Booker.DeWitt
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so it seems the PSVR has a decent performance on regular ps4? I was afraid it would only run well on ps4 pro, that is why I cancelled my preorder
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PSVR Review Thread
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No deal, when I'm playing with nuts it's reality or bust
Pretty much what I expected: many "wait and see" recommendations, along with early adopter warnings.
PSVR, as good of an experience as it seems to be, is still fighting the fact that it's a console add-on that costs over $150 (by a lot). None of those have ever truly been successful. Sega CD came the closest, but despite selling over 2 million units, it is not considered to be a success.
Sony's decision to release it back-to-back with PS4 Pro has also raised questions, even within these reviews. There's a chance that could also negatively impact PSVR's sales.
I guess we'll see...
PSVR, as good of an experience as it seems to be, is still fighting the fact that it's a console add-on that costs over $150 (by a lot). None of those have ever truly been successful. Sega CD came the closest, but despite selling over 2 million units, it is not considered to be a success.
Sony's decision to release it back-to-back with PS4 Pro has also raised questions, even within these reviews. There's a chance that could also negatively impact PSVR's sales.
I guess we'll see...
I agree, from what I've played. I feel confident waiting until it goes through a generation or two before diving in. With that said, I do strongly feel that VR / AR IS the future of entertainment...but maybe not for 10 years+
GHG
Member
The other VR alternatives already on the market.
To be fair, it was initially announced as Gear VR app and it's not really a game, though I feel it was doomed the moment Thumper and Rez announced PSVR support.
Amplitude might have been a better choice if they could make it work in VR.
Quite possibly. I know a fair few people with some money to burn but not infinite, so releasing back to back almost makes it seem like a 'whats more important to you, fidelity or VR' - when VR' as a medium could have done with all the chances it could get to get people to invest as a 'why not' purchase
This quote from the beginning Jim Sterling video review (I'm still watching it, it has 22 minutes) gives me hope:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMOQ7qv6IIw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMOQ7qv6IIw
Cornbread78
Member
It probably is not working like that then and GB fucked something up.
The Elite
BOSS
Or it's possible Giant Bomb is the one with the issues.
In Service
Member
I'm fascinated by the range of views from the main players in the online sphere.
I think this really is a technology that you need to try out for yourself and try some games out before you dive in with a purchase.
Looks like a favourable reception though so all good.
I think this really is a technology that you need to try out for yourself and try some games out before you dive in with a purchase.
Looks like a favourable reception though so all good.
The Jackdog
Member
to be fair idk what kind of AV setup they have that could be just fucking with PSVR.
But the tracking there looks....bad.
The dudes said they all had the same issue at home.
Sephiroth_VII
Member
Some issues, yes, but what's happening on the GB stream is just crazy.
TimeEffect
Member
My concern will always be with it beinf an add on. It never works out well enough. Devs go back to tried and true console gaming and dont want to waste time on peripherals.
Even Sony studios will not want to waste time supporting it. They didnt support the move all that well.
Ill jump on board when it launches with all PS5 or PS6 consoles
Even Sony studios will not want to waste time supporting it. They didnt support the move all that well.
Ill jump on board when it launches with all PS5 or PS6 consoles
Brad and Jeff had the same issue issue in their living rooms.
……forgetit
Member
There was no evidence of that, heck, they barely mentioned VR at the pro conference
It's weird, I've played every one of the Best Buy demos and I never had an issue.
Sounds like a decent entry point for console exclusive guys, but the poor camera tracking and lack of a killer software app is a bummer.
For a £400+ though, I'm opting for the cheaper investment of a PS4 Pro because that's proven technology already.
Lets see some honest Gaf impressions and software support post launch from now.
For a £400+ though, I'm opting for the cheaper investment of a PS4 Pro because that's proven technology already.
Lets see some honest Gaf impressions and software support post launch from now.
Get_craycray
Banned
"If you drop a key in Batman: Arkham VR and try to pick it up, your hand will simply disappear as you reach out of the frame and the key will reappear on the piano in front of you"
Source: http://kotaku.com/playstation-vr-th...m_source=Kotaku_Twitter&utm_medium=Socialflow
Source: http://kotaku.com/playstation-vr-th...m_source=Kotaku_Twitter&utm_medium=Socialflow
I'm really close to cancelling my pre-order because of this. Really don't want to spend too much money in a short period of time. I still need to upgrade my PC at some point!
Sephiroth_VII
Member
Then maybe the camera/controllers they're using is fucked?
They've got two separate sets of hardware.
InaudibleWhispa
Member
If it's fucking up in the recommended camera range, in 2 different lighting conditions, in an office, Jeffs house, Brads house and across 2 headsets then there is a problem. Maybe a problem that can be fixed and works in other conditions, but it shouldn't exist in the first place. Vive and Oculus tracking just works and ease of use should be Playstation's strength.
The virtual dualshock was jittering around when Jeff was simply holding the dualshock in his hand totally still.
Not sure if it's mainly GB who have reported the tracking issues.
CyberPunked
Member
To pre-order or not to pre-order, that is the question.
The Elite
BOSS
I see tracking issues mentioned but nothing like I'm seeing in the stream. If the general experience is like the GB stream then most of these reviews are misleading.
It's hard to say until we see more streams.
Headset. giant bomb dude is standing in one place incredibly still and the game is swimming all over
opticalmace
Member
Reviews actually seem more positive than I expected.
Any chance of Rez Inifinte reviews today?
Any chance of Rez Inifinte reviews today?
Nope. I don't think people have it yet.
There must be an issue with theirs, surely? That would be a pretty huge problem with VR. I played Battlezone on it last week and only noticed some tracking problems with the dual shock.
The Elite
BOSS
If it's bad as Giant Bomb's for everyone, this would be as big of a shit storm as No Man's Sky.
We need more streams.
We had months of gaffer impressions and previews as well.
I'm in with my preorder. No system to play it on til next month though 😱
To pick out a point in one review - to me, gauging return on investment by time spent is a bit off base. Vr is like a roller coaster ride right now, I guess. If it can give me more thrilling 15 minute experiences, that's as valuable to me as a console delivering longer, but perhaps less 'wow' experiences, or ones that are typically exciting in different ways. Not every entertainment has to be long to be valuable. Although I do hope that, platform cost aside, content isn't too costly.
To pick out a point in one review - to me, gauging return on investment by time spent is a bit off base. Vr is like a roller coaster ride right now, I guess. If it can give me more thrilling 15 minute experiences, that's as valuable to me as a console delivering longer, but perhaps less 'wow' experiences, or ones that are typically exciting in different ways. Not every entertainment has to be long to be valuable. Although I do hope that, platform cost aside, content isn't too costly.
Waaaaaaay bigger than that. No Man's Sky doesn't cost 400 goddamn dollars.
OléGunner;219129416 said:
Man, that's awful.
But, if the tracking was that awful surely we would have heard about it sooner.
Like, people have been trying this thing at trade shows and Best Buys for quite some time now.
And while I think that the demo environment is mostly controlled in this situations, the GB crew said that it never worked as intended even trying different setups at different places.
Umm...and?