Sony Open To PlayStation VR On PCs

Sony has revealed that they are open to bringing PlayStation VR to PC.

[DragonDDark]

Interesting... I think that it may help VR to become more mainstream too.

[nX]

It's actually the only thing keeping me from buying directly into PSVR. I'm sure there will be a lot of good games on PS4 but there are always some uses on PC that you won't find on a console.

Also from a business perspective having the cheapest headset on the market available for two platforms almost guarantees market domination, Sony should really announce this at E3 even if it isn't ready for launch.

[Volkama]

Tis a big deal if true. Even more so if Sony eventually open things up the other way and allow other headsets to display PS4(k?) games.

Open is always best for the consumer.

[OpenGL]

Agreed, if PSVR worked with PC out of the box I'd be much more inclined to buy it day 1 for $400. I have a PS4 and like the system a lot, but if I'm going to buy a $400 peripheral I want it to be able to get as much use as possible.

[subtenko]

Same, if it works with PC VR games, then Im not gonna get the vive, Ima get the psvr, I can experience the best of both VR worlds :D

why would I by 3 vr headsets? If anything, I was gonna get psvr first, then wait till vive price drop.

Then hope a second gen vr headset doesnt come out anytime soon lol

[freshslicepizza]

cool, the more love the pc gets the better.

[dirkdady]

Boom shots fired by Sony. I suspect Sony will have to work with valve so the platform supports Ps VR.

[NewMonday]

called this month ago

Sony wants the PSVR initially to increases the momentum of the PS4 further, once the VR uptake slowed down on consoles PSVR will be supported on PC, compatibility with both PC & PS4 will be a big advantage.

[darthv72]

@monday, Sony shouldn't have to wait for the PSVR to slow before taking it to PC. They should make it available at the same time or not more than 1 year after.

Having it available for PC users to create indie titles as well as big name developers means the amount of support overall would increase. Support to make the idea mainstream instead and creating a better chance for success.

Sony will sell them to PS4 users, we know this but to also have it to PC means the PC get another choice to work with. And why not one that can bridge that gap between PC and console as it doesn't look like Sony would be open to OR and Vive working on the PS4.

[ThanatosDMC]

I hope it's true. More people will get their hands on it and more games or stupid echi stuff will be created. I bet they'll make a Dead or Alive Paradise VR.

[Unspoken]

What's the cost going to be for a PS4 bundle to get up and running on PC? PSVR for $499 plus controller? That kinda of removes any price advantage.

Personally I don't like the look of the PSVR setup. It seems kiddie when compared to the other two major headsets. Thats just me.

I will have to agree it will bring more Japanese related content over, and that is a good thing.

[fr0sty]

It wouldn't be without precedent. Sony has always been the most open console manufacturer. The only one to let you install an OS on your console. The first one to offer cross platform play with PC, the one with the least paywalls, etc.

[Omeganex9999]

＠Unspoken

No, it would be 430-460$, you can find the PS Camer for as cheap as 30$ (or you could, guess it's going to be more expensive from now on, unless Sony decides to cut the price).

That is still 170-140$ less than Oculus. YOU DON'T NEED A PAIR OF PS MOVE CONTROLLERS TO USE IT. You can play any game with a normal controller, you are not forced to buy a PS4 one.

And please, everybody is pissed at Sony because they decided not to include the PS Camera and the premium bundle is 100$ more expensive, but everyone keeps magically forgetting about the Oculus Controllers that will be sold separately.

Even if that was the case, PSVR would make sense on PC since lower specs means broader audience. It's 150$ cheaper if you have a PC powerful enough to use Oculus/Vive, otherwise it's going to be much cheaper.

[bouzebbal]

if true, then the other 2 VRs are in trouble

[cayleee]

Well console hardware is generally made with cost limitations in mind. I would be vary of buying a Sony VR for the PC. Since it would probably made of lower quality / specs compared to the VR available on the PC.

You get what you pay for. If i can afford 600-1000usd in graphics hardware on a PC then i wouldnt gimp it by going with a low end VR solution.

[bouzebbal]

@cayleee:
VR needs to become mainstream before i think of investing in a high end device. First people need to make sure that it works and it's what they want, because investing 800€ or more and realize it's not something for you anyway is not a smart move.

PSVR has more chances of succeeding than its competitors. Once people are boarding the hype train then Sony can release an updated headset with more into it, if the existing isn't enough already.

[cayleee]

@abdz

How successful was Sony at 3d lol or the Move? i would say a failure in both.

