sono
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In the UK I have never seen anywhere in the shops where you can try it.
The alternative is to buy it and then return it ?
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After many years of not being interested in VR, I gotta say trying it for a few hours has sold me on it
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In the UK I have never seen anywhere in the shops where you can try it.
The alternative is to buy it and then return it ?
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
Welcome to the VR world. Hope you enjoy your stay!
MarkMe2525
Member
Heads up, any referrals after December award $30 for both parties. The $60 credit was a December promotion.
SEGAvangelist
Gold Member
Poop. I thought the $60 was for the Quest 3 and $30 for the Quest 2.
ZoukGalaxy
Member
People have a strange natural anti-VR behavior until they try *for real* and stop saying "it's like 3D".
No, AT ALL.
No, AT ALL.
MarkMe2525
Member
That was the case, and who knows if they decide to extend the offer. It was originally advertised as a December only thing though.
SEGAvangelist
I added two screengrabs and they both describe it differently. The front page mentions December but that language is not carried over into the more detailed description.
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SEGAvangelist
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Cool. Find someone for me to send a referral to, and then I'll let you know how much I get.That was the case, and who knows if they decide to extend the offer. It was originally advertised as a December only thing though.
MAX PAYMENT
Member
I haven't had many experiences that wowed me. All the games I've played remind me of old demo discs. Bite sized experiences.
Vlodril
Member
I would never play that game in vr. Even in flat it made me anxious.
Catphish
Member
It's awesome. The feel of the headset is not terribly unlike wearing a snorkel mask. The immersion is next level.
And yes, being chased by a reaper is fucking terrifying.
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Damigos
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In Greece too, there is no place to try it. Not; sure if you can return it since its something you “wear”
Cyberpunkd
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Vlodril
Member
I think you can buy it and return it within 14 days no questions asked. The weird thing about it here though is that the Sony store i bought it from made it a point to mention the guarantee is only 1 year and not 2 as usual.
FunkMiller
Gold Member
Unfortunately the lack of consistent high quality game releases kills off your VR love once the novelty wears off.
My PSVR2 and Quest 2 gather dust most of the time, until they finally put something worthwhile out.
My PSVR2 and Quest 2 gather dust most of the time, until they finally put something worthwhile out.
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elbourreau
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For your son.. sure
I still remember enjoying Blood and Truth and PSVR, really felt VR had a chance beyond games like Rez, Tretris and Beat Sabre. I wish they could increase the user base and AAA type titles. The only thing holding me back from PSV2, is Sony and the feeling it's already dead like the poor Vita.
I still remember enjoying Blood and Truth and PSVR, really felt VR had a chance beyond games like Rez, Tretris and Beat Sabre. I wish they could increase the user base and AAA type titles. The only thing holding me back from PSV2, is Sony and the feeling it's already dead like the poor Vita.
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GymWolf
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My theory about people who doesn't like vr is that they tried a sweaty demo vr headset in some mall or a shit vr headset that use smartphones as screen or some terrible demo/software.
When they properly try vr with a clean, non-wet high end headset, with proper softwares and demo, it's incredibly hard not to like it unless you have very weak vr legs/stomach.
I turned dozens of people just with the old trex demo or skyscraper demo when you look down from and high place on the old oculus rift...
When they properly try vr with a clean, non-wet high end headset, with proper softwares and demo, it's incredibly hard not to like it unless you have very weak vr legs/stomach.
I turned dozens of people just with the old trex demo or skyscraper demo when you look down from and high place on the old oculus rift...
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SCB3
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Theres a lot of truth to that, I've seen people say VR doesn't work but then they use google Cardboard with some weird tech demo that only half works
Ar¢tos
Member
I'm jealous....
After 1 year of saving for the PSVR2, when I finally have the money for it, it's basically sold out everywhere (not because of high demand, because Sony for whatever reason isn't shipping it to retailers). The few stores that have stock have increase the prices to 700+€ and the only normal price alternative is PS Direct.
I wanted to buy in one of the big retailers for the extra warranty options. So I'm screwed until Sony gets their shit together.
Maybe a new hardware revision is coming?
