Sony Exec Admits PlayStation VR May Not Match Oculus Rift in Terms of Quality

Not sure how this is news? Did anyone actually expect that this can come close to OR with a good PC? oO

Bloodborne 2 in VR....would cause apocalypse....

I might be getting this for PS4. I dumped PC a year and a half ago for PS4 and have never looked back. Much better FPSer games than on PC ever. Everyone plays at the same fps unlike PC where a maxed out $4000 PC playing some kid on a $800 PC where he is trying to max it out...120 fps vs 6 fps never was fair on PC and that the main reason it has died for anything FPSer.

In other words 'you might be disappointed when you see what made you wait all this time for'. Honestly I think VR was a dumb move by Sony. The rift isn't even going to be a technology hit. VR is just another one of those technology fads that's going to pass for a 2nd time. The 3d TV failed miserably and it wasn't the price point because they weren't even that expensive. One fact remains amongst consumers, no one wants to wear anything on their heads and they're not going to pay all that money just to have one in the household. I've said it from the beginning, now watch how it plays out.

Well should this come as much of a surprise? Its on a console and by the time it comes out the hardware will and really is pretty dated vs the pc. I would hope people would know that there will be a margin between the rift and vive vs playstation VR. If I owned a ps4 i would just be happy to see this running at 720p at 30fps again considering the hardware the console has. You gotta be a realist on this front knowing what it takes to drive both the vive and rift spec wise. Can't wait to pick up a vive, ps4 players just be happy your going to get a taste of it for those who want it. It could be worse and yall could be stuck with that vcr looking thing thats called an xbox one which at least from what i have gathered microsoft is not taking a stab at virtual headsets.

Oculus is $599 which realistically will be $799 by the time you have the option to add everything the Vive has at $799. I"m a tech fan but $800 is too hard for me to justify. If Sony can come in at half that price I'd be pretty jazzed.

If you have a brain you would know that the PS4 was underpowered and already outdated on the day of its release. It is barely able to do 1080p so don't expect it to be spectacular at VR especially when compared to the latest new PC tech. The PS4 was never designed for this. Sony would be better off leaving it for the PS5. Do it right the first time or don't do it at all because if they release a half ass product it will kill the future prospects.

Has anyone heard if movies are going to be made for these? Not quite 360 degrees, but whatever degree your neck can comfortably move. Netflix seems like a company that'd be all over this. Even if they were to somehow remaster older movies.

so it's a piece of shit

Why even bother saying that? You're just giving fuel to the trolls and haters. OBVIOUSLY it isn't going to match the graphical power of the Rift, it's powered by the PC. It's the same as with consoles... Ugh, some times I'd just wish these people'd shut up. They often do themselves more harm than good. -.- Just because it doesn't match the Rift doesn't mean it won't be good, look at the consoles compared to PC gaming, all are thriving.

All this talk about hardware between all 3 of them, and yet I've never seen an EXPERIENCE that made me go "I want that!" In fact the only one to do just that is Microsoft with the Hololens and it isn't even really VR as it is AR.

Every time I go check out PSVR all they have is tech demo's, just like when Vita released which is scary. Sony will probably have 5-7 tech demo style games, and 1 or 2 actual titles that are neat. It's what comes after that will make me buy VR. If it see's a drought like Vita, I'm staying FAR away from it.

2016 VR will epitomize the wisdom in avoiding gen 1 hardware. However, I extend a hearty 'thank you' to those of you that buy these novelties which will ensure we see improved iterations in the future.

I'm seeing a lot of fanboyism oozing out of this discussion, but please keep in mind we're all better served as consumers and gamers when the major industry players are doing well and competing. With that in mind, this news of a more affordable PlaystationVR headset seems like great news for the future of VR.

I've already come to terms with the high cost of the Oculus and Vive. Sure, the price sucks but user experiences have been fantastic, and this is a technology that needs to prove its efficacy for gaming and other user experiences out of the gate. Doing so will help the entire industry generate the support it needs from developers, additional investors, and ultimately consumers. While PlayStation VR might not be the flagship of the VR industry launch, if it can offer a solid VR experience in a more affordable package how can that be a bad thing? More headsets on more heads.

And I'm sorry, but I'll never understand the console/PC war. They're such different beasts and the costs and benefits are clearly defined. Doesn't the choice just come down to personal preference and budget? A $2000 PC will smoke a console, no shit, but it's also $2000. Where's the argument either way?

that's cool and all, but what about showcasing the software/games that can actually take advantage of this crap? Otherwise these peripherals are nothing more than expensive paperweights.

No surprises here as long as they can keep the price down. Where is stands in terms of experience: Vive > Oculus > PSVR

I don't think a huge group of people are going to care if PSVR is slightly below the performance of the Rift or even the Vive. As long as they support it with games, and the price is reasonable, it might work out best for them in the end.

I think the advantage of PSVR will be the ability for Sony to push out a greater number of games for it.

At this point I'm not really interested in VR at all, though I'd likely go PSVR if I wanted to test the waters. I have a VR capable PC, but I'm not dropping $600 to $800 on fledgling tech.

"May not match"? LOL...the PSVR won't be anywhere close to the Oculus, lol.

Even if the actual VR games only run at say 720p or sub 720p levels it could be a great device at the right price being as it runs with PS4. Though another great feature would be play anything on a virtual projector screen in what would appear like a nice theatre room. If I could be fooled into thinking I have a 120" + sized screen in front of me and not having to use my current theater room projector I would buy the product day 1 simply because every few years I have to replace a bulb which can cast $$$. being on vacation or visiting relatives I could just plaug in the wall connect to the internet and play on what would appear to be a bigger than life screen at higher resolutions because no crazy processing power would need to be used.

All those that ever said otherwise were just deluding themselves.

Doesn't take a genius to see that in terms of quality Oculus and Vive have the edge. Especially when combined with a powerful pc. Ps4 and Sony VR could never compete.

What PS4 and Sony VR will have is affordability and (probably) some fantastic software made specifically for the system. It will still be a great VR experience and a quality product too.

All those that ever said otherwise were just deluding themselves.

Doesn't take a genius to see that in terms of quality Oculus and Vive have the edge. Especially when combined with a powerful pc. Ps4 and Sony VR could never compete.

What PS4 and Sony VR will have is affordability and (probably) some fantastic software made specifically for the system. It will still be a great VR experience andva quality product too.

getting it so it can play games like gta 5 should be the main thing they should concentrate on

No matter. Hopefully that means it will be cheaper and more accessible as a result. No one sensible expects perfection on the first attempt. As long as it works.

You need to get it into a stable position THEN you can worry about everything else. People have praised PSVR as much as they have the other devices. So clearly the quality can't be THAT bad.

That extra box of hardware that Sony are shipping with this may very well be the device's undoing.