PlayStation VR: It’s Not You, It’s Me

Justin ends his VR journey for now, and he explains exactly why.

[sammarshall102]

VR isnt doing well judging by how much the hype has died down and how the media isn't really covering it

[Toolster]

I think it's doing just fine imo, It's just missing that must have game at the moment, however it's very early days for the VR so I have no doubt that those game/s will come.

I don't have an issue with the amount of cables as 99% of them are hidden behind my tv stand set up with only the cable leading to the VR headset its self being on show, that said I do have the pro so using the rear USB helps with this. As for motion sickness, again I don't seem to suffer, the first time I played drive club I went a little dizzy but ever since I've had no problems.

I'm having a blast playing with the VR and can't wait for resident evil if kitchen is anything to go by.

[subtenko]

dreams is the must have game

[S2Killinit]

FarPoint with the Aim controller, will be that game i think.

[wsoutlaw87]

The game list is the only reason i dont have one. Ill be getting mine soon but id like to see more games announce a vr mode. I don't think vr needs "hype" it just needs to be a solid product with great software.

[IamTylerDurden1]

Resident Evil 7, Dreams, and Farpoint are the potential killer apps for PSVR.

There is actually alot of quality software already for PSVR.

Rigs - a full AAA VR game that is a mixture of Titanfall and Rocket League.

Arkham VR - length be damned, this is the best/best looking game on VR. Rocksteady nailed it.

Rez Infinite - a 90 Metacritic score.

Eve Valkyrie - AAA VR dogfighting.

Driveclub VR - racing in VR is exhilarating. This is a full game with hundreds of hrs of gameplay. I love it.

Thumper - Thumper is an extraordinary sensory overload backed by great gameplay.

Tethered - a fantastic god game with gorgeous visuals, tailor-made for PSVR.

Bound - a decent game that transforms into a phenomenal experience in VR. Stunning visuals in VR.

Battlezone - full game featuring 4 player co op, a campaign, mp, and great controls.

Until Dawn Rush of Blood - i was skeptical until i played it. A must have game on PSVR. So damn fun.

Playroom/Robot Rescue & VR Worlds/London Heist - Playroom VR is legit, and Robot Rescue is phenomenal.

I have yet to play Eagle Flight but it looks great and is getting good reviews. Super Hyper Cube and Keep Talking Nobody Explodes both have received great critical receptions but i have yet to play either. Of course ppl are LOVING Job Simulator. I have Robinson The Journey but haven't played enough to form an accurate opinion.

If you buy a PSVR you will have a hell of a time if you purchase Rigs, Arkham, and Rush of Blood with it. All have physicals as well.

[jznrpg]

Its doing well imo, it's fun and immersive, but just like wny launch, it needs more games and that standout game that doesnt come out for regular consoles at launch either. From a launch perspective its doing great and they need to support it. It's more difficult to do because it is newer technology , but over time they will come. I have a great idea for a game now I just need about ten or Twenty million dollars to make it

[wsoutlaw87]

Damn, how nice of a pc do you need to make this game? Lol

[UCForce]

Seriously ? this only one person opinion and I understand his opinion. Most of people love PSVR. You should know this better. You rely on way too much negative media and you didn't do any favor for yourself. People have their choice to choose which one they like. You can't expect someone like shooter games or popular video game franchise or popular product. I choose Sony Products and their brand because it is my choice, but I have to respect other people choice products. Despite Microsoft brand and Nintendo brand are not my choice of product, I respect their choice and their direction even i have to respect the people who support them.

[Irishguy95]

I get you, sony is your choice..

But "I choose sony because its my choice" is not a nonsensical statement.

The reason for choosing is because I chose that.
I chose to get a burger from McD because I chose that!

I choose to speak gibberish because its my choice!

God I need a life.

[Artemidorus]

As I said people in 2017 will soon forget because of new consoles and TVs it's being overshadowed sooner than I thought.

You all disagreed but the truth is slowly coming out.