After 1 year of saving for the PSVR2, when I finally have the money for it, it's basically sold out everywhere (not because of high demand, because Sony for whatever reason isn't shipping it to retailers). The few stores that have stock have increase the prices to 700+€ and the only normal price alternative is PS Direct.
I wanted to buy in one of the big retailers for the extra warranty options. So I'm screwed until Sony gets their shit together.
Maybe a new hardware revision is coming?
First few times are amazing, real world feels different after long session in VR.
However many techniques in game development don't quite fit VR games, you see so much better how many volumetric effects are faked and billboards are everywhere. Handtracking is shaky, movement causes nausea.
You feel like there is this new possibility that is hampered by limits of your playspace, your body, VR technology and business opportunities. You have to suspend your disbelief to really immerse yourself into experiences you can enjoy.
However many techniques in game development don't quite fit VR games, you see so much better how many volumetric effects are faked and billboards are everywhere. Handtracking is shaky, movement causes nausea.
You feel like there is this new possibility that is hampered by limits of your playspace, your body, VR technology and business opportunities. You have to suspend your disbelief to really immerse yourself into experiences you can enjoy.
You in the thread "was xbox right to drop its VR plans for xbox":
I guess they just did the old "we're listening" to their fans.
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Bernardougf
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Just dont go assaulting anyone verbally in the virtual world my friend... thats equal to rape in the real world some would say.
cyberheater
PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 Xbone PS4 PS4
Quest 3 and Asgards Wrath 2 is the absolute bomb. Top tier gaming.
Crayon
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It will blow away just about anyone for an initial period. Sometimes a month. After that, there is a whole different side of it to appreciate but a lot of people don't stick with it. If you do appreciate it as an input/output method after the shock wears off, you will stick with it and it's fucking great. Racing games are the best example where playing them on a tv feels like a straight up waste of time compared to vr. Then of course horror games. But things like astrobot and beat saber show that it can enhance unlikely genres.
yes and no. there's definitely something new the tech brings and that seems to be... presence.
But a lot of today's games don't translate over to VR very well at all. Because a lot of the appeal of gaming is sitting on your couch and not moving. And doing a lot of stuff fast and quick. I mean when I play shooters I constantly am turning around and looking around. And that just doesn't suit VR. It needs new designs.
And even then...there is a tradeoff to playing VR. You have a box on your face. It makes many a bit queasy or uncomfortable. You are even more shutoff from the world around you. IT is less appealing to watch a friend or family member play VR. ...
And I think this translates to what the data is showing (WSJ article citing internal Meta documents) and that's that a lot of people shelve the thing after the honeymoon period wears off.
I think it might need to sneak into households to truly take off. LIke Nintendo could sneak it into the next Switch. Lab VR on the Switch was a proof of concept. Purists will argue specs this and that about this example. But use your imagination a bit and realize that it would basically be free on top of getting the next Switch.
Or another example. IT replaces a computer screen or tv in households. If they made these things super good at that. Total comfort and ease of use. Then VR gaming sneaks into households.
AT least this is how I feel about it. That if they can sneak it into my household then I would play some.
don't really want to cough up $500 for Q3. Or PSVR2. etc.
I would probably be into renting one. Like I rented an N64 back in the day at Blockbuster to play Duke Nukem N64 to scratch my itch while waiting for DN2 to come out which of course it never really did. But I rented one because I didn't really want to buy a console. Just wanted a glass of milk. I didn't want to own the cow.
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Kagoshima_Luke
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PSVR sold me on it as well. I could tell this was gonna be big going forward.
Then I found that after the initial wow factor faded, when I wanted to play something, I never booted up VR. Something about the set up, wires, etc would put me off every time. Also, a lot of VR games are about some kind of experience. You can walk under Godzilla! You can pilot a jet! Most games aren't deep. It got old.
