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October 2016
(78%)
277 Reviews
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Users
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1800 Reviews
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The editors liked
Immersive
Compliments existing PlayStation hardware
Despite their failings from time to time
I really appreciated that Sony found a use for the PlayStation Move motion controllers. They feel like a natural fit for VR
And help give PlayStation VR a leg-up on Oculus until it eventually launches its Touch c
Relatively Affordable
Comfortable
Best HMD for Glasses
Vibrant Display
Very comfortable
Much more affordable than its rivals
Incredibly smooth
Fluid and immersive VR
Some of the early content is amazing
Cheaper than Vive or Rift
Excellent setup procedure
Lots of games
Decent graphical performance
Comfortable headset
Generally reliable motion sensing
Strong diversity of games
The London Heist
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
Close to high-end
Affordable
Some awesome VR games
Range of controller options
Multiplayer and social features
Incredible gaming experiences
Sturdy and robust headset
Works with existing technology
Cheaper than equivalent rivals
Affordable price
Good selection of games
Immersive experience
Very immersive
HD display is nice and crisp
Much cheaper than Vive or Oculus
Works with all PS4 consoles
120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals
Resident Evil 7 on PS VR is a game changer
Good game library at launch
Great headset security
Achieves that “full VR” sensation
PlayStation Network filters out broken games
More affordable than Rift or Vive
Immersive worlds
High refresh rate
Significantly cheaper than rivals for comparable quality
Virtual cinema screen function
Integrated stereo headphones
Streamlined cables
Adds HDR pass through
Slimmer build overall
Good performance
Cost effective soution
Well designed and comfortable headset
Easy to set up and use
Extensive selection of games
Amazing games already available
Simple setup
Movies look great in the headset
Comfortable to wear even with glasses
Better value than Oculus and Vive
The editors didn't like
Some rough visuals
PlayStation VR is a tethered experience that encourages you to sit down rather than stand up. While the HTC Vive unlocks a massive maximum tracking area of 15 x 15 feet
Sony confines you to a 6-foot by 10-foot space
That wouldn't be so terrible if the S
Fragile Mechanical Adjustments
Confusing Bundle SKUs
Expensive Content
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
Costs more if you need a camera and Move controller
Relatively low resolution means some blurring and lack of detail
More intense games may cause motion sickness in some
It's wired so cable can get in the way
Camera doesn't always pick up movements wi
Each experience too fleeting
Experiences lack replay value
VR Luge
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
Occasional motion sickness
Tracking can be flakey
Pay for Camera + Move controllers
Wires. So many wires
Set-up can be long and frustrating
Tracking issues can occur
Screen lower resolution than rivals
Games can be pricey
Key accessories not included
Glasses can cause light-bleed
Motion tracking occasionally disconnects
Requires separate audio input
Resolution is disappointing
PlayStation Camera isn't included in the box
Move controllers aren't included
Makes a mess
Not as powerful as Rift or Vive
Lower resolution
Headset needs regular cleaning
Excessive cabling issues
No performance changes
Limited efficacy of camera and Move controllers
Need to buy camera separately
Possible nausea with some games
No Move controllers included
Processor unit needs to be unplugged to power down
PS4 console desperately needs another USB port to charge all the controllers
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
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
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...
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Published: 2016-10-05, Author: Sophie , review by: wareable.com
Close to high-end, affordable, Some awesome VR games, Range of controller options, Multiplayer and social features
Occasional motion sickness, Tracking can be flakey, Pay for Camera + Move controllers, Wires. So many wires
The PlayStation VR is as good as the games you play on it. Play something slick with a great story and you'll forget its flaws. Sure, it doesn't match the experience of Rift or particularly Vive but as this price and with this momentum, it doesn't need to...
Good game library at launch, Great headset security, Achieves that “full VR” sensation, PlayStation Network filters out broken games, More affordable than Rift or Vive
Makes a mess, Not as powerful as Rift or Vive
Yes. PlayStation VR is launching with a slate of fun games that offer a new type of entertainment. Unless you've used an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, you have not experienced what PlayStation VR has to offer, and you should. Virtual reality, generally speakin...
Each experience too fleeting, Experiences lack replay value, VR Luge
It feels like PlayStation VR Worlds has two very good games buried within it that have been stripped back to demos. Rather than being amazing, indulgent main courses, they're bite-sized chunks thrown into a pick-and-mix. Each experience is fun, yet far...
Very comfortable, Much more affordable than its rivals, Incredibly smooth, fluid and immersive VR, Some of the early content is amazing
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
Is PS VR virtual reality for the masses? It's certainly got more of a shot than Oculus Rift and HTC Vive to my mind, thanks to the number of PS4s already out there, but just because it heavily undercuts those two on price doesn't mean it's actually cheap...
Published: 2016-03-16, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Abstract: Virtual reality will indisputably be the next big thing in computing, with the Oculus Rift , HTC Vive and Sony's PlayStation VR all vying for a piece of the action. Whether it's going to be a genuine revolution or merely a flash-in-the-pan gimmick is sti...
Amazing games already available, Simple setup, Movies look great in the headset, Comfortable to wear even with glasses, Better value than Oculus and Vive
Processor unit needs to be unplugged to power down, PS4 console desperately needs another USB port to charge all the controllers, PlayStation Camera still fiddly
What is PlayStation VR? Sony has joined virtual reality gaming with PlayStation VR. The headset represents the cheapest of the “big three” on the market right now, and is the only option for console gamers interested in the technology as things stand. Pri...
Published: 2016-03-10, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Abstract: Virtual reality will indisputably be the next big thing in computing, with the Oculus Rift , HTC Vive and Sony's PlayStation VR all vying for a piece of the action. Whether it's going to be a genuine revolution or merely a flash-in-the-pan gimmick is sti...
Published: 2016-01-04, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Abstract: Virtual reality will indisputably be the next big thing in computing, with the Oculus Rift , HTC Vive and Sony's PlayStation VR all vying for a piece of the action. Whether it's going to be a genuine revolution or merely a flash-in-the-pan gimmick is sti...
