything before that.

Now I have a PSVR and a Rift!

copperspock · 01-03-2018 2:06am

hangar18_ wrote: »

Playstation vr starter pack in smyths now 349.99, very tempted to pick one up at this price

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/virtual-reality/virtual-reality-devices/playstation-vr-starter-pack/p/164471

I hope you didn't buy it? I can't post links as I'm a newbie, but search 'ps vr' on Smyths and you'll see
the Starter Pack + The Inpatient for the same price,
or the Starter Pack + Skyrim (€55 on its own) for €360,
or the Starter Pack + Move controllers (really expensive on their own usually) + The Inpatient + Superhot VR for €410.

I'd suggest going for the €360 or €410 bundle for the best value.

Oh and if you plan on getting any shooters I'd advise getting the Farpoint + Aim controller bundle for €60 too

- the Aim controller is in short supply and usually costs a lot more.

mrcheez · 01-03-2018 9:24pm

Starter Kit is €339.99 incl delivery on DID.ie using 15% off code "FLASH"

mrcheez · 06-03-2018 5:20pm

Bravo Team and Aim Controller for £49.99 .. that's about €56!

Can probably sell Bravo Team for €20 in Cex or similar

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bravo-Team-Controller-Bundle-PSVR/dp/B078W9LBLG/

Jerichoholic · 07-03-2018 12:36am

Bravo Team is being called one of the worst games ever made.

mrcheez · 07-03-2018 2:13am

I don't really think Cex care. They'll pay top dolla for a new game. Great deal for a new Aim controller.

I'm just after completing Doom VFR with my Aim and its been awesome. Great game and scary too!

kerplun k · 07-03-2018 8:52am

Jerichoholic wrote: »

Bravo Team is being called one of the worst games ever made.

It’s basically just a VR Time Crisis, which isn’t a bad setup idea. I’ve looked at videos , and the main issue looks like it will be the way the game handles moment. It takes you out of your first person view, and you watch yourself move from one location to another, and then jump back into your body. As far as VR experiences go, I’d say this would be very frustrating. I’d imagine the devs are working on an update which will give you an alternative setup, which I’m guessing will improve the game a great deal.

mrcheez · 07-03-2018 11:00am

I'd say they were under pressure from Sony to release it in a semi finished state since they had the Aim bundles due for release

copperspock · 07-03-2018 11:29am

kerplun k wrote: »

It’s basically just a VR Time Crisis, which isn’t a bad setup idea. I’ve looked at videos , and the main issue looks like it will be the way the game handles moment. It takes you out of your first person view, and you watch yourself move from one location to another, and then jump back into your body. As far as VR experiences go, I’d say this would be very frustrating. I’d imagine the devs are working on an update which will give you an alternative setup, which I’m guessing will improve the game by a great deal.

According to Eurogamer, it also has terrible AI, a limited weapon selection (with some weapons not even working properly), very linear levels and muddy graphics.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-03-04-bravo-team-review-an-astonishingly-bad-vr-shooter-from-a-team-that-should-know-better

It's a shame, I think the devs could've made it into something special if they weren't stretched so thin.

mrcheez · 07-03-2018 12:36pm

I reckon I'm still up for getting it (albeit at a much reduced rate) since I like it for what it is: Time Crisis.

I reckon I could buy that bundle for €55, sell the unused Aim for €40 and get €15/€20 for the game once I've completed it.

There's also the chance they will be updating it.

mrcheez · 14-03-2018 11:20am

Some great deals out on the US PS4 store, especially if you sign up for the free 2 day Plus trial

Archangel - $5.99

Starblood Arena - $5.99

Driveclub - $5.99

Eagle Flight - $14.79

Statik - $7.99

Rigs - $8.99

Tumble VR - $2.99

Doge · 15-03-2018 7:37pm

Anyone play Archangel yet?

[PSVR] Bargain Alerts

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