Playstation VR Discussion Thread

Lord Spence · 21-03-2016 4:26pm

Varik wrote: »

That smyths?

Gamestop will only do so in store, online you'd be stuck with the base one.

No that was gamestop and instore

Captain Chaos · 22-03-2016 2:44pm

Amazon UK are saying they can not guarantee any more orders for launch day from this point. All orders will be treated on a first placed basis.

Sony must be laughing at this stage.

Thargor · 22-03-2016 9:46pm

Captain Chaos wrote: »

Sony must be laughing at this stage.

Maybe they're sh1tting themselves about a Kinect level launch lineup

They need to have a serious killer app ready to go.

Doge · 23-03-2016 1:17am

Comig to all 3 of the big players:

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

Captain Chaos · 23-03-2016 9:14am

Thargor wrote: »

Maybe they're sh1tting themselves about a Kinect level launch lineup

They need to have a serious killer app ready to go.

I mean laughing at the thought of all the money.

Killer app or not I don't think they expected the VR system to be this popular so early when no one has any idea what it's really like.

Only game I'd get it for would be Ace Combat 7 and that would only be if AC7 is as good as AC Zero and 5. Infinity was bad, while AC6 looked great graphically the story was woeful.

heebusjeebus · 23-03-2016 9:19am

Michael Pacter made a good point in a recent video on Youtube, he said he can see VR taking off in Japan where console sales have been bombing.
He puts it down to Japanese not having the room for a big screen gaming so the VR angle will allow them all the benefits of big screen gaming, in a small environment.

sticker · 23-03-2016 9:19am

Still no sign of a pre-order though of the bundle here.

Captain Chaos · 23-03-2016 9:22am

That's really a big one. With the VR system you can take your PS4 and plug it in anywhere. Basically a portable 50" HDTV for €400 at the very least.

Varik · 23-03-2016 9:53am

Used to lug a 22" display with me when I living out of hotels for work, wouldn't have been terrible if I'd this then, even a 22" is a pain to pack especially if you doing more than going to a car to a hotel and back again.

heebusjeebus wrote: »

Michael Pacter made a good point in a recent video on Youtube, he said he can see VR taking off in Japan where console sales have been bombing.
He puts it down to Japanese not having the room for a big screen gaming so the VR angle will allow them all the benefits of big screen gaming, in a small environment.

Good time to release a new Sword art online game.

CastorTroy · 23-03-2016 10:51am

But how many people who preordered, did so just in case they want it. Half those preorders could be cancelled closer the time as reviews start to come in.

Lord Spence · 23-03-2016 10:55am

CastorTroy wrote: »

But how many people who preordered, did so just in case they want it. Half those preorders could be cancelled closer the time as reviews start to come in.

I think people who pre order just want the latest great tech piece and something new to try regardless of launch games, I mean people who bought ps4 early didn't exactly get the cream of the crop with games I mean knack sold a ton of copies, can't see many who pre order this early cancelling. I pre ordered because I know I will want it when it arrives and dont want to risk waiting till next year to get one

RedXIV · 23-03-2016 11:39am

sticker wrote: »

Still no sign of a pre-order though of the bundle here.

Can you not order this directly in GameStop?

just wondering?

Whatever about their software prices, if they have the bundle for the RRP, it's a handy place to throw a few quid every payday and make the overall cost spread out a bit.

wes · 23-03-2016 1:00pm

I pre-ordered it in Gamestop already. You can walk into any store and pre-order still surely. To be fair, Gamestop tend to be fine for hardware prices. Also, they usually let you change you pre-order to a bundle, once they know about them. I did that for my PS4 pre-order.

Already have a camera and one one move controller. Need to get a 2nd one at some point, but no one seems to have them new anymore, and rather not get a 2nd hand one.

RedXIV · 23-03-2016 3:20pm

wes wrote: »

Already have a camera and one one move controller. Need to get a 2nd one at some point, but no one seems to have them new anymore, and rather not get a 2nd hand one.

I saw some new ones in Tesco in Gorey, down in Wexford 2 weeks ago....this was before the VR announcement so they might be gone now but I'll be down at the weekend and will check again if you like?

jimmytwotimes 2013 · 23-03-2016 11:23pm

Pre-ordered off gamestop, I'm a sucker for new tech. Have a mini-disc player and a Vita to prove it!

Lord Spence · 24-03-2016 3:30pm

jimmytwotimes 2013 wrote: »

Pre-ordered off gamestop, I'm a sucker for new tech. Have a mini-disc player and a Vita to prove it!

mini disc player is music player gold!

RedXIV · 24-03-2016 3:36pm

jimmytwotimes 2013 wrote: »

Pre-ordered off gamestop, I'm a sucker for new tech. Have a mini-disc player and a Vita to prove it!

Snap! Pre-ordered today, same place I pre-ordered the Vita. Still remember picking it up on launch day. Standing all by myself out side the shop till the manager came who looked blatantly surprised anyone was waiting

Klair88 · 24-03-2016 4:10pm

I put in the Pre-order today as well, The Cinematic mode made me think I would really like it and the price is very fair for the tech imo

gerrybbadd · 24-03-2016 10:37pm

I pre ordered off Amazon just there. Don't think I'll get it on launch day.

I wonder what the odds are of walking into an Argos on the morning of release, and picking one up (Castlebar)

Doge · 25-03-2016 12:16am

Sony will be making a profit on the PSVR hardware according to Yoshida in this interview, begins 12 mins in.

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http://youtu.be/MX97aycXvPQ#t=12m[/url]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX97aycXvPQ

Thats a serious accomplishment considering the price.

Also Horizon Zero Dawn is targeted for an Autumn release apparently.

CastorTroy · 25-03-2016 12:17am

Great show but think you posted the wrong link.

