Playstation VR Discussion Thread

coolisin wrote: »

Fairly certain with the last of us a couple weeks ago it only hit my card on Friday maybe Thursday.
But I got an email to say it was to be dispatched first.

Out of curiosity did you get it on launch day?

coolisin wrote: »

Yes!!
I'm hoping it will be the same this Friday.
Came by anpost

If it does, my weekend will be spent in the VR World

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKweI52dP1U

Honestly speaking this looks bog average to me... I hope the experience will be great, but graphically looks very average IMO.

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

My payment got taken from my account today, hopefully shipped tomorrow

Mine too, fingers crossed they're here Friday!

So Iron Man VR reviews are due tomorrow at 1pm.
I just have to remember to go collect it at lunch on Friday.

Got the dispatch email so here is hoping I'll have it tomorrow, when ever the postman arrives.
Can be 12 could be 3:30/4 like the day with the last of us.

Looking at the launch trailer I'm a little worried this might be constantly fighting the same enemies again and again but only the location changing.

So it might be very average if that is the case.
If the story is entertaining I'll be happy.

But I loved the demo so I'm hopeful for a fun experience.

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Ready for dispatch, always loved how fast an post are for posting so I reckon it be here tomorrow.........hopefully

Mine is being sent by DPD.

circular flexing wrote: »

You must be new to VR.

I have PSVR on a Pro and Ocolus Quest for a year - not new at all

CastorTroy wrote: »

Just saw Metacritic score for iron Man
https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/marvels-iron-man-vr?ref=hp

That's it, preorder cancelled. :pac:

Better than I was expecting. Mostly getting this for the moves but if I get a decent game as well all the better.

Yeah, likewise. Buying for the controllers.
An enjoyable game is a bonus

Sounds bang average. Can see myself playing this to fly around a bit but will probably trade/sell it before the 8 hour playtime if I get bored.

Heffoman wrote: »

Seems extremely hard to get the VR Kit now.
If someone was looking to buy the VR kit what would people recommend they get to start off.

Would really like to give it a try.

The Mega Pack is available in Smyth's stores, your paying €329 now where it had €100off recently.
And the Moves seem to be available off them also.

Up to you if you want to spend 400 but you get the kit and 5 great games.

Tbh if I was spending that money you'd be aswell getting the oculus quest.

Just got that myself, was expecting a collection email though as last time i preordered something, i got the collection email the night before.

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Just got the collection message from smyths

Going to pick it up first thing tomorrow?

I usually wait til later in the evening to go to Smyths when quieter, but not an option since they stopped their late openings on Friday.
I see the payment pending anyway in my account.

So had a quick look but couldn't find an answer. Any reviews saying how long Iron Man is?

Speaking of length, what are the longer PSVR games?

CastorTroy wrote: »

I usually wait til later in the evening to go to Smyths when quieter, but not an option since they stopped their late openings on Friday.
I see the payment pending anyway in my account.

So had a quick look but couldn't find an answer. Any reviews saying how long Iron Man is?

Speaking of length, what are the longer PSVR games?

I think Iron Man is around 8 hours. Saints n Sinners about double that. Longest psvr games probably Skyrim n Borderlands 2?

coolisin wrote: »

The Mega Pack is available in Smyth's stores, your paying €329 now where it had €100off recently.
And the Moves seem to be available off them also.

Up to you if you want to spend 400 but you get the kit and 5 great games.

Tbh if I was spending that money you'd be aswell getting the oculus quest.

While I'd agree the Quest is a great headset it's important to note the games never get nearly the same level of discounts as you get on PSVR, so you would expect to always pay in region of +€20 for discounted games, notwithstanding sales are rare. The real value of a Quest comes when paired with a powerful gaming PC and cheap SteamVR games, playing wirelessly.

Just collected my Iron Man pack. The disc box has not barcode 'not for resale' so there goes trading it/selling it. They should have just given a digital code. Also, surprised there are no cables with the controllers. I have one usb cable that came with the ps4 charging one move and I have another cable i got from cex but that seems to have killed my ds4 battery and sometimes doesn't recognise it when it's plugged in so don't want to use that. Have to take turns now charging the move controllers. Not gonna spend more on the move docking station.

