Now that PlayStation VR's been dated and priced, it's up to Sony to prove to the sceptics among you that you absolutely need one of its hyped headsets on launch day. And while it'll no doubt attempt to prove the peripheral's worth to many of you by taking the hardware on tour, it's the device's launch line-up that's ultimately going to determine how quickly the bulk of you jump on board.

Of course, the platform holder's still got a few months to finalise software plans before the futuristic face hugger's October release, but we've compiled a list of five likely launch titles that probably should be in your Amazon Wishlist. Plans are subject to change, of course, and there are more titles in the pipeline than these – but these are the ones that have us hyped.

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PlayStation VR Worlds

No new hardware launch is complete without an obligatory minigame collection, but PlayStation VR Worlds is not the Wii Sports knock-off that you may be anticipating. A somewhat incohesive compilation featuring all of London Studio's pre-release prototypes, this showcase will see you diving into a seedy gangster story and even blasting aliens in outer-space.

The thematic mismatch will also come with a Pong minigame, an arcade-esque street luge experience, and a deep sea diving option. We're a bit disappointed that the first-party developer hasn't managed to pull all of its ideas together into a more consistent piece of content, but you can bet that these will be real demonstrations of what the Japanese giant's new piece of tech can do.

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Until Dawn: Rush of Blood

Supermassive probably never expected Until Dawn to be as big as it is when it decided to make a rails shooter based upon the burgeoning horror brand, but every new piece of hardware needs a Time Crisis rip-off, and this one looks alright. Living up to its genre's name, this title will play out from the cab of a ghost train, from which you'll come face-to-face with some familiar characters.

Alright, so it's never going to be as amazing as Hayden Panettiere's anti-gravity towel from the main game, but horror is definitely effective in virtual reality – and Until Dawn has already proven itself as something of a deity in the jump scare department. As such, we're honestly rather looking forward to this one – as long as we eventually get a proper sequel as well.

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Battlezone

Based upon a semi-ancient arcade game, Battlezone's back and seriously kicking ass. This may be a simple vehicular shooter at its core, but it leverages Sony's new hardware to brilliant effect – it's quite simply stunning fun racing around neo-futuristic environments, blasting wireframe tanks right in the tush.

The developer's promising a dynamic campaign for this one which it hopes will keep things feeling fresh, while multiple vehicles and varied locales should help in that department, too. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to exist within Tron, then this should do the trick until Disney gets around to making its VR debut.

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Tumble VR

The very best PlayStation Move game was probably played by about ten people in total, so it's nice to know that Tumble is making a comeback for PlayStation VR. A bit like Jenga without the setup times, this clinical puzzler sees you stacking different shaped blocks in order to clear various dexterity trials. We promise that it's way, way more fun than it sounds.

Until Dawn dev Supermassive's making this one as well, and it claims that it's rebuilt the original to leverage the unique experience of virtual reality. It's also hinted at some kind of second screen experiences, where you'll need to interact with people watching the television in order to progress.

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RIGS: Mechanized Combat League

RIGS: Mechanized Combat League is looking like Sony's main VR showcase until EA's promised Star Wars Battlefront experience arrives. An arena shooter where you'll assume the role of a futuristic sportsperson in a seemingly expensive mech, this title will see teams competing over a ring in the centre of each stadium.

The game, then, is about more than just shooting at your enemies: you'll need to block them from leaping through said loop, too. This one seems cleverly designed with the advantages of virtual reality in mind; you'll be launched into the arena in a vertigo-inducing entry sequence, for starters. Rocket League proved that there's a place for future sports, so hopefully this catches on as well.

Which of these PlayStation VR games are you planning to purchase? Are there any titles that we've not included that you'll hopefully be getting alongside the device? Strap yourself in courtesy of the comments section below.

Which of the following are you most looking forward to? (71 votes)

  1. Battlezone24%
  2. PlayStation VR Worlds13%
  3. RIGS: Mechanized Combat League49%
  4. Tumble VR3%
  5. Until Dawn: Rush of Blood11%

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