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Which VR Headset Is Right for You in 2016?

There's a plethora of VR headsets flooding the marketplace, and many of them tout features like gaming and PS4/Xbox connectivity, but it take more than an HDMI port to actually run VR games.

Here's a quick breakdown of which headsets are out there, along with which are truly capable of VR gaming on PC, Android, Mac, Linux, and consoles and which are just blowing smoke.

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UltraNova3446d ago

It seems everyone and their mum is on board the VR train...

If VR doesn't succeed this time then I have no idea if it will ever.

ArchangelMike3446d ago (Edited 3446d ago )

It will succeed, but it will be a slow burner over the course of the next 2-3 yrs. It will also need other types of media experiences besides just games, to push it into the mainstream; such as VR movies, live events, sports etc.

I don't have a high-end PC - heck I've only got a laptop, so Occulus and Vive are out of reach for me. My only real choice is PSVR. I think this is one of the factors that will give Sony the edge in the VR sapce.

UltraNova3446d ago

Yes exactly. Sony should make it a priority to transfer all their movies to PSVR as well, then others might follow suit.

Imagine watching The Matrix trilogy in proper VR...

Who knows if they succeed they could persuade IMAX to port their format to VR as well.

Exciting times ahead!

Versability3446d ago

There actually are a lot of non-gaming experiences already available in VR, and the AutoCad foundation has already been laid to film live sports in 3D. I tested a couple services that allow you to watch an event like the Superbowl from anywhere in the stadium, including the line of scrimmage or VIP box. It currently has a 6-second delay from a live feed, and they're working on reducing it to 1 or less. The Sacramento Kings are already installing spherical cameras to record their games. VR is definitely here to stay and the public will figure that out by the end of the year.

Versability3446d ago

Under Armour already has sensors in all the clothes used by the NFL, NBA, and other pro sports leagues. Companies are using those sensors in conjunction with 3D scans of the players to map where they're at and put realistic skins on them in the VR world. Imagine being able to pause a game during a timeout and get right in the middle of the action to see whether or not there truly was a foul.

Aenea3445d ago

Yeah same here tho I will probably upgrade within the year but currently I don't have a capable PC for VR there but do have a PS4 so I will go with PSVR.

And yes, I would love to be able to play 3D bluray movies using the PSVR and also just use the PSVR as a big ass screen for '2D' content like regular games and movies.

Though Sony did say that on release they won't have the supporting apps for this yet but they will come. I hope they come quick tho!

kraenk123445d ago (Edited 3445d ago )

@Aenea

This "big ass screen" will be only half as small with a lower resolution than your standard TV though.

I actually think the biggest treat will be 360° videos and movies. This stuff is amazing on an iPad already..can't imagine how it must be in VR.

XisThatKid3444d ago

If and when I get a VR headset I'm getting PS VR.

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_LarZen_3445d ago

I'm getting the PSVR this year. I would really want the Oculus Rift also. But the hardware requirements means I have to upgrade or build a new computer. It's just to expensive for me to do that and buy the Rift this year...sadly.

My guess there are many in the same boat?

But hopefully in 2017 when prices go down on both hardware required and the Rift it'self goes down. Then I hope to get it.

zsquaresoff3445d ago

Psvr for me as I already own a ps4 and the camera.

About 70% already ready, here's hoping for a decent price for psvr.

ScorpiusX3445d ago

Oculus Rift for me , even with the Add -on cost of updating the PC . Its the one for me with it app aside from gaming.

R6ex3445d ago

None!

All too expensive (or too underpowered ... unless you pay even moor to upgrade your system).

Versability3445d ago

If you can't afford a hardcore gaming one, you should at least grab a Viewmaster at Walmart. Only $20 and a good mix of entry level VR/AR using your Android or iPhone.

The consoles/computers are only necessary for VR gaming. Spherical 3D video and photos can be enjoyed on anything.

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True Alien Isolation VR is finally here with immersive motion controls and much more

Alien Isolation Grand Mother VR is an all new virtual reality experience for Creative Assembly’s best ever horror game.

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DivineHand12531d ago

I played through most of the PS4 version of the game but stopped because another game came out. I bought it last year for PC with the intention of using the VR mod but haven't gotten around to setting it up. I am glad I waited.

Neonridr31d ago

Great game, even better in VR. A little drawn out by the end, but I hope we see CA do something a little different with the sequel.

OtterX31d ago (Edited 31d ago )

Sweet. I also rebought this game on Steam for the purpose of VR. I'll have to give it another shot w full immersive controls. I had only tried it out briefly before.

It's funny this was never officially released at retail as a VR game, bc it feels so perfect for it!

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People Can Fly Drops VR Publishing Amid Industry-Wide VR Slowdown

The Polish studio behind Bulletstorm and Outriders confirms plans to phase out its VR publishing activities.

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Babadook7107d ago

Yeah. Not the best dev by a long shot, but I've heard Bulletstorm improved a lot after the initial launch and all the complaints.

Abnor_Mal107d ago

I bought Bulletstorm VR but couldn’t get into it at the time, the controls were a bit off, but at the time I was finishing up Arizona Sunshine1/2. Most likely the reason the controls felt off, plan to go back to it soon.

jjb1981107d ago

I really wanted to love Outriders. I was hooked on it at first but it was so janky the further I got into it. I had to force myself to finish the game. I liked it just enough to buy the expansion but I burned through that jankfest also. It sorta gave me Division 2 vibes a little bit and that's what helped me through it. I don't think I would trust any of their VR stuff anyway.

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Can you run Crysis in VR? Crysis VR Mod Available for Download

Holger Frydrych has just released a cool VR Mod for the 2007 version of Crytek's first-person shooter, Crysis.

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PrinceOfAnger156d ago (Edited 156d ago )

Playing it right now looks amazing! :D
so much fun, i hope they make a vr mod for crysis 2 / 3 too!

DivineHand125155d ago

This is amazing. This is the direction VR should go in to boost adoption. Since I have beaten every Crysis except 1, this is now a good excuse to correct that problem.