Review: PlayStation VR – after almost two months of ownership - KnowTechie

Buy it if you really want VR right now. Wait if you're skeptical to see how the platform is supported over the next few months.

[S2Killinit]

I guess I have been living under a rock then because I will be playing Rez Infinite for the first time this holiday after finals, in VR. I feel blessed.

[Nicaragua]

Its amazing. The new area that unlocks after you beat the game is one of the most psychadelic things i have ever seen.

[Babadook7]

Rez Infinite gets better and better each level. Area X opens later and is like a current gen remake just for vr. It's quite impressive in many ways. Enjoy.

[Thunder_G0d_Bane]

Problem with VR is its not intuitive and rather inconvenient for gaming. Having to set up the headset and making space in your room to play isnt easier than just picking up your controller. Thats why this will never be mainstream and will stay relegated to being a niche product.

Maybe in the future when its not such a solo experience and technology has grown... Have friends over but only one person at a time can experience the fun? This isn't very fun...

I tihkn VR should just focus on providing experiences like Planet Earth in VR feeling like your right there next to the animals for example. Deep sea dives etc using real life.

[UltraNova]

Online/mp games prove you are wrong. Split screen died along with any social video game fun and almost no one noticed. VR has arrived at the best possible moment actually, when people love playing alone or with others online. VR needs more MP AAA games and better hardware(wireless, 4K).

[C-H-E-F]

I doubt he has the VR saying everything he is saying. That's crazy talk, the home console was a niche product at one point in time, all it takes for you to become mainstream is for consumers to back it. For example Blu-ray vs HD-DVD, they were both niche, yet Blu-ray became mainstream because consumers backed it buy buying the players, playstation console and other blu-ray content. Same will happen with VR when the consumer backs it. Everything is niche until the consumer makes it mainstream.

[Death]

I agree that VR is going to stay a niche product, but not for the reason you listed. The immersion is worth the 30 seconds it takes to strap the helmet on. The issue I see with VR is the limitations as far as what games work with VR. You aren't going to be playing many games like COD in VR, but games where the player is sitting or standing stationary will excel. I'm not sure how many big developers will target the platform since there is a much larger audience with traditional gaming. I believe VR will be used as supplemental material in bigger games, but supported mostly by indie developers with smaller games.

[Thunder_G0d_Bane]

Totally agree. VR is not going to work with games like Bloodborne, Witcher 3, Red Dead 2 or Battlefield.

Thats the problem key titles won't ever work for VR, and like you said a game where you stand stationery is not gonna be much of a game experience. so ultimately VR will never be mainstream and is NOT the future of gaming.

[JackBNimble]

You know there is a VR Dlc with COD which means the engine has been upgraded to support Psvr.
Battlefront has a Psvr Dlc also and I know dice have upgraded the engine to support VR.

No one said these AAA games will be VR exclusive but that doesn't mean they can't support VR as well. Just look at Ace combat 7, that won't be VR exclusive but it will support it.

It really seems like Psvr scares alot of you gamers when in fact it shouldn't. I don't see why VR can't coexist with traditional gaming.

[yeahokwhatever]

I would like to see games like COD in 3D, where VR might not work. At least give people the chance to play the action in 3D.

[wsoutlaw87]

there is no reason why there wouldnt be cod vr. I dont get what you are trying to say. you can play vr with a controller.

[S2Killinit]

I'm enjoying the heck out of my PSVR. It's awesome.

It's got to be experienced. And I mean it when I say "experienced".

Looking forward to Farpoint, RE7, and Ace Combat 7.

[Death]

@S2,

I agree completely. I was blown away after I bought it and tried it. It didn't take long to realize the limitations with it though, so I returned it. The limitations apply to all current forms of VR.

[xDealtwithIt]

Agreed, VR is just as big of a gimmick than the Wii U second screen controller. The wow factor is there in the beginning but quickly wears thin the more you play.

It also doesn't help that there are no great games for VR.

With the PSVR it was a good first try attempt but with the low end specs that cause blur, jaggies and motion sickness it may turn a lot of people away later.

The other headsets Vive amd Rift are just too expensive to even consider and then you have the smart phones that are gimmicks also.

[yeahokwhatever]

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[CrimsonWing69]

I'd have agreed with you in terms of a "gimmick" being a different way to do the same thing you can without the peripheral.

Like controls for example, motion controls are a gimmick to traditional controls as the end result produces nothing unique to the experience.

With VR it actually produces an experience/sensation that you can not get without the peripheral. Because of that I wouldn't label it a gimmick but rather an innovation to visually experience a game.

