Gran Turismo 7 in PSVR2: New Footage and Hands-On First Impressions

Jordan Says: I just got back from a trip to PlayStation’s North American headquarters where I had the chance to be one of the first people to play Gran Turismo 7 on the PSVR2, and I’m here to tell you all about it.

Now that the full game can be played in VR, it’s not just a gimmick or a technical showcase — it transforms the whole experience. The PSVR2 is a seriously good piece of hardware, and the way it provides a plug-and-play experience is worth a lot on its own.

[ApocalypseShadow]

PS VR 2 is the real deal. No one can ever say again about tech demos and short experiences.

Full game. Full grid. Weather. Time of day. Online and offline play. Case closed. Same with RE8. And the rest of the full games coming.

Sony's taking high fidelity VR to the next level. Just remember, one company promised. But Sony delivered.

[crazyCoconuts]

What are you writing ads for Sony now? Cue up the dramatic background music 😉

[ApocalypseShadow]

I'll remember the next time you make comments on who you are making ads for.

Either you're excited for PS VR 2 because Sony didn't hold back on the quality for the headset or controllers. Day one there are games that are full immersion like flat which is what VR gamers wanted. Or uninterested in VR because not everyone plays in VR or can play because of personal nausea. Which is okay to be. Or just a NAYSAYER.

Which one are you crazy? But it's not like I care really.

[crazyCoconuts]

I've never been uninterested in VR... I think you have me confused with someone else.
I'm just playfully razzing you for being so dramatic, nothing serious... I'll try to be gentler with you on the future

[Neonridr]

I'm just excited for VR period. I've always been a huge backer behind the tech. PC VR delivered 1st gen, Sony looks to be taking that next step. I can't wait to see what comes beyond this both in the PC and console space for VR as well. It's not like you have to only support one.

[EvertonFC]

"I'll try to be gentler with you in the future"

Genuinely pmsl :)

[CrimsonWing69]

RE 8 will be the full game as well.

[ApocalypseShadow]

Yes sir. And more are coming. That eye tracking and foveated rendering is making gamers believers. If Facebook is smart, they'll skip a generation and put eye tracking and foveated rendering in Quest 3. It would allow the stand alone to really push the detail and not have to work as hard with a battery draining CPU.

Then, games would look really good across mobile, PC and console. Higher quality is what everyone wants.

[EvertonFC]

and NMS

[PureBlood]

That was WAY more informative than IGN

[generic-user-name]

To throw IGN a bone, GTPlanet is dedicated to GT so they'll be picking up on things that maybe casual GT players like Ryan McCaffrey might not.

[Babadook7]

Indeed it is.

[Venoxn4g]

This looks really good

[jukins]

Honestly if gt7 were the only game id still buy psvr2. The immersion and perspective vr gives in racing games is unmatched. But im also glad theres 30+ launch titles many with free upgrades. Absolutely cant wait just wish they could narrow the deliver window down from an entire week.

[EazyC]

I've literally bought it for GT7 alone. Pavlov looks cool too

[EvertonFC]

I can see GT7 selling 1million VR2 headsets alone tbh.

[eagle21]

I agree with both of you!! Gran Turismo 7 is amazing and this is simply NEXT LEVEL!!!! :)

[IRetrouk]

120fps in each eye!!! How????

[Babadook7]

Wizardry

[generic-user-name]

Reprojection.

[Destiny1080]

it uses reprojection to double the framerate from 60fps to 120fps but the PSVR2 can run games at 90fps or 120 fps natively without reprojection

[eagle21]

That's beyond impressive!

[S2Killinit]

Foveated rendering frees up rendering power from what I gather.

[IRetrouk]

Yeah, the early previews seem really impressed with it

[crazyCoconuts]

Interesting point that foveated rendering makes it impossible to reflect the fidelity of what you perceive via a screenshot or video. I mean, 3D made it hard enough, but I never really thought about that.

[EazyC]

This is insane. As far as I'm concerned, the "dream" since I was a wee lad was to experience this. As close as you can get to driving a real race car is surely this + a racing rig.

Please let this PSVR 2 be successful commercially. This is such an amazing leap for console gaming!

[HICK]

I am right there with you!

[EvertonFC]

I think VR2 has finally reached those dreams I imagined back in the 80/90s for sure.
We will look back at VR2 where it all began just like we do with the PS2 era imo.

[S2Killinit]

Proper review. Im excited to pop this baby back in.

[EvertonFC]

I got a 7 day ban last week because the same driver kept ramming me off all day and I raged messaged him and got the old terms of service ban lol, it's been a long week without GT7 and PS5 haha.

[S2Killinit]

Lol 😂 nice.

On the bright side you might be able to flip him off next time from your vehicle.

[Knushwood Butt]

Almost always use can type headphones when I use PSVR. It's not a big deal.

[EvertonFC]

I'm a single occupant in my home and while playing Res7 in VR with headphones on I was so scared in the game and also the unknown of my surroundings at home with not knowing if the house is being burgled by a thief or a murderer haha.
I've since preferred playing without headphones for that reason

[IRetrouk]

If anyone is getting gt7 for vr or even if you just want a good group of racers to play with, hit me up, we play every weekend, we don't take ourselves too seriously and the friendly insults fly lol, we even have a Guerrilla games dev or two in the group👀

[LiViNgLeGaCY]

Haven't played in a while, but plan on getting back into it when PSVR2 hits. I'll shoot ya a request on PSN. Look for an add from xHawkx.

[IRetrouk]

We have people of all skills, more about enjoying the races than anything, sounds good, look forward to it👊🏻

[HICK]

Can't find you by this name on PSN...

[IRetrouk]

It's xTSxRetro for psn

[Knushwood Butt]

Was getting a bit of cold feet about pre-ordering, but am going to pull the trigger next week.

[masterfox]

I think the only bad think about this is after you try/see all this beautiful stunning cars that look so real, you go back to reality and later see your real car :(

[Knushwood Butt]

My real car looks good, when it's clean, which is usually for a couple of hours just after I've washed it and before it pours with rain!

[EvertonFC]

Yep my faded red cherry colour VW is gonna look even more pants after going around the VR garage 🤣😂

[S2Killinit]

People are raving about it. I just cant wait. Feb 22

[Pamela_Doov]

daymn.....wasn't going to get psvr2 as psvr mainly laid redundant after the wow factor subsided, but after hearing GT7 was going to be included in the already impressive library of upcoming games I pulled the trigger on the headset and controller charger, a copy of GT, then itched and scratched for a few days after but eventually crumbled and ordered g29 racing wheel with shifter, omega apex stand and seat!.....expensive month!

[ApocalypseShadow]

Daymn is right! Lol. Now that's pulling the trigger. Hope you enjoy it.