[UCForce]

It's not about truth,pals. It's subjective. It's people choice to make. Look, I know a lot of people aware about VR, but most of people love PSVR and it's not a gimmicks. You should understand this better. You don't give even people a chance to success. So tell me this, do you think this world is perfect ? I'm very tired about people telling the truth, it's like you use the truth to hurt people and going deeper to make thing ups that could cause a misunderstanding.

Edit : @Death Maybe, but tell me this ? Without Support VR G 1, there won't be G2.

[Death]

VR is still a gimmick. It has nothing to do with the quality of the device, it has everything to do with what can be done in VR. When you couple that with the high cost, it's a niche device at best. Anyone that invested between $500 and $1000 is going to tell you they love it so they don't feel duped buying it. It's human nature. I returned mine after a couple days and don't miss it. It was very cool at first and the immersion is second to none. The constraints become very obvious fairly quickly though.

[UCForce]

So yeah, VR is maybe slow, but it will get there.

[Artemidorus]

It's a gimmick.

[Errorist76]

I just came home from a VR convention and I assure you, it's anything but a gimmick. It's next level shit!
movies, experiences, rollercoasters, arcades...it's going to be huge, and social and lots of new exciting ways to amaze ourselves are coming or are already out.

Sony is smart by bringing it into homes now.

[wsoutlaw87]

Who do you think you are exactly? Do you think you say stuff and everyone writes it down? Also this guy stating his opinion isn't "the truth slowly coming out."

[XStation4pio_Pro]

most of our new jobs coming in from clients are VR jobs. Theres a ton of stuff coming. also you have to think about it more broadly than just games. VR can also do 360 live streams, movies, tv shows, experiences in addition to games etc

[Rude-ro]

That seems to be because the "media" has to release negative articles for the pro too.
They only can report on so much on a day.

[BossBattle]

Yeah I don't hear much about it now. And I don't know a person who has one.

[Aenea]

LOL, and of course the first comment is from an Xbox fan saying it's not doing well!

On topic: it's doing great! still being sold well it seems, Move controllers can't be found at most places (glad I had them). Would love more games tho, well, maybe I should play the ones I have, so much to play, so little time! :)

And that this person can't handle VR, well, that's a shame, for him. I mean, there are also people about who can't even do a regular 3D game without getting motion sickness. It happens...

[ps5fanboy]

I imagine it will climb again soon , Sony event coming soon.... ace combat?? More gt sport? By the way everywhere sold out of v.r or charging inflated price.

[subtenko]

well with that comparison the wii u must be dead....

[reaperofsouls]

Not available in amazon UK till after xmas in uk due to demand, totally sold out at game. go troll some where else

[sammarshall102]

Sony is trying to make the demand higher by having a low stock and saying they sold out

[Silly gameAr]

@samarshall102

I believe that's a Nintendo tactic.

[reaperofsouls]

At sammie

Well if you say so It must be true ,since xbox trolls never spread FUD /s

[Errorist76]

I just went to a VR convention. Everybody is pretty excited and Sony is doing the right moves. I know it's hard to swallow.

[bunt-custardly]

The body thinks you're moving when you're not so it counters it as if poisoned making you feel ill (VR sickness). You really do have to train the body to overcome this and maybe one month on and off playing isn't enough for some people. The question raised is, do you have the patience to endure. I guess this depends on how badly you want the VR experience in your life.

[Hroach616]

I think it's just a few people. I've had 15+ people over playing with my PSVR unit for at least 10-20 minutes each and only two people have felt a bit sick. My brother and I can both play for hours without feeling sick at all. I think Sony did a great job making sure that wasn't an issue for the majority of people.

[IamTylerDurden1]

I do 3 hour Twitch streams of Driveclub VR without feeling even a hint of discomfort.

[Errorist76]

It's just a small percentage with certain eye defects. Most people are perfectly fine with VR.

