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Consider PSVR on Black Friday
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A question for psovr users: when it was first out I heard there were a lot of issues with tracking and positioning. Are they all fixed now?
I've been looking at getting one for a while but I've been worried about hardware issues
I've been looking at getting one for a while but I've been worried about hardware issues
I have a feeling PSVR1 will be bc with PS5. Even if it isnt, a year at least of enjoyment, plus tons of games already available for only 199 (barring you already have Ps4) is worth it imo.
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Is the camera a requirement for PSVR?
My TV is currently on the wall on the opposite side of the room to my PS4 Pro and if the camera is required I don't see a way that I can buy it and set it up?
My TV is currently on the wall on the opposite side of the room to my PS4 Pro and if the camera is required I don't see a way that I can buy it and set it up?
Yes it absolutely is, you can put the camera wherever you want though, it doesn't need to be on top of your TV, as you won't need your TV anyway.
That should be the case.
Would be a very big disappointment if not...
Oh I never though of that! So if I put the VR headset on and turn the chair to face the camera (which I would put by my PS4) then I'm good to go?
I'd just like to say that if you have the opportunity to play Astro Bot you need to take it asap! You never played anything like it and I promise you won't regret it.
It's still my GOTY and I loved GoW, SpiderMan and RDR2.
It's still my GOTY and I loved GoW, SpiderMan and RDR2.
I'm using it with a base PS4 and have had no problems. The only game I regret buying (which apparently is much better on a Pro) is Skyrim and even that is perfectly playable. It just looks really rough.
As long as your room doesn't have any extremely bright light sources or direct sunlight coming in, and you follow the instructions, you shouldn't have any issues. I've used mine in two different apartments, not a problem (other than the fact that the tracking technology isn't super precise to begin with).
I wouldn't be at all surprised if PS5 is compatible with the current PSVR at launch.
I'd expect PSVR 2 to arrive a year or two after the PS5, and even then I think the games will remain compatible with both headsets.
I don't think it's in Sony's interest to start dividing up their VR base.
I'd expect PSVR 2 to arrive a year or two after the PS5, and even then I think the games will remain compatible with both headsets.
I don't think it's in Sony's interest to start dividing up their VR base.
I've had zero problems with head tracking, but move/dual shock tracking can sometimes be a little finicky. After playing for a while I'll sometimes look down and notice that my in-game hands are turned in the wrong direction. Fixing that is usually just a matter of holding the controllers up and shaking them a bit. It's a minor annoyance but a lot of my favorite games are controller based so it doesn't affect me much.
I'm considering getting it just for Tetris Effect. Love that game on TV it must be on a whole other level in VR.
Tetris Effect really pushed me over the edge and then I saw that Black Friday deal so hey, perfect timing. I'm pretty excited about it.
Yeah, you'll just have to experiment where it's best to put your camera, depending how you want to play (seated or standing) and what kind of controller you use (move, ds4 or Aim). But you're basically free to put the camera where you want, as long as you're not too close or too far away from it.
Check out this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9cb_Jj5e7o
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Sorry if this has been asked already but do we know if the astrobot bf bundle is the revised VR unit?
It's always a consideration for me because in my mind it's the best way of playing Resident Evil 7 which I still haven't played yet but part of me just wants to wait because I feel like the only way Sony can prove to me that they are committed to the concept is if they release a new version/model when they release the PS5 because I don't want to end up in another PS Vita or PS move situation again where I initially supported the idea but Sony simply gives up eventually.
So for now I'm in wait and see mode.
So for now I'm in wait and see mode.
I want to buy one if I can find it with games for 199CHF (swiss francs) or cheaper, not seen anything like that yet.
I'm assuming this is without the move controllers? If so, I could definitely see that happening.
I want it with the move controllers and I'll probably bite at 299 CHF, although I'll gladly take it cheaper.
Black Friday is just around the corner and if it doesn't deliver there's still the holiday season to look forward to. Digitec.ch often has some pretty great deals around Xmas.
Bookmark this site: https://www.preispirat.ch/ it'll get pretty handy soon when all the deals begin to hit ;)
Yeah, I am sure InterDiscount had the most basic bundle last year for 199 so hoping this year that US bundle will be 199 or less and the one with move controllers will be 299 or less.