Then I found that after the initial wow factor faded, when I wanted to play something, I never booted up VR. Something about the set up, wires, etc would put me off every time. Also, a lot of VR games are about some kind of experience. You can walk under Godzilla! You can pilot a jet! Most games aren't deep. It got old.
poppabk
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I think for some people 3d vision just isn't as important to their perception of something as 'real'. For me it's like a PS2 to PS5 level jump in graphics just having that depth perception and sense of scale. In regular games when a boss is huge I never really get that sense, and if they zoom out it just feels like my character shrunk. For others I think they rely more on visual clues to get that sense of depth, like if you close one eye you don't lose all sense of depth or scale because you can still interpolate a lot of information from your viewpoint, shadows etc.
alucard0712_rus
Gold Member
IMO it's not as bad as you described. Not in 2024 and not for new-comer.
Slowly but VR library of awesome games is increasing. Now imagine someone who just got started with VR? It's very roughly 10-25 must-play VR titles for him to play. And you can choose your platform too - PCVR or PSVR2. Both of those have their strengths and weaknesses in hardware and software. PSVR2 is super-easy to use and have excellent exclusives - if you have PS5 it's an great option. PCVR (Quest 3) on other side have mods and that's another universe. Also Quest 3 is good without PC too!
Lumpyoatmeal
Member
All VR need is like some ultimate AI VR converter to convert non VR content.
TrebleShot
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That’s what I did and the quest is much much better
Romulus
Member
7 years and stilled wowed each time I put on the headset. Yet I've played the latest graphical showcases on PC and console without VR and haven't been wowed since Crysis 1.
Romulus
Member
Praydog injector released about a week ago. 600+ games on day 1 in VR. 11,000 are possible.
Hot5pur
Member
VR is amazing but there are many hurdles depending on how deep the rabbit hole you want to go.
Meta just stopped being stupid and pushed everything to the mobile platform, no fiddling with multiple devices and cables.
Graphics in VR are less important than in 2D. Shit just feels alive and immersive even if it's some basic models.
There is far more of a learning curve in VR to be able to play everything (like getting VR legs, accessorizing, extending battery life, etc), so don't give up cuz it's so worth it. I barely think about pancake games anymore.
Meta just stopped being stupid and pushed everything to the mobile platform, no fiddling with multiple devices and cables.
Graphics in VR are less important than in 2D. Shit just feels alive and immersive even if it's some basic models.
There is far more of a learning curve in VR to be able to play everything (like getting VR legs, accessorizing, extending battery life, etc), so don't give up cuz it's so worth it. I barely think about pancake games anymore.
Wonko_C
Member
I wanna hear the "previously not interested" part. What were your expectations of VR and why weren't you interested before? What did you imagine it was like? Did you try some form of VR previously?
I say that because I kind of was in the same boat until late 2017 (Meh, VR is a gimmick) until I tried cardboard, then had my own PSVR1. I haven't looked back since.
SCB3
Member
I tired a PSVR (the first one) with a few games and it was fine but felt very much a gimmick that I thought was at its limit so pretty much ignored it until I saw the Oculus Quest 2 and people were saying how good it was
My son was asking for one for ages and yea he loves it so have it another look and yea it sold me on it
MarkMe2525
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So someone used my link and I got $60 this morning. I looked into the "tos" and the $60 offer is good until January 7th. So you have 2 days to get hustling for that double store credit.Cool. Find someone for me to send a referral to, and then I'll let you know how much I get.
SEGAvangelist
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Awesome
Ar¢tos
Member
They haven't even bothered to port it to PSVR2 because it would require remaking the levels that require the DS4 light, so I don't think that will ever happen.
Audiophile
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If you want another fun little demo and wanna see how cool 3D movies could look in a virtual cinema on the Quest 2, try this conversion I made of the Avatar: TWOW 3D Teaser Trailer 1 from last year - it makes for a great little showcase for friends and family. I sourced it directly from a DCP from the cinema and encoded it at incredibly high quality. It'll require the Skybox VR app for optimum playback which is a few quid on the store if I remember right. Plus you'll have to directly copy the mkv video file to the headset's video folder via USB.
There's a text file in the folder with it, which has some instructions lower down for proper playback:
LINKY McLINK LINK
I'll leave it uploaded for a few days if anyone wants to try it.
There's a text file in the folder with it, which has some instructions lower down for proper playback:
LINKY McLINK LINK
I'll leave it uploaded for a few days if anyone wants to try it.