So I can really only speak for myself but I have loved the PSVR from day 1. I don't play it everyday but I'll at least playthrough Rez on a weekend and check out anything else new. What will determine the lasting appeal comes down to how aggressively they develop for it.

I feel AAA games should keep having these bite sized VR scenarios like what battlefront and COD have done.

[kraenk12]

It's funny that only those call it a gimmick who don't own one...most haven't even tried it. Give them the X-Wing mission or Resident Evil and watch their opinion change all of a sudden.

[paddy95]

Agreed. At least 2 gen away from being good enough tech wise and still won't be main steam due to the small user base as it's a niche product.

[yeahokwhatever]

step 1: keep your house clean.
step 2: press the "on" button on the headset, and place it on your head.
step 3: play games.

[discobastard]

It's early days I guess

PSVR is the most frictionless system of the bunch though. Very little set up time needed compared to the others.
And you're right about things like Planet Earth. What's not being talked about is things other than games.
Google earth on Vive is amazing and I can't wait for more non gaming apps/uses for VR.

[lastking95]

Exactly, VR is too inconvenient, expensive, lacks AAA software to excel at main stream level. Try again in 20 years where all you're doing is putting on some shades at $99 with all games supported and no quality downgrade

[wsoutlaw87]

intuitive and "easier" arent the same thing. ps vr is very simple to set up and and really doesnt require you to make space in your room. it isn't kinect. You dont seem to have tried it. Sorry but gaming is mostly a solo experience, with the exception of online multiplayer which isn't effected by vr.

[DashArrivals]

"VR is not going to work with games like Bloodborne, Witcher 3, Red Dead 2 or Battlefield. "

This is from another one of your posts. Dude, you know they can make VR not in 1st person view right? I'm telling you, you haven't even seen what VR is capable of. Don't hold the short-sighted view on this tech. The Future generations of VR looks like they will surprise the crap out of you.

Have you got a VR? I'm telling you, this generation is not what you say. People can enjoy VR and laugh while watching the social screen. They can see what you see. I've had a living room with 8 people and everyone playing VR and people wanting to go again. Remember, this is only the beginning. It's not going to interfere with how we all play games now... but just let it and the content evolve, it's not bothering you. It can co-exist alongside the tried and true way of gaming.

[Babadook7]

"Have friends over but only one person at a time can experience the fun? This isn't very fun..."

Wrong. Try playroom VR and "keep talking and nobody explodes". Fun for all your guests.

[madmonkey01]

ps vr has couch multiplayer already

[kraenk12]

VR is actually more intuitive than normal gaming to most people.

[Deep-throat]

Sony will abandon it like they did with PS Move, Stereophonic 3D, PS Vita.

[xDealtwithIt]

If it doesn't do half as good as they predicted then I suspect they will abandon it. They have a reputation of not supporting their peripherlas.

[madmonkey01]

everyone abandoned 3d tvs, PS vita and PS move are still in use today.

[hongthay]

Do you realize that we still need PS Move with PSVR? And if you watched the Sony Experience, they are still bringing titles to the PS Vita. Yes, 3D is dead, but they weren't selling accessories for that.

[Fearmonkey]

I love my PSVR, I have barely played any regular games since I got it. I keep wanting more and more VR :)

[0Day]

You must not have a 4K display. I favor that over my VR any day. WaIting on RE7 to change my mind.

[GNCFLYER]

VR is amazing. PSVR is amazing.

I see some people commenting here that has obviously never tried it.

[kraenk12]

Obviously. You'll be surprised how fast their opinion changes once their platform of choice supports it.

[ILostMyMind]

It's just a matter of time kkkkkkkk

[xDealtwithIt]

It's like how a certain fanbase screams about more options but then tells everyone they dont need it when their platform of choice tells them it isnt needed.

[Lennoxb63]

Like how all of sudden COD is being praised when PS gets marketing rights and early DLC? (BLOPs 3, IW)

[Death]

VR was out for PC well before the PSVR launch last month. The same issues that affect VR on PC affect consoles. This isn't a Sony thing like you are trying to make it. No one is expecting VR to be any different when it hits Scorpio next year. The limitations hare inherent to the platform in general.

[xDealtwithIt]

Some people on this site seem to believe VR is only exclusive to the Sony system and can't be experienced any where else.

[The 10th Rider]

Yeah, I've got a gaming PC more than capable of running high-end VR, but I have absolutely no interest. Maybe when the technology's come a bit further I'll bite the bullet and get one.

I also don't think VR is 'the future' as people make it out to be. It may be more successful than 3D was, but like 3D it's still going to end up a separate experience to the traditional experience. . .Some people will like it more, some people won't.

