Sony PlayStation VR
PlayStation VR is developed specifically for the PlayStation platform with its popular and established user base. Head and motion sensors precicely track the gamer's movement. The quality of Playstation VR can't match that Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, but it's also priced lower. It was announced in March 2016.
A newer model Sony Playstation VR2 was released in February 2022.
Manufacturer: Sony
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10 years ago
i love it
this is definitely the future of gaming i recommend buying right now.....well what are you waiting for go buy it now
9 years ago
Virtual reality (VR) is a massive buzzword this year. Which in itself is pretty impressive given that even though there are three major VR headsets in the market at the moment - (the Oculus Rift ), the HTC Vive , and the PlayStation VR - none of them have a single killer app to speak of.
9 years ago
PlayStation VR Review – The Most Immersive Gaming Experience Yet
Ever since Sony announced PlayStation VR in early 2015, I've been excited to finally get my hands-on the final retail unit and see how it performs in my own living room. There are some definite shortcomings, but there is one thing that I'm certain of: this is the future of gaming.
9 years ago
Sony's take on virtual reality has resulted in an incredibly effective device, yet design concessions made for a mass-market price hold it back from achieving its true potential. The biggest problem with analyzing a piece of emerging technology can be found in the unfortunate fact that none of us...
9 years ago
Sony PlayStation VR review: Virtual reality for the masses
We can't count the amount of times someone has said 2016 would be the "year of VR", ourselves included if we're being honest, but we're 10 months in now and it's been anything but. Unavailability, price hikes and the reliance on expensive PC equipment have hampered Oculus Rift and HTC Vive .
Pros:
- Incredible gaming experiences
- sturdy and robust headset
- works with existing technology
- cheaper than equivalent rivals
Cons:
- Set-up can be long and frustrating
- tracking issues can occur
- screen lower resolution than rivals
- games can be pricey
9 years ago
PlayStation VR review – if this is the future of virtual reality, sign me up
PS4, Sony; out 13 October For all the hype around virtual reality's renaissance, the currently available hardware options offer polarised entry points to embracing the medium. There are the high-end options such as Oculus Rift , which requires a costly, monstrously powerful PC.
9 years ago
PlayStation VR review: High-end virtual reality goes mainstream
High-end VR's first chance at mainstream success has finally arrived after years of demos, teasers and sizzle reel-filled trailers.
Pros:
- High-end VR is now more affordable than every before
- Extremely comfortable
- Looks cooler than most VR headsets
- Likely that the best games will come to PS VR first
Cons:
- Cheaper than the Vive and Oculus but still expensive
- Visuals are often marginally worse than competing headsets
- Control scheme is often confusing
9 years ago
PlayStation VR Review
It's strange to sit down and actually think about PlayStation VR (PSVR), given my experience with both HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, because despite everything I've learned, experienced, and understood, I
Pros:
- Very easy to setup
- Good selection of launch titles
- Comfortable headset that's easy to adjust
- Actually affordable
Cons:
- Lower resolution than PC VR
- Smaller filed of view than usual
- No HDR passthrough
- Included headphones are merely ok
9 years ago
PlayStation VR review: Is the PS4s headset a hit?
The time has finally come for the third major player in the virtual reality business to wade in. Sony's PlayStation VR or PS VR has arrived and brought with it the backing of major AAA game developers.
Pros:
- Game line-up to beat HTC Vive and Oculus Rift combined
- Easy to set up
- Comfortable and accomodates glasses well
- More affordable than other VR offerings
- You probably already have a PS4
Cons:
- Some camera and PlayStation Move tracking issues
- Games can be expensive
9 years ago
PlayStation VR Review
Let's cut to the chase: PlayStation VR should be better. At its best, Sony's new virtual reality headset manages to conjure the astonishing, immersive wonder of modern virtual reality. Just as often it is frustratingly held back by outdated hardware that can't quite do what's being asked of it.
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