Testseek.com have collected 277 expert reviews of the Sony PlayStation VR and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony PlayStation VR.
October 2016
(78%)
277 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
1788 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The most comfortable headset yet
Comparably inexpensive
Healthy software ecosystem
PlayStation Store
Moderate hardware requirements
Good quality & comfort
Decent headset tracking
Price
Immersive turret shooter
Strategic powerups
Perfect controls
Only $10
If you already own a PS4
It's an affordable way into VR
Holds its own against more expensive VR systems
Surprisingly comfortable for hours of wear
Immersive VR experience
Works with non-VR apps and games
Motion control support
Low cost of entry compared with PC-based headsets
Great handsfree controls
Excellent graphics
Lots of content
Progressive difficulty
Fast reloads/restarts
Affordable price point
Comfortable headset
Excellent game selection
Multiplayer game modes
The PlayStation VR is the most accessible
Affordable and user-friendly full VR option on the market. Sony has promised support from a long list of developers down the track but the immediate launch games are pretty solid as well
Striking design
Games created by well-known companies
Fairly easy setup
Relatively affordable
Exceptionally visually immersive
Very user friendly
Highly interactive
Comfortable and well-designed
Decently immersive VR
Solid lineup of launch games
Cheaper than rival VR headsets
The editors didn't like
Mediocre controllers
180degree rotation isn't great
Game setup is occasionally obnoxious
Resolution
Move controller tracking
Limited freedom of movement
Headset can slide when your turn your head
Nauseating VR ghosting
Lack of any narrative
Limited content relies on arcade replayability
PS4 plus PSVR is a steep price
Heavy wires can be a problem
Tittletotitle game performance can be spotty
Requires PlayStation Camera
Which is not included
Slightly less powerful than its main competitors
Some motion-tracking hiccups when playing in brightly lit rooms
Superaddictive
Hard to stop playing
Constant recalibration required
No switched power to Processor unit
Processor unit strips HDR content
PS Camera poor choice for motion tracking
No remaining USB to charge controllers
Its single-camera tracking system occasionally feels lacking and you may have trouble when you turn around. The PSVR's graphical fidelity is occasionally noticeably lower than what's possible with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift
Camera can be very exacting
Not as visually sharp as competition
Not super comfortable
Only works with PlayStation
Lower-res and narrower field of view than competitors
Abstract: We gave The Australian's office a spin with PSVR, here's what they thought.The Sony PlayStation VR gives a fantastic surreal experience and lives up to expectations.Sony will sell squillions of PlayStation VR headsets offering its new virtual reality gami...
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Published: 2016-10-13, Author: Alex , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: I was slotting my grappling gun back into place on my belt when it became clear to me that Playstation VR isn't just really good VR. Playstation VR is the first virtual reality any regular person should bother with. More than the fantastic gaming experien...
Not a standalone product - you need a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Camera
The PlayStation VR is literally a game changer that will create all-new and exciting experiences for players of all ages and become the on-ramp for many people into the dazzling world that is virtual reality.User Rating Be the first one! Related PostsDay...
Abstract: Today Sony has launched the PlayStation VR, a futuristic-looking device that – while it might not deliver the crystal-clear alternative world experiences of our dreams – could be the first virtual reality system to really take off with mainstream gamers.S...
The PlayStation VR is the most accessible, affordable and user-friendly full VR option on the market. Sony has promised support from a long list of developers down the track but the immediate launch games are pretty solid as well
Its single-camera tracking system occasionally feels lacking and you may have trouble when you turn around. The PSVR's graphical fidelity is occasionally noticeably lower than what's possible with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift
While the motion tracking trails its PC VR counterparts, Sony's PlayStation VR otherwise crams a solid and satisfying virtual reality experience into an existing PS4 game console...
Doesn't come with required accessories, Can cause severe motion sickness
PlayStation VR is an affordable introduction to quality VR. Many of the experiences aren't as crisp or as fun as Oculus and Vive, but the large selection of titles mean that there's something for everyone...
I’m happy with this. For the hype that PlayStation are building around this, this is meeting my expectations. I think it’s definitely something to look out for.To finish, here’s me being jump scared by a shark. Happy PAX friends...
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Published: 2015-09-08, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Abstract: We saw the future of gaming and entertainment when tried Project Mopheus at the IFA tech show in Berlin – Sony's remarkable virtual reality (VR) headset the puts you inside the game.Tech Guide had an opportunity to give Project Morpheus a try on the Sony...
Immersive, Compliments existing PlayStation hardware
Some rough visuals
Project Morpheus is novel, incredibly immersive, and like the Rift, basically something out of a sci-fi fan's dream. Sony also has an incredible leg up, given the PS4's large and growing install base, and all its motion-friendly peripherals. It also has ...
Abstract: We had a chance to test out the Sony PlayStation VR headset for a few days now. Does it usher in a new era of gaming or is it another gimmick? A lot of gaming peripherals have come and gone over the years. Most recently Microsoft tried to make the Kinect...
