Sony has shared some new information on the PlayStation VR headset, launching this October. Sony has clarified that every title released for PlayStation VR will be compatible with their DualShock 4 controller, and that the Move and Aim controllers are optional, but will enhance game experiences. The announcement comes after some confusion with boxart showing PlayStation Move as a required accessory.
One of the games that was announced for PlayStation VR last night was Farpoint, a FPS space adventure set on a hostile alien world. The game is currently in development at Impulse Gear, who have been working closely with Sony to develop a new controller for the game to work with PlayStation VR.
Sony has revealed the exact release date for the PlayStation VR, at least in North America. The virtual reality headset will officially launch on October 13 in the United States, with the previously announced price tag of $399.
Sony Executive VP Masayasu Ito recently spoke to Japanese newspaper Nikkei about plans for the PlayStation VR, which is releasing on October 2016. In the report, Ito has revealed that Sony are looking to “expand in a variety of areas” when it comes to PlayStation VR, which could mean support for PlayStation VR on PC.
Sony has announced that pre-orders for the stand-alone version of PlayStation VR are to begin in North America next week, on 29th March 2016. The PlayStation VR bundle, containing everything you need to start playing including the PlayStation Camera and VR Worlds game, is already available for pre-order for $499.
Sales of the PlayStation Camera have skyrocketed following the PlayStation VR announcement earlier this week. The camera is required for the VR headset to function, but won’t be included with the device. VideoGamer.com reports that sales for the camera has increased by a massive 975% following the announcement.
Undecided about getting the PlayStation VR headset? Check out the trailers for three titles that will be making their way to PlayStation VR in October, including free title Playroom VR. There are a total of fifty games planned between launch and end of the Year, and these are just a few of the titles you can expect.
Sony’s PlayStation VR headset will be available in October 2016 for a price of $399 / £349, but how does it stack up to the main competitors: Oculus Rift and HTC Vive? PlayStation Executive VP Masayasu Ito has already stated that Oculus Rift is better if you’re looking for high-end quality, but we’ve compared all the details to give you a better idea of how they all compare.
Sony have just announced the release date and price for PlayStation VR. The device will be available this October, and will cost £349 / $399 / €399 – making it $200 cheaper than the Oculus Rift. The device will also require a PS4, DualShock 4 controller and PlayStation Camera, but all that is still cheaper than a high-end PC.
With just a few days to go until the big PlayStation VR event, Sony Computer Entertainment vice president Masayasu Ito has gone on record to state that the device will be “affordable” and for the “mass market”. In an interview with Polygon, Ito has re-iterated that the device will be priced like a new platform, but will be cheaper than the main competitors: Oculus Rift and HTV Vive.
