One of the reasons I went retail & not online for this. Easier to return if there's an issue.
PSVR Review Thread
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One of the reasons I went retail & not online for this. Easier to return if there's an issue.
Chocolate & Vanilla
Fuck Strawberry
But then what would people be "concerned" about.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Man I have bad luck idk lol. First Xbox 360 was a red ring in two days, ps4 legit just dies on me and this was at launch(idk if that was a launch problem or not either). Here's hoping
stump sock
Member
spending money on potentially busted units? the hassle/uncertainty of returns? come on, this isn't that hard to grasp.
Bitch Pudding
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zackmorris
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I can't believe it's so simple as to just wave it off as "Meh, just get a replacement".
Were you that carefree during the RROD days?
I must have the best luck in the world. I have literally NEVER purchased an electronic that was faulty OOB and required a replacement. I've had disc read errors on a PS2 after several years and an RROD 360 after the same time frame but that's about it.
Can't wait for October 13th. I'll remember this post if my PSVR ends up exploding on my head or something.
Bits N Pieces
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Getting a faulty unit?
Chocolate & Vanilla
Fuck Strawberry
Please. If it wasn't this it would be something else. 99℅ sure tha most concerned people in these threads have no intention of buying anyway.
Fushichou187
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Well shit.. some of the tepid reviews, plus the tracking issues some outlets are having with the final consumer kit, kind of pushed me over and so I just canceled my pre-order. I love me some VR though; We have a Vive at work and I've hand plenty of hands-on time with PSVR at places like PSX and Best Buy, but I guess maybe I don't need to get in on that first-adopter boat as badly as I thought. For the record I think PSVR is dope and the games I've played with it a lot of fun. I'll just be picking one up at a later date and not next week. Kinda bummed but I'm also moving into a new apartment a day after this releases and that money probably is better spent around that anyway.
stump sock
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I had to RMA 3 360s. I'm not dealing with that shit again.
Blackleg-sanji1
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There's truth in your argument and the argument you quoted. There's fanboy thread-shitting going on for sure but there will be a lot of legitimately pissed off people on October 13th if a non-insignificant number of people receive busted hardware.
TheKastorian
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Man, all these reviews look great. Too bad the thing is sold out:/ Wonder when it'll be re-stocked.
I think a bigger issue is that if the retail units play out like those preview units that people won't even know that their PSVR is broken and they will just feel bad.
PodcastFips
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Yeah but this PSVR issue will present itself immediately, meaning you would seek a return from the retailer. And then you'd be able to immediately tell if you had another dud or not. Not even remotely comparable to the ticking time bomb 360s
pixellated_man
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Issues that according to Eurogamer, you quickly adjust to.
I recommend people read DF's in depth analysis which covers almost all facet of the hardware:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-sony-playstation-vr-review
Overall, they seem pretty damn impressed by the hardware. Software is still the big question mark. I'm gonna wait for reviews for Driveclub VR, REZ infinite, RIGS, Battlezone and that playroom (?) thing some outlets were enthusing a lot about, before passing judgement.
PopcornMegaphone
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I'm interested in the psvr but the GB stream makes me want to wait and see.
I'm a concern troll?
It's definitely worrying. Hardware issues would be a huge blunder from Sony, but lets wait until this thing actually launches next week.
Darth Smurf X
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This is true as well. Most of the examples of jittery tracking issues I've seen are things I'd probably just think were limitations of the hardware. I have heard of some more significant "drifting" than what I've seen from the gifs though so maybe that would trigger a response.
That's all we can do.
LookAtMeGo
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Sounds good to me. Too bad I'm poor. Probably pick one up by next summer.
You'd almost think that for a lot of these "concerned" posters, this is their first hardware launch of any electronic device ever...
That being said, Sony MUST be on top of all the tracking criticisms in reviews and make sure that consumers don't get sick from using PSVR come launch date.
Digital Foundry also complains about losing tracking and jittery tracking.
Seems the best thing about the PSVR is easily the design, form factor and general comfort of use. So props to Sony's hardware design team.
Seems the best thing about the PSVR is easily the design, form factor and general comfort of use. So props to Sony's hardware design team.
That and pray to god that there isn't a wider issue in the launch units that will be shipping out soon.
FarFromAnyGame
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I don't listen to their opinion about anything hardware/tech related. They know absolutely nothing!
Neuromancer
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Overall the reviews are positive which are in line with my experiences with PSVR. The jittering/tracking issues are troubling though.
Preorders are sold out but there will be units in stores on the 13th.
Bl4ckSunsh1n3
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There's a difference between optimism and saying something is worth it despite it not being perfect. They did the latter.
Also, comparing Kinect and VR is not really fair to VR.
FIREKNIGHT2029
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Lots of favorable reviews. I'm definitely gonna get it on launch day now.
pixellated_man
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'As a platform, I think VR still needs a generation or two to achieve the tipping point into mass appeal; PS4 owners shouldn't feel like they're missing a revolution if they're not clambering to run out and buy PS VR this instant. But after using all three VR headsets extensively, I firmly believe that PlayStation VR is the leading VR headset in the ways that matter most: comfort level and game library. If you've been eager to become an early adopter of VR but wanted to wait and see how things would shake out between Oculus, Valve, and Sony, PlayStation VR is the one to buy.'
http://www.gamesradar.com/playstation-vr-review-price-release-date/
Sony have the best shot (aside from Gear VR) of getting a sizable number of adoptees.
