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PSVR Review Thread
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In controlled environment.
bananafactory
Banned
Pretty great impressions so far.
aygomyownroad
Member
Yup birthday is week after release. Had preordered but cancelled it as I think its too much money to waste the now.
I bought Kinect at launch and was amazed by how much I used it
In the first week
My partner said I should have kept it and sold it on for profit but I couldn't do that.
Will pick up when its a cheaper price (which is a long way off)
EG dropping them truth bombs~~~
zackmorris
Member
Wow this thing is weird. Based off what the giant bomb guys said at the start I was about to cancel my preorder. I was expecting 3/10 for most reviews then I read the main change and they seem mostly positive.
Transistor
Banned
So glad it's getting reviewed well, what with it being first-gen technology and all.
I tried watching the giant bomb stream and it seemed like they were nitpicking way too hard. I had to turn it off.
I tried watching the giant bomb stream and it seemed like they were nitpicking way too hard. I had to turn it off.
zackmorris
Member
Except giant bomb saying it was flat out not playable more often than not.
We've had months of demos in hundreds of Best Buys and Gamestop around the US. Are those controlled too?
AnthonypUK
Member
"Only time I've noticed some tracking issues is in our studio, but wondered if it had something to do with lighting. No issue at home so far"
https://twitter.com/VG_Dave/status/783651627102310400
https://twitter.com/VG_Dave/status/783651627102310400
I mean this kinda judder is unreal.
Hopefully a patch can fix it if it is widespread.
bananafactory
Banned
I was skimming the ones in the OP
There's been enough hands on from both consumers and media including these reviews that I'm pretty sure something must be wrong with their setup or headset if they're saying it's literally unplayable
I've read quite a few reviews by now but the RoadToVr is the one that actually seems to have the best handle on the hardware.
In particular they are picking up points that users report and that I have experienced relating to SDE, FOV, resolution etc., in short they seem to be reporting its technical attributes more accurately than anyone else out there, and also clearing up a few mysteries in the process, well worth a read:
http://www.roadtovr.com/playstation-vr-review-psvr-console-vr-has-arrived/
In particular they are picking up points that users report and that I have experienced relating to SDE, FOV, resolution etc., in short they seem to be reporting its technical attributes more accurately than anyone else out there, and also clearing up a few mysteries in the process, well worth a read:
http://www.roadtovr.com/playstation-vr-review-psvr-console-vr-has-arrived/
Okami Haundo
Member
I've only read the Kotaku review thus far and it makes me really hope they decide to invest in a better camera/motion controller setup in the future. That being said, it seems like a fantastic first attempt! Here's hoping that PSVR does well enough to warrant an even better successor in a few years.
Booker.DeWitt
Member
but that is the only one right?
Aceofspades
Banned
Great reviews 
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Deleted member 752119
Unconfirmed Member
The snippet from the gamesradar review pretty much nails why I canceled my preorder.
I considered it as it's the only semi-reasonably priced (IMO) VR option, but at the end of the day I just no longer have any interest in being an early adopter of new technologies like I did when I was younger.
I guess I'm more rational and more conservative with my money (despite having far more now) and just see it as a folly (for me personally) to early adopt new tech as it means I'm paying the highest prices the tech will ever sell at, for the worst the tech will ever be and the least amount of content it will ever have. Also, for a new tech area like this--something that may or may not catch on in the mainstream and get full support.
Add in that I'm still on the fence about whether VR is for me as there's lots I don't like about wearing a helmet, being more shut off from the environment around me (my gaming sessions are often interrupted) and it's just a hard pass for me for the foreseeable future.
I considered it as it's the only semi-reasonably priced (IMO) VR option, but at the end of the day I just no longer have any interest in being an early adopter of new technologies like I did when I was younger.
I guess I'm more rational and more conservative with my money (despite having far more now) and just see it as a folly (for me personally) to early adopt new tech as it means I'm paying the highest prices the tech will ever sell at, for the worst the tech will ever be and the least amount of content it will ever have. Also, for a new tech area like this--something that may or may not catch on in the mainstream and get full support.
Add in that I'm still on the fence about whether VR is for me as there's lots I don't like about wearing a helmet, being more shut off from the environment around me (my gaming sessions are often interrupted) and it's just a hard pass for me for the foreseeable future.
OléGunner;219130619 said:
I mean this kinda judder is unreal.
Hopefully a patch can fix it if it is widespread.
That's really bad.
At the moment we have a lot of mixed impressions. GB, Kotaku and Vice said that the tracking is really bad. While Videogamer and Jim Sterling have little problem with it.
