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Does that include your tv ?
A TV is not a peripheral.
Does that include your tv ?
I'll look but I can't promise anything, it was a while ago and for some reason the story never got any traction.If you could find that particuar podcast with a time-stamp that'd be amazing. I know they have a secondary lens above the eye pieces which is used to detect whether someone is wearing the HMD or not, so it can disable the screen (and help stop screen burn), so if this is indeed proper eye tracking that'll be very promising!
A TV is not a peripheral.
How can you play your videogame without a TV addon?
How can you play your videogame without a TV addon?
You have it backwards. Your PS4 is a TV peripheral/addon.How can you play your videogame without a TV addon?
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. Hopefully the former.
A TV doesn't require other devices to operate on its own. A VR system does. That's what a "peripheral" is - an auxillary device that connects to another system in some way.
When/if VR can stand alone as its own platform that doesn't require external devices/systems to operate, we can revisit this conversation.
Was this confirmed as being compatible with PC also? I can see kicking out $300 on something that works on both PC and PS4 but not on something that only works on the PS4.
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. Hopefully the former.
A TV doesn't require other devices to operate on its own. A VR system does. That's what a "peripheral" is - an auxillary device that connects to another system in some way.
When/if VR can stand alone as its own platform that doesn't require external devices/systems to operate, we can revisit this conversation.
Try watching a TV without and aerial, cable box or other thing to put the pictures in it.
Also, outside of basic channel and volume, most modern TVs are useless without a remote.
I do at $300 to $400. In the end it is a peripheral device that costs the same as a gaming platform.But this peripheral is being launched in the same timeline as a number of alternatives for PC. Cross-platform development is certain unless you think all VR devices will fail?
Lé Blade Runner;179336512 said:I don't think I can even switch channels or the volume without a remote on my TV.
What does a TV do without something hooked up to it?
Except a network cable. Or wifi.Modern tvs can do Netflix, Hulu and plex a lot of times with nothing attached
You mean while being connected to the internet. Which requires a router or AP.Modern tvs can do Netflix, Hulu and plex a lot of times with nothing attached
Except a network cable. Or wifi.
I dont think the ps vr works with those non-gaming applications. i also believe consumers will rather use mobile vr which fit their phones and allows more general purpose over ps vr, which can only be used for gaming. Heck, i think the more realistic scenario is when he ask what is this headset he just used, and then proceed to buy that headset.
Besides, setting up oculus rift isn't some convoluted tasks. its like hooking up your tv, ps vr and the game console. Launching an application is as simple as download an app.
not to mention that oculus rift is bound to be the poster child for vr headset, since it will be getting push and exposure from the non-gaming sectors as well.
You think this tech is 10 years out when its clearly obvious that is not the case, and I'm basically misunderstanding what kind of impact VR will have? Personally, I don't think it will be that expensive, especially with regards to the type of value it provides with the experience of VR itself. Also the quote is as vague as vague can be... so I don't know how anyone can get an actual price from it and determine if its going to be so expensive.
$200-$250 was my max :/
sörine;179335985 said:You have it backwards. Your PS4 is a TV peripheral/addon.
You miss understood what I mean I think the tech s great today but in 10 years it will be at a mass market pricing. I think they are releasing VR too soon in general. This is great but it need more time for the price to go down on the technology used in the VR devices. Also writing off the quote in the OP as vague is wrong in this situation it clearly suggests that is will be an expensive add on to the PS4. We can only hope that PSVR will be used in future devices and that is only if Sony chooses to support it.
I dunno about that man$299 and it will do just fine.
You are correct.
All these consoles are just a brick without a TV.
It can't even do anything but collects dusts.
If Sony manage to create a TV-less UI it will win them the first gen VR, no hyperbole.Not true for PS4. After initial setup, PS4 can run fine without TV using Remote Play.
Good point.It's a good sign that so many people are disappointed by the launch price. It shows that a lot of people are interested in paying money for VR and it's games, even if a lot of those people aren't interested at the launch price.
Patently false, sony has already said they have non-gaming VR content in the works, interactive as well as movies.
There's not exactly a divulge of games coming out for it. Will probably shamble along like Vita, but won't be big.
It's vanishingly rare for completely new kinds of consumer tech to ever launch at a mass market price.
Most modern commodity consumer electronics were expensive when they launched.
Patently false, sony has already said they have non-gaming VR content in the works, interactive as well as movies.
Indeed it is. However to have games made for this it will need a larger market. That is why I think that the VR push is happening too soon. People expecting AAA value games are going to be disappointed for a long time.
Yeah... I'll pass
I hope that's true. So far its all just promises.
Virtua Boy came out in 1995.Virtual boy cost $180.00 US at 1990
A device with just one color.
And now (2015) some people want to get PSVR device for less than $200.00.
Incredible.
A better rig that improves everything and not just for VR, is an easier pill to swallow than buying an entirely new game console just for VR gaming. You got a better computer which is VR compatible. You also get to work faster. You also can multitasks without lag. You can play high end normal non-VR games. and more.