Popular Post Ghost Posted February 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) With less than a week to go, reviews are coming in on Sony's latest tech, Playstation VR2 VGC - 4/5 Quote PSVR 2 is an amazing headset, but whether it's worth it to the average PS5 user is yet to be seen, as despite the amazing technology, the software so far isn't enough to convince most to run out and buy one. TheGamer - Recommended Quote Here's the thing about PSVR2: if you're a PlayStation 5 owner then, well, there is no virtual reality alternative. Not short of going and buying a PC and setting up a Vive Pro 2 anyway (which'd all cost you six times as much as the PlayStation VR2 headset). So as your one and only option there is no direct competition. PSU - 9.5/10 Quote A beguiling marriage of raw power, innovative design and a solidly varied, though not quite spectacular launch line-up, PSVR2 manages to set a ridiculously high bar for others to follow and is easily the most compelling piece of tech I've got in my living room right now. By a long, long way. Eurogamer/DigitalFoundry - Recommended Quote Wrapping up this review, it's clear that PlayStation VR2 is an impressive package. It competes with more expensive PC headsets in terms of specs, it's far more comfortable to use than PSVR1 and has a lot of potential. The problem here is that regardless of price comparisons with its predecessor, it's very expensive in a world where the Oculus Quest 2 delivers an all-in-one experience that's a lot cheaper. The specs differential against Quest 2 is vast, but the cost of the new hardware leads me to wonder whether or not the install base will grow fast enough to warrant producing big games for the platform. Spoiler TheWashingtonPost - Recommended Quote Sony has created a good VR headset. Even at the relatively high price of $550, PlayStation is offering a higher quality headset than most consumer grade devices. The PS VR2′s success hinges on PlayStation’s ability to offer distinct, innovative and engaging first-party software, the kind you won’t find on Meta, HTC or Steam headsets. PlayStation’s first-party output wins awards and sells millions, but longtime Sony fans will remember the lackluster first-party support for the handheld devices as well as its first VR headset. PlayStation is the console market leader because it focused on a single console — as it did during the recent PlayStation 4 era. Their biggest weakness become apparent when they work to spread first-party support across multiple devices. ArtsTechnica - Recommended Quote If you own a PS5 and want to see what's up with VR these days, it's an obvious choice. But other VR platforms might have more robust staying power. The Verge - 7/10 Quote Tom here — while we’re talking about our wishlists, I really wish the PSVR 2 officially supported PCs. Sony isn’t officially supporting the PSVR 2 on PC, which means that even though you can get a video signal through its USB-C connector, you’ll still need to wait on someone to build a driver for the inside-out tracking, the haptic features, and perhaps even more. PushSquare - Recommended Quote If you have any interest in virtual reality, then PSVR2 should be on your radar without any shadow of a doubt. And if you’re a sceptic, we’d recommend trying it out if possible, because we can’t envisage anyone coming away unimpressed. But at $549.99, with all of the promise and praise outlined on this page, we appreciate the headset is a hard-sell in the current financial climate. The hardware’s an undeniable hit, but it’s now down to Sony to prove it can show the same commitment to software support as it did with its predecessor. And if it can maintain a steady flow of titles over time, both big and small, then the future will be bright for this cutting-edge tech. Gamespot - Recommended Quote PSVR2 is a very well-made VR headset that has a high-quality build and premium feel while utilizing powerful technology and features to ensure it hits all the markers for what a modern VR headset should offer Spoiler IGN - 9/10 Quote With top-notch visual quality and immersively tactile Sense controllers, PlayStation VR2 represents a quantum leap over its predecessor, setting a new standard for console VR gaming. Spoiler CNet - 4/5 Quote Despite its tether to the required PS5 console, the PlayStation VR 2 is the best all-in gaming VR experience I've had. Spoiler NYTimes - Not Recommended Quote To make the PS VR2 worth buying, PlayStation needs to offer must-play, exclusive software. Horizon: Call of the Mountain and Gran Turismo 7 are a start, but they’re not enough. At launch, the PS VR2 simply doesn’t justify its cost—even if you already own a PlayStation 5. I was surprised to find that I liked it as much as I did, and its convenience, comfort, and quality might be enough to convince me to put it on once in a while now that I have it. But I can’t recommend it over a Meta Quest 2 until more games, especially more compelling exclusive titles, arrive. Axios - Recommended Quote PSVR 2 is very good, if you don’t mind the price, the wire and understand the trade-offs inherent to immersive VR gaming. UploadVR - Recommended Quote Sony clearly learned its lessons from the original PSVR and PlayStation VR2 