Off-topic, If I could access my psn games on a handheld PC type device I'd be happy, loved Persona 4 on the vita. On-topic, nice to see sony throwing support behind the hardware, and you only have to deal with 1 cable this time >.>
Sony is introducing PSVR2 a bit earlier in the PS5's life and as a device that is clearly intended to complement the home console. The original works on PS4, but it definitely didn't seem like it was truly made with VR in mind.
This looks like a very organic pairing, which we have plenty of reason to be excited about. An extension of the immersive experience, if you will. Considering the early reception, I think it's going to be very well supported.
I have a Switch, a Vita, a Deck, a tablet a Phone and a Laptop. I don't need any more portable devices. You know what I do need tho:. a high end VR device that isn't gonna set me back a couple grand.
Are they pushing this harder than the last one? I remember there were more internal studios working on and releasing VR games specific to PS. While we have a lot of older games getting PSVR2 treatment and newer smaller games, Sony doesn't seem to be committing as much in terms of large scale projects like they did first time around. At least not yet I guess
Gran Turismo 7 Horizon: Call of The Mountain Resident Evil: Village After The Fall Pavlov
Are just a few examples of big launch titles on PSVR2. When compared with the various tech demos and smaller games that launched with the original PSVR (with the exception of Driveclub & Batman, of course).
So I think it’s safe to say that there’s a bigger push this time around.
Why are they so bad at marketing PSVR2. Like it looks like a banger of a head set! It lets everyone who's not into PC VR get into higher end VR at a resonable price. I understand the price point is a little high for a console periferal, but have some confidence Sony! You have what looks to be a great product. Also for the love of god get Half life Alex on this thing and I'll insta buy it.
Yeah I agree. I think HLA is coming. They have to stagger these announcements, keep big names launching. If you announce it all in advance, you get massive launch sales, go high in manufacturing and you risk demand dropping off too sharply and price cuts, which they can't afford with this kind of technology.
I think they're managing demand in accordance with how much they can (or that they want to) manufacture for launch and then they'll get a feel for how sales settle. That way they can maintain demand (and manufacture accordingly) as they make announcements and launch new games.
The added benefit is that there'll be headsets out in the wild, people playing them and wanting one of their own when those kinds of announcements drop.
It is better than most PC VR! Honestly I still prefer TV, for long gaming sessions. Avatar 2 changed my mind about Avatar and 3D. Hope PSVR2 does the same.
"If only the Vita. If I can access my games on a portable PC. Hopefully Sony sticks with it. Are they really pushing this harder than the first one? Why are they so bad at marketing PS VR 2?"
Sony built an excellent console. "Why is it so big?" "Why doesn't it have 3 game resume like series X? Where's the marketing?" Why are they using word of mouth and hands on previews that are wowing gamers to sell VR?
They put out a lot of games. "How come it doesn't improve old games in BC mode?"
Releases award winning banger games in a pandemic. "Why is GOW and Horizon cross gen?"
Builds a VR headset that dwarfs PSVR in every way with eye tracking, haptics, triggers, analog sticks, etc. "Why does it have a wire when everyone on stand alone is doing wireless?"
Announces pre-orders then lets regular customers pre-order later. "They must not be selling well. It's going to bomb. Omdia and Bloomberg must be right in their rumors.
Announces dozens upon dozens of games. "Where's this game? Where's that game? Okay they have RE8 and GT7 as full games. But where are the games? Where's HL Alyx? How come they aren't announcing more at launch or all their games. Sony usually announces every game they are making at launch./S
It's like gamers have a built in Negative Nancy body part. For some, it seems to function more than their heads for common sense and positivity to see that Sony has offered a great system, BC, great games, a powerful VR headset that most PC headsets can't touch for a lower price than them. Announced game after game after game, full games, free updates games, announced even more. And it's still not enough.
Are some of you actual gamers who want to see innovation and gaming move forward for increased immersion? There's criticism when it warrants it. But they haven't done anything yet with PS VR 2 to be this negative so early before the damn thing releases. It's like you want the thing to fail.
people have been burned in the past. Nobody wants to spend $500 on something that will turn into a paperweight a year or two later. It's understandable that people are going to be hesitant this time around. Many are opting for a wait and see approach. There are some VR enthusiasts (you and I) who will buy the product no questions asked. I'm excited at what this new headset can bring in terms of immersion, but naturally I'm still wary that this isn't a slam dunk. Also throwing out numbers like "100 games!" is a little misleading considering how many are just enhanced PSVR 1 titles? Or PC VR titles making the jump over? Great for people who didn't play VR, less so for those who maybe have more than one headset. People can make valid criticisms without the idea that they hate the product or want it to fail.
I'm still looking forward to February 22nd and getting mine.
@Eonjay - Sony supported it somewhat, sure. But the design limitations of the PSVR prevented plenty of really good PC VR titles from being ported over, or if they did, they suffered. This won't be the case with PS VR2.
Well yeah. I totally expect all PCVR games to run on VR 2. And while this may have stopped games like HLA it is still getting new games even now. The thing is VR 2 is supposed to be the device to bring AAA games to the market at large. And Sony is going to have to drive this for sure. I feel like they know this and at the same time I feel like the have a desire to be best in class like they are in flat games.
Well let's be objective here. Sony didn't do enough to champion PSVR 1 as a must-have product on their platform.
They also abandoned Vita after a relatively short period of time.
Those are two MASSIVE reasons to be circumspect.
I bought it for GT7 alone, but now I've invested I now have "skin in the game" and I want to see VR thrive. And to me it seems like PSVR 2 is the last hope for getting VR mainstream in the 2020s.
I really hope PSVR2 games are available as part of the PS Plus higher tier subscriptions. Usually VR games are on the budget side but the prices do add up.
I'll need to see more titles on the scale of Half-Life Alyx and Saints and Sinners before I'm buying into this headset. PCVR support would definitely help me justify the purchase.
"Sony also confirmed that PSVR2 titles will be digital exclusives, for now, with no physical copies available for purchase. The company did say this could change in the near future for "select titles." "
Wtf? Come on Sony... I only buy physical versions of games for my PS5 and the PSVR2 headset I have preordered.
Provide the physical retail games or else PSVR2 will have lackluster software sales.
This is why I said "...not really support...". I'm concerned that while there may be a few physical releases, there won't be many. Contrast that with PSVR, which has around 200 physically-released games.
I'm commenting on a concern and hope to be pleasantly surprised. If Sony promises physical first-party releases and support for 3D movies, I'll still buy in.
^ fair enough, I just wondered if some article has used dodgy wording and suggested "no physical".
I'm all physical where possible, too. At least we know games like Rez, GT7, RE8, etc we can get on disc right now until we wait for more to be confirmed.
100 +? That's going to include a lot of BS! Honestly, how many of those will be the caliber even non gamers are used to? Think about it. Oh, and I pre ordered. Just saying. I will be happy with a few outstanding games.
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Off-topic, If I could access my psn games on a handheld PC type device I'd be happy, loved Persona 4 on the vita.
On-topic, nice to see sony throwing support behind the hardware, and you only have to deal with 1 cable this time >.>
Excellent lineup.
Good to see them pushing this harder than the first PSVR & I hope it sells well enough to maintain that support.
Why are they so bad at marketing PSVR2. Like it looks like a banger of a head set! It lets everyone who's not into PC VR get into higher end VR at a resonable price. I understand the price point is a little high for a console periferal, but have some confidence Sony! You have what looks to be a great product. Also for the love of god get Half life Alex on this thing and I'll insta buy it.
I love it.