Topic: PSVR exit poll

@WanderingBullet: I don't know, even an Arkham VR game isn't even making me want to buy a PSVR. For some reason with Arkham VR I am getting the feeling it's going to be like Star Wars Kinect. All these people will have high expectations of "being" Batman like people did with Star Wars Kinect but in the end it won't be what people think and be disappointed.

@Tasuki: I fee exactly the same about Batman VR too. It sounds like its taken one of the most 'boring' aspects of the Arkham games - analysing a crime scene - albeit from the VR perspective. Wow - you get to put on the Batsuit and get to see the 'crime' from different perspectives to analyse it but its hardly gliding over Arkham, driving around in the Batmobile and kicking the proverbial out of bad guys all wrapped up in a big story....

@Kidfried: Combat could get a bit... but could still be good driving and gliding over Arkham - there is an eagle flying game that's no worse. Bioshock could work - not sure so much about Mass Effect - not just because of the 3rd person... How about a first person Dead Space??

@Tasuki: Yeah, I'm not interested in PSVR either but my expectation were kinda high when I first heard about it seeing that its a Rocksteady game. However, at $20, my fear is that it'll turn out to be more of a tech demo.

OUT! - PlayStation move was a failure, as was Kinect. Oh, you know what? Lets release PlayStation VR! Oh...Oh, and lets release a better PS4. Fail!

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In. I have no real confidence that the thing will be a success but it has me excited and intrigued and even though it's almost madness to pay £350 (just for the VR, let alone games, camera, ps4, move controllers etc) for the experience, I have it on pre-order and it's very rare that I'll do that for a system.

I am in as stated before whether it is a big success or not I look forward to the journey it will take me on. Like the above poster I am not normally a first time adopter of tech but this has me excited. I would want this to be enough of a sucess that the tech is developed more over the years and gets better and better. I have a few VR games in mind at the moment but want a few more so i can play with my new toy come October.

I had a go on PlayStation VR yesterday at Insomina 58 at the NEC. I was hoping that I would get the opputunity to play Battlezone, but due to the way I answered the questionnaire on the online booking form I ended up with VR Worlds underwater section!. Once I put my disappointment to one side I and put the headset on, I have to say I was very impressed with level of immersion and the experience as a whole.
At this moment in time, I think I will wait for a year and see how well it does and see what games come out for it. I'm interested in Star Wars and Battlezone. I already have the camera as I bought it with my launch PS4, so that's a £50 saving.
The only thing that concerns me will be the level of support Sony will give this, are they really going to push it or will they drop it like the Vita if it underperforms?
I also asked the person on the PlayStation stand whether it was attached to Neo or a regular PS4, and his response was that they were officially not talk about Neo or Slim and that the VR unit was attached to a regular PS4.

I think they will support it until atleast the end of PS4 generation then bring out a new model when PS5 comes out. I think Vita had competition from tablets. mobiles etc so it struggled to get a foot hold in the market. PSVR's competition is smaller and costs a lot more to get it up and running on other formats. I know waiting is the right and logical thing to do but this time I am throwing caution to the wind.

Personally I think PSVR Headset will be supported well into the PS5 generation. Whether they build in the Processing Unit or not will be the interesting factor. Its basically just a 'social' box (so others can see a representation of what you see on a TV) and to process the 'surround' sound too but building it in to a console adds extra cost and I think will depend on how many headsets and VR 'games' are being played. If its a few million, Sony may decide to keep the Processing Unit out of the PS5 as its putting extra cost onto the construction and price of the retail unit for something 90% won't use. Its similar in essence to MS building in Kinect.

They could of course build 2 versions of the PS5 - one a VR console with the Processing Unit built in and supply a headset in a bundle (for new comers) and one without for those already with PSVR who already have the headset and Processing unit although I do think that's unlikely.

In a few years time (5 maybe), Sony could release PSVR2 Headset - an upgrade on PSVR. A higher resolution screen, maybe more precision tracking system etc but I doubt that PSVR will be 'obsolete' - I expect most of the games to still work but maybe not as 'well' or as 'pretty'. It will depend though on how well VR is doing in general. It hasn't yet released on Sony so still in its infancy. Its not like 'Move' or 'Kinect' either as it has more function (It can work as just a screen) and can offer more variety in gaming experiences - as well as non-gaming options too. Move was very limited by what games it suited. Kinect too as a gaming peripheral (although great for navigation etc). Difference here though is that VR should grow because PC's and other consoles will have VR options. MS, with Scorpio, will offer VR and its already confirmed games are in production for it. Developers are not 'restricted' to a specific family, they can make a game for PSVR, PC's (Vive and OR) and Xbox Scorpio too.