Again for VR you need a high end PC. PS4 is a low end PC at best. Hence if you already have a high end PC, then it only makes sense to compliment it with the best possible VR solution. Few hundered extra USD never hurt anyone. Purposely gimping it with a cheaper solution is not a good option, then waiting for Sony to come up with a better solution lol. I personally dont believe PS4 has the muscle to be a real VR solution to begin with. Leave that to the PC just like 3D, Sony will just again be a big failure lol. Real VR will only be available on the PC since its the only platform with the Muscle and open source many games can easily be ported to VR on the PC where as on console this will again be a big dissapointment.

[TwoForce]

Well said. It's very interesting to see them doing to bring PSVR to PC. This could help the mainstream audience.

[UltraNova]

Yes it will help since they could get PSVR for 500 instead of 800(Oculus will cost the same once you buy their controller)plus PSVR PC requirements should be significantly lower than what's needed for the Vive and Rift.

Maybe it will even help bring more PC VR experiences to the ps4 as well. This can work if Sony keeps their in house games exclusive to the ps4 while allowing 3rd party PSVR games to be released on PC as well, since it wont alienate their console fan-base(see 3rd party ps4&PC games like SFV).

[darthv72]

@ultra, what makes you think the requirements for PSVR on PC to be lower than the other two? Are you implying that PSVR is a lower quality product and would not need such specs to function?

[skyrock]

very very very smart move from sony!!!
its just a matter of time once big companies like ACTIVITION,BETHESA,SQUREENIX,U BISOFT,EA and other big companies start making vr games.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! instant sold out for preorder is already good sign and thats going to attract big companies.

[donthate]

Darth:

That would lower the entry price on PC for VR significantly and take away a reason for why consumers would buy a PS4, right?

[UltraNova]

@darth

If PSVR can run on a ps4 then it should run on a similarly, maybe slightly more powerful PC, meaning a mid-range PC will be up to the task, aka affordable.

Did you really need me to spell it out for you?

@Donthate

No it wouldn't since PS4(as I mentioned already) would still have its 'exclusive' reasons for owning one.

@Both:

Your attempts to downplay my comment and spread your hatred towards anything Sony related was pathetic. Try harder.

[bouzebbal]

@donthate:
The thing is: PS4 is selling with or without VR. I do not expect PSVR to sell PS4s, it's actually the other way around.
PSVR on PC is just a way to make it a technology for everyone, not only for a "limited" group of people.

[badz149]

PSVR on PC will happen weather Sony likes it or not. There will be modders out there who will make a custom driver for it to work on Windows just like every single peripheral out there!

[Picnic]

I note that you don't say whether you would disagree with such modders doing it. I don't like passive (or implicit) acceptance of using someone else's creative work without the legal or moral permissions.

[UltraNova]

Nothing beats OEM's support, when its there that is.

[Deadpooled]

Yep just like the ps4 and ps3 pads.

[Fez]

@Picnic
I'm all for modders opening up PSVR to PC if Sony doesn't. Once you have bought the HW I see no moral argument against doing with it what you wish (obviously as long as you don't harm anyone).

Even if someone makes money by selling a custom made driver, I see it as only sligtly less moral than sharing it freely (both are morally fine though). Perhaps legal issues could arise, but legality does not always correlate with morality.

[badz149]

@Picnic

Why would I disagree with modders making drivers for stuff to work on PC? Actually, I'm all for it! It brings no harm, just opens up possibilities!

[kneon]

@Picnic

If the drivers are written from scratch, without using any Sony code, then there is nothing illegal or immoral about it.

[FamilyGuy]

Seeing as Sony has already said that these units are being sold at a profit I see no issue with this in any regard. If it were being sold at a loss the story would be switched because when they do that it's with the idea of making the money back through software sales tied to the device.

I hope Sony does release so way to connect PSVR to PCs soon after launch.

[SaveMeJebus]

PORN.

[Muzikguy]

Anyone should have seen this coming. I know I did

[escott013]

Dragonddark, I completely agree with you. It would be extremely beneficial to VR as a whole.
I personally think I will bite the bullet and pay a premium for the most technologically advanced HMD. Within the first year of all major HMDs released, I will eventually own the best ones and use them according to what they are best suited for. (:

[camel_toad]

Yes VR Porn! Even happier with my pre-order now. C'mon - who are we kidding. Who doesn't want to strangle their monkey in VR?

[IamTylerDurden1]

PSVR doesn't need PC, nor will Sony go that route. When has Sony ever allowed their games on PC?