[SonyWarrior]

i got sick alot when i first got it but i kept coming back to it id say after about 8 hours play time you get used to it and never will get sick from it again no matter the game

[maybelovehate]

I also get Motion Sickness quite easily. I just tend to stay away from games that cause it. On the Oculus Store every game has a comfort rating, if Sony isn't doing that they should.

[ShadowKnight]

I like that they have the comfort rating.

[XXanderXX]

Good to know

[ShowanW]

im still NOT sold on VR...

But I think Resident Evil will be that game, that moves units...

[Bigpappy]

I'll be a long wait for me or may be never. I am not keen on having a headset screwing with my eyes.

[Errorist76]

why do you think the headset would screw your eyes?! the lenses are there to prevent that.

[Fritzwochel]

This site is flooding with negative opinions. I love PSVR and the game I've played the most is Windlands.

[OB1Biker]

Negativity is the bread and butter on gaming sites.

[PS4Gamer1984]

Ok so I logged in just to comment on this, first and foremost let me just say I have owned PSVR since launch and it is simply amazing, like it or not, this IS the future of gaming, you will eventually have to get on board or find a new hobby in the next couple years or so.

As someone who hated kinect, hated the move and hated the Wii, I can 100% say that VR is the real deal and the next big thing. Its been hard for me to enjoy regular "flat" games after playing VR, its just that good..

NOW with that being said, it did take me time to get use to it and my body and mind to adjust. Oddly enough, I didnt have any motion sickness or physical symptoms whatsoever.. My issues were more mental. I suffer from General Anxiety Disorder and at first, VR would give me terrible anxiety attacks..

Just the feeling of being cut off and isolated. Infact, after my first week, I returned it. BUT 3 days later, I actually purchased it again and was determined to overcome my fear and get adjusted to it, boy am I glad I did!

My secret? I took it very, VERY slow. Im talking about just very small 5 mins (10 minuted at most!) gaming sessions, I was extremely disciplined with it. Each day got better and better and I found it easier and easier and now, I can simply pick up the headset and play anything and feel 100% fine. I cannot stress just how happy I was I kept trying and kept trying because this is the happiest I have felt gaming since the SNES days.

[Jaw1love]

yoinks, my bad

[Goldby]

you obviously glossed over the part where PS4gamer suffers from Anxiety. Everyone overcomes their obstacles in different ways, most of us played to overcome motion sickness, he played to overcome his anxiety.

[PlatinumGX]

Most pathetic post I've seen in a while.

[Aenea]

Most un-sympathetic post I've seen in a while is yours...

[Errorist76]

Most pathetic response to a post I've seen in a long time.

[Errorist76]

I can't understand how you got disagrees for that. I just came home from a VR convention and it is proven that VR can help people's minds overcome fears, open their minds in ways no medium ever could before. I'm glad to hear you're having such a positive impression and it's everywhere...People are getting excited again, just like in PSX times. Meeting at a friend's place to try out his PSVR...stuff like this hasn't happened in a long time in gaming, which became more and more antisocial lately.
Arcades are becoming a thing again. Experiences like VRCoaster or TheVoid are real!

Good times ahead.

[Goldby]

i wanna try TheVOid at some pooint. need to bring them up north to Canada eh

[reaperofsouls]

Good advice, I got mine on Sunday and just starting to get used to it a bit, hopefully will have my vr legs soon

[Goldby]

just take your time, and i found the second you start getting either the sweats (from VR not thanksgiving dinner) or the stomach churning, take off the headset, walk around a little, have a glass of cold water and you should be good.

another way to help extend initial playtimes, is set up a fan infront of you if you are playing games like Driveclub or any with alot of movement, it will help trick you mind to actually thinking your moving.

[Fishy Fingers]

Seems gamers sudden requirement for everything '4K' has completely sidelined all the hype for (PS)VR.

Perhaps when the software offerings improve more people will make the jump on board.

