Would You Buy PlayStation VR Without Trying It First?

Given the almost completely new and unknown nature of this potentially revolutionary tech, shouldn't gamers want to test it before buying?

[uth11]

Nope

[sonarus]

With all this hype around vr i really dont have any expectation that they can do ANYTHING at all with it that will be worth my time.

Maybe by psvr2 or more likely psvr3 they will get things right but ZERO expectation that this will be even worth getting hyped for. A lot of ppl will be disappointed with their preorders

[Bathyj]

What makes you think there will be a PSVR 2 or a PSVR 3 if no one buys the first one?

[WeAreLegion]

You should try VR.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

Because of the hype?

[amiga-man]

I'm buying it and haven't had a chance to try it yet, I have waited too long for this to become an affordable product, I'm not missing out.

People call it Hype, but the people using it are impressed, the money being pumped into it by big companies, tells me VR has a big future.

Count me in.

[ArchangelMike]

@sonarus

I like your style. I was completely sceptical about VR and didn't even bother queuing up for it at EGX15. It was on my way out when the exhibition was closing that the attendant allowed one last guy to try Occulus before packing up his stand.

That last guy was me. All I can say is, becasue I had zero expectation I was very impressed. I'm all abord the VR train becasue I tried it.

It's an experience that just has to be tried.

[freshslicepizza]

of course people will, many are brand loyal. this is why the ps3 still sold millions during its first year.

i myself want to try psvr and the other vr sets. why invest in something without trying all the options?

[wsoutlaw87]

Of course psvr will get better in the future and may not be fully realized this gen. That doesn't mean I don't want this one. Plenty of people have tried it and once sony shows which games will launch with it and how support will be, i will definitely buy one.

[Heyxyz]

@uth11 ^ My comment ^

I don't know why people would disagree. VR "sounds" as cool to me as it does to the next guy, but how will I know if I really like it until I try it. $400+ is just too much to spend on a...blind...purchase.

[uth11]

A device that could give me motion sickness or headaches, I need to try it first..

Plus I've tried some Google cardboard apps and they were really disappointing so I need to see for myself that this is a much better experience

[ThanatosDMC]

I've tried Oculus DK2 and youtubers and devs said PSVR is better so im Day 1 sold.

[ninsigma]

Better than DK2 or better than the retail version??

[SniperControl]

I've been using the DK2 since August 2014 so i know about VR and i totally agree with you, £350 is alot of money to spend without trying it first, then again, i did splash £370 on the DK2 without trying any sort of VR beforehand.

Trust me uth11, you will not regret it, i can never go back to playing driving or flight sims on a boring 2D TV/monitor. The immersion is unreal, for me, a total game changer.

[MRMagoo123]

even watching movies in a virtual cinema is worth it lol I'm just sitting on my couch but I feel like I'm watching a massive cinema screen it's crazy how much vr makes things better. I have even used it for 5 hours straight with no ill effects to me at all 😂

[MRMagoo123]

I will because I have already tried the gear vr I got free with my s7 edge ......the gear vr is no way near as good as the psvr but I'm more than happy with it so psvr is definitely worth buying imo.

[SegaGamer]

Anybody who buys this before trying it has more money than sense.

[crazychris4124]

Wouldnt buy any VR device without trying it out first

[Rimeskeem]

I tried it and am buying it. If I hadn't tried it probably wouldn't buy it unless the reviews were saying it is a must for gamers.

[SmielmaN]

I'm buying it and haven't had a chance to try it. I don't have to save for more than a week to get it though so I can understand why ppl would wait a bit. To me, I just want to have that "must have" gear for the holiday break and so far many reporters have said it's fantastic. I understand it will have less power than OR and Vive but I don't own a quality PC (tablet/wifi house) but I do own the ps cam and move controllers. I also trust that among those 200+ developers there's going to be more than a few games that will be really fun.

I'm really hoping for future sports games. VR baseball, done right, would be incredible to me.

[SpaceRanger]

This concept can be used toward A LOT of things. It's a solid question, but concern trolls will be all over this.

[ritchi45]

Haven't tried it, preordered as soon as the webpage went live. No concerns, just looking forward to something new and different :)

[Eonjay]

Yes. Being honest.

[Rookie_Monster]

I did tried it out at the PSX last December and wasn't really sold on it.

Fast forward, I wasn't really sold on it for the announced price of $399 that doesn't include the necessary PS camera. That was my #1 pet peeve.

But After a couple weeks of thinking about it, I have decided to pre ordered the Core system and going to get a used camera and will give it a shot this October. Hope it turns out well. Worst case, if I don't like it, I am sure I can get close to full retail price back on craiglist as it will be a hot ticket item and will be limited this holiday.

[Fatal-Aim]

You haven't tried it, rookie. Stop lying.

[WeAreLegion]

Yes, but I have tried it. I'm concerned they won't give consumers enough hands-on time before launch.

[ninsigma]

Probably won't be any chance to try it out here in Ireland which sucks. Worst part about it is that it's kinda too late now anyway. If there were to be demo stations it should have been out before pre orders went up. No good now when they're selling out within an hour of availability.

[SniperControl]

Have you tried the DK2 Legion? As a DK2 owner, i was wondering how the PSVR stacked up againt the DK2.

[WeAreLegion]

I have. I'd say PSVR is closer to CV1. That's basing it purely on EVE: Valkyrie, however. None of the other games I played were on both systems. I do know, however, that games like The London Heist and Kitchen look just as good as some of the Oculus launch titles. The screen door effect wasn't present in most of the PSVR demos I've played, outside of a completely white screen.

[SniperControl]

Thanks, that's good to know, have my PSVR on pre-order.

[Vegamyster]

Since it's $550 or $700 if you want the move controllers/camera up here in Canada I'll definitely be waiting until i can try it and probably wait for a price drop.

