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Playstation VR Discussion Thread

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    This sort of thread seems to be coming up more and more

    https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/jm1nyq/a_refuge_from_psvr/

    How many of ye are thinking of making the move to Quest ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭coolisin


    mrcheez wrote: »
    This sort of thread seems to be coming up more and more

    https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/jm1nyq/a_refuge_from_psvr/

    How many of ye are thinking of making the move to Quest ?

    I would but to be honest the Facebook account thing is the part that has 100% stopped me.
    I don't like it being so heavily tied into it.
    Didn't like when Sony wanted to automatically post on Facebook what I was playing or trophies.

    As with psvr and pcvr and quest you cannot compare them.
    Psvr is last gen console Sony has a console launch first.
    Then maybe VR look if it's the end of psvr it's the end I hold onto my old consoles so it's not a massive deal for me but then again I've bought the psp's and the vita (and the vita's death upsets me more).

    Right now for VR Sony would be stupid to go up against the quest, give a small break to release PSvR2.
    But ps5 will be my main system for flat games anyway eventually!

    However they need to say something soon if they want to keep some of the VR players.
    Interesting and scary at the same time what Facebook is doing with Oculus.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    I used a fake FB account on my Quest 2 and haven't had any issues... There are reports of a jailbreak to avoid requiring an account due to be released soon too


  • Registered Users Posts: 678 ✭✭✭SomeSayKos


    No. PS4 games (those with PS5 compatibility/enhancements) will support it. There will be no ps5 games that utilise it. .
    Is this confirmed? I knew they had no plans to release a new headset but is it a case where we're not going to see any new PSVR games, or will we be just getting ps4 vr games going forward?

    Hmmm.
    I wonder if we can expect further boosts to performance on PS5 beyond what PS4 pro currently does.

    I would kill for another Astro Bot VR game. It's easily the best VR game I've ever played and I want more!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Based on what has been said, it's likely there WILL be new PSVR games but specifically targeting PS4 hardware.

    So, likely smaller studios will continue producing PSVR content, though I'd say larger studios will target PS5 hardware and will focus on pancake gaming. Saying that though, the PS4 version of Hitman will still have the VR mode, but probably not the PS5 version so there will still be large studio releases that are currently in development.

    The PS5 will emulate PS4 Pro hardware, but you can assume that it's PS4 Pro hardware running at 100% capacity all the time, whereas a real PS4 Pro might have occasional framerate drops on screens that are taxing, so that's where the PSVR might improve using PS5 hardware.

    This is all theory btw, nothing confirmed until people get the hardware in their hands!


  • Registered Users Posts: 678 ✭✭✭SomeSayKos


    I got Star Wars Squadron during the weekend which is actually a lot of fun but it looks pretty ropey on my base ps4. Looking forward to a bump in quality when I fire it up on the PS5!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,506 ✭✭✭Oafley Jones


    SomeSayKos wrote: »
    I got Star Wars Squadron during the weekend which is actually a lot of fun but it looks pretty ropey on my base ps4. Looking forward to a bump in quality when I fire it up on the PS5!

    That’s assuming it’ll emulate the Pro, which you have to hope. Unfortunately it’s still fairly ropey.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    SomeSayKos wrote: »
    Hmmm.
    I wonder if we can expect further boosts to performance on PS5 beyond what PS4 pro currently does.

    https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/11/playstation-vr-tested-on-ps5-it-works-fine-but-maybe-keep-your-ps4/

    Incidentally if you were ever considering the benefit of wireless all-in-one VR over the PSVR setup, I think this says it all

    IMG_1272-980x550.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭coolisin


    That article is a little annoying!

    I get the point and agree with the mess of cables.
    But it's ok I live in the world of the OG PS4 so I know the pain of a couple of usb ports.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,636 ✭✭✭JimBurnley


    Just seen this reported on reliable PSVR page....

    Blood & Truth from @LondonStudioHQ has been updated to take advantage of PS5 on PSVR.

    Higher resolution
    Higher framerate (up to 90 fps)
    Highest detail assets used at all times
    Improved texture details


  • Registered Users Posts: 678 ✭✭✭SomeSayKos


    JimBurnley wrote: »
    Just seen this reported on reliable PSVR page....

