One Year On - Is it Worth Investing in PSVR?

A year later, is the PlayStation VR worth it? Check out what Glacier Gaming's Daryll has to say about the technology and its games.

[freshslicepizza]

That depends on its future. Will PSVR work on the PS5 which is likewly to be out anytime from the end of next year to 3 years max. Sony didn't exactly support Playstation Move very well near the end of the PS3.

The technology is also falling behind. Only supports one camera and the Move controllers are very limited. The other VR headsets have dropped in price significantly, maybe Sony will but they have production issues and they say it's still selling well.

[Profchaos]

Trinus allows it to function on PC so I can't see any reason why it won't work with PS5

Will Sony build a psvr 2 ofcourse but I doubt it will release it at launch of the PS5 as selling a bundle that will cost well over $1000 isn't viable for many people to purchase

[Timesplitter14]

@Cupid_Viper_3
Your comment on every single point I made was basically just "yeah it's true but I don't care! He's belittling my playstation!"

You keep saying there are no other VR options on the console market.... but why do you impose that arbitrary rule of "it has to be on the console market"? How is this pertinent to the discussion in any way? There are other VR options on PC and mobile. And why do you bring up the Xbox one X? It doesn't change anything to the fact that the PS5 will probably be here within 3 years.

This isn't Playstation versus Xbox.

[Gazondaily]

Not yet...not yet..

[Snookies12]

No, at this point if you haven't bought one just wait for the inevitable revision to come out. With higher res, smaller design, etc.

[Weeblordbad]

The odds of getting a higher res screen when it's a PS4 that has to drive them is slim to none.

[Snookies12]

I just mean a revision of any kind. I was only giving examples. They're going to do another one sometime down the line, that's a given. I'm just saying, you should probably hold up at this point if you want to buy one. It's getting close to that time where they start thinking about a 'slim' model of things.

[eddieistheillest]

There's one already, built in headphones and hdr pass thru. I bought the first one 2 days ago for $250 . I felt like that was a way better buy.

[Weeblordbad]

That's a decent deal if the HDR and headphones aren't a big thing to you. Good buy.

[Elda]

Love my PS4 Pro but I still have no interest in PSVR.

[Mulando]

^^ how could someone disagree with this.
It's his personal opinion, no reason there to downvote it. .. but well N4g and someone wrote something "negative" about something that is not from MS :)

[mcstorm]

TBH @Elda most PS4 players think the same as your self. It is the best selling VR headset but the adaption rate is low compared to how many ps4's have been sold and there is not really a buzz about VR like the switch, Wii or Kinect had.

For me I don't see VR being big. Its great for some stuff but not others.

[Elda]

Agreed. I will always support Sony's consoles but I'm just not interested in PSVR or PCVR nor have I seen one VR game advertised that I was interested in.

[mcstorm]

Yeah from what ive used it for fun but not how I want to game. I'm a big racing fan but I would rather user 3 screens and wheel than vr to race with.

Its each to there own but for me VR is not for me.

[Cupid_Viper_3]

From the article: "So, the question remains: is it worth investing in a PSVR headset? Six months ago I would’ve honestly said no, but since June I’m more confident that I made the right decision to buy my headset. In terms of time spent playing games regular games versus VR, I’d say it’s roughly an 80:20 split; although this is due to a combination of the lack of games currently on the market and having to be in the mood to connect the numerous leads to my console. Without meaning to sound like sponsored content, the future of VR is looking brighter."

I picked up Farpoint with the Aim Controller 2 days ago (sold out at a lot of places) and I'm actually surprised at how much fun I am having. I've never played a more rewarding shooter, even at the arcades. The level of immersion and sense of scale you have in VR is not something you can get on a 2D screen (maybe Imax might give you an idea, but not quite).

Games I own so far for VR:
Rigs
Thumper
Tumble
Farpoint
Dino Frontier
Eagle Flight
Headmaster
Call of Duty: Jackal Assault
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Special Delivery
SuperHot VR
Tethered
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
Wayward Sky
World War Toons

There's a sale going on right now and that list is going to grow considerably. Happy gaming everyone!

[Venoxn4g]

Not bad at all :) if I were you..I would grab Resident Evil 7 down the line..Raw data..plus if you like shmups (Hyper Void, Super stardust vr and Polybius)..plus hopefully Megaton rainfall will be good as its coming soon..the lost bear is cool (just too bad its short but price reflects that).. plus highly recommend Danger ball (from PSVR worlds) and Holow ball (hopefully I wrote it right).. happy gaming :)

[BeRealisticNow]

Not until they have multiple must play games.
Nothing on VR is tempting to me at the moment. It’s a cool gimmick, but it’s not found it’s place yet.

[generic-user-name]

99% of the people who call VR a gimmick, have not tried VR.

[BeRealisticNow]

I played through RE7 in VR, as well as several VR games on PS4.
Id like to see where you got that statistic.

[Mulando]

@generic-user-name
that's quite a statement. Have you any prove for this?
btw, also tried it, and I can't handle it ... well my stomach can't ....
so no VR for me.

[Christopher]

That doesn't make it a false statement. The whole selling point of VR is its gimmick. That's not necessarily a negative to those who want it, but it is what it is.

[generic-user-name]

@Christopher

I see that as being the same as calling 3D gaming a gimmick.

