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
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
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.
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's foray into mid-tier VR is a promising and more cost-accessible option for console players who want to see what all the fuss is about, and is almost as simple to plug-and-play as any other console. The headset is nicely designed and easy to use, despite its sheer mass of wires.
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