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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9 years ago
Sony PlayStation VR review
The full-fat PC VR experience has been nipped and tucked in terms of core technology and visual accomplishment, but the sense of presence required for a top-tier virtual reality experience is undiminished and there's plenty of promise in the initial launch line-up.
9 years ago
All images: Alex Cranz/Gizmodo I was slotting my grappling gun back into place on my belt when it became clear to me that Playstation VR isn't just really good VR. Playstation VR is the first virtual reality any regular person should bother with.
9 years ago
The PS VR is a truly transformative piece of consumer hardware. Virtual reality tech has existed for decades, but price has always held it back from the real-world users. At $399 for the headset and around $800 for the entire package, PlayStation VR finally takes the PC out of the equation and...
9 years ago
Sony PlayStation VR review
Without these niggles it would still be hard to give the PlayStation VR five stars, but then, we're yet to give any virtual reality headset a five-star rating. It's just too early and there are too few truly killer, long-lasting games for us to not have some reservations, despite the fact that VR,...
Pros:
- Very comfortable
- Much more affordable than its rivals
- Incredibly smooth
- fluid and immersive VR
- Some of the early content is amazing
Cons:
- Some inconsistencies to head and controller tracking
- Relatively small play area
- A lot of the initial games are very short ‘experiences
- Some odd design decisions
9 years ago
Sony PlayStation VR review: You know what? Sony did it. The PSVR is actually pretty great
While the motion tracking trails its PC VR counterparts, Sony's PlayStation VR otherwise crams a solid and satisfying virtual reality experience into an existing PS4 game console. It looks like 2016 is living up to its billing as the "year of virtual reality," with products at the high end (HTC Vive and Oculus Rift) and in the mobile arena (Samsung Gear VR, Google Cardboard, Google Daydream) offering VR options across the spectrum.
Pros:
- The PlayStation VR is the most accessible, affordable and user-friendly full VR option on the market
- Sony has promised support from a long list of developers down the track but the immediate launch games are pretty solid as well.
Cons:
- Its single-camera tracking system occasionally feels lacking and you may have trouble when you turn around
- The PSVR's graphical fidelity is occasionally noticeably lower than what's possible with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
9 years ago
Review: Sony PlayStation VR
In the still-young history of virtual reality, March of 2014 stands as a watershed moment: That was the month, as stockholders ( and Kickstarters ) know all too well, that Facebook turned Oculus into a billion-dollar company.
Pros:
- The most affordable of the positionally tracked VR systems (especially if you already own a PS4)
- A robust slate of games available at launch means you'll have plenty to do
- Deceptively great ergonomics make the headset more comfortable, for longer
Cons:
- Incrementally less powerful than the Rift or Vive
- Almost exclusively game-centered thus far
- If you need the camera or motion controllers, the bundle is an extra $100
- Light leakage is a serious issue, especially when playing during daylight hours
- (Daylight can also affect tracking precision.
9 years ago
Sony PlayStation VR
Sony's virtual reality headset is finally here. The PlayStation VR is a $399.99 system designed for use with the PlayStation 4 and the upcoming PS4 Pro . It's a powerful accessory that lags only a hair behind the PC-powered HTC and Oculus Rift in and is far less expensive, especially when you put...
Pros:
- Immersive VR experience
- Works with non-VR apps and games
- Motion control support
- Low cost of entry compared with PC-based headsets
Cons:
- Requires PlayStation Camera, which is not included
- Slightly less powerful than its main competitors
- Some motion-tracking hiccups when playing in brightly lit rooms
9 years ago
Sony PlayStation VR review review
Pros:
- Very comfortable
- Much more affordable than its rivals
- Incredibly smooth, fluid and immersive VR
- Some of the early content is amazing
Cons:
- Some inconsistencies to head and controller tracking
- Relatively small play area
- A lot of the initial games are very short ‘experiences’
- Some odd design decisions
9 years ago
PlayStation VR review: now on sale, but is it better than life?
VR Worlds includes a series of immersive experiences designed to draw you into the world of virtual reality. Ocean Descent, for example, isn't a game so to speak, but instead a five minute or so on-the-rails experience where you play a diver in a diving cage being slowly lowered through the various...
Pros:
- Affordable price
- Good selection of games
- Immersive experience
Cons:
- Key accessories not included
- Glasses can cause light-bleed
9 years ago
PlayStation VR is a great piece of quality hardware supported by a strong line-up of launch games that showcase the potential of virtual reality. Sony's headset is cheaper than the HTC Vive and Oculus, but its quality is far greater than the disparity in price might suggest.
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