PlayStation VR / VR2

dcsarge · 14 Jan 2022 at 21:19

I have so many games that got a boost from a PS4 Pro, while I was still on basic PS4, that I hope will get some benefit from playing with a PS5.

Adding a better headset with even minor patched improvements (controls, tracking etc) would be great, especially if you also see a benefit from the higher quality screens. The PS5 specific games can just get added to my growing wishlist

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I do like the look of the new controllers and would have loved to have played a full motion, high detail Skyrim using those rather than what we actually had to put up with. Although I think I am well past that point now

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SexyGreyFox · 15 Jan 2022 at 11:19

dcsarge said:
I have so many games that got a boost from a PS4 Pro, while I was still on basic PS4, that I hope will get some benefit from playing with a PS5.

I can't help you with that, I've gone from a Mattel Intellivision in the 80s straight to a PS5 with VR1 headset and it looks and plays superb.

dcsarge · 15 Jan 2022 at 13:46

Lol, heck of a jump. I may be getting ahead of myself and it some of the games I want to play more of may we'll look better than I expect on the VR1, I just haven't had time since I set it up and did a basic test to see if the adapter worked.

There are definitely games designed for VR that look outstanding and don't suffering from screen door effect or have great visual fidelity even with a standard PS4.

I loved the X-wing mission on Star Wars Battle Field 1 (or was it 2?) and would love a game like purely like that, in the vain of the old X-wing vs Tie Fighter games. I don't feel that new Star Wars VR game hit that spot but I do want see if that gets a boost from the processing power, as it supposedly scaled with the Pro.

I do wonder if any of my issues are my own eyes but that's another problem

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steve5424 · 15 Jan 2022 at 16:17

Star Wars Squadrons was great in VR. Played through the full game in it.

KeanuIsLife · 17 Jan 2022 at 18:33

steve5424 said:
Star Wars Squadrons was great in VR. Played through the full game in it.

Incredible game in vr! It's like an entirely different experience

steve5424 · 17 Jan 2022 at 19:15

KeanuIsLife said:
Incredible game in vr! It's like an entirely different experience

Indeed. You really feel the sense of scale in VR. Star Destroyers are massive.

Warbie · 18 Jan 2022 at 13:32

Grim5 said:
It's not that, it's that many games were designed to use the PS4 controller and it's lightbar for player input

I think Sony will go through the hassle as it will immediately give the PSVR2 a decent line. There are some damn solid games around that just need a resolution boost and are good to go. Fingers crossed anyways!

KeanuIsLife · 18 Jan 2022 at 20:03

steve5424 said:
Indeed. You really feel the sense of scale in VR. Star Destroyers are massive.

Yep I love the sections in the story where you can just fly around the larger capital ships and gawk at their scale

KeanuIsLife · 18 Jan 2022 at 20:04

Warbie said:
I think Sony will go through the hassle as it will immediately give the PSVR2 a decent line. There are some damn solid games around that just need a resolution boost and are good to go. Fingers crossed anyways!

Fully agree and hope this is the case, would make the psvr 2 a must buy for me!

DJMONDY · 16 Sep 2022 at 23:41

Psvr 2 is not compatible with psvr 1 games unless the developers update it to work with the new hardware.

I think some developers will update their games but we will see. I hope firewall gets an update as that game was amazing.

silvagti · 17 Sep 2022 at 10:03

+1 regarding firewall zero hour. I think it’s a safe bet we’ll get a sequel on PSVR 2 and possibly a new aim controller with adaptive triggers/etc.

jennidc · 17 Sep 2022 at 10:05

PSVR without parole on YouTube has confirmed he has spoken to multiple devs that are doing free psvr2 updates. I'm sure there will be some that charge for it.

Noxia · 17 Sep 2022 at 11:07

I'm actually looking forward to this. I was not interested in the original iteration because of the graphics downgrade, but this new version is actually looking at an acceptable level for me.

old gamer · 17 Sep 2022 at 15:23

silvagti said:
+1 regarding firewall zero hour. I think it’s a safe bet we’ll get a sequel on PSVR 2 and possibly a new aim controller with adaptive triggers/etc.

Already confirmed firewall ultra

Firewall Ultra - Reveal Trailer | PS VR2 Games

https://store.playstation.com/concept/10003761The next evolution in the Firewall franchise is coming to PlayStation®VR2.Enlist as an elite contractor and squ...

youtu.be

GR63 · 27 Oct 2022 at 11:35

Q: thinking about buying a PSVR v2 for my PS4 and wondering what I need with it - I have several Move controllers already and I think I have a PS3 camera - do I need a camera then? Anything else? I may get the Aim controller for the Farpoint game.

Seems a good time to buy as they are cheap and I dont intend buying a PS5 as I have XSX

stoofa · 27 Oct 2022 at 14:42

GR63 said:
Q: thinking about buying a PSVR v2 for my PS4 and wondering what I need with it - I have several Move controllers already and I think I have a PS3 camera - do I need a camera then? Anything else? I may get the Aim controller for the Farpoint game.

Seems a good time to buy as they are cheap and I dont intend buying a PS5 as I have XSX

Do you mean the V2 of the original PSVR (which has been out for ages, more or less identical to the original version, does now support HDR passthrough) or did you mean PSVR 2 (the forthcoming, expected early next year)?
If the former - you need the VR Headset, Breakout box and a camera (camera does all the tracking). All versions of the Move controller will be fine, as will the Aim Controller etc.
PSVR2 is going to be PS5 compatible only - and as it uses inside-out technology, no cameras will be needed etc.

GR63 · 27 Oct 2022 at 15:12

Yes V2 of PSVR1 not PSVR2. Is this PS3 camera sufficient or do I need the official Sony PS4 camera?

steve5424 · 27 Oct 2022 at 16:53

You'll probably need the PS4 camera as it's got a specific connector.

malachi · 27 Oct 2022 at 21:36

GR63 said:
Yes V2 of PSVR1 not PSVR2. Is this PS3 camera sufficient or do I need the official Sony PS4 camera?

Yes, you need the PS4 camera.

Vandle · 27 Oct 2022 at 22:20

GR63 said:
Q: thinking about buying a PSVR v2 for my PS4 and wondering what I need with it - I have several Move controllers already and I think I have a PS3 camera - do I need a camera then? Anything else? I may get the Aim controller for the Farpoint game.

Seems a good time to buy as they are cheap and I dont intend buying a PS5 as I have XSX

I had the full PSVR kit for my PS4. Recently sold the bundle including all the games and bought a Quest for the same money. Just my opinion but honestly it is so much better. Setting up the PSVR becomes a real chore, wires everywhere and that camera sitting in front of the telly is ugly plus its getting on for 10 years old and it really feels it compared to the Quest. Not that much cost difference either if you grab a used one.
AIM controller is excellent though, I'll concede that and Blood & Truth is one of my favourite gaming experiences ever.