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[GRaider81]

Two questions:

- how long ago did this stream start (and what did they play before the Kitchen demo)? Edit: just saw OP update: the answer is only Rez Infinite apparently, meaning they probably started not too long ago.

- why are there suddenly so many problems with PSVR when I believe most people reported back enthusiastically from when they played with it at trade shows (including the GB crew)? Did Sony change something for the final version?

2: probably the fact they aren't playing in a controlled environment

 

[dogpowerd]

I had such high hopes for VR when the Oculus kickstarter went up.

 

[Xando]

This is not making me want to spend 500+ euros on it

Shame but VR does not seem ready

 

[stump sock]

Man, there's some really cool things about this demo.

But then you see how jittery your hands and it's exactly what I was talking about the move controllers.

Maybe bruce is just really nervous.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Looking forward to puking compilations on Youtube.

 

[Backfoggen]

The resolution on the Kitchen demo and this batman thing looks like shit.

Im not watching the stream but do they show the social screen or whatever? Cause I thought that was zoomed in so it doesn't look too distorted and shit.

 

[Zaph]

PSVR "take a minute to compose yourself" edition

 

[megalowho]

That world moving feeling is a bad feeling, I've had that in Vive a few times.

 

[GitarooMan]

Jeff is usually very hardy when it comes to nausea. That's the thing that makes me most hesitant with PSVR.

 

[Tagyhag]

This is not making me want to spend 500+ euros on it

Shame but VR does not seem ready

VR is ready.

Unfortunately it just costs 800+ to be ready lol.

 

[robotrock]

I had such high hopes for VR when the Oculus kickstarter went up.

Worst month in VR history. This+Oculus shitstorm damn near could have killed VR for another 20 years

 

[Samus4145]

I really hope Sony can figure out the issue and patch the VR firmware before next week.

 

[Piston Hyundai]

So how long do you think it'll be before we get reports of the first VR sickness-induced death?

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

2: probably the fact they aren't playing in a controlled environment

I played it in a Best Buy setup in a wide open area of the store. I saw no issues

 

[MassiveNights]

Maybe bruce is just really nervous.

Bruce Wayne is definitely a secret alcoholic so this is actually pretty cool.

 

[Xater]

Im not watching the stream but do they show the social screen or whatever? Cause I thought that was zoomed in so it doesn't look too distorted and shit.

It probably also is the social stream, but David Scammel from Videogamer also mentioned on twitter that some stuff looks real fuzzy in the headset.

 

[Novocaine]

He's ex-Giant Bomb so he's also in on this Sony bashing attitude these bomb people are so infamous for.

I know right? Those Xbots at Giant Bomb are such fanboys.

 

[ShadowKingpin]

Two questions:

- how long ago did this stream start (and what did they play before the Kitchen demo)? Edit: just saw OP update: the answer is only Rez Infinite apparently, meaning they probably started not too long ago.

- why are there suddenly so many problems with PSVR when I believe most people reported back enthusiastically from when they played with it at trade shows (including the GB crew)? Did Sony change something for the final version?

When I used the headset on multiple occasions, I never once experienced jitter of any kind. It's so sad to see that somehow this headset went from being really good, to being a mess for tracking.

 

[Bits N Pieces]

They're anti sony when they bash sony

they're pro sony when they bash the gears of war remaster

lol

For realsies?

 

[Hjod]

Just tuned in to the stream, how much did I miss?

Edit: Never mind.

 

[ultron87]

Canceled preorder.

I'm still open to trying it, just not in this first wave. (Also I don't actually have a PS4 right now cause mine died, so I'd be waiting till November anyway to actually play it.)

 

[sammyCYBORG]

The reaction to this from some people is kinda strange.

Wouldn't you want someone to tell you if a £350 bit of hardware is not built well, rather than try and think of excuses to ignore their impressions and spend the money on a sub-par product anyway?

I don't understand fanboyism.

 

[SOLDIER]

Does Amazon's return policy still apply to the PSVR?

I had mine pre-ordered, excited for months, but these reports of the head tracking problems has me really concerned.

However, I was thinking of letting the order go through in the hopes that the head-tracking would be patched by launch day, but also returning it if it turned out to be a deal-breaker for me.

 

[Machina]

Big shock: The most expensive VR is clearly the best.

 

[Savantcore]

"Only time I've noticed some tracking issues is in our studio, but wondered if it had something to do with lighting. No issue at home so far"

https://twitter.com/VG_Dave/status/783651627102310400

¯\_(&#12484_/¯

 

[Curufinwe]

https://www.cnet.com/uk/products/sony-playstation-vr/review/2/

Spatial tracking and awareness varies by the game you play, but titles like Super HyperCube and Job Simulator do an impressive job interpreting walking and body movements. The problem is that going from game to game varies. Some software does a much better job than others in tracking you and applying that to the VR world. It's occasionally difficult to know how much space you have to move around so that you don't wander outside the camera's view.