    Blood & Truth from @LondonStudioHQ has been updated to take advantage of PS5 on PSVR.

    Higher resolution
    Higher framerate (up to 90 fps)
    Highest detail assets used at all times
    Improved texture details
    Deadly, this is exactly the type of update I was hoping to hear! Hopefully more devs follow suit


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    SomeSayKos wrote: »
    Deadly, this is exactly the type of update I was hoping to hear! Hopefully more devs follow suit

    apparently it's a patch to enable a "Boost mode" built into the PS5

    https://www.psu.com/news/ps5-boost-mode-explained-how-it-enhances-ps5-ps4-games/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,283 ✭✭✭✭Potential-Monke


    I was in 2 minds about getting rid of the PSVR, but with shops closed I can't trade in anyway, so happy to hear some VR games will be getting patches. Of all the VR games I've played, I don't think I've finished a single one, so will at least get to try them out on the 5 before I trade (which I definitely will at some stage, to make room for the eventual PSVR2... or a Quest 2)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Mr.Fantastic


    Anyone receive their adapter yet? Signed up for it but no word yet.


  • Registered Users Posts: 678 ✭✭✭SomeSayKos


    Anyone receive their adapter yet? Signed up for it but no word yet.
    No, haven't heard anything since the initial confirmation email from Sony that I had registered for it.
    Really hope it arrives soon though as once my PS5 arrives I want to put my PS4 into storage


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,501 ✭✭✭✭Exclamation Marc


    I have a feeling it will be next week. Sony are staggering its release per jurisdiction so hopefully next week.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    PS5 can't play 3D BluRay apparently... That's me out for upgrading unless they patch it in

    3D BluRay is one of the most used things on my PS4 whether it's on my 3DTV or PSVR


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    mrcheez wrote: »
    PS5 can't play 3D BluRay apparently... That's me out for upgrading unless they patch it in

    3D BluRay is one of the most used things on my PS4 whether it's on my 3DTV or PSVR

    Isn't it pretty much a dead format though?


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,449 ✭✭✭kerplun k


    gerrybbadd wrote: »
    Isn't it pretty much a dead format though?

    I Think we’ll see a resurgence after the Avatar sequels.

    Hollywood destroyed any enthusiasm when they start converting films to 3D that were never intended to be viewed in 3D.

    They converted almost every tentpole so they could lump on an extra 5 quid, just so we could see some cheap 3D effect, through a dulled down screen because of the glasses. It wasn’t great value for money.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭coolisin


    mrcheez wrote: »
    PS5 can't play 3D BluRay apparently... That's me out for upgrading unless they patch it in

    3D BluRay is one of the most used things on my PS4 whether it's on my 3DTV or PSVR

    As much as I'm of 3d blurays myself this is a pain but not a reason to drop out.
    Very few new 4k TV's come with 3d capabilities.

    Which is a pity, as the extra pixel count would make the likes of passive setup great, which obviously benefits an upgraded headset.

    Granted I do prefer the passive setup over the flickering, another thing to charge setup/sync but that is a different chat altogether :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    coolisin wrote: »
    As much as I'm of 3d blurays myself this is a pain but not a reason to drop out.

    It's reason enough for me. Pretty much every BluRay I own is 3D and I only buy 3D BluRays.

    The PS4 will remain in place until it can be fully replaced, but that means the replacement has to do everything the existing one does.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭coolisin


    mrcheez wrote: »
    It's reason enough for me. Pretty much every BluRay I own is 3D and I only buy 3D BluRays.

    The PS4 will remain in place until it can be fully replaced, but that means the replacement has to do everything the existing one does.

    I have a ton of 3d blurays so I feel your pain.
    I got a 4k Tv with its matching Bluray player that plays 3d blurays but just not on my 4k TV!
    I always used the PS3 or 4 as my 3d player to watch on my 3d TV in a separate room.

    I love holding onto electronics :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    coolisin wrote: »
    I have a ton of 3d blurays so I feel your pain.
    I got a 4k Tv with its matching Bluray player that plays 3d blurays but just not on my 4k TV!