feels like a major step for console VR, bridging the gap for those who want high-end features in a package that’s easier to manage than a PC VR setup. PS5 doesn’t have wireless support or sideloading, but PSVR 2 also benefits from store curation in the same way Quest does while being far simpler to setup than PC VR. Horizon Call of the Mountain is a perfect demonstration of the headset’s capabilities – it is comfortable and the headset’s new features add significant immersion to the experience. The large number of ports might be off-putting if you already own Quest 2 and a wired headset might feel like a step back from standalone headsets. However, PSVR 2 offers a huge leap in launch content and technology compared to the original PSVR headset, making it a compelling option for PS5 owners or those looking to upgrade straight from PSVR. For the asking price, PlayStation VR2 offers incredible quality, especially if you’re already in the PlayStation ecosystem. It arrives armed with deeper and more interesting exclusives than its predecessor’s launch in 2016, alongside hardware features that deliver greater immersion and give developers much more to build on. With 100+ games in the pipeline for PSVR 2, Sony is off to a great start. Game Informer Quote PlayStation VR2 is a big upgrade over PlayStation VR. The headset is more comfortable, the controllers work and feel better, the eye tracking is interesting and functional, the pass through cameras makes the whole experience friendlier, and the in-headset screen looks much better. But none of those upgrades fully overcome the issues that all VR headsets continue to struggle with. The visuals still look a little muddy, nausea continues to be an issue, and most of the games available, with a few exceptions, are available on other VR platforms. PlayStation VR2 is a good piece of well-made hardware, but it is not the revelation I was hoping to have for the virtual reality medium. EuroGamer Spoiler Easy Allies Spoiler Push Square Quote PSVR2 is incredible, and so it’s hard not to feel a shred of sympathy for Sony giving the timing of the device’s release. Obviously, this is an organisation turning over billions of dollars, so we won’t shed too many tears – but for the talented engineering team that’s spent seven years refining the firm’s original virtual reality headset, this product feels like it’s potentially launching at the wrong moment. And that’s a shame, because despite its eye-watering price tag, this truly next-gen effort is not overpriced. PSVR2 improves on all of the flaws of its predecessor, while still retaining the positives, like how comfortable it is to wear. The Japanese giant’s done an outstanding job streamlining the setup procedure and overhauling its input methods, incorporating many of the headline features from the DualSense to provide an unprecedentedly visceral experience. In addition to all of that, it’s also incorporated truly innovative features, like eye-tracking, which not only promise to unlock new gameplay possibilities – but also improve the overall visual fidelity of supported software titles. VG 24/7 Quote I know I’ve spent a lot of this review more or less trying to convince you not to buy the PlayStation VR2, but I just feel that you should be aware of what you’re getting. I think VR is incredible and PS VR2 is the best VR experience I’ve had in terms of hardware, but this isn’t a cheap toy you can take a gamble on – at least not for most people. It’s also hard to properly explain (or show) what VR is like to be in. You can say how immersive it is, how much of a generational leap it feels to be part of, but you can’t know until you make that leap yourself. VR isn’t going to replace traditional gaming, but it can exist on its own path alongside it – a path that, for me, is lined with excitement. In a way not buying into PS VR2 is the easy choice to make. You can’t truly know what you’re missing until you’ve experienced it, so it’s not hard to cover your eyes and ears to what the VR world offers. Despite offering a more breathtaking experience than the PS5 (or any console) itself, it’s a hard sell. If, however, you want to be part of the cool gang that doesn’t just look into virtual worlds but actually inhabits them, £530 might end up feeling like the best money you’ve ever spent. Tech Radar - 9/10 Quote Sony has nailed virtual reality on its second try with the PSVR 2. Yes, it’s an expensive piece of equipment. But one that sets the bar high for future console-based virtual reality headsets, and is also more affordable than similarly powerful PC VR kits. PSVR 2 is an experience that’ll be well worth your hard-earned cash, especially as more exclusive games roll in. Edited February 16, 2023 by Ghost 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cferguson9595 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I said no (for now). There are no launch titles I am interested in playing other than Gran Turismo 7. However, my main reason is no backward compatibility with PSVR. I can't justify spending $550 right now with only one game to play. I may change my mind down the road if more games I am interested in are announced. