PSVR Review Thread
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Nice.
I love my Vive but probably my only complaint with the hardware is that your face feels like its been pressed painfully hard against a toilet seat after a couple of hours of use.
Could just be I haven't adjusted the straps properly, etc.
Probably a lot, and there's the PSVR break-out box which handles audio and stuff, so I bet it would be hard to get all these moving parts working on a PC.
We don't really know, though. Maybe it will happen.
Seems like good reviews, the main point is that the PSVR brings good VR at a decent price.
Personally I'll wait until next year. First of all I want to try it by myself before buying it, in particular I want to rule out that I won't get motion sickness after 10 minutes since I can be quite subject to the problem (The Witness was the latest offender for me and it was terrible, I couldn't finish the game
).
Second thing 399$ as much as affordable it can be compared to the competition is still not a cheap price also considering that this year I'll have to buy a Pro.
Developers are still experimenting and it will take time to get killer applications worth of investing into the headset.
Personally I'll wait until next year. First of all I want to try it by myself before buying it, in particular I want to rule out that I won't get motion sickness after 10 minutes since I can be quite subject to the problem (The Witness was the latest offender for me and it was terrible, I couldn't finish the game
).Second thing 399$ as much as affordable it can be compared to the competition is still not a cheap price also considering that this year I'll have to buy a Pro.
Developers are still experimenting and it will take time to get killer applications worth of investing into the headset.
That is great news as I assumed it was a completely separate hdmi cable for the PSVR unit.
NervousXtian
Thought Emoji Movie was good. Take that as you will.
This thumper game looks stupid.
Bitch Pudding
Member
PSVR's day1 lineup is better than PS4's day 1 lineup. And like back then, we have to wait until the next quarter before the interesting stuff arrives.
Frankly, right now there are three games I really want to play: Trackmania VR (November), REVII (January) and GT Sports (2019
). Until then, I'll try out every demo I can get. Should I realize (PS)VR isn't something for me after testing those demos I'll sell it right away. But man, Nordschleife in VR, that's something I really want to experience!User123456
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PSVR's day1 lineup is better than PS4's day 1 lineup. And like back then, we have to wait until the next quarter before the interesting stuff arrives.
Frankly, right now there are three games I really want to play: Trackmania VR (November), REVII (January) and GT Sports (2019
I'll try out the demos and return it to Amazon if it's not up to par. But I'm expecting it to be good, honestly.
I also don't know why people are acting like only GB is bringing up the jittering.
It is a large part of kotakus review too
Tested's review goes into detail about tracking issues they have, which seems to be the main issue with PSVR - https://youtu.be/qi28_4HKVLE?t=10m14s
OrionsNebula
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I think what I have concluded is that it seems like it would be worthwhile for people to buy if they are in a position where they have a disposable income and it won't put them in a bad financial position, and if they don't mind just having patience for a good selection of games to come out. I'm going in with reasonable expectations of what I am going to be getting out of this, and I certainly don't expect to be using this device more than regular gaming, but more so as a device I will use every few days or once a week for gaming, and maybe using the cinema mode once or twice a week as well.
DangerMouse
Member
I actually just saw the drift happen, which isn't the same as the shaky hand.
Weird though since the camera's always supposed to know your actual position.
Hopefully some of this can be at least improved in software.
MassiveNights
Banned
OK, it seems like at this point tracking issues are not isolated and are a real problem.
"instant sickness"
Jacksinthe
Banned
If PSVR doesn't make it - VR won't make it.
It's the only no-fuss VR solution marketed to the masses at a consumer-friendly price. This is the best chance VR has of gaining support and mindshare.
Every VR enthusiast should hope it succeeds to further progression in VR games and peripherals.
I personally feel VR is the next step to offer real change in the way we experience interactive medium - even outside of games. I hope it is a success and gains support. There's a lot of games coming down the pipe for it and there will be teething issues but I feel this is VRs best shot.
The video certainly implies that at the beginning, but later on they clarify that it's simply not equal to Oculus and Vive. They make it clear that it's certainly up to the task despite not being quite as accurate.
Here's to hoping it can be improved via software/firmware.
The Elite
BOSS
Okay, I need to check this one out.
And for those who don't know, Tested has been following the VR industry from the very beginning, with multiple in-depth interviews with developers at Oculus and Valve. Jeremy even builds and sells his own VR pinball controller.
They know what they're talking about and have no doubt attempted to troubleshoot their setup.
Man, Tested have been one of the best out there to showcase and test VR headsets.
Possumowner
Member
Great to see some fairly deep opinions and reviews now.I reckon there's gonna be a niche of weird and wonderful VR games by the look of things
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
Member
kinda imagined the camera was going to be its weakest point peripheral wise so it mostly depends on your set up (how far of your tv do you usually play and whatnot)
Bl4ckSunsh1n3
Member
They say in it that if you're sitting or standing still you're not as likely to run into it. If you move around it's an issue. You get what you pay for.
Since I have no desire to stand and play video games it sounds like it will work for me however.
DangerMouse
Member
Yeah.