    I might actually go the projector route if 4K 3DTVs become extinct! Get the added benefit of more space if the TV is removed from the living room and replaced with a fold-up ceiling projector screen
    coolisin wrote: »
    I love holding onto electronics :D

    Well I've just dug out several of my old Game and Watches from the 80s to compare to my new Super Mario Game & Watch so I think I've still managed to hold onto any electronics I've received since I've been alive ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 678 ✭✭✭SomeSayKos


    has anyone head anything at all about the PS5 PSVR adapter yet?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,506 ✭✭✭Oafley Jones


    coolisin wrote: »
    Very few new 4k TV's come with 3d capabilities.

    I thought they went the way of the dodo two or three years ago?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    I thought they went the way of the dodo two or three years ago?

    The industry does appear to be moving away from them, which is odd as watching Gravity or Doctor Strange or Blade Runner 2049 in full 3D on my 55" are some of the most enjoyable home cinema moments I've had.

    I wonder was there a motion sickness problem for some similar to those that don't like VR :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭coolisin


    mrcheez wrote: »
    The industry does appear to be moving away from them, which is odd as watching Gravity or Doctor Strange or Blade Runner 2049 in full 3D on my 55" are some of the most enjoyable home cinema moments I've had.

    I wonder was there a motion sickness problem for some similar to those that don't like VR :)

    Throw Avatar in there also, for an amazing 3d experience.
    Huge fan of 3d movies at home.

    3d at home never took off as peoples experience of 3d was in the cinema and it was meh as they started to add it to everything.
    Watch Sense and Sensibility in 3D (never happened)
    But to watch it at home is a completely different experience and a better overall experience.

    The next hurdle was the active glasses, convince someone to spend €1k on a 3D tv with 2 sets of glasses each pair of glasses need to be synced and charged up to watch the TV and they are a little expensive to buy more sets.
    Active glasses could give you a headache/motion sickness a little.

    Passive glasses reduced image quality.

    Final hurdle is getting people to sit at home and wear the glasses!

    Also to confuse the consumer with 2 standards has people not buying into it.

    There is new really fascinating tech coming regarding 3d/holograms/projectors but I imagine that will be more for museums public display and theme park rides.
    The glasses will sync individually to a system so everyone has a different angle as to what they are looking at.

    Its not a dead tech, but slightly dead for home use!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭Lord Spence


    SomeSayKos wrote: »
    has anyone head anything at all about the PS5 PSVR adapter yet?

    Was thinking the same thing, has anyone got theirs yet?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,056 ✭✭✭sticker


    Was thinking the same thing, has anyone got theirs yet?

    Nope - Got a confirmation email from Sony but nothing arrived as yet


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    mrcheez wrote: »
    It's reason enough for me. Pretty much every BluRay I own is 3D and I only buy 3D BluRays.

    The PS4 will remain in place until it can be fully replaced, but that means the replacement has to do everything the existing one does.
    coolisin wrote: »
    I have a ton of 3d blurays so I feel your pain.
    I got a 4k Tv with its matching Bluray player that plays 3d blurays but just not on my 4k TV!
    I always used the PS3 or 4 as my 3d player to watch on my 3d TV in a separate room.

    I love holding onto electronics :D

    Didn't realise the PSVR played 3d, anywhere I can check out reviews or could ye recommend some please? they seem pretty cheap on CEX. cheers


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    sweetie wrote: »
    Didn't realise the PSVR played 3d, anywhere I can check out reviews or could ye recommend some please? they seem pretty cheap on CEX. cheers

    What sorta flicks are you into?

    Dredd 3D is amazing. Avatar, Life of Pi, Gravity, Blade Runner 2049, Doctor Strange... actually most of the Marvel movies are great, especially Guardians of the Galaxy 1 + 2

    The Hobbit flicks are good too... go for the extended editions.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    mrcheez wrote: »
    What sorta flicks are you into?