PSVR is already flooding into the mainstream, i had to scratch and claw to secure my preorder.

[Kiwi66]

Well it looks like Sony themselves don't agree you

[IamTylerDurden1]

Considering Sony only said they are open to the possibility in the future, i wouldn't take that as solid proof that something is imminent.

[yellowgerbil]

a bit off topic.But I hope Playstation Dreams is more open to being used for other things. I think it would be great as a tool to link with a 3d printer. could make cool little characters in the game and then print them out.

[FlexLuger]

Of course they are. It will be the biggest market for VR.

[kraenk12]

I might disagree on that but they are clever to open it up nonetheless.

[FlexLuger]

@tonyk2

"NVIDIA said that there are 13 million PCs capable of running Oculus, there are !40 million PS4s out there, so again, what is the biggest market?"

You honestly believe that even half of those PS4 owners are going to spend north of 350 bucks on a peripheral? Console owners generally dont spend that kind of money apart from when its time to buy a new console...That same "13 million" capable of running VR on their PC,s spend that kind of money more readily. You seem to forget that FACT.....

@Death

"The biggest market would be PS4 and PC combined."

True. Maybe when sony are putting PSVR games on PC, they will benefit from that.

[Kaneki-Ken]

Yeah since PSVR pre-order is sold out in Europe and North American in Amazon.com which became number 1 in Amazon best selling item (NA amazon.com soldout 3 times, first time took a day, second time within 4 min and Third time with 20 min. Also Gamestop mention that pre order are is doing great. So yeah a lot PS4 owners are interesting in PSVR.

[FlexLuger]

@Kaneki-Ken

Im not disputing that there is interest in PSVR, at all. What I AM disputing is how much of that audience is buying PSVR VS PC gamers. And given that we dont know how many units amazon or game stop had in stock, its hard to say there are more PS owners interested in VR. And historically speaking...when has an accessory priced at anything over 200 bucks EVER been successful on consoles? I cant think of any.

[Germany7]

Sony will not put PSVR games on another platform, LOL this guy, this is not Xbox.

[FlexLuger]

@Ratchet8

OK....

[Haru]

you are very delusional indeed, 13 millions is only 40% of ps4 userbase, it would be enough if only 30% of ps4 users buy a vr that would make up more than 90% of the pc vrready userbase

[FlexLuger]

"13 millions is only 40% of ps4 userbase"

Ah yes...Teh Millionz.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

"it would be enough if only 30% of ps4 users buy a vr that would make up more than 90% of the pc vrready userbase"

I see why you only have 5 bubbbles now. You do this sort of thing a lot dont you?

[Majin-vegeta]

I thought we knew this already?I remember reading it last year.

[FATHASUN]

Thank you. I was waiting for someone to mention this before I commented myself about it. It was definitely stated by Sony that PSVR will expand to PC and be used for more than just games in the future. This is not new information.

[shutUpAndTakeMyMoney]

Man pc is getting so damn much.

PSMove already works on pc to!

Not sure about the cam.

Could I trust sony to make thing flawlessly windows compatible?

hmmmm

[Bobafret]

Whoa, you really ruffled some feathers there lol

[Tobsesan]

How is move supposed to work without the camera? Do you even brain?

[shutUpAndTakeMyMoney]

I don't playstation actually.

The people who don't brain are the ones who bought psMove or the camera.

So I don't know how the psMove works, I just know it works on pc!

Most people I am sure never bought psMove or the camera so please don't act like most of us know about the thing.

[rocketscience007]

Good job sony, psvr purchase will become very attractive for those that have both pc and ps4.

[nowitzki2004]

I got both and PSVR was already attractive and a must buy for me.

1. Oculus and PSVR release is so far apart that I can easily get both.
2 The Price of the PSVR helps
3. Need PSVR for those PS exclusive VR games.

[ServerBOT]

I really hope so, even if just for using it as a hmd on pc would be pretty cool or even having the an official pc app/program for using the touted streaming feature coming in the new firmware and also use cinematic mode on pc maybe even have other useful features in the program.

[kraenk12]

Badabooom

[Eonjay]

.... bada big boom...

[MegaRay]

Even if they dont do it, someone will.

[Naughty_Cloud]

But without official support, it will be a limited experience. Games which are designed for Vive and/or Oculus probably won't work with PSVR. Movies and Porn will be good to go.

[tmisellati]

smart step

[nowitzki2004]

Best news of the day.. Thank you Sony.

[FlexLuger]

Will be even better when they announce PSVR games on PC.