[ritchi45]

With demand for it being so high preorder allocations are sold out across multiple retailers, you might be waiting a while for a price drop. Just saying :)

[Vegamyster]

@ritchi45

I know, doesn't really bother me, too much money for a big ?.

[Pillsbury1]

I haven't tried it and I preordered day 1.

From sources I trust, everyone has been saying great things about it.

[BrianOBlivion]

Well here's hoping that it doesn't make you barf cookies. Sometimes I feel nauseous just playing regular FPS games, especially with older engines. I'll definitely be trying for long while before I buy.

[Pillsbury1]

I'm sorry to hear certain games make you physically sick. I have never had any motion sickness from anything, I have google cardboard VR with an iPhone 6 screen a few inches from my face and no motion sickness. I guess I'm lucky.

[Bathyj]

I havent preordered because I havent tried it. I want it sitting on my head to see how if feels before I drop any coin on this. I think but once I do, I wont be able to resist. Heres hoping.

You have to get demos models into stores Sony if you want to sell this thing. Many would be reluctant without trying first.

[ArchangelMike]

Have no worries Bathyj Sony have said they are going to be doing a big rollout of demo PSVR stations, as they understand that the tech has to be tried to be understood. I tried Occulus rift at EGX15 and I was completely sold on VR, so that I ordered PSVR as soon as pre-orders went live.

In any case, I'll be attending EGX Rezzed in London next week, and they'll have PSVR demos stations there with all the VR games shown at GDC. I'll let you know after the exhibition if I decide cancel my PSVR pre-order or not... but somehow, I don't think that will be the case :)

[Bathyj]

Cheers mate, I'll be interested to hear your impressions.

[faysal]

i want it simply for the cinema mode.... it's the closest i can get to in-house imax :)

[SniperControl]

You're in for a treat, i have a programme on my PC called MaxVR in which i can watch movies on my DK2 on a massive cinema screen while sat in a cinema or watch it on a 200" screen while floating in space.

While the quality isnt fantastic on the DK2, i expect the PSVR to be much better.

[Bathyj]

This is what sold me on it too. I have a thousand Blurays and are definitely keen to see the quality when watching them on the big screen. It means PSVR isn't simply for playing VR games and gives it more value.

[SniperControl]

@sakattack500

"I watch movies 95% of the time with my wife. I have 60" 3D TV and wouldn't want to splash any money for VR device just to sit alone and watch a movie."

You do realise the little black box the PSVR is plugged into essentially splits the signal to the HMD and TV, so no, you wont be alone anymore.

[ninsigma]

Yup, have mine pre ordered. I wouldn't have a chance to try out ever unless I bought it. I'm happy enough to take the plunge. I didn't have to pay for it all at once and seeing as I bought it from gamestop I can pay off another 50 euro every pay check until it's fully paid so I won't feel the cost of it at all. I'm willing to give the new tech a go and support it so that we can get better stuff in the future as well. I can see why people wouldn't want to drop their money on something they haven't tried yet, especially when something costs in the hundreds and is also brand new.

[Fist4achin]

Depends on what's released on it for me.

[S2Killinit]

Dont have to, I've tried it and can vouch that is awesome.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

I don't know where I would try it anyway. I'm not putting on a unit in a store that's been on everyone's head.

[MartinB105]

The only reason I wanted to try PSVR was to make sure it would fit comfortably over my glasses, and I did that last year at GamesCom in Germany (played BattleZone).

I also own the Gear VR, which is amazing, and PSVR is a big step up from that.

I pre-ordered my PSVR the first minute it became available for pre-order. I've been waiting for consumer VR for 25 years.

I'll probably buy the Rift/Vive at some point down the line too (haven't tried either yet), but I'm going to need a new PC and set-up a dual-boot Windows for that.

[BABY-JEDI]

Looking forward to PSVR. Already pre-ordered for the future of gaming 😉

[microgenius]

yep

[boing1]

Yes. I have Gear VR and I'm totally sold on the concept.

[vikingland1]

I've watched 100's of YouTube vids to know it's something that's amazing.

I'm 52 years old and I've waited long enough. I have my PS VR all pre ordered and I'm ready.

[Hurfs]

Try before you buy is a must! Just got to use a Rift at work and hated it. Don't know if it was the demos/games I was trying or just me but made me feel very disorientated and sick very quickly.

Will give it another go in a few weeks time as i'm off work for a few week with the kids. Also would like to try the other headsets just to see if it's just a problem with the rift. If it's just me I will be gutted!!!! really wanted a rift or PSVR.

[Neonridr]

Well I preordered it.. and I haven't tried it.

So what do you think? :P

[SpinalRemains138]

I am happy for your endeavor.

I hope you enjoy it 100%

[Neonridr]

me too. Now I also have a Rift on order, so by the time PSVR comes around I should be VR savvy. :P

[sangoku_d]

Definitely

[DivineAssault]

I wont.. I preordered it but im not opening it until i give it a shot at a demo booth..

[SpinalRemains138]

No.

I hope not for others as well. Whether outstanding or crappy is beside the point here. The point is that everyone is different, and with a new type of technology, you never know how you will react to it. So it is definitely in everyone's best interest to try it first and ensure that it is safe and comfortable enough to invest in.

There's always going to be that handful of ppl who get sick or have seizures, heaven forbid. So yeah, just try it out first.

[aerisbueller]

If I didn't already have an Oculus and couldn't afford it, 100% yes I would buy a PS4 and the PSVR headset.

[Free_Fro]

Hell no.

throw away over £350 blindly..

I let others do that ..

No try, no buy.

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[d4v0333]

I probably would have just because I am crazy and like to have latest tech but fortunately I did try it before hence I preorder it. Now can't wait until October!