![]() Sony helped usher in the era of disc-based console games on the PS1, added DVD-playback support to the PS2, built the PS3 using the now-dominant Blu-ray disc format, and is once again at the forefront of technology with their rapid adoption and ferocious endorsement of virtual reality. The best-selling console of this generation, the PlayStation 4, which has moved well over 40 million units since release in 2013, was all made possible by the Big N’s change of heart over 20 years ago. The deal went south, we were eventually treated to Zelda-based nightmare fuel via Nintendo’s replacement deal with Philips instead, and Sony eventually went on to create the PlayStation as a result. Original Review: Did you know that the PlayStation was born from a botched business deal with Nintendo? Sony and Nintendo were all set to release a collaborative game system known as the SNES-CD back in the 90s as an add-on device for the Super Nintendo. Other than that, you can see the rest of our review below for our thoughts on the hardware itself! If you already have a PSVR it’s not worth upgrading but if you’re in the market for one I’d recommend grabbing one of the new bundles that includes it already. It runs the same software at the same quality level with the same lenses and padding as far as we can tell. Now, with the new model, it’s just one long cord from the headset to the processor unit. Previously, you’d connect a short cord from the PSVR to a longer cord that connects to the processor unit. And the last noticeable detail that’s changed is that the cord is no longer in two parts. Volume and mute buttons are also on the underside of the PSVR headset now, too. This is nice because it gets the cords out of the way a bit. You plug headphones into the bottom of the PSVR’s base instead of into the inline box on the cord near your chin. The button to slide the visor in and out is on top of the headset now, instead of on the underside. The only other major differences with the new PSVR model are mostly cosmetic. This particular bundle also has the new PSVR demo disc physically in the box, but you can get all of the demos for free on the PSN Store too. This was a big headache for me personally since I have a PS4 Pro and couldn’t have HDR access and PSVR access all at once.įor review purposes, Sony sent us the upcoming Skyrim VR PSVR bundle, which includes the new headset, new processor unit, a PS4 camera, and two PS Move controllers. While plugged in it will now enable HDR pass-through, which means you won’t have to unplug your processor unit and PSVR any time you want to use HDR with your 4K TV. This week, on November 17th, 2017, Sony is releasing a brand new CUH-ZVR2 model of the PSVR headset that’s almost identical to the first one, but has a few key differences.įirst and foremost the processing unit that plugs into your PS4 both looks different and acts a bit differently than the original model. You can connect it to a PlayStation 5, too, but you’ll need to request a free adapter from Sony – something to consider if you’re planning on unboxing it over the holidays.November 2017 Update: It’s been over a year since the PSVR originally released to the world and in that time a ton of awesome games ( here is our list of favorites) have released that take full advantage of the power of VR. PlayStation VR is unique among VR headsets in that it connects to your PlayStation 4 console as opposed to a beefy Windows PC. Also check out guide to the best PSVR space games to see what other games you should pick up. Whether it’s exploring the cosmos in No Man’s Sky, battling the Empire in Star Wars: Squadrons, or captaining a Starfleet vessel in Star Trek: Bridge Crew, games can be purchased on disc or via the PlayStation Store. There are plenty more VR space games available, too. That means the only thing missing is the console itself! You’ll also find Iron Man VR, which has a very respectable Metacritic score of 73, as well as a PlayStation VR demo collection that includes trial versions of PSVR megahits like the time-slowing shooter Superhot VR, adorable platformer Astrobot Rescue Mission, and rhythm action game Thumper VR. Inside the PlayStation VR Iron Man bundle you’ll find the PlayStation VR headset, as well as two PlayStation Move controllers and the PlayStation Camera, which is used for head-tracking.
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