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCheck-- Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 38 minutes ago, cferguson9595 said: I said no (for now). There are no launch titles I am interested in playing other than Gran Turismo 7. However, my main reason is no backward compatibility with PSVR. I can't justify spending $550 right now with only one game to play. I may change my mind down the road if more games I am interested in are announced. Yeah, backward compatibility is basically impossible due to the difference in tracking. Edited February 16, 2023 by MikeCheck-- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VenlafaxineHead Posted February 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2023 Pre-ordered a month ago. People complain about the price, but they HAVE to be selling these at a big loss. I think the price point is more than fair when you look at comparable headsets. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yowzagabowza Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) I pre-ordered on November 15th. I never got the first PSVR because of all the flaws, namely the Move controllers and bad resolution. I'm hoping mine arrives with no issues next week so I can finally see what all the hype is about. There are more games for me during launch than PS4 or PS5. With Horizon being the main one but solid titles like Moss 1&2, Madison, Resi 8 (already played but haven't touched the dlc yet) and Switchback, that's 5+ games already. And with 100 games in development, there's gotta be at LEAST ten more I'll want in the next year. Edited February 17, 2023 by yowzagabowza 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messknecht Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 PSVR2? My birthday present to myself! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothGirlMaxine Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I pre-ordered on the first day I could (November 15th), but I'm keeping my expectations to a reasonable line until I see it for myself. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtMontef Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I wish I could get it down the road, but such price in my currency is absolutely too much for me unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindMango Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Great to see good reviews coming in! At first I was hesitant to pre-order because of lack of backwards compatibility and the small lineup that was first announced, but Sony's (or developers) surprising ramp up of support for bringing PSVR1 games to the PSVR2 got me to pre-order several weeks ago, so I can't wait to get it! This will be my first time really using VR, I skipped PSVR1 because it was a little too much to get working, but this one looks really cool! Plus I can finally play many of those games I missed out on the first one. Here's hopes Sony continues to bring their classics from the first one like Blood & Truth, Playroom VR, and so on to this one! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bandicoot93 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 15 hours ago, cferguson9595 said: I said no (for now). There are no launch titles I am interested in playing other than Gran Turismo 7. However, my main reason is no backward compatibility with PSVR. I can't justify spending $550 right now with only one game to play. I may change my mind down the road if more games I am interested in are announced. Lots of developers are working right now to Upgrade their games on PSVR 2. There are not just 1 or 2. What I heard there are coming like 100 games. Not all on release but there is coming a lot of Stuff. My opinion about this the price is for the quality we get very cheap. I really thought it was like 1000 $/ Euros. I mean the VR2 is not more expensive then the First one. VR 1 costs 400$ but you needed to buy the PS Camera and Move Controllers seperately and then you are at 600$ like now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AugustUnder Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Mr_Bandicoot93 said: VR 1 costs 400$ but you needed to buy the PS Camera and Move Controllers seperately and then you are at 600$ like now. Exactly this. The price talk about the PSVR2 has been all over the place. One of the big ones is related to the fact that you also have to buy a PS5 so the real cost is in the $1000 range, and, yes, that is very expensive. However, the PS5 is pretty damn great and well worth owning if you can get your hands on one (I was lucky enough to get one at launch with no scalper tomfoolery). The original headset also required that you own a PlayStation (4), and I do realize that the adoption rate for PS4 was (and still is) higher than the PS5, but it does not change the fact that you did need one to buy the PSVR 1 (and the PSVR1 was essentially the same cost as the PSVR2 unless you already had the camera and move controllers). Another one is usually related to the PC Master Race where you should just spend your money on a good PCVR headset as it is obviously superior anyway, and I guess if you already have the rig to support VR, sure, that may be a valid point. Except, based on developer feedback and reviews, it would seem that due to the dedicated hardware and a few other