[Errorist76]

Compared to other console launches the PSVR launch lineup is pretty impressive. Won't compare with a Mario Switch but still one needs to pay respect where it's due.

[FyBy]

Problem is there are no aaa titles. There are lot of smaller games. Few multiplayer games. But its missing something like Uncharted, Bloodborne is for ps4. Killer game. Anyway it has big potential. Its great that Vrideo was added recently!

[PS4Gamer1984]

Ofcourse not, its brand new. What brand new console launches with a AAA title like Uncharted from day 1, the closest would be Killzone Shadowfall for PS4.

In terms of overall fun factor and games, I would say the VR launch lineup is on par with the PS4 launch lineup.. Great variety.

You have your hardcore games for the traditional COD type of player like Eve, Battlezone, Rigs and Driveclub..

Then plenty of more softer games for the causual crowd like VR worlds, Tethered, Thumper, Rez infinite etc. I would put the PSVR launch lineup rignt up there with any console launch lineup anyday.

[nyctophilia13]

VR motion sickness is real, but I only got it after playing Robinson The Journey for an hour, then it creeped up on me. Just took the headset off for about 10 mins and then started playing again feeling fine.

VR is really amazing, its worth the nausea IMO since i can get over it rather quickly.

[Errorist76]

especially since it's like training and your body and mind adapts to it. you just have to earn your VR legs.

[corroios]

after all the «news» of the doomed Pro, i think is nice to have some also about the PSVR. Its Doomed. Its over, It failed, it sold only two millions, its sold out.

Next Sony is in trouble?
Why selling 50 millions PS4 is a problem?
Why the colour of the Pro is bad?
Is the Pro only for fat gamers, because it got 3 layers?
Why does sony give you the choice between the PS4 and the PRO?
Sony should quit videogaming.
Sony doesnt have games
...

[GrimDragon]

Sad story...poor guy. Feel for people who suffer from motion sickness. VR is the future of gaming and it seems many won't be able to tag along

[Hroach616]

As tech gets better and cheaper they will be able to figure all the motion sickness stuff out. Sony has already done a great job with what's on offer. Very few people who have used mine got sick at all. Hopefully VR continues to draw attention and does well sales wise. If it does then by the PSVR 2/oculus2/vive2 or whatever you want to call the next iteration of VR units, I think all that will be figured out and the specs will be higher.

[slasher_jpc]

First off I just want to say thank you for everyone who's taking the time to read my article and respond. That said I know it must be disappointing for some to see a person that doesn't like or didn't enjoy the psv completely. I just want to make it very clear if my article didn't already do so that I loved the experience for putting me in those worlds it was amazing it's just sadly it made me sick no matter how much I played and I just want to wait and see if maybe future design VR games or VR Tech gets better and can ultimately make me withstand the VR experience a bit easier. Thanks again everyone for reading and your thoughts and for those that aren't able to experience VR sickness I am truly jealous

[Goldby]

have a look at Golem, its using headtracking for movment.

[jznrpg]

My daughter gets car sick so easy t,has to take Dramamine wears bracelets but she can handle VR she hasn't felt sick and any game yet . Voice to text sucks btw , but need to use it with baby in arms

[MadMax]

Whoever wrote this sounds like a very dramatic person. Here they lie made you grab your chum bucket? Give me a break! Your movement in that game moves so slow, and when turning there is even a setting for people that may get dizzy. I have yet to experience and nausea or problems with the PSVR, as anyone else that has come over to try it. If anything, it's done nothing but change the way I think and play games. I think it is the next big leap in gaming, and some don't even realize this yet. I find it extremely difficult to even go back to normal gaming now. I have yet to purchase a non VR game still. It's completely immersed me! With the VR, you must start off slow with something like ocean decent and work your way up to the more intense games. If you feel a bit disoriented, then take a break and go back in. It may take a few days getting used to. Only thing it did to me at first was made me a little claustrophobic, because i felt I was in that world and it was new! After some time, it went away and I'm thouroughly enjoying it now like i should. I also see this being a form of therapy for people. I have a big fear of heights. First time playing EVE, I had to take off the headset. I kept going back in until I got used to it, because I was so blown away at how real it felt and wanted to experience the game, I now can enjoy it! You didn't give it enough of a chance. It's changed the way I look at games now and it needs to be the norm in gaming I think. It's like going from Atari to PS4.

