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
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1800 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
PlayStation VR ReviewNote: We didn't receive a press headset for the PlayStation VR, so I bought the headset myself. I also bought the PlayStation Move controllers and the PlayStation Camera too. All for you guys. All for you.Even if you already own a Pla...
Incredible gaming experiences, sturdy and robust headset, works with existing technology, cheaper than equivalent rivals
Set-up can be long and frustrating, tracking issues can occur, screen lower resolution than rivals, games can be pricey
Setting up the PS VR has proven a troublesome project, especially with Camera placement and calibration, and that is worrying considering it will invariably attract plenty of less tech savvy customers. But the pay-off at the end is a superb virtual realit...
Published: 2016-10-10, Author: Will , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: PS4, Sony; out 13 OctoberFor all the hype around virtual reality's renaissance, the currently available hardware options offer polarised entry points to embracing the medium. There are the high-end options such as Oculus Rift, which requires a costly, mon...
Published: 2016-10-06, Author: Keith , review by: theguardian.com
cheaper than Vive or Rift; excellent setup procedure; lots of games, decent graphical performance; comfortable headset; generally reliable motion sensing
costs more if you need a camera and Move controller; relatively low resolution means some blurring and lack of detail; more intense games may cause motion sickness in some; it's wired so cable can get in the way; camera doesn't always pick up movements wi
Facebook Twitter PinterestSony displays PlayStation VR during a preview of its new showcase store in Ginza, Tokyo Photograph: Aflo / Barcroft ImagesWell, this is tricky. PlayStation VR is a very interesting virtual reality product. The headset is extremel...
Published: 2016-10-05, Author: James , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: The future of gaming is here.Next week Sony will redefine console gaming when they launch their new virtual reality headset.Having got our hands on the state-of-the-art VR device early we're happy to report that it's worth every penny of the £350 price ta...
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...
Good game library at launch, Great headset security, Achieves that “full VR” sensation, PlayStation Network filters out broken games, More affordable than Rift or Vive
Makes a mess, Not as powerful as Rift or Vive
Yes. PlayStation VR is launching with a slate of fun games that offer a new type of entertainment. Unless you've used an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, you have not experienced what PlayStation VR has to offer, and you should. Virtual reality, generally speakin...
Published: 2016-10-05, Author: Richard , review by: eurogamer.net
The full-fat PC VR experience has been nipped and tucked in terms of core technology and visual accomplishment, but the sense of presence required for a top-tier virtual reality experience is undiminished and there's plenty of promise in the initial launc...
Published: 2016-10-05, Author: Sophie , review by: wareable.com
Close to high-end, affordable, Some awesome VR games, Range of controller options, Multiplayer and social features
Occasional motion sickness, Tracking can be flakey, Pay for Camera + Move controllers, Wires. So many wires
The PlayStation VR is as good as the games you play on it. Play something slick with a great story and you'll forget its flaws. Sure, it doesn't match the experience of Rift or particularly Vive but as this price and with this momentum, it doesn't need to...