 

[MassiveNights]

Just tuned in to the stream, how much did I miss?

You missed Jeff nearly vomming all over his batsuit

 

[chogidogs]

I already saw cool stuff that I would theoretically want to experience myself if the tech was better. Shame the hardware isn't up to the challenge yet.

 

[Blobbers]

Damn, prep time is no joke

 

[Kabuki Quantum Lover]

Great job, Sony. Just kill the VR dream from the start.

 

[robotrock]

The reaction to this from some people is kinda strange.

Wouldn't you want someone to tell you if a £350 bit of hardware is not built well, rather than try and think of excuses to ignore their impressions and spend the money on a sub-par product anyway?

I don't understand fanboyism.

I need to protect my $400+ purchase!

 

[OléGunner]

"I'm the Batman, Whoooooo!!"

Ok I lol'd xD

 

[tuxfool]

It probably also is the social stream, but David Scammel from Videogamer also mentioned on twitter that some stuff looks real fuzzy in the headset.

The fuzziness is from the reprojection to 120Hz. Because you only render new frames at 60hz, when the head moves in that interval you get a reprojected image.

 

[Hjod]

You missed Jeff nearly vomming all over his batsuit

I saw that part haha .

 

[MassiveNights]

"Only time I've noticed some tracking issues is in our studio, but wondered if it had something to do with lighting. No issue at home so far"

https://twitter.com/VG_Dave/status/783651627102310400

¯\_(&#12484_/¯

Jeff and Brad have both had a similar experience at home

 

[Death Metalist]

VR is saved

VR is not saved

 

[Zombie James]

"Only time I've noticed some tracking issues is in our studio, but wondered if it had something to do with lighting. No issue at home so far"

https://twitter.com/VG_Dave/status/783651627102310400

¯\_(&#12484_/¯

Sounds like it might be a combination of setup and firmware to me. In less than ideal setups the system should maybe do some compensation? I don't know.

 

[valkillmore]

HTC pissed @ competitors ruining public's impression of VR confirmed.

 

[robotrock]

The fuzziness is from the reprojection to 120Hz.

You sure it's not from some games rendering at sub 1080p resolutions like Batman VR?

 

[orochi91]

The reaction to this from some people is kinda strange.

Wouldn't you want someone to tell you if a £350 bit of hardware is not built well, rather than try and think of excuses to ignore their impressions and spend the money on a sub-par product anyway?

I don't understand fanboyism.

Their experience runs counter to months of previews and demonstrations at expos.

Even the review thread has great impressions from reviewers.

 

[Curufinwe]

The reaction to this from some people is kinda strange.

Wouldn't you want someone to tell you if a £350 bit of hardware is not built well, rather than try and think of excuses to ignore their impressions and spend the money on a sub-par product anyway?

I don't understand fanboyism.

I guess Jeff Bakalar is a Sony fanboy since he think the hardware is built well.

 

[Novocaine]

I'd be scared I'd get carried away and let go of the Move Controller throwing the Batarangs.

 

[ShadowRunner]

Does seem he was sitting quite far from the camera, i would imagine sitting closer will help with some of the issues.

 

[daveo42]

I played it in a Best Buy setup in a wide open area of the store. I saw no issues

Optimal distance with a uniform background and a limited number of curated seated demos. Battlezone was good and most people liked the demos they did play. Intersted to see any of those Best Buy demo games on the stream.

 

[hamchan]

Oh this autoaiming Batarang seems a bummer.

 

[Death Metalist]

I'd like to get Batman VR just to throw shit, honestly. However for the price of the headset and all, I'm still not sold. : /

e: lol Drew with that The Rock quote.

 

[acm2000]

yep, looks, moves and glitches everything like expected using 1 crap camera and not nearly enough tracking points by far

 

[00ich]

They messed with the lighting at the very start to try and figure out if that was causing the jitters. It got worse the darker they made it.

I'm only following with one eye, but they put the light out almost completely. Currently the light might drown out the LED on the headset.
In the dark the iso-noise of the camera while go get really bad. Normal room lightning might improve the situation.

 

[robotrock]

I'd be scared I'd get catried away and let go of the Move Controller throwing the Batarangs.

There are wrist straps. Please use them.

 

[chogidogs]

Maaaaaaaaan, I want to be fuck around Batman too.