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October 2016
(78%)
277 Reviews
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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
Published: 2016-10-05, Author: Dan , review by: in.ign.com
Sony has managed to make its lower-priced PlayStation VR headset competitive where it counts. Despite its relatively low resolution it looks very good in games, and the headset is comfortable to wear and easy to use after you've dealt with its many wires...
Abstract: Virtual reality (VR) is a massive buzzword this year. Which in itself is pretty impressive given that even though there are three major VR headsets in the market at the moment - (the Oculus Rift), the HTC Vive, and the PlayStation VR - none of them have a...
Abstract: Sony unveiled a prototype headset this week capable of surrounding a wearer's vision with interactive virtual worlds. The system, codenamed Project Morpheus, utilizes a 1080p head-mounted display with head-tracking capabilities and works in concert with t...
Although nothing spectacular, but it presents a choice that's got capable performance and a large battery. Since the price of premium smartphones is on the rise, this is an option worth considering for those with leaner pockets.(previously published in i...
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Published: 2016-11-26, Author: Sia , review by: klgadgetguy.com
The most affordable VR experience available, Performs well, Comfortable for use over extended periods of time, Impressive design
Price can be considered expensive, Performance on the standard PS4 fluctuates, Motion tracking is rather hit and miss,
As far as virtual reality experiences go, the PlayStation VR manages to do what it needs to do well. While the whole experience is far from perfect, the PSVR is a very good introduction to virtual reality that doesn't require you to take out a loan from t...
Published: 2016-10-22, Author: Pang , review by: lowyat.net
There was originally some concern about the price of the PS VR; which isn't exactly cheap at RM 1,849 for the stand-alone unit and RM 2,029 for PS Camera bundle. Nevertheless, those prices are a lot lower than that of PC-based headsets; especially if the...
Abstract: PlayStation VR, the virtual reality headset that will work with any PS4, comes out on October 13. Starting at $399, it's by far the most affordable device on the spectrum of high-end VR.Alas, it seems like it might not be 100% ready for primetime just yet...
Very comfortable, Much more affordable than its rivals, Incredibly smooth, fluid and immersive VR, Some of the early content is amazing
Some inconsistencies to head and controller tracking, Relatively small play area, A lot of the initial games are very short ‘experiences', Some odd design decisions
Without these niggles it would still be hard to give the PlayStation VR five stars, but then, we're yet to give any virtual reality headset a five-star rating. It's just too early and there are too few truly killer, long-lasting games for us to not have s...