features (foveated rendering for one, and also.....hello Pavlov running better on the PS5 VR system) the PSVR2 can really give PCVR a run for its money. Also, I get the impression that PCVR has been on a bit of a downswing as of late with the only major notable being HL: Alex in the past few years (man I would love to be able to play Alex) so one of the prevailing thoughts is that if the PSVR2 can kind of help invigorate VR development, it can only help VR as a whole, including the PC side of things. There is an argument for Quest products too. I do own a Quest v1, and I have loved my time with it. No wires and the ability to draw a really REALLY large play area (as long as you have the space, that is) is really cool. There is one walking sim game related to touring the Anne Frank house that works so much better when you could draw the boundaries larger than the actual play space.....but I digress. The Quest products are fun and immersive and may be just enough for folks, especially if they don't have a PS5. We certainly don't know enough (anything?) about the Quest 3, but as a stand alone unit, it will be underpowered compared to the PSVR (for obvious reason). Sure, it can also connect to the PC for PCVR action, but, we already covered that above. This is a lot of words just to say that I do think that the Quest presents a good value and can kind of skate that line of being a complete system, as well as being a gateway into better VR. From what I hear, those Quest Pro controllers are killer in terms of accurate tracking (expensive, but killer). The only argument that makes any sense to me is the simple fact that $550 (assuming you have a PS5) is pretty expensive depending on your own personal situation. I had to bring my two cats into the vet yesterday for their yearly checkup with some shots and the cost of that was more than the headset. I think THAT was over priced for sure. But what I am really trying to say is that no one really fully understands other individual situations when it comes to money. Everyone has different motivations, and desires, and life requirements. There are so many factors that go into making these purchase decisions that it can make these kinds of conversations difficult. I am so deeply invested in the PlayStation ecosystem that a new headset from them just makes sense to me, Like, it feels like I NEED one, which is ridiculous, and concerning, but it seems to be how my brain is working at the moment. Others though may have a stronger sense of restraint than I do, and I kind of envy them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerdip Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I hate the argument that you need the PS5 as well to run. The PS5 is not just a VR device and you don't just buy the PS5 to play VR games, you buy it to play all the other games on offer as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCheck-- Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 21 hours ago, BlindMango said: Great to see good reviews coming in! At first I was hesitant to pre-order because of lack of backwards compatibility and the small lineup that was first announced, but Sony's (or developers) surprising ramp up of support for bringing PSVR1 games to the PSVR2 got me to pre-order several weeks ago, so I can't wait to get it! This will be my first time really using VR, I skipped PSVR1 because it was a little too much to get working, but this one looks really cool! Plus I can finally play many of those games I missed out on the first one. Here's hopes Sony continues to bring their classics from the first one like Blood & Truth, Playroom VR, and so on to this one! Enjoy my man, you're really going to be blown away! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUDGER666 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I think I've asked this before but can't remember the answer. Is it worth it if you only have 1 eye? Or just pointless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCheck-- Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, GUDGER666 said: I think I've asked this before but can't remember the answer. Is it worth it if you only have 1 eye? Or just pointless? Don't think anyone knows at the moment, but maybe someone with one eye who used PSVR could add insight? You attempt to Google? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JavaNext Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) Really excited about PSVR2 as it will be the first VR headset I own. Loving the good reviews but I wont be getting it on release. I almost gave in but launch line-up isnt too appeling, its missing Beat Saber and Half-Life Alyx for me. And with the sheer amount "flat" games coming out in the next couple of months, I wouldnt have time to play VR much anyway. But will getting it the not too distant future. Edited February 17, 2023 by JavaNext Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Property_Damage Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 My pre order comes in on wednesday im already off wednesdays! This is perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messknecht Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 36 minutes ago, GUDGER666 said: I think I've asked this before but can't remember the answer. Is it worth it if you only have 1 eye? Or just pointless? short answer: yes, but... I guess it will be kind of the same with the VR2. are you actually missing one eye, or be blind on one eye? Could test that, by taping one eye.