Sony Must Not Allow PlayStation VR to Wilt

Push Square: "So, here's the thing: PlayStation VR's not for everyone and that's fine. There are a metric ton of non-VR PlayStation 4 titles set to release this year, and given Sony's aptitude for amazing press conferences at the moment, don't rule out a dozen more being announced over the coming months. But virtual reality is still really cool, and the platform holder needs to make sure it doesn't forget that."

[solderman]

It is already dying on the vine and I had one. I kinda knew this would happen though.

[Erik7357]

I could of told you, been calling it a gimmick since day one of morphus

[georeo]

I guess it could be a gimmick... But that's coming from you (a) dude who thinks the Wii u and switch isn't a gimmick. You always hating on Sony man.

[Erik7357]

Putting words in my mouth, never liked Wiiu or thought it was good.

And yes, I truely think being able to play games on the go is a less gimmicky concept than VR or Kinect...lol

[Bigpappy]

This is not some thing Sony or any manufacturer can control. You can't sell something that's not in demand. They need to find a way to create the demand and excitement. Wii had it for a good while and Kinect had it for a short while. But you need to get really creative or the product must be compelling enough to get large amounts of people to believe it is well worth the investment.
None of that is easy. Developers will not put in the time if they cant see enough of an adoption rate.

[thorstein]

It's in high demand in the USA, Canada and the UK where it is completely sold out. However, the real problem right now is a production problem, which has been reported.

[donthate]

It's not in demand because of the ridiculous pricing, and poor quality software. At least on PC, it is a development platform and lots of mini experiences coming from indies. Even then I question it, let alone one the puke inducing PS VR experience for $500+tax.

[YAO-BLING]

how is it failing? RE7 and ACE COMBAT says hi.

[Xb1ps4]

I only support the ps consoles... after psp and then vita... vita was such a great hand held and sure it had gems here and there but Sony just doesn't support its other devices as well as they do their consoles.. vr will be the next example

[81BX]

Psv is probably the best handheld. Had 2

[BlakHavoc]

It definitely is. I've been stranded on Vita island for a long long time now.

[81BX]

Lol. Loved mk and golden A.

[fenome]

I think we should give it time to bloom before we worry about it wilting. It's a new thing and it's not cheap so people are going to be hesitant and sceptical about it at first. Software is definitely the only thing that's going to carry it, so for sure they have to support it 100% through and through.

I wish more places had demo units available, that would probably get more people that are unsure of what it is or on the fence about it to jump in. I've been dying to try one out for myself but there's nowhere in my area that has demo units set up.

I'm personally waiting until the end of the year sales or maybe early next year to jump in. There are so many games coming out this year that I don't want to spend $300 on something that's still in its infant stages, plus by then it'll have a bigger lineup of games to choose from.

[Erik7357]

Even if it was cheap...what is good about it? You have people dropping 600+ dollars for a ps4 pro and this and litterly the best games on their morphus at best are "medicore" and the games all seem to be just tech demos and not really good games.... you see the same problems on oculus and it has been out even longer.

To make ot even worse, the VR hardware in it is kinda not great and if it was great you would need something even more powerful than a ps4 pro to run that.

2k screen and 120hz is great but I think youll need a ps5 for that. But like I said earlier, even if you did have the nice VR headset and good hardware for it....the games still kinda suck on it.

[freshslicepizza]

sony needs to get them out there there if indeed demand and they are having troubles replenishing stock. since they are being very queit about actual sales its either not selling as well as they had hoped or there is a serious manufacturing problem. either way is its not going to help it gain momentum when it needs to sell in order to get software support..

[chrisx]

VR is not for me. I tried the PSVR and I felt like total sh*t afterwards. Cool for those who enjoy it

[Goldby]

thats VR lag, Happened to me as well, just takes time getting used to it.

[chrisx]

ur right. just remembering how i felt that day makes me sick. im not even trying it again

[Erik7357]

I can see why people would get use to it for being able to play the best games ever made.

VR games are so good right?

[Goldby]

@erik

Actually VR is great im using my vr headset almost daily. Are you considering getting one.

Try harder next time you want to be funny or witty #fail

[Death]

@Erik,

The games suck, but the experience is very good. The biggest issue with VR today is trying to figure out how to use it for gaming. Trying to shoehorn existing games into VR is a mistake, games need to be designed specifically for the platform and gamers need to adjust their expectations accordingly. We haven't seen any games to justify VR to this point, but that doesn't mean we won't see them in the future.

[SgtSlaughter212]

It's not VR lag. It's just technology that is half baked. I applaud Sony for trying and appreciate a company stepping into it. But it's just not ready for mainstream yet.

[maybelovehate]

I really enjoy my Rift, but it is so far from being a mainstream consumer product. VR is still in the early stages, give it another 5 years or so and it will be ready for the mainstream.

[SgtSlaughter212]

Agreed. I'd say closer to ten years but who knows. I hope you're right.

[Number-Nine]

Nothing will ever replace the traditional way to play a game.

[81BX]

Its not about replacing it but supplimenting it is nice. Vr is awesome. I have used psvr yet but im sure it has its place

[PizzaSteve]

True that. I just want to come home from a long day of work, sit down on the couch with a cold beer, a snack, and relax to some good games. I don't want to be flapping my arms around or have a goofy VR thing on my head. To each their own but I'm perfectly fine with a good old controller and I want it to stay that way.

