PS4 virtual reality headset set for GDC reveal, report claims

Source says the Oculus Rift-style device just weeks away from first public appearance,

[THC CELL]

This will be big, and knowing sony who own screens cams and this type of tech they will be amazing

[Mr Pumblechook]

I would love to play a new Elder Scrolls, Fallout or other open world RPG with this thing. Because if this or Oculus Rift work as promised, it means instead of looking at a game world through the window in your telly, YOU will actually be in the world. But I know coming up against a ghost and demons will scare the bejesus out of me!

[abzdine]

Sony cybershot knowledge put into making a VR headset will be definitely tempting.
Price will be what will make it a success, or not! But for sure the tech will be good!

[morganfell]

They discuss the Tech Radar article. here is the previous one posted by Tech Radar where the source says the device runs in higher res than the OR.

http://www.techradar.com/us...

[starchild]

And how is the PS4 going to be able to push a higher resolution than 1080p at 60fps and in stereoscopic 3D? Maybe in simple indie games.

For adequate temporal resolution and low enough latency VR needs 60fps at a minimum.

I'm sorry, but I don't believe this "insider" or this "source".

[Gazondaily]

Respect to anyone that plays Outlast with this on.

[AgentSmithPS4]

Sony surprised me with the great price on the PS4 so hopefully their VR price will too.

I'm sure it will be 'good enough' at the least, I wouldn't worry about resolutions, fps, etc. Obviously you can spend more to get more if you need it.

There are so many games I'd like to experience with VR. Skyrim, fallout, witcher 3, infamous, the evil within, dying light, mad max, max payne, etc, etc. I bought a 3D monitor and enjoyed playing batman arkham city in 3D on the 360, until lightning destroyed it :|. It doesn't surprise me that some people complain about 3D and anything new but when it's done right it can be amazing.

Good pricing, great games, good ads, boobs, and adventures will easily sell this. It would take a special person to not be excited about VR and an even special-er person to screw up something so easily destined for greatness.

[hellzsupernova]

It could be amazing but mainstream mass appeal don't want to pay for amazing, Sony are going to have to sacrifice some things to get it to a mass market price point for it to be really succesful.

And also didn't we hear that it was pulled last year last minute at gamescon?

[Muffins1223]

Price needs to be 250 at most considering oculist rift is 300 and sony can literately squash it like that with its factory's and can use the technique of mass producing so it will be around the same quality but cheaper.....my worrying thought ; will it be like Move?Looks, sounds, and plays cool...but will it get support?

[Dark11]

This will be big just like the 3D...

[abzdine]

what's wrong with the 3D?

[Conzul]

I can see myself using this for my first playthrough of big story-based titles, then lay it aside for my big TV so I can share with friends and family who are right next to me.

But only if the price is right.

[DarkLord1003]

I'd like to see VR succeed this gen - but are we really ready

[akraven]

I think it will depend on the price.

[Volkama]

I don't know if the hardware is ready, but I sure am.

[Raccoon]

my pockets are always ready!!

[Muffins1223]

Yes,oculus rift does it perfectly, all this thing needs is support and its sure to succeed

[skoorydook]

Really does depend on the price as for me not every genre of game can be vastly improved by this.

[Volkama]

True it wont be for every genre. But the ones that do fit will be completely revolutionised.

I don't think I've looked forward to a product release this enthusiastically since... probably forever.

[DonMingos]

Can you imagine Mirror's Edge? :o

[Volkama]

Not without being sick :)

[Tacklebait]

I'm more excited about the new genres that come from this rather then getting the existing ones to work for it.

Ok, I am pretty excited about a good vr racing game, and a helicopter simulator.....

[Muffins1223]

Oculus rift is 300 so i suspect it to be 200-300 dollars,crossing fingers for the 200 but doubtful, will probably be 250.

[markyboy2181]

and dont forget the graphics will b ps2 standerd on them

[SnakeShady]

Explain or GTFO.

[Pandamobile]

VR is going to be incredibly taxing on next-gen systems.

For an comfortable VR experience, you're going to want at least 1080p at 60+ FPS. For an optimal experience, look for 1440p at 60+ FPS.

The PS4 doesn't have enough horsepower to render at those resolutions and framerates without dialing back the graphics pretty significantly.

[sprinterboy]

i hope its cool and ready price wise and tech wise for ps4, but i think when it truly kicks off will be ps5 onwards for me anyway. having said that though, will get one if gt7 uses it lol.

[bub16]

Full 1080p 3d and wireless with a good LONG lasting battery please

[SniperControl]

Very undecided about this, i primarily play on PC and play exclusives or non-PC multiplats on PS4, with the Rift just around the corner as well, which one do i go for????