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUDGER666 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Messknecht said: are you actually missing one eye, or be blind on one eye? I have 2, my glands don't work and back in 2017 they got infected and I went completely blind for about 2 months, my right one is badly scared and left one has about 70% vision. Just enough to game thankfully lol. Might get a cheap VR 1 see what it's like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefourfoldroot Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) People’s only complaint seems to be they don’t earn enough money, or the greatest launch line up in history isn’t enough…the headset is phenomenal value and the launch line up better than any console I remember. Looking forward to it like nothing for years Edited February 17, 2023 by thefourfoldroot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VenlafaxineHead Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 On 2/17/2023 at 3:12 PM, thefourfoldroot said: People’s only complaint seems to be they don’t earn enough money, or the greatest launch line up in history isn’t enough…the headset is phenomenal value and the launch line up better than any console I remember. Looking forward to it like nothing for years Same. I'm SUPER excited! People who know anything about tech, understand the price point is more than appropriate/fair. Also, early adapters (like me in this particular case) are willing to pay more to get their hands on it earlier. It's just like buying a new game... you can pay $70.00 at launch or wait a year and pay drastically less. when I started to see how the PS VR 2 was shaping out and how Sony seemed to nail all the details, I knew I wanted to be in on it day one. I have a Quest 2 and outside of a couple games I am mostly underwhelmed. It is fun, but the processor just isn't powerful enough as a standalone unit. I don't have a good/powerful gaming PC so I've skipped out on VR from that standpoint. Also, I deleted my Facebook a while back and I was very aware that my Quest was connected to the account - what I didn't realize is the ALL of my game purchases were as well. I thought I could simply create a new Facebook dummy account and re download my games. To my horrific surprise...they were all gone for good. That was the last straw for me and Quest/Meta. I don't want a device that is tethered into a social media account. Let alone - every purchase I make being dependent on me keeping a social media (FB) account active. Lastly..... TROPHIES! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuthg21 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 So i'm not sure, i also preordered the vr2 and i am excited, but is there also a launch title from sony coming themselfs, i'm talking about like the playroom vr, or any game from sony that comes free with any new tech? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VenlafaxineHead Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Colin said: So i'm not sure, i also preordered the vr2 and i am excited, but is there also a launch title from sony coming themselfs, i'm talking about like the playroom vr, or any game from sony that comes free with any new tech? Not sure... like a tech demo... The Quest had one that was pretty cool. Introduced you to the mechanics and whatnot. I ended up ordering the Horizon bundle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanolt Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) On 16/02/2023 at 5:35 PM, BlindMango said: Great to see good reviews coming in! At first I was hesitant to pre-order because of lack of backwards compatibility and the small lineup that was first announced, but Sony's (or developers) surprising ramp up of support for bringing PSVR1 games to the PSVR2 got me to pre-order several weeks ago, so I can't wait to get it! This will be my first time really using VR, I skipped PSVR1 because it was a little too much to get working, but this one looks really cool! Plus I can finally play many of those games I missed out on the first one. Here's hopes Sony continues to bring their classics from the first one like Blood & Truth, Playroom VR, and so on to this one! A bit off-topic but, do you know if the VR2 games will have a new trophy tag? Or will they mantain the normal VR tag? It makes sense to keep the normal one, but since the games are exclusive to each platform it might be a possibility. Edited February 21, 2023 by Jeanoltt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuthg21 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 3 hours ago, VenlafaxineHead said: Not sure... like a tech demo... The Quest had one that was pretty cool. Introduced you to the mechanics and whatnot. I ended up ordering the Horizon bundle. Yea sort of like that, the first ps vr had it, ps5 has one. So just curious if they would do something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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