I think 199 is a great price for it bundled with games.
Considered it, but ended up grabbing an Oculus instead. VR feels like a gamechanger.
I might still grab one down the road.
I might still grab one down the road.
I'm hoping lots of people pick up PSVR in good Black Friday deals, $199 with Astro Bot and Moss is a hell of a deal though. I don't think we will get PSVR2 until at least a year into PS5 life cycle, it would be too much of an initial outlay to have a console and new VR headset lunching together. I expect current PSVR to be fully compatible with PS5 out the box until they do release PSVR2.
Don't know why people think the next leap In tech is going to release during the backend window of this generation of consoles.
Yeah there is nothing to gain from them releasing a new version on current hardware.
I expect the current headset to work on PS5. The unit is capable of far more than what it does now. Only thing holding it back is the PS4.
Is there really much of a difference when playing it through a Pro vs. a Slim? I have a slim PS4 and no intention to upgrade right now and will wait for PS5. However, I do have RE7 and have heard so much about how great it is. How much worse is the experience on a slim vs. a pro? Lower framerate? Lower resolution? Lower graphics settings? What do they usually change in games between the two?
Look at it this way: PSVR is absolutely a $200 experience. No doubt about it. And I'm saying that as a launch buyer still on the OG unit. I've had, and continue to have, a blast with it's offerings and quality for the price.
Im also considering getting one for BF. I'm having trouble deciding what bundle to get however. I could care less about Superhot or Creed but I do maybe care about the move controllers. Astrobot happens to be THE game I want first. So I guess my question is, How useful are the aim controllers? Do most of the big hitters (Skyrim, Astrobot, REVII, Firewall, Moss, etc.) absolutely NEED the move controllers?
Black Friday better deliver on some good PSVR deals in the UK or I'll be pissed.
On my must-play list is...
Astro Bot
Moss
Sprint Vector (just purely for all the Jet Set Radio comparisons)
Statik
WipEout HD Collection
Tetris Effect
Rez Infinite
The free demo for The Last Guardian VR
That'll keep me going for a good while. I'd love to play Firewall, but I don't have PS+ and the gun attachment seems essential, so that would be more of an investment than I'd like. Curious about The Persistence too, but I doubt I can handle survival horror in VR.
On my must-play list is...
Astro Bot
Moss
Sprint Vector (just purely for all the Jet Set Radio comparisons)
Statik
WipEout HD Collection
Tetris Effect
Rez Infinite
The free demo for The Last Guardian VR
That'll keep me going for a good while. I'd love to play Firewall, but I don't have PS+ and the gun attachment seems essential, so that would be more of an investment than I'd like. Curious about The Persistence too, but I doubt I can handle survival horror in VR.
I keep reading that psvr will be obsolete. Can someone explain why? The biggest feature in my opinion in need of upgrading is the resolution. I see no reason why a psvr1 headset wouldn't work just fine with ps5. The visuals would see a significant bump at the same resolution. I can see psvr1 being forward compatible even when a second headset comes out. Same graphics just a lower resolution. Like hooking your ps4 up to a 720p tv instead if a 1080 or 4k.
Good question. I guess it could be like with consoles, where devs want to do things that require whatever new tech is in the new hotness. I doubt the only difference will be resolution, eg inside out tracking.
199 + games is getting into impulse territory if you are interested in vr and have a ps4. It is like 3 retail games + lunch, not bad even if it is supplanted in 2021.
I have Rigs and Until Dawn Rush of Blood thanks to PS+, are those any good/do people still play Rigs?
I would jump on the bundle but no move controllers and me still having the OG PS4 for the foreseeable future ugh
I would jump on the bundle but no move controllers and me still having the OG PS4 for the foreseeable future ugh
Until Dawn is an awesome railshooter. Rigs is dead I think but still awesome if you get a chance to try it out. You could also have Bound which has a VR mode. It was also on PS+
Plan on picking up the $250 Creed+Superhot bundle at GameStop on Sunday. Might get Astro Bot and Firewall Zero Hour too since they'll be on sale. Can't fucking wait to play Superhot in VR.
Yeah I do but I didn't like the bit I played and heard the non VR version is actually better
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