Any mention of Rift/Sony VR being compatible on other platforms?

[FlyingFoxy]

Well, more than likely something will be sacrificed in most games to run them in 3D on PS4, either resolution, frame rate, or both.

I would get the Oculus Rift personally.

[hellzsupernova]

I think it is more likely that Sony would be compatible with pc since rift have come and said no to consoles. However I wouldn't bank on it. Sony have been getting better and hopefully it has pc support. Can it be much different programming a game for either?

[RealtorMDandDC]

VR officially coming to PS4. Can't wait will be incredibly interesting.

[Pandamobile]

Nothing is official yet. We don't even have official confirmation that Sony is actively making a VR headset. Everything we know about it so far is just patent filings and anonymous "insiders".

[RealtorMDandDC]

VR is coming to PS4. Yes there have been patents, anonymous "insiders" and Sony's brass has also teased it.

It may not be official but all signs point to two commercial VR units coming to the market and one will be from Sony.

Sony's has to do something to counter Microsoft Kinect Glasses which will be out 2015ish. And to make the PlayStation a more appealing plat-former for devs and future consumers.

[Omar91]

After being foolish enough in buying a move and a 3D tv, I think I'll pass this time. However I will still look into the tech and what it does for games in the future

[DanteVFenris666]

I think the move will gain more popularity as more vr tech improves. Imagine playing skyrim with a vr headset, the omini to run around and then the move to control when you slash or shoot spells

[sprinterboy]

@Dante

Exactly vr with move and navigation controller is where I see the ps5 heading with 1080p 60 fps 3d, 4k version ps6

[Sarobi]

If I can afford it, I'll be happy.

[2cents]

Agreed. That's all I'm worried about, how much is it gonna cost.

[XiSasukeUchiha]

Yes the future is here VR! an game changer!

[elhebbo16]

Carmack said that for VR to work good the system has to push games ABOVE 60 frames to eliminate the threat of motion sickness. Im not sure how Sony is gonna work that out, not to mention the resolution issue. If the PS4 cant handle 1080P 60fps most of the time how is it going to handle 1080p x2 (since the device is 3D) at 60 fps? I dunno but Im skeptic on this matter, the only place where VR seems adequate is in PC gaming.

[DanteVFenris666]

I heard if a game can run good on a system it can do be fine with vr. It's more FPS and screens but the screen is way smaller which apparently balances it out. You don't need omega pcs for this stuff

[CharlesSwann]

It's not 1080p x 2. Each eye gets one half of 1080 because the field of view is square. My god, the oculus developer version is half of 720p. 1080 was there new model they showed at e3. OculusVR has already stated that they intend to run on mobile units, android I Guess.

[starchild]

Yes, but it's more akin to doing split screen because the view is different for each eye. The geometry, for example, is essentially rendered twice. Split screen always lowers performance.

Stereoscopic 3D, likewise, incurs a hit to performance. Games like Uncharted 3 and Killzone 3 had reduced graphical quality and frame-rate when running in stereoscopic 3D on PS3.

Currently there are no graphically demanding games that run at 1080p and a solid 60fps on the PS4.

There is simply no way for the PS4 to run graphically demanding games at a resolution "higher than the Oculus Rift" (i.e. higher than 1080p) in stereoscopic 3D and at 60fps.

Oculus has expressed interest in the future of mobile platforms for VR, but they are talking about down the road. By that time smartphones will be more powerful than the PS4 and XB1 anyway. Even then the games will have to be simpler. Both Valve and Oculus have talked about why PC is the obvious platform of choice for VR.

"The PC will be the hotbed for VR," Valve told attending developers. Look at the creativity that's already apparent with Rift on PC: developers have freedom to innovate, Valve said, and PC is the most powerful platform - "and getting more so" - that's around."
http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

[CharlesSwann]

But the render resolution is halfed too. It renders 2 views of 540x720, not two views at 1080x720. Nor are the views showing more objects, so occlusion is the same.

I understand your concern but I have played with dev oculus in Unity and I see no extra demand on system compared no VR modes.

[DanteVFenris666]

Now we just need the omni compatible with this headset and we will be golden

[Orange Juice]

This will be the coolest thing if it comes true. I remain optimistic and excited for ps4s future if have things like VR to look forward to.

[feraldrgn]

Please be reasonably priced.
Don't screw this up.

[RealtorMDandDC]

Televisions, Gaming and audio. I believe Sony can pull of VR.

Sony needs something a little more massive than the PS4 which has created nothing but positive buzz.

Sony needs another Walkman and VR will be it.