[EverydayJoe]

So funny, I have PSVR and 10+ games and I have never found myself flapping my arms around. Pointing my arms like aiming in a light rail gun game ( like Time Crisis) you bet. Turning my head all around because I am in the middle of the game, guilty. but being a floppy bird, nah. I guess you haven't used VR much.

[Aenea]

Well, you're wrong.

Not saying how VR is now is how it will be in the future but you can bet your arse that stuff is bound to change one day, so saying "nothing will ever" is already false.... Am not even sure we will have regular TV's in 50 years, do you? No you can't know, so your claim is silly...

[Gazondaily]

Care to substantiate your claim though?

[Aenea]

@septic

You really think that in the next few million years nothing will change in the way we play games?
It's very narrow minded to even think like that.

[OB1Biker]

The game revealed at PSX looked great.

[BlakHavoc]

I'm more curious to see what this tech looks like 10 years from now. Right now I think it's nothing more than a gimmick and certainly not worth a $400 investment. Once a true VR gaming experience comes around, only then do I think it will be successful in the console space.

[EverydayJoe]

Have you tried it? Because I own one, and 10 years from now it would probably feel too real to be fun.

[conanlifts]

Sony have a habit of abandoning new tech that underperfoms. Either that or they end up getting minimal support. Hopefully this takes off for those who have paid decent money for it.

[Derceto]

Sure it should. Let this thing die, and wait 10 years for when it can be done properly.

[Death]

In order for there to be 10 years from now, people have to buy it. I have no problem with other gamers investing in the tech today and I completely understand the ones that want to wait. There is no wrong answer here.

[wutang4ever]

i get motion sickness just thinking about VR

[SgtSlaughter212]

Too late.

[ARESWARLORD]

It's not going to hurt Sony at all of the PS VR flops and burns who cares like I imagine that the guys who bought it are not going to be overly happy about it just like the guys who were all into 3D tv. I do have to say for me personally the best thing that came out of this PS VR Fiasco was the PS4 Pro because now I'm riding dirty with better graphics on 1080p so it's not all bad. Also the PS4 Pro I believe is selling quite well so Sony is probably quite happy with the situation no matter how it turns out with the virtual reality because most real Gamers just want to play on their TV anyway I would take a PS4 Pro over a PS VR any day of the week any week in a year any second of the day there is no point in time that I would take a psvr over a PS4 Pro unless if it was given to me for free

[EverydayJoe]

How the hell is it a fiasco? Jesus F'n Christ. 3 months and stock shortages since release. I know many of you would love to see it fail, but damn the amount of misinformation is staggering. Fanboy B.S.

[ARESWARLORD]

I don't think anybody wants to see it fail I just don't think everybody cares for it I know I could care less about VR you need to calm down there everyday Joe you may be a big PS VR fan but there's a lot of guys that would rather play on their TVs and not care how psvr does one way or another there's no Fanboy be asking around I own two PS4s how many to you own bro

[EverydayJoe]

@ares
That's fine. I realize it is not for everyone. But there is no need for all these people that never wanted one, never interested in one to be bashing it. Every single day this week there has been at least one "PSVR dead in the water?" Thread. It is tiresome to say the least.

It's been out a very short amount of time to jump to these conclusions, and if stock wasn't an issue maybe I would be a bit concerned myself (as an owner, not fake fanboy concern). I realize that it is a niche product and it won't appeal to everyone and certainly won't replace traditional game play, but it is a new, fresh take on things, and is more immersing than anything I have experienced to date.

So again people have all types of taste in games/platforms. Some people love handhelds, some people like keyboard and mouse set ups. Just because something may not fit my personal taste shouldn't make me want to bash it. That comes off as fanboy-ish or at the very least immature. If you don't think people on this site are hoping for it to fail, maybe re-read the comment section in this thread.

P.S. I own 3 PS4s a launch day, Arkham edition, and a Pro.

[Aenea]

The PS4 Pro was not made for PSVR, I wish that silly idea just died, 'cos if it was PSVR would've have had HDR pass-thru....

[EverydayJoe]

Great point

[Hardiman]

Well Re7 is the first AAA title to utilize it and then Far Point coming. I have a feeling E3 will have even more. It's far from done, hell it's just getting started.

[Mr_Luke]

What's with all these "PSVR is doomed" style articles? Let's see what happens after 1 year since the release, at least. The first real game is REVII and it's not out yet.

[Silly gameAr]

I'm thinking it's to take some heat off of Nintendo and MS. Can't really say much about the PS4, so they have to target the things that they deem failures, like PSVR and Vita. It happens all the time.

[paddy95]

Vr will die/ Its been years since VR has been on pc and it still is nothing but demos. I don't think it's best use is for gaming. Sony needs to cut their losses now.

[Silly gameAr]

People can act like PSVR is a failure all they want, but wishful thinking and reality doesn't really mesh together very well.

[subtenko]

o rly? fooled me I thought they should :/ What else shouldnt wilt? Those flowers over there? yea look at em, look at the flowers