The real difference will be more video power in the GPU. If the spec sheets are right, it will do nothing for tracking. Just make VR look better and run smoother
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The real difference will be more video power in the GPU. If the spec sheets are right, it will do nothing for tracking. Just make VR look better and run smoother
$399 US dollars
I played 5 games across 4 hours today and had no head or Move tracking issues at all.
However, I did get motion sickness.
I don't understand these posts. It's not "Wow, I can't believe this thing is 400 dollars", it's "Oh, so this is why this thing is only 400 dollars".
Death Metalist
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You do know that they most likely tried all kinds of things since they got the headset from last week till now. I mean they keep mentioning they kept changing stuff, only Brad saw improvements when he moved around some furniture.
I'd like to read up more impressions though. Me personally, I'm thinking of getting one early next year, too many games coming out at the moment.
Gozer the Gozerian
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Can't unhear dentist noises
I mean, we'd notice swimming after 5 hours of play and I've got nothing. There's just something not working for them that is working for others.
Why are you so bothered by their setup? Brad (the guy on the sofa) hasn't complained about tracking today, so obviously their studio isn't interfering as much as you think.
Any complaints today seem mostly down to poor quality software.
wesleyshark
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Pretty sure his comment is inferring that $400 (for the headset alone) is a lot to spend on what seems to be several steps down from a consistently solid VR experience
MassiveNights
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Go play your PS2 games!
thecosmicfly
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Shit. Shit. I just realised what VR game I want to come to fruition.
That's why I was saying that shouldn't be the response. It should be more along the lines of "the reason this thing is not as good as the other ones is because it is considerably cheaper", as opposed to "this is too much money to spend for something that isn't perfect". At this stage, you do have a better option, it just costs a lot more because they're really expensive to make. The 7 year old tech in these things is the only reason it's not more expensive.
wesleyshark
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Did you turn off the porthole view? Or did that not matter
Sephiroth_VII
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This isn't about the honeymoon period, it's about whether the headset has a problem with drift or not. So far, pretty much everyone who's encountered drift have managed to fix it by either turning off a light, readjusting the camera to make sure they faced it head on, or closing the drapes.
Just joined the stream, anything in particular they mentioned ? Do they still feel it's not worth the asking price for now ?
Also they had the same sort of problems in their homes
Coonce
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Most of the games they played are pretty... lackluster.
lots of "this game is 40 dollars?"
Dreams-Visions
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You must have missed the Vive and Rift GB threads.
People that can't afford, don't like the PS brand, or missed getting a launch PSVR are going to look for reasons to not get one. Makes them feel justified in their decision or limitation. You will see these people and posts in every major hardware thread.
So plug in and play then!
Death Metalist
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Yes, we saw it on the Rift if I'm not mistaken.
e: lmao, Drew. Butts would be perfect.
e: lmao, Drew. Butts would be perfect.
Glitchesarecool
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You can say that about most VR titles right now, across all the streams they've done.
Or
OR
The games aren't universally appealing, especially to spend $500 on.
It's an insane thought, I know.
opticalmace
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Missed most of it.. what games did they like best?
Sephiroth_VII
Member
Unfortunately, due to me being dumb enough to order from Shopto, my headset isn't likely to arrive until Monday. Did get to hang out with a friend today and play with his though. No issues.
Yeah, low rank bots. It ramps up and those nuke mechs are savages.
Plus the vampire ones have ducky weapons. I've got a plasma cannon and a railgun on mine and that thing is awesome.
CharminUltra
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Rigs looked... a little dull. And it's not just the look but the gameplay itself.
Having said THAT, I'm going to wait until I try it with the headset on before passing final judgement.
Having said THAT, I'm going to wait until I try it with the headset on before passing final judgement.
Giftofgab24
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Well because this one is a live stream that you can actually see. It's objective.
Spiral Insanity
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Drew's game idea is pretty cool.
PSVR can't really do roomscale/360 tracking.
MassiveNights
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The Vive looks way cooler than this and I wasn't blown away by that stream either.
Some of the Vive stuff in VRodeo looks really great though. Roomscale and Vive controllers can produce genuine wow moments it seems like.
Some of the Vive stuff in VRodeo looks really great though. Roomscale and Vive controllers can produce genuine wow moments it seems like.
Death Metalist
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If I were to get a PSVR right now, it would be for Thumper, REZ Infinite, Super Hypercube & The Playroom VR
wesleyshark
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And there it is. They've tried multiple setups. Same issues.
Giftofgab24
Member
Shit. Shit. I just realised what VR game I want to come to fruition.
Is that an Indianapolis colts mech?
giant_frying_pan
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Welp, Jeff just definitely shot down that theory that it was the green screen or the lighting causing the tracking issues.
But I suppose, Jeff doesn't know any better than developers...
But I suppose, Jeff doesn't know any better than developers...
deriks
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lol they will never stop.
I'd get those too, except for Hypercube.
Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad line-up, especially for a launch.
Just nothing made me go "Wow, I HAVE to get a PSVR RIGHT NOW" Like Wii Sports and Halo made me do.
i saw phil spencer slip jeff a 20 dollar bill just now