[ShadowKnight]

You know they won't put their first party exclusives PSVR games on PC. Maybe second party exclusives and no doubt third party.

[FlexLuger]

One thing I learned about the games industry over thses last few weeks...Never say never.....Times are changing man.

[Germany7]

You are saying that because all the Xbox "exclusives" will be released for Pc as well, you are trying to hard begging for Sony exclusives, that's completely different.

[FlexLuger]

@Ratchet8

Your comment would probably mean something...If I didnt already own a PS4 too. Im commenting objectively on what should be done...your the one who is like.. "Dont touchez moio exzlooZiveZ"....Relax...I can already play the games you can and all the ones you are looking forward too. Bit late for trying to keep em away from 'the evil clutches of flex' routine, buddy....

They may come to PC to entice PC gamers into buying their headset..after alll PC gamers have more expendable income than people like yourself. Sony wants that money...so they will do what needs to be done, when the time calls for it. They could even build a higher specced VR headset for the PC space. using their games to sell their headset is a smart move...not wishful thinking...which is what you are basing your post on.

[IamTylerDurden1]

They won't put Sony games on PC, ever.

You will never see Rigs, Driveclub VR, VR Worlds, or even Golem on PC.

[Haru]

you know that will never happen right? I think you confused this sony article for a microsoft one xD, unlike xbone which only has like almost no exclusive left whatsoever PS4 still has plenty of em and sony will announce even more at this year e3 :)

[Neonridr]

That's great news. Means more options for games. More support for VR.

[MasterCornholio]

Well that makes PSVR the cheapest option for PC gamers. Not to mention the 1080P screen will make the hardware compatible with low specced PC rigs.

Good news.

:)

[Death]

It's silly to think that by October we won't see a Rift for the same price as PSVR. There is only a difference of $100 between the two bundles as it is.

[WeAreLegion]

Without motion controllers, sure. We don't know how much those things will be though.

[MasterCornholio]

But not 400$.

;)

[OpenGL]

You think the Rift is going to drop $200 in 6 months?

[Death]

I think the base PSVR price of $399 without a camera will be $460 if you buy it for PC since not many PC gamers bought a PS Camera. That's $140 less than a Rift bundle that comes with camera, controller and games. When the Rift has a SKU without the Xbox controller and games we will have a better indication of what the base price is, but I think it's safe to say the $60 controller and $100 in games is adding at least $100 to the bundle price. The base Rift/camera price should be much closer to $499 which is $40 more than a PSVR. What I think is more interesting is what would PSVR cost without the separate processor that splits the signal to your TV and PSVR. Would they still need this for PC use and how much is the price without it? If it's not needed, that would put a real separation in price between Rift and PSVR on PC.

[Eonjay]

Not to sure about this. Remember Palmer insisted that the aren't making any money off the hardware - that the device was being sold @ cost. So it might take longer than that unless they want to run a loss. One thing they cold do is package the controller for profit and maybe recoup from there.

Edit: How does it work for PC... well, there are three ports all together, one for USB and two HDMI. You would just have to figure out how to send a signal to the Headset. Thats all. you might not even need the HDMI going to the monitor. So its as simple as sending one signal to one hdmi for the headset.

[MasterCornholio]

@Death

There is a version for $399.

It's silly that you would say PSVR requires a move controller to function. It's safe to say if you are looking at PSVR for your PC, you are aware that a move controller is optional. Same as someone looking at Rift or Vive. PSVR could be modified to work with any camera on PC. The Rift's BUNDLE includes the camera, a controller and a couple games for the $200 above and beyond the missing camera in the box. But most PC gamers already have a mouse and keyboard plus a camera so the $399 PSVR core SKU will be cheaper for them than Oculus Rift. You starting to see the difference between getting everything in one box vs having most of what you need.

[M-M]

If I would have known this I would have probably would have held out on a Vive. I know that the Vive is a better experience but this would be a steal for PC VR.

[kraenk12]

Just that there will be a possible usage on PC doesn't mean there will be any Oculus, Vive or even PSVR software for it.

[joeorc]

@kraenk12 + 1h ago
"Just that there will be a possible usage on PC doesn't mean there will be any Oculus, Vive or even PSVR software for it."

Think about the fact is Sony and Facebook work out a deal that makes the PlaystationVR on PC a Oculus store certified device!

[kraenk12]

@joeorc

Assuming FB come up with a VR social platform by then it would definitely be in their interest I guess.

