Pros
Much cheaper than Vive or Oculus
Works with all PS4 consoles
120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals
Resident Evil 7 on PS VR is a game changer
Cons
Resolution is disappointing
PlayStation Camera isn't included in the box
Move controllers aren't included
There are now three VR headsets available to consumers, but in
reality the PS VR the one you’re most likely to buy. It’s a rare case of
a product actually living up to the hype, and, although it doesn’t yet
have the huge game library it needs, new titles such as Resident Evil 7
are able to bring a really immersive experience to your living room. At
£349, it delivers a comprehensive VR experience – and if you’ve got a
PS4 or a PS4 Pro it’s certainly worth a look.
The PS Camera you'll most likely see being sold is the new second-generation version, which now has a cylindrical design and hinge-stand making it easier to align with the headset. The hardware inside it is exactly the same as the previous model, though, so don’t make the mistake of upgrading if you already own one.
With those three things in place, you're good to go. There's no PC involved, no hassle of having to upgrade any of your rig's components, and you don't need to clear out a significant portion of your living room to use it. Sony still recommends you sit around five feet away from the camera, but given that PSVR is primarily a seated VR experience, at least you won't have to move the furniture around every time you want to start playing.
They're not essential controllers - there are very few games which only support Move controllers - but I'd recommend trying to track some down if you want to get the very best VR experience possible. Most games that do support them, for instance, use them to act as a disembodied pair of hands, allowing you to interact with your environment far more naturally than you would with a DualShock 4 controller.
PlayStation VR review: What you need
If you own a PS4 and a DualShock 4 controller you're already halfway there. The PSVR simply plugs into the back of the console via the bundled control box, with the only other requirement being a PlayStation Camera. This doesn't come with the headset, but several retailers are selling it as part of a PSVR bundle pack, so you shouldn't have too much trouble tracking one down.The PS Camera you'll most likely see being sold is the new second-generation version, which now has a cylindrical design and hinge-stand making it easier to align with the headset. The hardware inside it is exactly the same as the previous model, though, so don’t make the mistake of upgrading if you already own one.
With those three things in place, you're good to go. There's no PC involved, no hassle of having to upgrade any of your rig's components, and you don't need to clear out a significant portion of your living room to use it. Sony still recommends you sit around five feet away from the camera, but given that PSVR is primarily a seated VR experience, at least you won't have to move the furniture around every time you want to start playing.
PlayStation Move controllers
It's also worth noting that PSVR supports Sony's Move controllers as well. These motion-control wands were originally launched for the PS3 after the runaway success of the Wii, but since then they haven't had much love, as there simply haven't been that many games released that actually support them. However, if you happen to have a couple gathering dust in the back of an old cupboard, now is exactly the right time to bring them out of hibernation, as several PSVR games are using them to great effect.They're not essential controllers - there are very few games which only support Move controllers - but I'd recommend trying to track some down if you want to get the very best VR experience possible. Most games that do support them, for instance, use them to act as a disembodied pair of hands, allowing you to interact with your environment far more naturally than you would with a DualShock 4 controller.
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