    Dredd 3D is amazing. Avatar, Life of Pi, Gravity, Blade Runner 2049, Doctor Strange... actually most of the Marvel movies are great, especially Guardians of the Galaxy 1 + 2

    The Hobbit flicks are good too... go for the extended editions.

    cheers, seen a few of those mentioned. I like arthouse, indie, sci-fi, horror, thrillers mainly but am partial to a superhero blockbuster too now and then.
    Will try a couple of those thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    sweetie wrote: »
    cheers, seen a few of those mentioned. I like arthouse, indie, sci-fi, horror, thrillers mainly but am partial to a superhero blockbuster too now and then.
    Will try a couple of those thanks

    Prometheus is one on my must-buy list too.. haven't seen that one in 3D yet, but I do love that flick so I'd say it's great in 3D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    sweetie wrote: »
    Didn't realise the PSVR played 3d, anywhere I can check out reviews or could ye recommend some please? they seem pretty cheap on CEX. cheers




    This was my go to guide when I went on a binge of buying 3D Blurays:

    https://www.cinemablend.com/3d/

    Just bare in mind that its reviewing the 3d effect solely and not the movie itself.

    Use IMDB ratings to see if the movie was any good.

    Only watched Avatar 3 weeks ago with my friend in Bigscreen, Hugo next, and Jurassic World a few days ago.

    Still getting some mileage out of the Bluray drive i bought for my PC. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Doge wrote: »
    This was my go to guide when I went on a binge of buying 3D Blurays:

    https://www.cinemablend.com/3d/

    Just bare in mind that its reviewing the 3d effect solely and not the movie itself.

    Use IMDB ratings to see if the movie was any good.

    Only watched Avatar 3 weeks ago with my friend in Bigscreen, Hugo next, and Jurassic World a few days ago.

    Still getting some mileage out of the Bluray drive i bought for my PC. :)

    Hugo is amazing... not the sort of movie I would have bothered with but it's a superb watch in 3D and great story to boot


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    mrcheez wrote: »
    What sorta flicks are you into?

    Dredd 3D is amazing. Avatar, Life of Pi, Gravity, Blade Runner 2049, Doctor Strange... actually most of the Marvel movies are great, especially Guardians of the Galaxy 1 + 2

    The Hobbit flicks are good too... go for the extended editions.

    Forgot I had Dredd 3D and Hobbit Part 1 EE in 3D. Must try Dredd out. The Slo Mo effects in the cinema were some of the best use of 3D I've seen


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,501 ✭✭✭✭Exclamation Marc


    Just got a mail from Sony confirming that my camera adaptor is on the way and will take 3-6 working days. Great news.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,283 ✭✭✭✭Potential-Monke


    Just came to post that. Sweet!


  • Registered Users Posts: 678 ✭✭✭SomeSayKos


    Just got a mail from Sony confirming that my camera adaptor is on the way and will take 3-6 working days. Great news.
    Same here! Deadly!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,636 ✭✭✭JimBurnley


    SomeSayKos wrote: »
    Same here! Deadly!

    Ditto. Soon be able to psvr with extra juice!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭Lord Spence


    Got my adapter in the post this morning :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Mr.Fantastic


    Anyone else get their adapter ? Coming up to day 6 and no tracking link


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,636 ✭✭✭JimBurnley


    Anyone else get their adapter ? Coming up to day 6 and no tracking link

    Got mine this morning. No tracking or dispatch mail. Just acknowledgement when ordered last month, then arrived today


  • Registered Users Posts: 678 ✭✭✭SomeSayKos


    Hoping to get it today. I've only had a launch day PS4 so never got to experience PS4 Pro VR. Looking forward to seeing the improvement in some of my games!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Waiting on mine. PS5 is sitting in front of the tv as decided to wait until I got the adaptor before rearranging things and messing with cables


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    For anyone that got the adaptor, how big is the box? Like does it fit through the letterbox?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,636 ✭✭✭JimBurnley


    CastorTroy wrote: »
    For anyone that got the adaptor, how big is the box? Like does it fit through the letterbox?

    Letterbox is fine. Not even a jiffy bag, hard cardboard flat package


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Thanks. Have something on for work I can't leave tomorrow and would probably be the time the postman would come. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,870 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    CastorTroy wrote: »
    Thanks. Have something on for work I can't leave tomorrow and would probably be the time the postman would come. :)

    Leave a note on the door to leave it in the green bin or something if worried about missing parcels :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    You can make arrangements or collect at the parcel office anyway. Nothing today either. Heard something loud being dropped through but was just a Christmas brochure/catalogue


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