[Imalwaysright]

That would be a great move. No reason to limit their product just to the PS4 and it would be perfect for those that have a PC comparable to the PS4 in terms of performance. This is also great for those that have a PS4 and a PC and want VR on both platforms.

[pwnsause_returns]

they should.. they make More $$$ that way too... Also helps VR catch on

[WeedyOne]

If they did this i would be 100% sold on buying a PSVR

[DashArrivals]

Awesome news. Devs need to be encouraged to make VR games and this news helps a lot. More games for PS VR and PS4 owners... AND... cheaper VR option for PC gamers who just don't want to buy a console. I really hope Sony do this. Not just Sony's VR, but VR in general needs to be adopted by as many people as possible for it to truly thrive. I just can't wait until 2 years into VR and we start to see some devs stretch their legs with VR games and experiences. Butthurt disagrees... incoming

[ShadowKnight]

This is good news

[quent]

how many pc gamers have systems with similar specs to the ps4 ?

[MRJefferson]

many, ps4 is prety weak if you compare to the PC hardwares, you can buy similar specs cheaper than ps4.

[kraenk12]

BS

[yeahright2]

I saw a youtuber try this and the only way he was able to get it cheaper was by getting used parts and free parts. Sony is mass producing and buying in bulk at contracted pricing. Joe Schmoe getting a better deal at retail seems unlikely.

[Davi123]

It's a good question...
As far i remember, from Valve numbers. Exist a pretty low number, of PC gamers, that aren't capable of running games in 1080p...

[Death]

Similar specs to a PS4? I don't think that is the question since both the PS4 and Xbox One had mid-tier PC specs back in 2013 to begin with. The benefit consoles have is they are dedicated hardware so devs can get more out of less. Sony stated the PS4 was 60% more powerful than a PC with the same specs. While that sounds impressive, that would mean the PS4 was still less powerful than a high end gaming PC from 3 years ago. A lot has happened since then and we are about to see a huge increase in GPU power this fall when the NVidia Pascal units hit store shelves. These GPU's reportedly have 10x more compute power than the 980ti. http://wccftech.com/nvidia-...

How many gamers have PC's capable of Rift gaming? Nvidia claims 13 million at the beginning of the year, but they also predict 100 million PC's will be Rift capable by 2020. http://www.bbc.com/news/tec... Keep in mind there is a difference between hitting the bare minimum requirements and what a more capable machine can produce as far as graphic fidelity goes.

[starchild]

There are millions of PC gamers with PCs at the performance level of a PS4 or higher.

Something like a GTX 750ti has been shown to generally match or outperform the PS4 in traditional games and it would do the same in VR games. So add up all the sales for any graphics card at that level of performance or higher, from Nvidia or AMD. That's a lot of PCs that can run VR at the PS4's level or better.

[MRJefferson]

Well r9 270x run games better frames and with higher settings than PS4 or XBOX it runs ac syndicate high settings with 1080p, it can run hitman 2016 high settings with 1080p, hitman ps4 version is like medium settings on pc, ac syndicate just 900p on ps4 you can make a pc with 270x 430usd what is better than ps4. So yes, way too many pc gamers out there who can run PSVR like ps4 and even higher.

[maybelovehate]

Why would you want to use that low res device when Rift and Vive are available?

[kraenk12]

I know you're just ranting but the resolution difference is pretty low and the PSVR has the better screen tech and higher refresh rate...just saying.

Also it's pretty clear price is a factor...as well as the possibility to use your PSVR with your PC.

[Aggesan]

Because of the superior hertz.

[Fez]

Price?
Not wanting to buy two different headset for two different machines?
Preference of PSVR comfort over Rift or Vive?

These are the ones I could think of. Price probably isn't a big factor if you can afford a PC that runs them though. Not sure how big the comfort difference is but could be a big selling point for some.
Second point only applies to those with PS4s and PCs. Definitely a few reasons though why people would chose PSVR over Rift and Vive especially with PC support.

[MasterCornholio]

Price and your PC might not be powerful enough to handle the OR 2k screen.

[ibrake4naps]

sub pixel count is higher on psvr, which is significant in a display so close to your eyes

[Niv]

Vr porn!

[Lord_of_Cinder]

I wonder how many will buy any VR device and the first thing to try is VR porn. Looks like people are thirsty for it.

[Lord_of_Cinder]

This is going to be awesome for many. For me, if I still need to buy a beefy PC, then is no benefit at all but if it runs in my regular PC then that would be awesome.