Ah, ninja edit.

Doge · 25-03-2016 12:28am

CastorTroy wrote: »

Great show but think you posted the wrong link.

Ah, ninja edit.

Looks like copying the link in the youtube app while an ad is playing, copies the link to the ad! :P

jimmytwotimes 2013 · 25-03-2016 3:32pm

wes wrote: »

Already have a camera and one one move controller. Need to get a 2nd one at some point, but no one seems to have them new anymore, and rather not get a 2nd hand one.

Got two moves (new) online from gamestop today.

Varik · 26-03-2016 4:54pm

Anyone seen the new thrustmaster Joystick for PS4 only out recently.

Doge · 26-03-2016 5:57pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sSCdVEUavw

Looks identical to the older T.Flight HOTAS X just with a blue colour scheme.

The older one supports War Thunder, I have used it with my PS 4.

I hope they dont do the same as Logitech did with the G27 racing wheel and not support it anymore.

I want to use mine with Eve Valkryie.

Varik · 26-03-2016 5:59pm

Doge wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sSCdVEUavw

Looks identical to the older T.Flight HOTAS X just with a blue colour scheme.

The older one supports War Thunder, I have used it with my PS 4.

I hope they dont do the same as Logitech did with the G27 racing wheel and not support it anymore.

I want to use mine with Eve Valkryie.

According to Reddit it's a decent bit better for the stick, dead zone is half what the X is and as well as the active area being better, also ye it's blue.

Doge · 28-03-2016 2:17pm

Sony are *considering* bringing PSVR to PC according to Masayasu Ito, Chief Executive of the Product Division and software design department of SCE, in an article on Japanese news site Nikkei:

http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO98760930T20C16A3000000/?df=2

"Since Playstation 4 shares a lot of its internals with PCs, the possibility is there. At the moment we are focused on games and we are not ready to make any announcements at this stage, but I’d say there will be an expansion into various fields."

Translated version here:

http://segmentnext.com/2016/03/28/sony-considering-playstation-vr-pc/

That would make the PSVR even better value for money for people who have PC's as well as the PSVR.

heebusjeebus · 04-04-2016 10:53am

Wow, this looks pretty cool, Driveclub in VR:

https://gfycat.com/SereneRevolvingErmine

From:
https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/4d8apj/driveclub_vr_offscreen_gameplay_footage_gif/

Varik · 04-04-2016 11:22am

Who's making it, they closed the developer Evolution Studios.

If the PS4.5 is real and required it's going to be an expensive october may start saving now, goning to be an expensive october without the 4.5 even.

PS4.5
Headset + camera
Flightstick
Wheel.

Can't wait for some war thunder VR, be more interested in that than in Ace combat.

Myrddin · 04-04-2016 5:29pm

If that is indeed a PS4 running that, and it there's no/little pixelation in the headset, I'm sold. Imagine the possibilities for cockpit games...

Varik · 04-04-2016 5:34pm

On a related note, the Logitech G29 is currently £179 on amazon, €350-400 most other places.

RedXIV · 05-04-2016 5:18pm

driveclub and season pass for a tenner on psn too.....may have to invest

jonerkinsella · 11-04-2016 11:46am

Hmm . Strange side effects reported ...are we real ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp72Szoae_I

TheMilkyPirate · 16-04-2016 7:48pm

Just Pre-Ordered on Amazon. Highly doubt I'll get it launch day now but surely before Christmas?

Had my heart set on the Vive but just cannot afford a new gaming rig on top of the price of the Vive so PSVR is what I've decided to go with.

17-04-2016 11:32am

If VR becomes the next big thing then I could potentially see PSVR coming out on top. Not because of graphics and performance, but because of the price point. PS4 costs (country dependent) around €400. PSVR with camera and controls included is about €500. Even altogether that costs half of what it would to get the best experience on the Vive/Oculus, where top notch PCs could potentially cost the full price of PS4 & PSVR.

jonerkinsella · 17-04-2016 11:47am

I was gonna pre order but I decided that I'm gonna wait to see what Argos comes up with first. Argos normally has fantastic deals at that time of the year.

Captain Chaos · 17-04-2016 2:18pm

I'm holding out for E3 before I pull the trigger on anything 4.5 of VR related purchases.

17-04-2016 8:03pm

Has there been any inclination as to the price point for games on it?

Captain Chaos · 18-04-2016 10:15am

Deleted User wrote: »

Has there been any inclination as to the price point for games on it?

They won't be able to charge full whack for the early VR games as they will be just tech glorified demos and nothing more. Just like the first Move games on the PS3.

The only full proper game with VR support announced so far is Ace Combat 7 and that can be played without VR if you want.

Doge · 18-04-2016 10:20am

Captain Chaos wrote: »

They won't be able to charge full whack for the early VR games as they will be just tech glorified demos and nothing more. Just like the first Move games on the PS3.

The only full proper game with VR support announced so far is Ace Combat 7 and that can be played without VR if you want.

Theres far more than that: Eve Valkriye, Gran Turismo Sport, War Thunder, project Cars, Drive Club, RIGS, Trackmania turbo, Ark: Survival Evolved

18-04-2016 11:51am

Trackmania Turbo is going to get VR?

Holy sh1t. That's pretty much a guaranteed purchase for me. That game is absolutely bananas - Trackmania. I'm sure Turbo will be madness too.

Doge · 12-06-2016 2:16am

Moto Racer 4 will have PSVR Support:

http://www.cinemablend.com/games/1523149/moto-racer-4-will-have-vr-capability-watch-the-trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLdxVzNiRH0

Not much to go on from the trailer but I reckon this woule be an awesome VR Expeirence, getting serious air on jumps and weaning in and out of traffic.