It seems like one of those situations where YMMV, and that's kinda worrying if you have a change of buying the thing, setting it up and it simply not working at your home.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
I'm ready
We've got a few videos up, keep in mind that they look quite worse than what you see in the headset!
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_gamersyde_goes_all_vr_with_ps4-18449_en.html
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_gamersyde_goes_all_vr_with_ps4-18449_en.html
Definitely. Who's insane to set up a demo station without ensuring the best conditions and that everything is flawless.
I took VG247's advice and bought a second hand Xbox One and currently catching up on exclusives.
I'll wait it out on VR. I don't have much confidence in whether I will enjoy it. Hopefully someone I know will pick it up so I can try it.
Mushroomer25
Member
All at official preview events where Sony can showcase under ideal conditions. I've used PSVR at a few events and (other than one Kitchen demo that was off-center), it feels great. But then again, so did Kinect.
Pharaoh 117
Member
Man, the GB stream really got me worried. If the tracking is that bad I'm sure as hell gonna cancel my pre-order. Still have a week to read impressions and decide.
MaulerX
Member
Yikes. And nauseousness. I think that's gonna be the biggest problem for most people Imo.
there seems to be a few consensus points here, but its funny how vastly different some of the takeaways are.
The cheapest vs not cheap enough
Very good performance vs very bad in comparison with the other
Alot of good games vs games are not good enough
For me, I think its unrealistic to expect perfection. I played it, and the experience was good enough to justify how excited I am for when my pre ordered one arrives.
I know its not perfect, but al lthe offers for it more than justify the price point. Hopefully they will update the move and the camera next year, so tracking is better. in the meantime, I will be having a blast. and when it gets better, good for me. I can sell mine and trade up.
Really comes down to, do you want vr experiences now or wait until its optimal? if you want to wait, give it 2, 3 more years until a wireless, light high res hdm with lots of games come out.
The cheapest vs not cheap enough
Very good performance vs very bad in comparison with the other
Alot of good games vs games are not good enough
For me, I think its unrealistic to expect perfection. I played it, and the experience was good enough to justify how excited I am for when my pre ordered one arrives.
I know its not perfect, but al lthe offers for it more than justify the price point. Hopefully they will update the move and the camera next year, so tracking is better. in the meantime, I will be having a blast. and when it gets better, good for me. I can sell mine and trade up.
Really comes down to, do you want vr experiences now or wait until its optimal? if you want to wait, give it 2, 3 more years until a wireless, light high res hdm with lots of games come out.
Steve McQueen
Member
Reviews are good enough , I'm jumping in.
See you on the other side PSVR GAF
See you on the other side PSVR GAF
This stat is the definition of subjective.
And who doesnt it setup properly at home?
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Far too early and far too many problems for me to consider jumping in. Maybe the third gen if this actually lasts and isn't a gimmick.
The screen door effect, motion sickness issues, price, lack of software, resolution, fidelity, and so on.
The screen door effect, motion sickness issues, price, lack of software, resolution, fidelity, and so on.
I sincerely hope that the mixed reviews don't scare people away. If VR is going to be mainstream in the near future it can't fail here. I do have a bad feeling that the prevailing sentiment will be that the PSVR / PS4 pro combination will be good but the PSVR / PS4 original combo will be lacking.
FalsettoVibe
Member
I'm so torn...sigh
zackmorris
Member
It was 2 different units in 2 different homes and now in the studio.
There's a difference between properly and creating ideal conditions to minimise the issues.
There is no way a Best Buy is the ideal conditions for the PSVR system, no matter how you try to slice it. It's a light based tracking system that decreases tracking ability in ambient light scenarios.
N30RYU
Member
the guy can't sit more far from the camera...
is playing seated and 80% of the camera is useless background
Just got to work turned on the GB stream and the first thing i hear is "this is fucked up" and Jeff looking unsteady. I check twitter and Austin is talking about it being super jittery and making him queasy. Coming from a Vive owner don't fuck this up Sony!
Especially troubling since Jeff said he never gets nauseous in VR. In fact they have spent several videos trying dumb things in VR to make him nauseous without success.
Especially troubling since Jeff said he never gets nauseous in VR. In fact they have spent several videos trying dumb things in VR to make him nauseous without success.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
I do. All these "cancelled pre orders" surely I should be able to walk into GameStop next week so I get my girl one so she can stop giving me the stink eye
Watching GB stream as well, and it seems to fall into the 'Good, but not good enough' basket. It seemed like PSVR was being banked on to push VR a little more into the mainstream, but this demonstration is making me think it's not going to do a all that much on that front. Hopefully Sony can at least clean up some of the issues GB is having with software updates.
Having watched many YouTube videos of the best buy setup I wouldn't call it a controlled setup at all.