[joeorc]

@Lord_of_Cinder + 6m ago
"This is going to be awesome for many. For me, if I still need to buy a beefy PC, then is no benefit at all but if it runs in my regular PC then that would be awesome"

Here is the thing , if your GPU in your PC is Vulkan compliant, chances are your PC as is would be able to support the PSVR. Reason being is AMD LiquidVR is using in its SDK the Vulkan Graphics API and the cry engine , which so happens to be Support of HTC Vive,OculusRift and the Playstation VR.

Now that Epics Unreal Engine 4 is also Vulkan Api supported.

See my link here..

http://www.slashgear.com/ti...

That makes it easy for smartphone VR experiences to be ported to OculusRift, Vive and Playstation VR pretty hassle free.

[joeorc]

This among other things is already making VR a standard in Computer entertainment for people to enjoy..

Example with advanced Graphics Api like Vulkan it will help further in getting the most out of the systems GPU to make better use even in VR.

Example:
http://www.slashgear.com/ti...

Playstation VR already supports the Liquid VR SDK & Dev kits which can use Vulkan Graphics Api..so it further goes into helping VR as a whole. For the technology's being invested into not just by Sony but all of the companies that are investing into VR.

[masterfox]

lol this would screw vive and oculus big time!

[joeorc]

@masterfox + 8m ago
"lol this would screw vive and oculus big time"

Not really, see this as a matter of fact make's more of a unified VR market for development & publishers environment going forward, because think about what I just posted.

Playstation VR in SdK Dev. Kit support use LiquidVR & unreal Engine 4 and the Vulkan graphics Api.

What this will do is , the PSVR graphics Api and certain game engines wrappers would not be used for PC because those are playstation only, but instead the PSVR already supports other Graphics Api's and Wrapper's outside of just Playstation only already.

That's why it would not hurt OculusRift & Vive due to those reasons.

Reason being even if OculusRift & Vive do not sell as many units as maybe the PSVR will. The VR experience for one such as the PSVR can be made in the PC and Vive & OculusRift would be able to get the very same game's. Just increased performsnce over the PC's use of the PSVR. It still would have its own performance index on the PS4 outside of PC support of the PSVR just like now between console's and PC's already have.

http://www.slashgear.com/ti...

That is a Oculus certified device, GearVR is not as robust in hardware as OculusRift, Vive & Playstation VR, but it does not have to be to have a good VR experience. Today's VR is not like the VR of the early 90's late 1980's big difference.

@airforcex + 13m ago
"That would be a game changer. Sony would own VR!"

Well its not really about "own VR" they may have or could have fantastic sales of their VR headset..but not really about ownership..because VR is like a product in the market is agnostic like a TV. Its designed to display an experience for you to enjoy outside of normal TV display gaming , to provide that extra level of immersion. But I do not think you can really own the VR market, because its more of building out an industry VR standard as a whole than being able to take over the "VR market" because without other companies investing into VR, I doubt no single company could make VR a standard by just themselves.

It would take much more than that , and we are fortunate that is the case with today's VR, we have access to now.

[ShottyGibs]

I'd still buy Vive. It's still the better tech. Although $400 is a very attractive price.

[kenwonobi]

They should do it. Go mainstream by being open in every possible way. Open up to all avenue's. Never close the system off. Psvr will own virtual reality if they do this. In more ways than originally planned.

[airforcex]

That would be a game changer. Sony would own VR!

[Vipre77]

The only reason I could see to not open it to PC's is because then they lose control over what the experience is like for customers because they don't control the PC hardware being used. If a customer finds that it doesn't work well on their PC or they're just dissatisfied in general for whatever reason and then they might start bashing the headset/Sony publically online. Because Sony had no control over the system specs they hooked the headset up to, the criticism there may be unfair, or even unfounded. Also, being in direct competition with technically superior units would allow more direct comparisons, potentially highlighting the somewhat inferior specs of PSVR compared to the Vive, for example. That's not something their Marketing people are going to want to deal with unless they can be sure the sales will be good enough to make the trouble worthwhile.

The good thing about keeping the cheapest mainstream VR set exclusive to PS4 is that it may help drive PS4 hardware sales. People that may have bought into the PS4 for the first time, might instead stick with their PC rig. Sony would get a one-time hardware sale and then maybe never see that customer again unless Sony also publishes games on PC. But again, that waters down the perceived value of the PS4 by going that route.

[joeorc]

@Vipre77

Fantastic post, bubble up. But as I pointed out before is the most logical and most likely outlook to fix that issue is for Sony to get the PSVR on PC to be a Oculus store certified device..and if the case Sony could allow PC VR developers to make games for it as would they would make for GearVR & the OculusRift. Already

The PSVR already support the
LiquidVR SDK made by AMD & the Cry engine it used by Cryteck.