[Skankinruby]

I want it, I really do. But I want more horror games! Until dawn and paranormal activity are a good start but I'm not confident it'll get much support. I'm definitely keeping my eye on it

[generic-user-name]

RE7 in VR is worth it alone. One of the highlights of my 'gaming career'.

[Skankinruby]

Oh snap I forgot about that one, and I'm going through it right now.....fail

[equal_youth]

What about the RE7? It's the one of the best out there.

[Mulando]

not if you don't like horror games ;)

[equal_youth]

@Mulando He was talking explicitly about Horror games and so did I.;)

[gangsta_red]

It's the only game out there.

[equal_youth]

@gangsta

Are we talking VR Horror or VR AAA? VR Horror on PSVR: Here they Lie, Brookhaven Experiment, UD Rush of Blood, Visage, Don't knock Twice, Get even, PA The Lost Soul, Stifled, The impatient, Narcosis, Arizona Sunshine, Weeping Dolls, A Haunting witching Hour, Dying Reborn, Visage and of course RE7 as a showcase title.

Not all of them are released by now but the lineup looks pretty good, so good that a can't afford half of them even if i wanted to. If you had a little interest in PSVR you would know that and don't make false statements like you did.
How comes it's always guys like you that talk smack without backing up your claims? Sometimes google can make life easier.

IF we would talk AAA VR games let's just say it's on par with MS normal AAA releases per year if not even higher but i let you use google this time around to educate me. :)

[talocaca]

I be had it since launch and though I don't play it much...I really enjoy it when I do.

So it all depends on your expectations. I've had some of the best gaming experiences ever on VR (particularly Rez Infinite)

[Venoxn4g]

Been playing REZ for about last 10 years..area X is amazing too.. I wouldnt mind a port for VR of Child of Eden (still praying for this..plus developer was saying he is working om something more cool than area X.. hopefully his project will reach PSVR and other VR platforms

[Gotcha5]

PSVR...You got no chance no chance in hell?...not even the revised version, with the Oculus Go coming early 2018 its tethered free,comes w/ controller and cost $199 (PSVR won"t be leading the way not at that price). I would also go further and say MS Mix Reality to boot. PSVR... is this gen Virtual Boy.

[generic-user-name]

There is a reason Oculus Go is so cheap. Expect mobile level VR.

The big 3 is where the real VR is.

[Venoxn4g]

Well too bad for you.. me and others will keep enjoying our "virtual boy" Psvr :) plus do you really think that 200 dollar "new Oculus" will handle good graphics (at least at PSVR level haha?) Where even you need a really good PC to run regular Oculus.. ?

[TheColbertinator]

VR in gaming is currently on a first class ticket to nowhere.

[ibrake4naps]

Playing on a regular tv is not the same after having been immersed in VR.

[OffRoadKing]

Nope. Or any VR BS for that matter.

[generic-user-name]

Don't listen to the naysayers who can't get VR on their favourite box. VR is amazing (no matter which headset you go for), the biggest revolution in gaming since we went from 2D to 3D, bigger even, and this is only the beginning.

[Shuckylad]

I’m starting to think you like it then!
Seriously I love your passion and enjoyment your getting for psvr. I’ve personally not used any vr device tho
I’ll admit I’m interested in it to a point but in reality I can’t justify making the jump... yet.

[eddieistheillest]

Do it.

[generic-user-name]

Even if you can just try it without buying, I think you'll be sold. They only obstacle is if you are the type who gets motion sick, which can be down to how the game implements VR.

[Venoxn4g]

Just try it anywhere you can..honestly.. I have shown it to so many people and not single of them said its not good..but my friend had couple of friends which made them sick..then again I had problems at first with sickness with Here they lie (this one was the worst).. and had a bit with Driveclub and Battlezone.. but now I can play them without sickness as your body needs to adjust little bu little on multiple times.. people who never tried proper VR (I am not talking about mobile ones maybe there are cool for what they are..but not for me) most of they just have no idea how amazing it is.. each time I play Until Dawn: rush of hlood first stage to someone its so fun it look at them with so many emotions from them and expressions ..waving move controllers..priceless! :)

[demonicale]

No it's not, save your money.

[BioDead]

Has it been a year already?! Feels more like 6 months

[C-H-E-F]

Yes, but it depends on what kind of current 2d backlog do you have. I bought the PSVR right when I had about 12 PS4 games in my backlog with the holiday season coming into it's peak (BF,COD,TF,2K, ETC)... so I had to choose to neglect those games to enjoy vr... now i'm choosing to neglect vr to play those games. Although it does have the cinema mode.. I prefer to run on the 4k tv I spent 3k (LG b6) for.

I also, find myself not wanting the play the vr because i'm too lazy to switch the HDMIs out ahahaha I know it's petty but it's a drag. It's good that the new VR will have HDR pass through support but that just gives the initial adopters the finger. The pass through should be compatible for us and we pay like 20$ or whatever for that unit. I think that would change how much I play it when i do feel like getting a vr fix.

[Einhander1971]

It's great tech, but your obviously in denial thinking that's it's a success with killer games, cause it ain't, don't worry I would be pissed if I spent £350 plus on psvr as well enjoy.

[marquisray]

let's see xbox Kinect sold 1 million in first week, and 2.5 in 25 days and people say it was a failure wow this is for the year, I have one and it's a okay product but would I say it's a must have honestly no

[Phantom68]

Yes. Over 100 games and experiences and 85 more coming.

[ABBAJESUS]

It needs more good games for that price.