[Angeljuice]

A fear of heights? What a snowflake.

@below

In context;
MadMax has been calling anybody who doesn't approve of racism and bigotry as "a special snowflake" and called me a "libtard special snowflake" because I am not racist/misogynistic which he seems to see as a weakness.

[Nintendo-or-Nothing]

How original "snow flake". Most people have a fear of heights, its just depends on the degree.

[MadMax]

Really, you troll? Get a life freak! Making stuff up about people just cuz you have a personal problem, is pretty patbetic. Libtard special snowflake? Show me where I said that one, you loon! Definately are a nutty lib, that's for sure. Can't even keep track of how many people you've pissed off. Nobody is worried about you nor you dumb comments. Get lost troll!

[MadMax]

You'll be deported soon enough.
Not to worry

[Number_9]

Translation: Everyone who isn't like me and doesn't love this is pathetic. I don't suffer from VR sickness therefore it does not exist.

This is why gaming forums need age/IQ restrictions.

[slasher_jpc]

Not reply sure why my article made you think I'm dramatic. I really wish I could stomach VR as it is currently, the sense of presence in these game world's is extremery impressive. Yes Here they lie made me prctically have to barf. My sense of vertigo shot through the roof. I love horror games so this was a real huge bummer for me.

[Nintendo-or-Nothing]

Could it be the 3D?

[Goldby]

i literally just made it to my washroom in time to barf from about 2 minutes of Rush of blood. that first drop made my mouth like a chum buffet in the ocean.

[Angeljuice]

But you sound upset! I thought you couldn't be offended and people can say whatever they want without causing offence. Make your mind up.

I looked up the "libtard special snowflake" comment, it wasn't you, it was somebody else, but you did chip in with some comments to support his bigotry and call me some choice names (because I refuse to accept racism, bigotry and incitement to hatred as "freedom of expression").

I would apologise, but if everyone is free to say what they want, why not just insult you further and belittle you more?

[MadMax]

You're like a mosquito, hang on. Splat!

[blady_man]

I have been playing it for a while and had no problems with nausea, but psvr needs a killer game soon as i already not playing it much due to the games left me feeling a bit of demoes. Cant wait for RE 7!!!

[Exvalos]

Yet another weak minded person who gets vr sick, vr isn't real people. I've never once gotten sick and I purposely do shit like fly around in circles and lean out windows

[Number_9]

Are you so dense as to believe that just because you do not have a particular infliction therefore it does not exist?
Seriously? There still people like you who think this way? Wow.

[Goldby]

@Exvalos

Yet another narrow minded person thinking someone with accurate sensory awareness is weak because their body is telling them the world is messed up right now.

Guess what, someone people are prone to motion sickness, some people are prone to constantly fighting gravity and losing. others like yourself, are prone to thinking you are better than the rest of us cuz you dont have the same connection to the world as we do.

Some people...

[Fearmonkey]

I have had the PSVR since launch and have yet to feel nauseated. I have had a bit of a headache a few times, but very infrequent. I hate to say it but some people are going to be prone to VR sickness and wont know until they try it.

[Valkron1]

I think it's better than google cardboard

[cyber_daemonx]

He's not criticising psvr per se, its just not for him. He loves the immersion but unfortunately is prone to motion sickness. Its a shame because its so good but some people are more susceptible than others. Some people can get motion sickness just from games on a normal tv.

@samm, considering psvr is currently unavailable on Amazon, its doing a bit better than you are implying.

