Playstation VR: the gaming of the future?
26.9.2016
Translation: machine translated
Just over 13 months ago, at Gamescom 2015, I was able to try out Sony's VR glasses, formerly known as Project Morpheus. On 13 October and under the name 'Playstation VR', the virtual reality glasses compatible with the PlayStation 4 arrive on the market.
Immersing yourself in virtual reality will be possible from mid-October for PS4 gamers. VR goggles add an extra dimension to the gaming experience and extreme scenarios, breathtaking combat and exciting puzzles to a level never seen before. We bring you the most important information and the best games!
Key features
- 5.7"OLED screen with 360° vision and 120 frames per second
- Good acoustic perception thanks to 3D audio system/surround sound
- Precision tracking thanks to nine LEDs continuously tracked by PlayStation Camera
- PlayStation Move motion-sensing controller for intuitive interaction in the virtual world
- Plug & Play: connect Playstation VR and PlayStation Camera to PS4 - complete
Warning: availability for launch will be very limited. So we absolutely advise pre-ordering, as we always get small runs for people who pre-order. We don't expect better availability until 2017!
The hardware
Playstation VR Launch Games
Last week, Sony confirmed that for launch on October 13, a few games will already be available. We've already featured them above, in the gallery. More games will be released again this year. At Gamescom, Sony talked about 50 until the end of 2016 - over 100 more are already in development at Sony and, of course, other studios.
RIGS Mechanized Combat League VR
In this mix of sports and fighting game, you experience exciting combat sitting at the controls of a RIGS - a huge, powerful and heavily armed sports machine. The shape, size, skills and weapons of the RIGS can be changed. RIGS compete online, in personally developed arenas. From age 3.
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood VR
This arcade shooter will strike fear into the hearts of all players. Of course, the nightmarish creatures at the side of the tracks let themselves be slaughtered - but after the next bend, the next ones are certainly already waiting for you. From age 18.
DRIVECLUB VR
The PS4 racing game enters a new straight and extends the season with VR racing. The game will transport you to some of the world's most breathtaking locations and put you behind the wheel of the world's most powerful production cars. From age 3.
Battlezone VR
This arcade shooter, an Atari classic, offers epic tank battles on PlayStation VR. A combination of first-person shoot 'em up and complex tactical campaign challenges. From age 7.
Eve Valkyrie VR
In this varied sci-fi action game, you slip into the shoes of an elite pilot and experience 360° combat in distant star systems and fight huge team battles. From age 12.
VR Worlds
This VR demo shows what's possible in VR with five unique scenarios. From age 16.
- The London Heist: play as a gangster from the London underworld
- Ocean Descent: dive into a shark cage and face extreme dangers
- VR Luge: slalom through traffic at speed and be the first to cross the finish
- Scavenger Odyssey: go in search of an ancient artefact in a nebula
- Danger Ball: the sport of the future - victory or total destruction!
Super Stardust Ultra VR
The iconic PS3 game in a whole new perspective - once again defend your planet from the cockpit of your ship. Move your head to aim and shoot to destroy everything. With world rankings. From age 7.
Hustle Kings VR
Angle and power decide the trajectory of the billiard balls. Calculating the right angle depends on the angle of view you have on the ball - the scenario is as done for a VR game. Many versions of billiards are included: 8 ball, blackball, killer, cutthroat or snooker. From age 3.
Other VR games
Of course, release day won't mark the end. Other VR games have already been announced. In November, for example, there will be releases of:
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Other games will also be launched in 2017 - such as the highly anticipated...
Header image: RIGS Mechanized Combat League VR
Thierry Pool
Head of Digital Marketing and Media Planning
thierry.pool@digitecgalaxus.chI’m passionate about observing the development of the digital environment – particularly when it comes to the countless exciting and interesting challenges and changes it has in store for our society, our everyday lives and businesses. Apart from that, gaming has been a part of my life since I first started out at Digitec Galaxus as well as IT in general, travelling, sports, concerts and good food.
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