With Vulkan Api support
Along with Unreal Engine 4 being supported. I think the Playstation VR support for PC would be well in hand. To boot Sony could now set up a Development Studio for Oculus Playstation VR support than makes VR experience's that can be purchased on PS4 & Oculus store. Reach OculusRift + GearVR & Playstation VR all at the same time.

Sony is already made a new company that will be making full console games on smartphone's..doing the same for VR would bolster software sales leverage on not only console because 1st party studios making PS4 exclusives, but also making a VR experience for the PC usage of their very own Playstation VR. So make on the Oculus Store playstation VR headset exclusives and profit share with Facebook.

For Oculus certified devices ,allowing Oculus store to sell software that supports the playstation VR HMD and have a oculus store App for the PS4 and share profit with Sony!

Such a deal could be done instead or including Valve in steam with Vive.

[BABY-JEDI]

This would be GREAT news for all gamers 😎 Hopefully, more PC VR will share its love with PS4 😘

[joeorc]

@ps4rocks + 0m ago
"If this is true there is no reason to buy a Ps4 now. just the VR unit and use it on my pc. Thats if every game is being supported. im sure sony will keep the first party games exclusive. Why buy a Ps4 when you can play it on PC."

That's like saying why buy a PS4 if i buy the ps4 dualshock game pad and now i am able to use the device on my Pc since you already have a PC anyway!

The Playstation VR games as is the PS4 exclusives are PS4 only..the PSVR support on PC will allow the PSVR to be supported by PC developers as it would other VR HMD headsets.

Why because the PSVR is already supported by AMD's Liquid VR as well as cry engine and unreal Engine 4 for VR.

[ocelot07]

I am open to this. It would be great for people who have a PS4 and a capable PC. How would the PlayStation camera work on PC? It has a proprietary connector does it not?

[joeorc]

http://ps4eye.tumblr.com/

Well it is able to be connected to a PC already..if Sony provides drivers than yep all good to go.

[Scatpants]

You'd probably have to get some kind of adapter.

[Naughty_Cloud]

They might release a new camera just for the PC.

[Coachkeys]

Cool. It seems like the new theme in gaming is bridging gaps and bringing ALL gamers together. The console wars have made the gaming community toxic IMO.

[sackboyhappy]

If sony do make it open for PC we will be able to use it for more than just games

[Tobsesan]

Omg its on pc = not exclusive #ps4done /s

[kenwonobi]

Doesn't get it. They didn't mean bring all PSVR exclusives to PC. They just meant being able to use the unit on the PC for games. Probably 3rd party games already used with Oculus and Give.

[MasterCornholio]

And the XB1, XB1 Elite Controller and DS4 can be used with PC. But that doesn't take away the exclusive games the systems have.

[Scatpants]

It should have been compatible with PC from the start. That was a big factor in me choosing Oculus over PSVR.

[fllysurfer]

Sony figured out this, quite simply...

1 - Someone would eventually hack PSVR to run on PC, might as well benefit from the get-go;
2- Not allowing VR Porn on PS4 is one thing but this would be a missed opportunity not allowing it elsewhere;
3- Making it the lower price model on the market makes sense for mass appeal, so what else can we do to make it more tempting;

dito

[Naughty_Cloud]

This is pretty awesome. I know even without official support, people will figure a way out to get PSVR working on PC. But that's not always smooth, and compatibility is always an issue. Great way to enjoy VR content like movies and porn without having to pay the extra for rift or vive though.

[joeorc]

The reason why this would work, is because when Sony made the PS4. It was not the only thing Sony confab with developers & publishers on.

Playstation 4 drives the visual to the PlaystationVR headset.

So the PC would not have the same hardware powering the content to the playstation VR, but when you think about it would not need to do so all all. Example:

Unreal Engine 4
Unity 3D
AMD & Crytek made Liquid VR

Sony's Playstation VR on PC would be seen as just another VR HMD. Because the above tools & game engines support the Playstation VR already.. When its made for agnostic support from the get go, it would be seen as a agnostic peripheral. By a PC and the software that it defined to the HMD..the Playstation VR is just the screen to output To.

Example:
https://unity3d.com/unity/m...

Take a look at this also
https://www.unrealengine.co...

