sony will be carrying the weight though. doesn't really need a flood of third party support, at least for what's still an inchoate and fairly niche platform
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PSVR has sold over 900,000 units to date
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sony will be carrying the weight though. doesn't really need a flood of third party support, at least for what's still an inchoate and fairly niche platform
ronaldthump
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One of my best gaming buys.
Worth it for thumper/Rez/RE7. Considering its pricepoint, I think this is great. My attach rate is like 10-11 games. so far.
Worth it for thumper/Rez/RE7. Considering its pricepoint, I think this is great. My attach rate is like 10-11 games. so far.
The Salt Life
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Impressive number, slightly less impressive when you realize there are 50 million consoles our there.
I just don't think people are ready/want VR right now.
Couple that with lack of adverrisement, the pro coming out around the same time and them not being in stock (though I do see it purchaseable on best buy website right now)
Idk, hope they didn't invest too much into this.
I just don't think people are ready/want VR right now.
Couple that with lack of adverrisement, the pro coming out around the same time and them not being in stock (though I do see it purchaseable on best buy website right now)
Idk, hope they didn't invest too much into this.
Well that's all that really matters then, I just don't understand why invest in something if you're happy with these type of numbers.
This. 900k is insanely good numbers for a tech in it's infancy.
They've just started coming back in stock, it's been in and out of stock all over the place since launch.
There's hundreds of millions of PCs out there and vive and oculus have sold less combined, I'd say it's very impressive for a pretty expensive add on.
Apparition
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Seems like Sony has allocation issues. One cannot buy a PS4 Pro or a PSVR in Japan without paying way over MSRP (especially for the latter).
The Salt Life
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Sure but you need a machine that can run VR, How many people are going to invest that type of money though?
I have a PC, it can't run VR.
Ashler
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$400
ronaldthump
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people should read the article.
lol
OP should have thrown these in his post.
Also Batman VR is AMMAAZING!
lol
OP should have thrown these in his post.
Also Batman VR is AMMAAZING!
More likely we'll see more titles like RE which support VR, rather than games developed for it from the ground up. The projected install base just isn't worth the risk.
Depends on the attach rate. Vita had one of the highest attach rates in gaming, which is why it kept getting games.
If 90% of PSVR users bought RE7, RE8 will most definitely be on the platform. I'm guessing they did.
There's potential will new IPs and large marketshares with early adopters thirsty for games, as long as dev costs are kept in check.
Please. You don't even have one, do you? Stop talking shit. It's not dead at all.
Backlogger
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Remember that much of MS's justification to push Kinect One was from how many units they sold on the 360... now granted it was a 3rd of the cost but still I think a lot of people bought them due to pure curiosity.
I work with a couple people that ran out and got PSVR and at first they said it was pretty cool but now they don't really talk about it. One complained the games were too expensive for what they were. Not saying there isn't something there but I wouldn't go off sales data only to measure success but also analytics is needed on how many people are playing them and still playing them compared to non VR titles. How long are the play sessions etc.
I work with a couple people that ran out and got PSVR and at first they said it was pretty cool but now they don't really talk about it. One complained the games were too expensive for what they were. Not saying there isn't something there but I wouldn't go off sales data only to measure success but also analytics is needed on how many people are playing them and still playing them compared to non VR titles. How long are the play sessions etc.
not familiar with US gamestop but isn't it in stock?
http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/accessories/playstation-vr/129497
Definitely not after december. I've checked several times for a few friends in the last weeks, and it's been available very often (Amazon only).
ChronotriggerJM
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Great numbers for PSVR rollout. Especially considering the attach rate this thing will inevitably have. They just need to press on developers a bit to include VR modes. I'm sure Capcom sold a decent volume of units because of the VR option.
Napalm_Frank
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Are there any big releases in the horizon? GT Sport (who knows when this comes out) and?
I don't think whether he has one or not is relevant.
Sad Affleck
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Excellent numbers. It helps a lot that you don't need an expensive PC to use it.
technically $500 because PS Move controllers and camera
They are readily available here in Belgium. Actually bought one yesterday without ordering
Primethius
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That's pretty good.
wapplew
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Star blood arena in April and who know when for Farpoint.
UnemployedVillain
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Based on...? I don't see how anything about PSVR is inevitable
That was their PR justification. Eyes and ears in the living room and all that juicy data was their justification. Just like every other smart hub.
ronaldthump
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I'm super hyped for farpoint. I've played it at EBgames gameshow here and it's pretty fucking amazing shooting bugs the size of a bus right infront of you. The game also uses vertical space by having you walk through chasms. Amazing.
if you're gonna be spending $400+ for a peripheral, you'll be able to afford games. I bought a lot of PSVR games.
Sangetsu-II
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http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1044658
OT: Great numbers, so ZhugeEx estimation on PSVR units was close.
PSVR Attach rate is insane, so developers should invest in it now that they know the numbers.
Ace Combat 7
Yes it is. Most people that say "VR IS DEAD LOL" don't even have one themselves and so don't even know what content is releasing weekly. Many things don't even get announced and just appear on the store. Many developers announce things in /psvr and don't make big announcements.
I don't think that someone that says something like this informs himself about the current release situation and apps that release the next days. I am quiet sure about that.
Still a typical VR is failing drive by post without any good reasoning in it. Just someone saying that VR is failing again.
e.g. Littlstar hasn't even announced officially that their PSVR app will get SBS 360 video the next days. The dev communicates on the subreddit though and updates everyone regarding the update of the app.
TheBioLover
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The article in the OP.
BassForever
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Yes I did and the game was awesome, but you can tell there are points where it was designed with vr in mind.
ArkhamFantasy
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Kinect and Move are both way higher.
Napalm_Frank
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Dunno how I forgot about AC7.
Hopefully Sony can get the price down a bit this year too. 399 is a fair price for the HC crowd but a lot to ask for those who are on the fence. I have no idea if the components are really suited for rapid price drops doe.
Hopefully Sony can get the price down a bit this year too. 399 is a fair price for the HC crowd but a lot to ask for those who are on the fence. I have no idea if the components are really suited for rapid price drops doe.
That Summer Lessons and DoA Xtreme 3 appeal.
Despite the numbers, software sales must be pretty low, GDC survey showed much more interest in HTC Vive than PSVR.
The Wii Balance Board did 32 million
Sangetsu-II
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HTC Vive has 3x the software (Roomscale games), so yes, HTC Vive would be number one. But everyone I know who has purchased a PSVR has bought a ton of games. I'm at 22 games right now.
ronaldthump
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both peripherals are also way cheaper.
haha. That soccer mum hype and foray into "videogames". #blueocean