Sony shows that VR is here to stay.
THE DEVICE THAT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR
It seems that virtual reality has been spoken about in hushed terms for years, with such questions as “What will it look like?”, “What will we be able to do with it?” and “How much will it cost?” having been frequently asked. Well, 2016 has been the year in which we have had firm answers to many of these questions, with VR having finally taken off in a big way in the US market.
The Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive have both landed on the market, but many critics are already tipping Sony’s effort, the PlayStation VR, to be the device that truly pushes the market forward. It’s a lot cheaper than the models mentioned above and crucially, it’s compatible with the PlayStation 4. At the start of the year, there were over 35.9 million of these consoles sold worldwide, so there’s a huge consumer base for the newly released device to target.
Sony’s effort being a lot cheaper than the other two models indicates less impressive specifications. However, steps have been taken to make the PSVR headset stand out in the market. It comes with added comfort features and a high frame rate that helps to reduce motion sickness. It’s not the very highest-end product in the market, but it is also by no means a run-of-the-mill unit. It’s a great middle ground, which could make it the product that we have spent years waiting for.
SONY’S EFFORT WILL NOT BREAK THE BANK
One of the great things about the PlayStation VR is that, if you’re already a PS4 owner, you’re already well on your way to a truly immersive gaming experience. The system is compatible with every version of the PS4, and you’ll just need to purchase a PlayStation camera to get going. If you already have this hardware available, the PlayStation VR will only cost you around $399.
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