Out. I can't be arsed with that overpriced piece of claptrap.

The hype for VR has died down quite a bit compared to the first half of the year...............THANK god for that.

Alot of people said the same thing about Kinect. :/

Did they?

@roe: Your profile pic tells me to agree with everything you say.

I remember going into those small roller coaster sims. Where you sat down and there was a screen and it moved making you think you were actually on a roller coaster. That felt real to me. PSVR does not have that extra bit of movement but it does have immersion which to me is the biggest leap forward in gaming for years. PSVR with one of those vibrating chest things will make experiences even more real (not sure what they are called).

I am struggling with the cash dilemma of PSVR. I'm a bit strapped and have saved some money towards my pre-order. But my wife wants to go away in the autumn holidays. I really want to get the VR kit BUT I am more than aware that it means us not going away with the kids.

@Rudy_Manchego Its a tough decision. Could you not comprimise and go on a shorter break like a long weekend and then delay getting the PSVR by a few months?

In.

I have my reservations, and I'm more than a little worried the library will consist of smaller tech demos and quick match experiences (or social multiplayer bs like that Ubisoft bird game which would have been amazing with a single player campaign, or Star Trek Bridge). Nonetheless I have to try it.

I accounted for a worst case scenario in which the library never amounts to more than the afore mentioned and the platform gets dumped after 2 years... and even in that scenario I'm willing to pay the entry fee. I hope for more but either way, I can't pass up this chance to experience virtual reality. I just can't.

@Rudy_Manchego: I would always put family first. At least if you are not an 'early adopter', chances are the price will drop over time as will a number of games. You can also see how the library grows, how well they 'play' long term - once the novelty of the VR aspect wears off etc and be better informed. You may also get a better overall opinion and whether or not its something you want at the current asking price. You may decide that the cost isn't worth it at that time - maybe decide a Neo is a better use of your money first. Plus you gain 'brownie' points with the family...

@JaxonH: I must admit, I have seen nothing that compares to the depth and experience of 'non-VR' games as yet. They all seem to be relatively 'simple'. Even the odd level in a 'big' game - like Tomb Raider or RE7 - are not as deep or complex as the non-VR aspects. I also feel that things like Batman is a cash grab/big name to sell the tech rather than being something that will last. Yes it maybe cool to put on the Batsuit but analysing a 'crime' scene doesn't appeal like playing any of the Arkham trilogy. Exploring Croft manor in VR doesn't appeal as much as playing through Rise of the Tomb Raiders story. I do think we are long way off from games like CoD, Witcher/Fallout or some other big AAA franchise being playable fully in VR. Its understandable that developers will be a bit limited at the moment as VR is new and requires a bit more processing power too - it has to track motion as well as have higher frame rates. Whether we do see games that people can play for 'hours' comfortably - especially those that have a lot of movement (not seated like a 'racer') without causing motion issues or whether they will keep to 30/60min at a time experiences, time will tell.

For me VR gaming has potential but whether it realises it or not, we will have to wait and see. I am currently more interested in VR from a non-gaming perspective. Being disabled, a number of 'experiences' are very limited or at least very difficult. Being able to go to a concert/festival/E3/Gamescom, watch a sports event, visit places of interest - museums, wonders of the world (like Grand Canyon, Taj Mahal, Sydney Opera House etc), Socialise in Virtual space etc all from the comfort of my home is more appealing than any of the games so far. Its these aspects of VR that I think will help give VR more longevity and appeal and why it won't be a 'flash in the pan' type experience. Gaming is just one aspect of VR but its not the only thing it can offer. Sony, for example, could give PSVR owners the opportunity to have a front row seat at its PS experience, E3 briefing etc. They could even let you tour the booth and watch the demos of the latest games being played in real time - maybe in the future, even an opportunity to get 'hands on' at the Sony Booth with some games in VR. Of course they could just put these 'demos' online for non-VR users too.

I believe that VR is here to stay - primarily because of its 'non-gaming' appeal and usage but gaming will grow too.