Don't know yet whether I will be part of that group any time soon. Too much gaming hardware releasing that I want to buy first. Like PSpro and NX.
http://www.gamesradar.com/playstation-vr-review-price-release-date/
Sony have the best shot (aside from Gear VR) of getting a sizable number of adoptees.
Don't know yet whether I will be part of that group any time soon. Too much gaming hardware releasing that I want to buy first. Like PSpro and NX.
Chocolate & Vanilla
Fuck Strawberry
You are interested but you haven't bought yet. That means if,if (which lets face it, would be a 50/50 shot on GAF) you have common sense and a reasonable temperament you'll be patient and open-minded as you'll have plenty of opportunity to hear if it has issues on a larger scale than the one or two review units rather than jumping to conclusions and making RROD comparisons.
Maybe my statement is a bit inflammatory, but if you've spent enough time in PSVR threads you'd almost be convinced that everyone and their mother is oh so worried about PSVR.
DangerMouse
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Yeah. Though that's a lot of favorable reviews despite the problem if it's somewhat widespread, which is interesting.
Hopefully at least some of it can be dialed in with software if there's more going on since it's obviously a little troubling.
kingkenny76
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Darth Smurf X
Member
Well, they were mainly talking about how fun it is and not going into a tech analysis. But, whatever.
Within the first 2 minutes they discuss the differences in Batman VR from playing at home (smooth) to playing under bright lights with a green screen (jankiness) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI7eZ3Qv0iE
Complicated
Banned
It seems to be getting a remarkably similar reception, actually. And we have several months of VR releases that still haven't broken out of the Kinect game space. VR has been a better gimmick than Kinect so far for sure though, but it's also way more expensive.
It's OLED, so yeah.
I had a PSVR on preorder but I decided I wouldn't really want it after the initial wow factor wore off (this was based on playing it at E3 and PSX) and went and preordered a PS4Pro instead, which I feel will have a greater impact on my day to day gaming experience.
Maybe in a few months I'll consider PSVR if there's a title that really catches my eye.
Maybe in a few months I'll consider PSVR if there's a title that really catches my eye.
Okami Haundo
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Time will tell but I have a feeling this will be fine. That being said, I can definitely attest to the frustration of having day-one issues with a new piece of tech like this.
I struggled for months at the beginning of this gen to decide between Xbox One and PS4, in the end I landed on PS4. I got my console delivered to work and was all excited to take it home, then found that my console had an issue where it wouldn't boot up at all. Sony quoted me a 3 week wait to get the console back under warranty, and no retailers or online shops had any units in stock that I could swap for. It's definitely a frustrating experience and part of being in the day-one crowd.
That aside, I'm not sure why this thread has turned into a war between people who want PSVR and those who don't. If you're picking it up, that's awesome for you and I hope you enjoy it. That doesn't mean that those who don't plan on buying day-one don't have a legitimate reason for their decision.
I don't follow Colin and Greg religiously, but am I off base in being surprised that Colin thinks the PSVR is
"fantastic"
EDIT: Yeah, I'm wrong. He's always felt that way.
Colin on PSiLoveYou got it right.
VR is a gimmick, so far as analog sticks were a gimmick.
Kinect/Move/WiiU controllers were Capital G Gimmicks.
Those devices were built as solutions looking for problems to claim to fix, and they never found any. They never justified their existence, and never became input devices that did better than traditional input devices for 2D displays. Quite frankly, they were always worse input devices (outside of some novelty).
VR, unlike motion control inputs, is interacting with 3D rendered media in a way simply not possible without it. And as it grows it's going to create new genres of games and interactive media, along with new standards of gameplay (if it catches on). Those things won't be able to be done in traditional games on traditional screens. Not well.
It's Apples and Oranges.
markhimself46
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So Amazon just cancelled my preorder that I had back on 3/29/2016. I went to apply gift card balance to the order and when I did that, a few minutes later, it disappeared from my Open Orders page. I kept checking and couldn't find it. I then received an email saying that Amazon cancelled my order because they were unable to charge my card.
Last month, my bank sent me a new card that has the chip in it. When they did that, they cancelled my other card. I completely forgot that that's the card I used to preorder the VR. I called customer service to sort it out and they couldn't do anything about it. Talked to a manager as well and they said they can't reinstate a cancelled order.
I can't believe this just happened. I was looking forward to having this on launch day and took the following day off from work. I realize it's kind of my own fault for checking the card info, but I have two other cards on file. I wish they could've informed me about it before just going ahead and cancelling it altogether. Super first-world problem, I know. But I'm devastated. Does anybody have any suggestions? Ugh. =(
Last month, my bank sent me a new card that has the chip in it. When they did that, they cancelled my other card. I completely forgot that that's the card I used to preorder the VR. I called customer service to sort it out and they couldn't do anything about it. Talked to a manager as well and they said they can't reinstate a cancelled order.
I can't believe this just happened. I was looking forward to having this on launch day and took the following day off from work. I realize it's kind of my own fault for checking the card info, but I have two other cards on file. I wish they could've informed me about it before just going ahead and cancelling it altogether. Super first-world problem, I know. But I'm devastated. Does anybody have any suggestions? Ugh. =(
When they first tried PSVR they were all against buying it.
They haven't bought it yet because it's provided to them by Sony but they weren't omg-day1, which I think is the appropriate response if you're an enthusiast and you think something is fantastic.
Coolbgdog12
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Damn even Amazon is cancelling pre-orders.