It's a good idea to get a charging stand for the PSVR headset with docking cradles etc.
The one I bought doesn't appear to be on sale, but this one looks good too: https://www.amazon.co.uk/PSVR-Showcase-Charge-Stand-PS4/dp/B01LYGCK1M/

I then purchased a small €4 stool from IKEA: https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/marius-stool-black-10135659/

I put the stool in front of my media centre just to the right of my TV, then I put my PSVR headset cradle on top of it and I can tuck all cables under the stool.

Just keeps it all nice and tidy.

More importantly it keeps the cables away from my Roomba

coolisin wrote: »

Didn't think of that aspect, as I suppose my brief and few encounters with the quest I didn't need to!
Someone else had footed the bill!

But at the current price closer to €400 with everything it's pushing it up to the 64gb quest price (when it's in stock) and some folks may complain.
Obviously the psvr comes with 5/6 games and a demo disc.

Do not get me wrong 100% get the PSVR it's my favourite piece of "extra kit" I've bought and more importantly with out buying a full gaming rig to get a VR headset in 2016/17.
And more importantly it wasn't a mobile phone in a headset VR job!

While the headset is fantastic, it's not a great value machine if you intend on buying games just for the headset as you'll be spending €100 on 2-3 games, not to mention they're all digital so no opportunity to sell onto CEX.

It says something that I've only actually bought 3 games for the Quest since I've had it: Vader Immortal 1,2 and 3.

But I've bought shedloads of SteamVR games which I play using my Quest.

So I guess it goes like this:

- If you have a PS4 and normal PC, get PSVR

- If you have a PS4 and VR-compatible PC, it's a tough call. I'd personally recommend the Quest and then play games wirelessly. Many would say get a Rift S, but that wire... man it's so immersion-breaking, even if the visuals are slightly better on Rift S.

- If you have no PS4, get a Quest. For the price of buying a PS4, you'll be able to buy loads of Quest games which are really good.

gerrybbadd wrote: »

Keep in mind, your PS4 cables won't work to charge the Moves. It uses the PS3 Dualshock 3 style charging cable, that being a mini USB. The PS4 charging cable is a micro USB.

I got charging dock for €4 in CEX - cant go wrong with that price

https://ie.webuy.com/product-detail?id=sps3valuemoc&categoryName=playstation4-accessories&superCatName=gaming&title=value-playstation-move-charging-dock

The Moves have Mini usb just like DS4. That docking station looks good but out of stock in my ones.

JimBurnley wrote: »

Think there's two versions of moves, new ones have mini

Micro. The old standard was mini, but yeah there's an updated version of the moves with micro.

I bought this from amazon should arrive midweek, I have a spot for my headset so no need for me to buy one to suit headwet also. But I am low on USB ports.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B082B2NX5W?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

mrcheez wrote: »

While the headset is fantastic, it's not a great value machine if you intend on buying games just for the headset as you'll be spending €100 on 2-3 games, not to mention they're all digital so no opportunity to sell onto CEX.

It says something that I've only actually bought 3 games for the Quest since I've had it: Vader Immortal 1,2 and 3.

But I've bought shedloads of SteamVR games which I play using my Quest.

So I guess it goes like this:

- If you have a PS4 and normal PC, get PSVR

- If you have a PS4 and VR-compatible PC, it's a tough call. I'd personally recommend the Quest and then play games wirelessly. Many would say get a Rift S, but that wire... man it's so immersion-breaking, even if the visuals are slightly better on Rift S.

- If you have no PS4, get a Quest. For the price of buying a PS4, you'll be able to buy loads of Quest games which are really good.

Fair points, you win

I mean you have these things so a man of experience!
It's the wireless novelty of the quest makes it awesome.

However I find the comfort of the PSVR minus the cable a massive win!!!