[bligmerk]

If Sony comes out with Windows 10 drivers, the price point of PS VR will blow the VR market apart. It remains to be proven but having a stereoscopic view equivalent to a 100-inch HDTV at 9 feet, watching movies on the PS VR should feel like having the theater to yourself. That is just one of the early benefits that will happen. Since Sony said they are pricing PS VR to not lose money, it could be the Trojan Horse console into the PC gaming world.

[FreakyFox]

Saying they are open to somthing does not mean its going to happen.

Why would they build the PlayStation brand/platform over 20 years just to export it to the PC?

Sony wants people to buy PlayStation consoles, not PC's, and its the same with other companies aswell, because thats how they have made their money over the years.

People getting way to crazy about VR, next thing you know somone will come out and say VR will be intergrated with your cooker and fridge... " OMG BRO I`M SO PUMPED FOR KITCHEN MAID VR! " its true, you can also use the move controller as a feather duster, how sweet is that, and check this out dude ....(the guy is paused getting choked up)and now PlayStation and PC players can clean the house together online on the same server. lol

Now if people think that is stupid and silly, think again, because The Sims VR is going to bring house jobs VR right in your face, and you will buying cleaning pruducts in the form of DLC, arrgg " i cant get the stain out, get me the credit card " lol

I need to go away and rethink my VR future. :D

[FATHASUN]

http://www.polygon.com/2015...

From 2015. Why limit PSVR to PS4?

[Immorals]

Console exclusivity is the selling point of PSVR. It's massively outclassed on PC and splits their market!

[Mrveryodd]

Microsoft thanks you

[joeorc]

"But PlayStation VR is not just a Playstation 4 peripheral. While Ito warned that "nothing will happen right away," he revealed that Sony was considering plans to enable the use of Playstation VR through connection with PCs in the future. "Since Playstation 4 shares a lot of its internals with PCs, the possibility is there. At the moment we are focused on games and we are not ready to make any announcements at this stage, but I'd say there will be an expansion into various fields."

It was designed to be not just tied to only the PS4 as a peripheral!

[joeorc]

"According to a translation of a Nikkei interview with Sony's Masayasu Ito, the company is "considering plans" to let you use PlayStation VR with a PC. After all, he says, the PS4 and PCs share similar parts (namely, similar processor and graphics architectures) -- it wouldn't be a big stretch to support both."

http://www.engadget.com/201...

Again note:

"There will be an "expansion into various fields," Ito says, but anything besides the PS4 is playing second fiddle right now."

[FATHASUN]

http://www.polygon.com/2015...

From January 2015

[m2stech]

How about Oculus/Vive on PS4 instead? oh wait it doesn't have the hardware for it! muahahaha....#gabe #masterrace

[ScorpiusX]

Sounds interesting , just not the VR for me .

[FATHASUN]

More than games is nothing new. This article from January 2015. Not a Polygon enthusiasts but.....

http://www.polygon.com/2015...

[level 360]

Not only an incentive to get a piece of the action with PC gamers', but the wider market for engineering, medicine and other fields ( like amusement centers etc. ) who will most likely have a PC as their de facto hardware in use.

[kino17]

I called this almost a year ago.

"I bet the Morpheus will be compatible with PC's too. Its the only way not to become just another device without support. The more broader it is, the likely it won't get abandon. "

#12
http://n4g.com/news/1739485...

[plmkoh]

PSVR won't be great on PC, the camera is not designed for the short distance most people have on their seating position and the desk. However even if Sony don't release on PC it will eventually be opened unofficially just like the DS3, Move and PSeye.

[spektical]

wow this would solidify my purchase in playstation VR.. use it on my ps4 and pc

[MultiConsoleGamer]

Happy to hear. The more people that get exposed to this great product, the better.

[porkChop]

Due to the cost, and compatibility, if PSVR were available on PS4 and PC it would definitely be the most successful VR headset.

[Giru017]

Sony would dominate the market if they have this on launch... It'd still be the $400 PSVR + Camera + Controller needed, so all their divisions would get a nifty boost, but for any gamer that has both a PC and a PS4(.5 as well) this would be a no brainer as to which VR set to get.

Smart move, if they can make it happen by launch. If added later, it'd still be good, but too many market shares would be out there between VIVE and Oculus (AMD as well with their ALL IN ONE VR set)

[SynestheticRoar]

Still going to use Vive for my PC.

[JMyers]

I really hope so. A cheaper solution to the PC market, plus your current laptop may not need to be ultra powerful. I hope PSVR will support non gaming VR content on PCs too.

[fllysurfer]

Imagine the potential of making it an open platform.