Read most of the reviews and I'm pleasantly surprised that they're all mostly positive!? :O
This bodes pretty well for PSVR. Here's hoping that consumers will have a great time with their purchases as well.
Edit: Watching Tested review now since they're the most legit out of all the other reviewers imo.
This bodes pretty well for PSVR. Here's hoping that consumers will have a great time with their purchases as well.
Edit: Watching Tested review now since they're the most legit out of all the other reviewers imo.
GitarooMan
Member
But they also talk about how the inferior headset tracking can lead to motion sickness (when standing, less so when sitting) for one of the reviewers, which is a huge concern for me (and I suspect a lot of others). It's the big thing holding me back, I don't want to be fighting nausea when playing a game.
GuitarAtomik
Member
Phone VR (Gear VR, Google Daydream, etc) is the only true masses friendly, no-fuss, cheap VR right now. It's the one that has the easiest path to mainstream adoption. Even if PSVR tanks, that will still be a thing for the foreseeable future and the tech can continue to get better until it eventually reaches parity with the high end stuff we have now.
That said, obviously PSVR doing well is good for the entire industry. No doubt about that.
Leafhopper
Banned
Tag makes a lot of sense now.
I also don't know why people are acting like only GB is bringing up the jittering.
It is a large part of kotakus review too
A lot of this could be environmental too... the camera needs to read perfectly the size and position of all these glowy bits of the controllers and headset...
- figure out the ideal range from the camera and stick with it
- if things work better with the lights down, turn them down while playing
- etc
Complicated
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It's nice for people who are jumping into VR, but it's not great when their traditional games output has been so reliant on indie developers and third parties. Wish they were putting as much effort into getting content on the PS4 proper.
On topic though, Tested has been at the forefront of VR testing and tech information. Seems like the issues are significant.
DangerMouse
Member
They also said they are absolutely worth putting up with.
Bl4ckSunsh1n3
Member
They are, but if you watch the entire review they do recommend it at the end if you don't already own a Vive or Rift. I'm not sure how significant that makes those issues. They exist, but don't appear to be deal breaking from what they've said.
The graphics of these games on PS4 are much better than I ever anticipated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEULnm5oPks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEULnm5oPks
Crimsonclaw111
Member
Looks okay... How are the "games"?
PodcastFips
Member
Reviews are positive all around, good.
What are you trying to imply with the quotation marks
Just a small note. I think that's the mirror (what you see on TV) not what you see in the headset.
Have to wait for most of the game reviews.
This isn't the visual quality you actually see in the headset though. This is true for all the vr headsets using this kind of mechanism to represent the VR experience. The quality is so much lower, blurrier, muddier, more aliased or fuzzy, regardless of headset
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
No god rays on the screen is pretty big, I hate that shit on my Rift.
jimbobsmells
Member
Don't bite, obvious bait.
Omnistalgic
Member
no one is ignoring GB issues, there's just a ton of impressions and it takes time to digest everything.I also don't know why people are acting like only GB is bringing up the jittering.
It is a large part of kotakus review too
For what it is worth, I demoed PSVR, and there were 8 stations. 1 Station was faulty, or maybe bad lighting or BG, and the headset and controller would occasionally jitter around. All the other stations had no jitter and were perfect tracking wise. Move controllers could get a little weird when turned or at a weird angle, probably due to occlusion.
seems it's mainly an issue with the move controllers and that pad/seated experiences are fine. which is what i want it for. i'm not too bothered by reaching out and grabbing things. i just want traditional experiences with the added immersion of a free moving viewpoint (the games i've pre-ordered are all that typse of experience. rigs. driveclub. battlezone etc. so it's pretty much perfect for that.
i think sony will ultimately release new VR accessories though. gloves (they recently patented some) or just a new take on the move controllers which the camera can track better.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
Most everything I've seen are just like PC games, extended tech demos. RE7 and Driveclub VR blow everything else out of the water just from previews. I don't want lame tech demos.
Hoping something surprises me but right now the only thing I have to look forward to is Driveclub VR.
Hardware issues can hit any of the 3 headset makers. I've had issues with Oculus Touch losing tracking with the camera when I get outside of the camera's visual points, but that's not surprising.
butman
Member
It look a good approach to VR, but still soo green.
The hardware package is very limited to produce software that so far I'm not convinced at all. I'm not interested to play a on-rails game-film that take you by the hand without any freedom.
We all know that if you want a true gaming VR experience, you will have to choose between Occulus or HTC.
The hardware package is very limited to produce software that so far I'm not convinced at all. I'm not interested to play a on-rails game-film that take you by the hand without any freedom.
We all know that if you want a true gaming VR experience, you will have to choose between Occulus or HTC.
Complicated
Banned
People were also optimistic about Kinect at launch despite its issues. Seems like a very bad time to put that much money on something that may or may not ever work as well as you'd hope.
RamzaIsCool
The Amiga Brotherhood
Tbh I am kinda surprised that tracking seems to be he main issue. I always thought that the graphical performance would be the main stumbling block because of the specs needed to have good VR. Weirdly enough that aspect seems surprisingly adequate, but they shitted the bed with the tracking (something that has nothing to do with the main PS4 hardware?).