[Kiwi66]

What if people have tried it but its simply not for them so how does that make their opinion any less relevant ......... edit people can disagree all they like but it doesn't change logic

[xDealtwithIt]

Because obviously everyone who tries anything is going to like it obviously right?

#obviously

[dmonee]

I fear that developers will dump too many resources into VR and abandoned their core audience. I'm still waiting for a game that really makes me feel we are far ahead of last generation. For me its only been slight graphical upgrades in the form of sequel's and remasters. Are we being played as suckers? Now there are upgraded PS4 and Xbox one machines. All I read about are existing games being upscaled to 4k. Where the hell are these new experiences? VR is here now! I went to a friends house and tried out his new VR device. Once it finally got working,which took about ten minutes, I thought it was neat but not fun. It wasn't anything I felt necessary to own. If anything, I dreamt it would be cooler if movies get filmed in some sort of 360 video to watch them like that. I've been gaming for 30 years and I'm starting to get lost in all of this now. Its turning me way off from my life long hobby. My Xbox one and PS4 have become my Netflix and hulu viewing devices. At least they're good at doing that.

[Nicaragua]

Here, have a tissue. Actually man you better take the full box.

[dmonee]

I'm not cryin' man...I'm just "hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiigh!!!!

[Gamist2dot0]

Give it time like consoles. After launch, some people complained about lack of games for them until the right games start pouring in.
For me, RE7, Ace Combat 7 are games worth owning PSVR. I predict EA and Criterion will release a full Star Wars game for VR - the hints are already there.

[GNCFLYER]

Games take a long time to make guys.

I remember a time when a game console would release and have only 1 cartridge available to play for a while.

[TrueGamer79]

I currently own PSVR since launch and will admit that if Sony or any game developer don't release something soon, it will be a niche. Would be great for gaming if it goes mainstream and only pray for great apps.

I have been a gamer since Sega Master System and NES and my my my, how gaming has changed.
CHEERS!

[AndreR]

I bought PSVR at launch. And i think it is great! But i dont play it more than once a week, and that is way to expensive to just play so little on. There is no games right now, just small demos and experiences. The only games i liked was job simulator and the free game vr playroom whith the robot platformer thing. Ifhey could make the new crash bandicoot game psvr compatible it would be awesome! I sold mine and bought a ton of blackfriday deals instead and i am so happy that i did. Watchdogs 2, battlefield 1, destiny, GTA V, skyrim, titanfall 2 and more. I would love to see real games on psvr. But untill then, i will not buy it again.

[kraenk12]

So you really didn't like RIGS?! Eve Valkyrie?! Battlezone?! Eagle Flight?! Pinball FX?! How We Soar?!

[TXIDarkAvenger]

Thinking about getting one but the only title that interest me is RE7. I think I'll wait a year and see what Sony does with it.

[SideNote]

Another fad, just like 3d TV and cinema. Sorry, but it really is true.

[FlyingFoxy]

Hard to say right now, inevitably the tech will get better. Maybe it won't fully hit it's true stride until it's really advanced, which is at least another 10 years or so off before it becomes extremely realistic. But at least people can have fun until it gets even better.

Not tried it myself yet, but interested in at least giving it a short go some time to see how it is.

[_LarZen_]

Seeing the sales numbers I call bullshit. Stores are having problems delivering enough VR headsets here in Norway as the demand is to high.

[kraenk12]

It's sold out almost everywhere worldwide.

[SideNote]

I call bullshit since I've seen 10 boxes of these vr units in my local game shop.

[DEEBO]

VR is a great way to play games.
It just makes games better,I got a free game called hyper void on pan with vr levels and made game go from good to amazing!
I got the 4k/HDR 65" but it's still just a flat image,it looks good but VR gaming is just on a other level.
I really hope this takes off.

[kraenk12]

Super Hypercube or Holo Ball are great as well.

[DEEBO]

I got holo ball😃

[_LarZen_]

Had it since day one and I regret NOTHING. It's hands down the most immersive gaming experience I've ever had. It's not something I use everyday but every now and then when I want to experience something different then watching a TV or a monitor.

It has it shortcomings. But the positives outweighs them by a landslide. I have many hours in VR on both the PSVR and the HTC Vive. And some of the best VR experiences I have had is on the much cheaper solution on PlayStation.

The best VR game I have played so far is however on the PSVR. The Resident Evil 7 demo that is out now for everyone to try is just incredible in VR. It makes playing the game on a TV or monitor like child splay in comparison to the nightmare that envelops you in VR.

[SilverClock]

Needs more games plain and simple.

[kraenk12]

It's already quite impressive what's out after just two months though.