White day remake.

Sinncross said ...

Lurch said ...

Not exactly reassuring when it comes to affordability unless they're referring to something like the PS Vita -

that comment doesnt really mean anything.

How so? Unless the Playstation VR will have a good range of software that doesn't require the PS4 (and is profitable in itself), surely the uptake of a peripheral that costs the price of a PS Vita is going to very different from a peripheral that costs as much as a PS4 itself?

Lurch said ...

Sinncross said ...

Lurch said ...

Not exactly reassuring when it comes to affordability unless they're referring to something like the PS Vita -

that comment doesnt really mean anything.

How so? Unless the Playstation VR will have a good range of software that doesn't require the PS4 (and is profitable in itself), surely the uptake of a peripheral that costs the price of a PS Vita is going to very different from a peripheral that costs as much as a PS4 itself?

it doesnt mean anything because consoles costs vary. he is basically saying dont expect it to be priced like a normal peripheral (aka the price of a game) which is all we can surmise from the comment.

You are correct in that a lower price is obviously better but House doesnt really say one way or another.

Yoshida says it's going to be cheaper though... still a bit ambiguous.

http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2015/11/sony_not_looking_to_profit_with_playstation_vr_hardware

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-playstation-vr-external-processor-revealed

"It's a substantial piece of kit then, but the real story here isn't so much about how large it is, it's more about why Sony felt the need to enlarge the original design and what that means for us as players. In terms of the core PSVR spec, only one key aspect has changed since its initial reveal with the much smaller processing box - and that's the refresh rate of the HMD's display: Sony has moved to a full 120Hz OLED panel, and we can assume that the PS4 is outputting 1080p120 on 'native' refresh software. So the question is really, what is the external processing box actually doing?

One of its known functions is to create the social screen via its HDMI output. This allows gameplay to display on an HDTV for others to watch and participate in while the main player is immersed in the VR environment. The initial breakout box we saw took the warped output produced by VR, zeroed in on one eye view and then stretched the image back into shape. This produced the effect of higher resolution in the centre of the social screen image, with progressively lower resolution on the edges. We have to wonder if the second-gen development box does something a little more advanced.

Additionally, in the jump to 120Hz, Sony has also implemented asynchronous time-warp, allowing 60fps games to be frame-rate upscaled to the native refresh of the HMD panel. The process also subtly warps the image based on the very latest motion data from the headset. Async time-warp can actually applied to all frames (even on native 120Hz code) and helps reduce potential nausea issues by ensuring that visual response to HMD movement is as fast as it can be. With that in mind, we have to wonder whether this is actually applied by the external processor box - going down this route could reduce latency significantly as opposed to implementing it during rendering."



A look at the rear of the external processor box, with all major inputs and outputs, plus the fan vent. From left to right we have HDMI out, HDMI in, micro-USB and the power input.

A lot of information coming from GDC on the Playstation VR

- https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2016/03/15/playstation-vr-launches-this-october-priced-349-99-399-99/

- http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-03-15-playstation-vr-will-cost-349



Stand out points for me so far:

- Priced at 399 Euro/349 GBP, so probably more than the launch price of the PS4 in ZA with exchange rate.

- For head tracking you need the PS Camera and for some additional functions, a PS Move controller. Bundle planned for North America regions so hopefully in EU regions too.

- 230 developers confirmed titles in development for PSVR, including a good spread between Japan, Asia, Europe and North America.

- Will still function for standard games providing you with the full 1080p output, 360 deg sound and will probably be immersive as hell blocking out any outside stimulus.

- EA, Lucasarts and DICE creating a special VR version of Star Wars Battlefront so you can give them more money for minimal content.

“PlayStation VR just kicked a gushing hole in the ass of years of hype-building from Oculus and rightly placed Vive in a nonsense launch category applicable to the tiniest of niches.”

ouch

http://www.vg247.com/2016/03/17/dont-pussyfoot-around-playstation-vr-just-made-a-mockery-of-vive-and-rift/

@Scottie love how we can judge all of the his before any hard- or software is released. I'll give Sony this the pricepoint makes this damn attractive, but dive into the total cost (incl systems and controller costs) of all 3 and they are all expensive.

Sony confirms that even if you don't have a PS4 Neo, you'll still be able to play all PS VR games on your regular PS4.

http://www.psu.com/news/30713/All-PS-VR-games-will-work-with-a-standard-PS4-confirms-Sony

3x2 metre play space needed for PlayStation VR

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/3x2-metre-play-space-needed-for-playstation-vr/0170444

Pamphlet

http://imgur.com/LXU94zz

apparently that gun peripheral actually works really well.

PSVR Demos that come on disc with headset

DriveClub VR – Evolution Studios
PlayStation VR Worlds – London Studio
RIGS Mechanized Combat League – Guerrilla Games
Tumble VR – Supermassive Games
Battlezone – Rebellion
EVE: Valkyrie – CCP
Wayward Sky – Uber Entertainment
Headmaster – Frame Interactive

Nice selection. too bad they couldn't get more of those 3rd party IP tech demos, like the ff14 one etc

Imaginary GF simulator .

CRAVINHO said ...



Imaginary GF simulator .

Dude, there was VR experience title called 360 degrees date, and that's real life.
haha

still Summer Lesson looks a lot better and more fleshed out than we would have thought.

Scottie said ...

PSVR Demos that come on disc with headset

DriveClub VR – Evolution Studios
PlayStation VR Worlds – London Studio
RIGS Mechanized Combat League – Guerrilla Games
Tumble VR – Supermassive Games
Battlezone – Rebellion
EVE: Valkyrie – CCP
Wayward Sky – Uber Entertainment
Headmaster – Frame Interactive

US to get more ...

Allumette – US only
Battlezone – US only
DriveClub VR
Eve: Valkyrie
Gnog – US only
Harmonix Music VR – US only
Headmaster
Here They Lie – US only
Job Simulator – US only
PlayStation VR Worlds
Resident Evil 7 biohazard – US only
Rez Infinite – US only
Rigs Mechanized Combat League
Thumper – US only
Tumble VR
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood – US only
Wayward Sky
Within – US only

See that SK is going to unveil/launch and demo the PSVR at rAge this weekend. Wear comfy shoes and bring along some anti-bacterial wipes ;P

Magius said ...

See that SK is going to unveil/launch and demo the PSVR at rAge this weekend. Wear comfy shoes and bring along some anti-bacterial wipes ;P

First in line, otherwise no thanks !sick