[YAO-BLING]

O_o VR is great in general.. not just the PSVR.. sounds like an "Opinion" piece to bash Sony.. why not ALL VR consoles? Whats your "Opinion" those? Why bother typing an article if it's just "YOU"

[Number_9]

Perhaps he's a PS4 gamer and only tested out PSVR? Why would he have an opinion on anything other than what he has experience with? Come on man, playstation is not your child, it doesn't need your protection and defense all the time. Use your mind.

[YAO-BLING]

Did he use his mind on his "Opinion" piece? Whats the difference between mine and his? Can you tell him to use his mind too?

[slasher_jpc]

PlayStation VR is my first experience and only experience with VR it's all I could really reference as of now sorry if that makes you upset I have nothing against Sony I have two PS4's in my household

[gigoran]

this guy should work for kotaku

thats not a compliment

[Vasto]

Microsoft will be the ones to mainstream VR.

$299 Head Sets coming to Windows in 2017 and of course Project Scorpio will be VR Ready.

This is why you always wait.

[Errorist76]

I laughed.

[Vasto]

Congratulations?

[YAO-BLING]

i laughed and farted at the same time

[Nintendo-or-Nothing]

Even the Nintendo switch will have VR. No need to wait, people will own more than one.

[iorkara]

N4G Radio by ZTGD team needs to be on this site! Ever since the new layout, N4G team had not put a link to their own Podcast. Real shame, because N4G Radio is incredible.

[Amongunz]

Psvr is suffering the same fate as oculus and rift for the same reason. I have the rift. I am sure all of the products are close enough from a quality perspective... but the inability to play for long period, the lack of a must app or game and the lack of strong multiplayer experiences to make up for the complete isolation while using the device results in the immediate WOW effect followed by a quick.. meh effect... we need a killer app for sure.

[Blaze929]

Sony been showing y'all how they feel about peripherals since the PS2 network adapter and people still fall for these temporary "wows"

[C-H-E-F]

The PS2 adapter turned into PSN. So yeah you're right they've been showing us that if we back up the peripherals that they'll invest a shit ton of money into the product.

[chobit_A5HL3Y]

i'm still waiting for my deep sea and mountain exploration/survival sims!

[C-H-E-F]

I really am addicted to Driveclub. smh

[Whymii]

I'll wait for the PSVR Pro

[TheDivine]

The VR push was over by the time PS VR launched. When the Vive and Rift launched we saw the same thing, OMG best ever and then no games came and it collected dust. Its a killer experience but there's nothing to play. With nothing to play people won't buy it. Low sales equals no games. Its fate was already sealed.

Until there are 4k wireless sets that are extremely light (or phone headsets of equal strength) it won't take off. I'm sure the average joe would love to watch a flick or stalk their ex's Facebook photos in 3d when its cheap, easy, and convenient. This is heavy, blurry, has bad SDE, and wires everywhere.

[mogwaii]

I got one at launch and after finishing the games and showing it to family and friends it has barely been used. I may sell it, fun tech but will never replace 2d gaming.

[Errorist76]

It's not supposed to replace it. Selling it now would be like selling the PS1 soon after launch. Why would someone do that?!

[mogwaii]

Because i can see how limited it is, there is not going to be some killer app that will make it anything more than it is....a fun distraction.

[jordan8445]

Translation: Justin returns PSVR within 30 days, his intention before even paying.

[zb1ftw777]

Kinect did better than PSVR is currently doing..........

Lets hope Scorpio does VR right.

Sony havnt nailed this at all.

[gigoran]

kotaku just offered this guy a job

[Circuitburnout]

I find it funny how out of touch gaming media is with the actual people who buy and play games. Everyone I talk to that has PSVR absolutely loves it. Even the guy who gets motion sickness from LCD/LED TV's.

[DMLFury]

The amount of comments here vilifying the author is staggering. He doesn't like VR due to motion sickness. That doesn't mean he hates Sony or wants to "bash" them. People have far too much loyalty to a friggin' video game company who only cares about your money. That's on both sides of the console argument. Relax, people.