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Playstation Blog writes: "Players will have access to buy and play Steam’s expansive library of thousands of VR games, including fan favorites like Half-Life: Alyx, Fallout 4 VR, and War Thunder."
Yeah, with none of the headset's standout features. No HDR, no eye tracking, no headset feedback, no adaptive triggers, and no haptics. Don't get me wrong, it's still a quality headset with good lenses and screens, but without those features it is not a no-brainer for PCVR, it falls more into the "it's fine" category and you get better value elsewhere with the PICO 4 and Quest 3.
Still, if you already have a PSVR2 and a gaming PC, this is a huge extra value for not that much extra money. And if you have a PS5 and a PC, this might be worth it for you as well. And hopefully someone can mod the extra features to it in the future, then it will be back at the no-brainer category for PCVR.
Perhaps the Sony PCVR releases will have those features? I mean not every PCVR game has them because the other headsets dont support them. We can assume them making the headset work on PC will also bring along some of their VR titles that will include the things you mentioned.
Their statement doesn't leave room for them supporting those features in the future.
"PS VR2 was designed from the ground up specifically for PS5 – so you’ll notice that some key features, like HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback (other than rumble), are not available when playing on PC."
I think one of the Vive headsets supports eye tracking so I'd think SteamVR has an API for that at least. Hopefully they'll add in support for the other stuff over time
Which they should develop as part of fully supporting the platform. Or, at the very least, work with the currently available OpenXR extensions to fill the gap.
"if you already have a PSVR2 and a gaming PC, this is a huge extra value for not that much extra money." this is my situation, and I think it's great. Even if I won't get all the headset's features for the PC VR games, I'll now have access to 2 of the 3 main VR platforms for just the cost of the adapter.
This is sad to here. One step forward and 2 steps back. If PSVR isn't doing well on playstation, why do they believe they will find more success on the PC with even more competition over there after crippling the headset.
You bring up valid points although I think it's likely PSVR2 would surpass Quest 3 eventually. Some of these features (like haptics and HDR) could be patched in by modders.
I'd get this for my Mac if the emulation scene supports it well enough.
Why would the PSVR2 surpass the Quest3, even if all features were available? The Quest 3 is standalone and can play PC VR, whereas the PSVR2 headset requires a PS5 (or now a PC) to function. The Quest 3 operates wirelessly, while the PSVR2 appears to need multiple ports on the back of the PC. The Quest 3 requires minimal calibration and settings to operate, whereas the PSVR2 likely needs calibration on a PC or just for the controller to be recognized. Most importantly, Quest 3 controllers are available for purchase.
@Pete
I'm comparing only as a device to get PCVR content here as this is what I was directly responding to. As such the PSVR2 has HDR, headset rumble, wider FOV, better haptics plus resistive triggers, and much darker blacks. Quest 3 has wireless (with a significant reduction in quality) and sharper image quality at the peripheral edges of the display.
For immersive gaming PSVR2 is much better. As for eye tracking it might never be a factor for PCVR but if it was; the quality of visuals would boost a lot more yet. IMO the PSVR2 is a better way to play VR games even with only a few of these advantages being ported to PC. If they are all available it's no contest.
Even when comparing devices, the Quest 2/3 combo currently stands as the most popular choice for playing PC VR, accounting for 50% of the devices used on Steam.
https://store.steampowered....
The primary issue with the PSVR2 isn't its specifications; it's the requirement for a wired connection.
To be fair the lenses are often criticised, Fresnel is no longer consider a viable lens option. If I had a gaming PC and was into VR I wouldn't buy a semi proprietary headset that has mostly been designed or the PS5.
I don't like the disadvantages of fresnel lenses, but I like the advantages of it producing a much brighter result, allowing HDR to work without resorting to ultra high cost micro LED like the Vision Pro solution or using LCD to get the image bright enough. If you use LCD screens there are major disadvantages. So all in all the PSVR2 still has its major advantages on PC if the HDR works well.
$59.99 for freaking adapter? I'll wait for a better and cheaper third party adapter. This is why Sony products fail. They charge way too much.
No they don't, but their better value comes from other features that the PSVR2 lacks: being standalone, having their own library of games, using pancake lenses, having a smaller footprint, being usable wirelessly, being cheaper, etc.
lol the nest of wires adapter is back with loads of missing features, The headset is already DOA for PC.
It's disappointing to anticipate PCVR integration with PSVR2, only to realize it's a tough situation for those who don't own the device.
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Sony owns a fair few iconic franchises - many dating right back to the original PlayStation. But while we’re pretty familiar with the likes of ongoing series such as God of War, Horizon, and Gran Turismo, there are plenty of PlayStation franchises that haven’t seen the light of day in a long time. So in this video, we’re going to be taking a look at the status of PlayStation’s many IPs, and checking in on when we last heard from them.
Indeed. We hear this “underutilized” talk as if every old franchise should have a comeback or reboot.
When new IPs start looking like Concord, you can't blame people for wanting another Resistance or Killzone instead.
J&D and Resistance are good ones. As much as I love these, though, I'm not sure they would payoff without an enormous marketing push. Younger gamers today do not have taste and the older gamers that would appreciate these might not be enough. But yeah, I would day 1 Resistance.
Well that’s just the consequence of consistently producing new IPs isn’t it. Not all studios can be or want to be like polyphony digital who made gran turismo all the time.
Here lies The Infamous Series; once a shining beacon of free flying, lighting bolt sniping, and wire riding amazing gameplay, it has been laid to rest and be forgotten for what seems like forever despite being loved by millions. Plot next to Wipeout across from NBA Jam.
Still baffling they cancelled Twisted Metal, Factions 2 and Spider-Man Multiverse LS game but thought Concord looked good enough.
Ape Escape, Parappa / Lammy, Gravity Rush, good times. Always hoping for them to make a return, or at least similar type games, such as the newly-announced Astro Bot, but one game isn't enough. Bring back the joyfulness of the 90's era of gaming.
