Project Morpheus is set to release in 2016, so it probably deserves a proper name. Fortunately, platform holder Sony announced during its pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference earlier today that the upcoming peripheral will be known as PlayStation VR when it hits store shelves. It's an obvious name, but we reckon that it gets the job done.
"The name PlayStation VR not only directly expresses an entirely new experience from PlayStation that allows players to feel as if they are physically inside the virtual world of a game, but it also reflects our hopes that we want our users to feel a sense of familiarity as they enjoy this amazing experience," said PlayStation suit Masayasu Ito as part of a press release.
He continued: "We will continue to refine the hardware from various aspects, while working alongside third-party developers and publishers and SCE Worldwide Studios, in order to bring content that delivers exciting experiences only made possible with VR." What do you think of the name? Enter another world in the comments section below.
[source blog.eu.playstation.com]
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Does anyone know what the price will be in the US at all?
Morpheus was a cool name, and this new one is definitely far less interesting, but it will fare much better when it comes to marketing. Calling it PlayStation VR immediately attaches it to a familiar brand, and PSVR isn't too bad an acronym.
I hope the price is right! Keeping my eye on this.
@JLPick 599 US Dollars?
I like the name change: it's clean and simple and doesn't remind me of the Matrix movies.
I read that it will be about 400$
I wonder how much the geniuses in the marketing department got paid for that one?!
I hope it will be under 500 CAD$ after tax
If not I'll have to save up and buy it, well after launch.
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